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Ousted Gill to represent India in AHC meeting PTI - Wed, Jul 16
Hyderabad, Jul 16 (PTI) KPS Gill, the sacked President of the disbanded Indian Hockey Federation, will represent India in the Asian Hockey Confederation's executive committee meeting here
No action against three players: BCCI PTI - Wed, Jul 16
Jamshedpur, Jul 16 (PTI) BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla today said the press report featuring three Indian players enjoying a midnight beach party before Asia Cup final in Karachi was totally
Shailaja lashes out at Sports Ministry, Gulati PTI - Wed, Jul 16
New Delhi, Jul 16 (PTI) Disgruntled weightlifter Shailaja Pujari today trained her guns at the Sports Ministry and national federation General Secretary B R Gulati, accusing them of
Ministry denies allegations of influencing IWF selection trial PTI - Wed, Jul 16
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Sports Ministry today described allegations of Government influencing the outcome of weightlifting selection trials for Beijing Olympics in Bangalore as
Shailaja insists she had better chance in Beijing PTI - Wed, Jul 16
New Delhi, July 16 (PTI) Distraught after losing the lone Olympic berth to Monika Devi, woman lifter Shailaja Pujari today claimed she would have been a better bet in Beijing.
Tests are ultimate challenge for players: Kumble PTI - Wed, Jul 16
Colombo, Jul 16 (PTI) The phenomenal success of Twenty20 notwithstanding, Tests would remain the ultimate challenge for a cricketer, says Indian skipper Anil Kumble.
Asif suspended for an indefinite period, seeks 'B' sample test PTI - Tue, Jul 15
Karachi/Lahore, July 15 (PTI) In a prompt crackdown, the Pakistan Cricket Board today suspended Mohammed Asif from all cricket activities following his positive dope test in the IPL and dropped
Dhoni's absence an opportunity for Karthick, Parthiv: Kumble PTI - Tue, Jul 15
Colombo, Jul 15 (PTI) Indian Test captain Anil Kumble is in no mood to lament cricket-weary Mahendra Singh Dhoni's absence from the squad and believes it is a gilt-edged opportunity for stumpers
Akhtar in, Yousuf out of Champion's Trophy probables PTI - Tue, Jul 15
Karachi, Jul 15 (PTI) Controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar made a comeback while senior batsman Mohammad Yousuf and dope-tainted pacer Mohammad Asif were left out of Pakistan's 30-member
IWF selects Monika to represent India in Beijing Olympics PTI - Tue, Jul 15
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Weightlifter L Monika Devi was today unanimously chosen ahead of Shailaja Pujari to represent the country in the Beijing Olympic Games after a selection trial in
BCCI starts providing financial help to Olympic hopefuls PTI - Tue, Jul 15
Mumbai, Jul 15 (PTI) The Cricket Board has started disbursing funds to assist sportspersons of the country picked for the Beijing Olympics.
Asif to seek 'B' sample test, hires a top lawyer PTI - Tue, Jul 15
Karachi, Jul 15 (PTI) Pakistan's beleaguered pacer Mohammad Asif will seek a 'B' sample test after flunking a dope test during the Indian Premier League and has hired a top lawyer to prove his
In-form India face Pakistan hurdle in Junior Asia Cup semis PTI - Tue, Jul 15
Hyderabad, Jul 15 (PTI) After the smooth sailing in the group stage, on-song India will run into traditional rivals Pakistan in tomorrow's semifinal and the hosts would have to address their poor
Singapore, Malaysia accuse India of fielding over-age players PTI - Tue, Jul 15
Hyderabad, Jul 15 (PTI) The Indian hockey team at the Junior Asia Cup finds itself in the eye of a storm with rival sides from Singapore and Malaysia accusing it of fielding at least six over-age
Asif tested positive, faces 2 year ban PTI - Mon, Jul 14
New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI) Pakistani medium fast bowler Mohammad Asif was again at the centre of doping scandal today after it was disclosed that he had tested positive in a drug test during the IPL
ECB unhappy with venues for India series, holds back approval PTI - Mon, Jul 14
London, July 14 (PTI) Miffed at BCCI's selection of venues for England's tour of India later this year, the cricket board here today decided to hold back its approval for the itinerary, released
No mercy, if IPL dope offender is Pakistani: PCB PTI - Mon, Jul 14
Karachi, July 14 (PTI) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today made it clear that it would show no mercy to any Pakistani player if found guilty of failing a dope test during the inaugural Indian
Milestone beckons Tendulkar, Kumble eyeing series win in Lanka PTI - Mon, Jul 14
Chennai, Jul 14 (PTI) Highest Test run accumulator's glory beckons Sachin Tendulkar in Sri Lanka but India captain Anil Kumble is not ready to allow it to be a distraction and said a series
Happy to get sufficient build-up time for SL series: Kirsten PTI - Mon, Jul 14
Chennai, July 14 (PTI) Having coped with hectic schedules in the past few months, India cricket coach Gary Kirsten said getting an eight-day build-up time for the upcoming Test series against Sri
I have no clue of IPL dope test report: Asif PTI - Mon, Jul 14
New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI) Although speculation is rife that Mohammad Asif is Indian Premier League's first dope offender, the Pakistani pacer said he is baffled to see his name being dragged into