Akshay Ramesh

Articles by Akshay Ramesh

Sports writer at International Business Times, India. PGDM from ACJ, India. Interests - Sports, Cinema, Politics, Technology. Ex-engineer.

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Japan Open 2018: Sindhu crashes out early; Srikanth advances to quarters

A visibly tired Sindhu faced an early exit after losing in straight games to lower-ranked Gao Fangjie of China in the second round of the ongoing World Tour Super 750 tournament in Tokyo.

Sep 13, 2018

Asia Cup 2018: India will miss Virat Kohli; Pakistan favourites to win title, says Zaheer Abbas

India captain Virat Kohli has been rested for the six-team continental tournament due to concerns over his workload. Rohit Sharma will be leading the former champions in the UAE.

Sep 13, 2018

Gilchrist: Tough for India cricketers to escape attention but finding ways to relax essential [Exclusive]

Wicketkeeping great Adam Gilchrist has an advice to modern-day cricket on handing workload. He also tells IBTimes, India he was fortunate enough to spend his prime during one of the greatest eras of Australian cricket.

Sep 13, 2018

Sardar Singh: Former India captain retires from international hockey

Sardar said he is fit enough to continue "playing good hockey" for a couple more years but insisted the time is right for his retirement. Notably, the 32-year-old was left out of a 25-member core group for national camp ahead of Asian Champions Trophy later this year.

Sep 12, 2018

Serena Williams row: Tennis umpires mulling boycott of matches involving American star

Tennis' top umpires have felt that Ramos "was hung out to dry" and are considering forming an association following the controversial US Open women's singles final involving Serena Williams.

Sep 12, 2018

India vs Pakistan football live stream: When and where to watch SAFF Championship 2018 semi-final

India have beaten Pakistan four times in seven previous meetings at the SAFF Championship and are favourites to add to the tally on Wednesday. Here's how you can watch the match live on TV, online.

Sep 12, 2018

Virat Kohli: Asked Alastair Cook if he had second thoughts about retirement after farewell century

Cook bid goodbye to international cricket after scoring 218 runs, including a second-innings ton, in his final Test, against India at the Oval.

Sep 12, 2018

England vs India: 4-1 scoreline fair? Captain Virat Kohli gives his verdict

Virat Kohli also heaped praise on England's Man of the Series, Sam Curran and insisted India can learn from the way he mixed fearlessness with smartness and took difficult situations head-on.

Sep 11, 2018

Japan Open 2018: Prannoy outclasses Asian Games champion; Sindhu, Srikanth through to 2nd round

Weeks after crashing out early at Asian Games 2018, both HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth clinched comfortable first-round wins at the ongoing World Tour Super 750 tournament in Japan.

Sep 11, 2018

Hardik Pandya, India, sarfraz Ahmed, Pakistan, ICC Champions Trophy 2017

Asia Cup 2018: Pakistan not to rest on Champions Trophy laurel ahead of India tie, says Sarfraz Ahmed

Sarfraz, who had led Pakistan to their first-ever Champions Trophy title last year, has also spoken about the possibility of meeting India in the final of upcoming Asia Cup.

Sep 11, 2018

US Open: Australian cartoonist blasted over 'racist' sketch of Serena Williams-chair umpire row

Australian cartoonist Mark Knight has portrayed a fat-lipped Williams smashing her racket and jumping in frustration while Osaka and the under-fire chair umpire Carlos Ramos have a discussion at the other side of the net.

Sep 11, 2018

Moto2 rider Romano Fenati grabs rival's brake lever at 140mph, sacked by team [Video]

Fenati, 22-year-old Italian Moto2 rider, conceded he has an impulsive character but insisted he never intended to hurt compatriot Stefano Manzi during Sunday's race in San Marino.

Sep 11, 2018

Alastair Cook swansong: Oval crowd, Virat Kohli's men give fitting send-off to England opener

The English crowd showcased their love and respect to Alastair Cook by coming up with a prolonged standing ovation after the opener got to the three-figure mark in his final Test innings on Monday, which was filled with heartwarming gestures.

Sep 11, 2018

Lakshmipathy Balaji: Indian pace attack world class but can't compare it with previous generations [Exclusive]

From Jasprit Bumrah's instant red-ball success to India's inability to wipe out the tail, former pacer Lakshmipathy Balaji talks to IBTimes, India about the pace-bowling scenario in the country. Read on.

Sep 10, 2018

England vs India: Virat Kohli the best batsman but the worst reviewer, says Michael Vaughan

Kohli has been facing flak over his hasty and poor DRS calls, especially in Test cricket. The impulsive India captain blew up the team's reviews inside the first 12 overs of England's second innings on Sunday.

Sep 10, 2018

Djokovic on US Open final: Love Serena; chair umpire Ramos shouldn't have pushed her to the limit

Novak Djokovic also said he doesn't agree with WTA CEO Steve Simon backing Serena Williams' sexism claims. The American tennis superstar had chastised chair umpire Carlos Ramos for handing her three code violations during the dramatic women's singles final on Saturday.

Sep 10, 2018

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Articles by Akshay Ramesh

Japan Open 2018: Sindhu crashes out early; Srikanth advances to quarters

Asia Cup 2018: India will miss Virat Kohli; Pakistan favourites to win title, says Zaheer Abbas

Gilchrist: Tough for India cricketers to escape attention but finding ways to relax essential [Exclusive]

Sardar Singh: Former India captain retires from international hockey

Serena Williams row: Tennis umpires mulling boycott of matches involving American star

India vs Pakistan football live stream: When and where to watch SAFF Championship 2018 semi-final

Virat Kohli: Asked Alastair Cook if he had second thoughts about retirement after farewell century

England vs India: 4-1 scoreline fair? Captain Virat Kohli gives his verdict

Japan Open 2018: Prannoy outclasses Asian Games champion; Sindhu, Srikanth through to 2nd round

Asia Cup 2018: Pakistan not to rest on Champions Trophy laurel ahead of India tie, says Sarfraz Ahmed

US Open: Australian cartoonist blasted over 'racist' sketch of Serena Williams-chair umpire row

Moto2 rider Romano Fenati grabs rival's brake lever at 140mph, sacked by team [Video]

Alastair Cook swansong: Oval crowd, Virat Kohli's men give fitting send-off to England opener

Lakshmipathy Balaji: Indian pace attack world class but can't compare it with previous generations [Exclusive]

England vs India: Virat Kohli the best batsman but the worst reviewer, says Michael Vaughan

Djokovic on US Open final: Love Serena; chair umpire Ramos shouldn't have pushed her to the limit

Novak Djokovic realises dream after emulating 'idol' Pete Sampras at US Open 2018

Adam Gilchrist: Give Rishabh Pant time, difficult to fill MS Dhoni's void

Novak Djokovic vs Juan Martin del Potro: US Open 2018 final live stream, TV listings & start time

India vs England: Watch James Anderson lose his cool after failing to get Virat Kohli out at Oval

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'