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'Abuse from fan was my first experience of an Ind-Pak game': Shankar

Vijay Shankar spoke about his debut World Cup experience in 2019, and the face-off between India and Pakistan in the group stages. He also remembered the abuse from a Pakistan fan.

Jun 27, 2020

'Don't have to tell each other much': Bhuvi on bowling with Shami & Bumrah

Bhuvneshwar Kumar opened up about his bowling career on the Indian team and his communication with Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, apart from the tag of being called a 'swing bowler' for very long.

Jun 27, 2020

Indian football legends urge kids to stay away from drugs

On the occasion of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2020, India's finest footballers spread awareness and the message of not doing drugs to children.

Jun 26, 2020

CAB secy Verma writes to Sourav Ganguly, wants justice for Bihar cricket

The Secretary of the Cricket Association of Bihar (CAB) Aditya Verma wrote to BCCI President Sourav Ganguly asking him to look into the infighting in Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) and the matters related to cricket in the state.

Jun 26, 2020

1983 WC: Yuvraj engages in hilarious conversation with 'senior' Shastri

Yuvraj Singh posted on Twitter on the anniversary of a historic moment in Indian cricketing history, the 1983 World Cup. Ravi Shastri engaged in some playful banter with the former batsman.

Jun 26, 2020

Sanjita Chanu to get Arjuna, demands reparations from IWF

Sanjita Chanu is slated to win the Arjuna Award which she was supposed to get in 2018. The Commonwealth gold medalist has been cleared of the doping charges she had got to her name. The lifter is seeking answers to important questions from the Federation more than one e-mail.

Jun 26, 2020

Sports Ministry follows court order, withdraws recognition of 54 NSFs

Delhi High Court has directed the Sports Ministry and the Indian Olympic Association to revoke the provisional recognition it had given to 54 NSFs on May 11th.

Jun 25, 2020

Navi Mumbai to host final of Women's U-17 WC; Tournament name changed

Navi Mumbai will play host to the FIFA Under 17 Women's World Cup India 2021 as the location for the finals. 4 other cities- Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Bhubhaneshwar will also play host to matches in the tournament

Jun 24, 2020

NADA wants federation to introspect after 22 rowers test positive

22 rowers fail the dope test, National Anti-Doping Agency's Director General Navin Agarwal has called for introspection on part of the Rowing Federation of India and coaches.

Jun 24, 2020

Jaffer appointed Uttarakhand coach, wants to develop winning culture

The former India batsman Wasim Jaffer has been appointed as head coach for the Uttarakhand team. He says he wants to make a difference to the careers of the players he coaches and develop a winning culture.

Jun 24, 2020

World No.1 Novak Djokovic, his wife Jelena test positive for coronavirus

Famed World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has tested positive for COVID-19 and so has his wife, while the Tennis player's children have tested negative.

Jun 23, 2020

Kohli & boys may get new kit sponsors as Nike's deal nears end

As Nike's contract with the Indian cricket team draws to a close in September in 2020, the BCCI might float tenders for kit sponsorship rights.

Jun 23, 2020

Bindra, others condole demise of former India shooter Pournima Zanane

42-year-old shooter Pournima Zanane with a national record in the 10m air rifle category, passed away due to Cancer after a long and tough battle. Her colleagues and contemporaries mourned her loss.

Jun 23, 2020

'Was only craving to meet my family during lockdown', says Rani

Indian hockey players have been given a one-month break post the lockdown and were allowed to return home after being under lockdown in Bengaluru. Rani Rampal Women's hockey team captain for India describes how she felt.

Jun 23, 2020