David Warner may have emerged as the individual top run-getter in the round robin stage of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), but such is the unpredictability of the cash-rich tournament that his team Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) crashed out of the popular competition, finishing sixth in the points table. The topsy-turvy nature of the contests […]
The government on Sunday said it was in favour of a proposed India-Pakistan bilateral cricket series that would promote friendship between the neighbouring nations. “As a sports minister, my main objective is to promote sports. For better friendship and relationship, we want the series to take place,” union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Sarbananda […]
Rajasthan Royals’ all-rounder Shane Watson, who scored a classic century Saturday to take his team to the IPL playoffs, has heaped praise on team mentor Rahul Dravid, saying the batting legend’s humility is something which all young cricketers need to observe and learn from. The 33-year-old Australian also lauded Royals’ teammates, Indian star batsman Ajinkya […]
A unique football tournament beginning here on May 20 will see youngsters dribble around in aid of Nepal earthquake victims, an organiser said on Thursday. Eight teams of young football players will showcase their skills in the three-day VCN Football Tournament 2015 at the Ram Lila Grounds in central Kolkata. “This tournament is being organised […]
Mumbai Indians batsman Lendl Simmons hailed Indian Premier League (IPL) as the best Twenty20 tournament in the world, adding that the cash-rich league is the best platform where a cricketer can prove one’s worth. “IPL is the biggest and best Twenty20 tournament. And there’s no better way out than proving yourself and proving one’s worth […]
Spanish club Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his side squandered any chance of winning the La Liga during their 2-2 draw with Valencia, but praised his team’s performance despite not getting a favourable result. Real Madrid fought back from 0-2 down to draw 2-2 at their home ground on Saturday, and but for a […]
Spanis h football club Barcelona’s Brazilian forward Neymar has paid tribute to boxer Floyd Mayweather after his victory by a unanimous decision over Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas. Mayweather bravely outfought Pacquiao to stretch his unbeaten overall fight record to 48-0 on Saturday. “Pacquiao is an amazing fighter but for me Floyd is the one […]
Former England footballer Rio Ferdinand’s wife Rebecca Ferdinand passed away following a short battle with cancer. Rebecca, who passed away on Friday, was 34. She is survived by her husband and three children. Rio and Rebecca tied the knot in 2009. The English Premier League (EPL) club Queens Park Rangers (QPR) defender issued a short […]
Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres today announced the NSW Government has secured one of the world’s most popular football teams and current English Premier League leaders, Chelsea FC, to play an exclusive match in Sydney. Secured by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW, in […]
An overall strict bowling performance from the Royals Challengers Bangalore (RCB) helped them restrict IPL table-toppers Rajasthan Royals to only 130/9 from 20 overs at the Sardar Patel Stadium here on Friday. Royal Challengers skipper Virat Kohli opted to field and utilised his bowlers to the optimum. The bowlers, spinners and pacers alike, backed their […]