Neymar already world’s best, says Pele
Rio de Janeiro : Neymar has surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the world’s best player, according to Brazilian football great Pele. Pele believes the 26-year-old is ready to take that form into this year’s World Cup, to be played in Russia from June 14 to July 15. “Neymar has changed the way he […]
Kasatskina upsets Muguruza to reach Dubai final
DUBAI: Unseeded Daria Kasatskina upset Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza 3-6, 7-6 (13-11), 6-1 on Friday after a dramatic fightback in their semi-final at the Dubai Championships. After dropping the opening set and falling a break behind in the second, the 20-year-old Russian turned the tables, leaving the world number three gasping and completely out of […]
India aims for perfect tour finale in third T20 international
CAPE TOWN: India would be eyeing a perfect end to what has been a thoroughly roller-coaster tour when they take on a depleted but not completely deflated South Africa in the decisive third Twenty20 International in Cape Town on Saturday. Having suffered a minor setback in the previous game, India will look to recover […]
Pakistan retain top T20 ranking after ICC error
Wellington, Feb 23 (AFP) Australian cricket chiefs have clarified that Pakistan still top the Twenty20 world rankings, despite Australia’s victory in the T20 tri-series also featuring New Zealand and England. Cricket Australia said this week that Australia would take the number one spot if they were unbeaten in the tri-series, a feat they achieved with […]
South Korea take bronze in men’s speed skating
Gangneung: South Korean speed skater Kim Tae-yun captured bronze in the men’s 1,000m discipline in the PyeongChang Winter Olympics here on Friday. Kim clocked 1:08.22, close to his personal record of 1:08.08, at the race held at the Gangneung Oval, reports Yonhap news agency. The performance marked a significant improvement from his first Olympics, the […]
Moeen Ali fears for future of Test cricket after ‘disappointing’ Ashes crowd turnout
Hamilton: England all-rounder Moeen Ali said he fears for the future of test cricket, claiming the “disappointing” turnout in the Ashes series in Australia had opened his eyes to the struggles of the game’s longer format. While test matches around the world have seen falling attendances in recent years, the rivalry between England and Australia […]
Hockey: Rani named captain for women’s tour of Korea
New Delhi , Feb 23: Ace striker Rani Rampal was today named captain of a 20-strong Indian women’s hockey team for next month’s season-opening away series against Korea, where fit-again forward Poonam Rani will make a comeback. India will play five matches against the hosts at the Jinchun National Athletic Centre, from March 3 to […]
Arsenal receive Ramsey injury boost ahead of Manchester City encounter
Manchester : Aaron Ramsey is set to hand Arsenal a fitness boost for Sunday’s EFL Cup final against Manchester City. Ramsey missed the north London derby defeat to Tottenham with a groin problem earlier this month and also sat out Thursday’s Europa League match against Ostersunds. But the Wales international midfielder, who scored the winning […]
Constant drizzle made life difficult for bowlers: Kohli
Centurion, Feb 22 : India skipper Virat Kohli blamed the weather god for making life difficult for his bowlers after they failed to defend a total of 188 against South Africa in the second twenty2o International here. With rain lashing the SuperSport Park, Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal found it difficult to grip the ball and bled […]
Kashir-U-19 Football tournament concludes in Baramulla
Baramulla: In order to encourage youth, channelize talent and refine skills through proper sports platform, Kashmir U- 19 football tournament was organised by 53 Batallion CRPF. The tournament came to a fitting finale with final being played between Sober Club and Young Iqbal in a nail biting finish. The final was won by Sober Club […]
