Live Cricket Score, Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI

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Batsmen waste Shami-Bumrah's brilliant show, India stare at another defeat

India struggled to 90/6 in their second innings after dismissing New Zealand for 235 on Day 2 of the second Test in Christchurch on Sunday. At stumps, Pant (1*) and Vihari (5*) were at the crease with India leading by 97 runs. Earlier, pacers led India's fightback with the trio of Shami (4/81), Bumrah (3/62) and Umesh (1/46) sharing 8 wickets.

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Rafael Nadal cruises past Taylor Fritz to win Acapulco title

World No. 2 Rafael Nadal captured his first title of 2020, easily defeating unseeded Taylor Fritz in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, in the final of the ATP Mexico Open on Saturday.

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Imperious Novak Djokovic marks Stefanos Tsitsipas as future world No.1

Stefanos Tsitsipas has what it takes to win Grand Slam titles and become a future world number one, top-ranked Novak Djokovic said after downing the Greek to win the Dubai Tennis Championships title on Saturday.

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Birhanu wins for second year running at virus-hit Tokyo marathon

Birhanu Legese of Ethiopia won the virus-hit Tokyo marathon reduced from a mass participation event of 38,000 runners to just elite athletes on Sunday because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

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WATCH: Jadeja takes a one-handed screamer mid-air

Ravindra Jadeja was at his absolute best on the field as he took a one-handed blinder to dismiss Neil Wagner in the second session on Day 2 of the second Test in Christchurch.

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How the knock in Christchurch could mean the world for Shaw

Sunil Gavaskar, despite his 34 Test centuries, always remembered a 57 as one of his better innings. It came against England at the Old Trafford on a windy day against a quality attack way back in 1971.

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Novak Djokovic takes Dubai title in a hurry

Novak Djokovic is so sharp and fast on the return that he doesn't just take time away from his opponents, he simply dazzles them with his alacrity. Disarming and dismantling all at once.

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Gaurav Gill, Yash Aradhya felicitated at 2020 FMSCI Awards

India's top rally driver Gaurav Gill added another feather to his cap as he took home a special award at The Federation of Motor Sports Club of India (FMSCI) Awards on Saturday.

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Ranji Trophy: Majumdar's ton revives Bengal innings vs Karnataka

Anustup Majumdar struck an unbeaten century to once again become Bengal's saviour after a familiar top order collapse as he single-handedly took his side to 275 for nine on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final against a star-studded Karnataka on Saturday.

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Gujarat restrict Saurashtra to 217/5 on Day 1 of Ranji Trophy semifinal

Led by Arzan Nagwaswalla's three wickets, Gujarat bowlers produced a disciplined show and restricted Saurashtra to 217 for five on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy semifinal on Saturday.

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Five weekend Serie A matches postponed after Italy coronavirus outbreak

Five Serie A matches scheduled for this weekend, including the clash between Juventus and Inter Milan, have been postponed because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, Italy's soccer League said on Saturday.

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Women's T20 World Cup: New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 17 runs

Seamer Hayley Jensen and off-spinner Leigh Kasperek took three wickets apiece as New Zealand produced a tremendous comeback to beat Bangladesh by 17 runs in a low-scoring match at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Saturday.

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Indians playing shots kept us in the game: Kyle Jamieson

New Zealand's medium pacer Kyle Jamieson feels Indian batsmen going for their shots served their purpose on the opening day of the second Test.

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Live Cricket Score: South Africa vs Australia, 1st ODI

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India must win in England and NZ to be called a great team: Vaughan

It was another disappointing show from the Indian batsmen on the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval on Saturday and former England skipper Michael Vaughan has said that the World No.1 Test team needs to start winning in England and New Zealand to be considered a great team.

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Dismissals due to batsmen's errors: Hanuma Vihari

Hanuma Vihari on Saturday said poor shot selection led to India getting bowled out for a below-par 242 against New Zealand on a "fair pitch", dealing a blow to their hopes of a comeback in the two-Test series.

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Women's T20 WC: Match-winner Radha Yadav praises coach Hirwani

Radha Yadav hailed the impact of bowling coach Narendra Hirwani after claiming career-best figures in India's seven-wicket ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 victory over Sri Lanka on Saturday.

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Bishkek withdraws as host of Asian Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers

Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek has pulled out as host for next month's Asian Olympic wrestling qualifying event as part of preventive measures against the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

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Shafali given freedom to play natural game: Harmanpreet

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Saturday said the team management has given Shafali Verma the freedom to play her natural game, which has set the Women's T20 World Cup ablaze.

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Rafael Nadal strolls into Acapulco final

Rafael Nadal used a steady stream of blistering forehand winners and a heavy dose of precision serves to book his spot in the ATP Mexico Open final with a convincing 6-3, 6-2 win over Grigor Dimitrov.

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2nd Test: Jamieson takes five as NZ take charge against India on Day 1

Seamer Kyle Jamieson took five for 45 as New Zealand dismissed India for 242 after tea on day one of the second and final Test on Saturday before consolidating their advantage by reaching the close of play on 63 without loss.

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Women's T20 WC: Shafali, Radha shine as India beat SL to top Group A

Shafali Verma shone yet again with a blistering 34-ball 47 after spinner Radha Yadav's career-best 4/23 to power India to a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup here on Saturday.

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Kohli's misery continues as Southee completes perfect 10

Virat Kohli once again failed to make any significant contribution on the opening day of the second Test between India and New Zealand as the visitors got bundled out for 242 in their first innings at the Hagley Oval.

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Women's T20 World Cup: New Zealand beat Bangladesh to set up Australia clash

New Zealand salvaged a remarkable 17-run victory over Bangladesh Saturday to set up a crunch clash against defending champions Australia for a place in the women's T20 World Cup semi-finals.

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WADA cancels symposium over coronavirus concerns

The World Anti-Doping Agency has cancelled its annual symposium and related athlete session in Switzerland over concerns about the coronavirus epidemic.

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Coronavirus threat: Uncertainty looms over India Open

The India Open, an Olympic badminton qualification event for Tokyo 2020 could well become the latest sporting meet to fall victim to the global coronavirus outbreak.

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Women's T20 WC Live: India look to iron out batting woes vs SL

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Never-seen pictures of India's 1983 World Cup victory found in London attic

It was an old film roll. Two, actually. One, a 400 ISO Kodak colour and the other, one half of a black and white. An Ilford HP5 perhaps, a trusted go-to for those who swore by black and white photography in the days gone. Forty frames in all. Stacked away in a box for 36 years in a London attic, gathering dust, fighting off mold, the treasure inside forgotten.

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Hardik, Bhuvneshwar, Dhawan 'prove fitness' under MSK's watch

With all-rounder Hardik Pandya, seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar and opener Shikhar Dhawan - all returning from injuries - turning out for Reliance One against Bank of Baroda in the DY Patil T20 tournament on Friday morning, the BCCI asked outgoing chief selector MSK Prasad to immediately fly to the city and rush to the DY Patil Stadium to observe the trio.

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Jamal Lewis sinks Leicester to boost Norwich survival bid

Brendan Rodgers admitted he was "bitterly disappointed" to see Kelechi Iheanacho's goal disallowed before Jamal Lewis fired bottom club Norwich to a 1-0 win over Leicester on Friday.

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Rafael Nadal breezes into Acapulco semi-finals

World No. 2 Rafael Nadal remained on course for his third ATP Mexico Open title by breezing past South Korea's Kwon Soon-woo 6-2, 6-1 in their quarter-final clash on Thursday.

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T20 can't survive without Test cricket: Sir Richard Hadlee

A purist at heart, New Zealand pace great Sir Richard Hadlee is not a fan of T20 cricket and has no qualms in asserting that the shortest format will not survive if Tests are not taken care of.

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Battling cancer has put life in perspective: Sir Richard Hadlee

It's nowhere close to perfect but New Zealand pace legend Sri Richard Hadlee says he is "at the moment all clear" in his two-year-old battle with cancer, which necessitated two surgeries and changed his perspective on life.

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Ishant Sharma down with pain in right ankle, doubtful starter for second Test

The Indian team's worries ahead of the second Test against New Zealand increased after senior-most pacer Ishant Sharma skipped Friday's practice session due to pain in his right ankle, making him a doubtful starter. Ishant came for practice but apparently felt discomfort after which he was taken for a precautionary scan of his right ankle. Reports awaited.

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Women's T20 World Cup: South Africa hit record total to crush Thailand

South Africa clubbed the highest total at a women's T20 World Cup to crush minnows Thailand by a massive 113 runs and stay on track for a place in the semi-finals Friday.

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India look to iron out batting woes against SL in final group game

A semifinal berth secured, the unbeaten Indian women's cricket team would look to address some of its batting issues in the final Group A match against a deflated Sri Lanka in the ICC T20 World Cup on Saturday.

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Will shift focus to semifinal after Sri Lanka clash: Harmanpreet Kaur

The Indian women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Friday insisted that her side will take its final group game of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup against Sri Lanka seriously before shifting focus on to the semifinals.

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Olympic javelin thrower Braian Toledo dies in motorcycle crash

A 26-year-old Argentinian javelin thrower Braian Toledo has died after being involved in a motorcycle accident, just five months before he was due to compete at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

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Novak Djokovic sets up Dubai semifinal against Gael Monfils

Novak Djokovic swept aside seventh-seeded Karen Khachanov 6-2, 6-2 Thursday to reach the semifinals of the Dubai Championships, ensuring he will keep hold of the No. 1 ranking.

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Prithvi Shaw is fit and ready to go, confirms Ravi Shastri

Young opener Prithvi Shaw has recovered from a foot injury and is "ready to go" in the second and final Test against New Zealand starting here on Saturday, India head coach Ravi Shastri has said.

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Injured Nick Kyrgios, Alex de Minaur out of Australia Davis Cup tie

Injured Nick Kyrgios and Alex de Minaur were on Friday ruled out of Australia's Davis Cup qualifier against Brazil, dealing captain Lleyton Hewitt a blow in his bid to steer them to the Madrid finals.

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2nd Test: Indian batting's test against NZ's short ball tactic

Their pride bruised and technique exposed in adverse conditions, India's famed batting line-up will face its hour of reckoning against a New Zealand pace attack, threatening to be relentless with its short ball tactic in the second Test starting Saturday.

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Shake-up was needed as you come out of fixed mindset: Shastri

India head coach Ravi Shastri termed the Basin Reserve debacle as a timely "shake up" for his team which will now go into the second Test with an "open mind", fully aware of the challenges that New Zealand will pose over the next five days.

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Kohli must channelise pain of defeat to rile himself up: Gambhir

Impressed by the good-natured New Zealand cricketers, Indian captain Virat Kohli had said before the first Test in Wellington that if his side were to share the number one ICC Test spot with any team, it will be the Black Caps.

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IOC committed to Tokyo Games, wary of virus 'elephant': Pound

Olympic chiefs will not consider cancelling or postponing this summer's Tokyo Games over the coronavirus unless the World Health Organisation or other regulatory body advises to do so, a senior IOC official said Thursday.

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Kobe Bryant NBA memorabilia items to go on the auction block

Kobe Bryant's uniform worn in the 2000 NBA Finals and his handprints from Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood are among the personal memorabilia set to be put up for sale in April.

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UAE Tour abandoned after two Italian cyclists tested positive for coronavirus

The UAE Tour was abandoned Thursday after two Italian cyclists tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said, with teams and riders reported to be under lockdown in their hotels.

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Juventus vs Inter Milan among five games behind closed doors due to coronavirus

The clash between Juventus and title rivals Inter Milan is among five Serie A games which will be played behind closed doors this weekend because of the coronavirus outbreak in Italy, the Lega Serie A confirmed on Thursday.

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Brian Lara was slightly harder to bowl to than Sachin Tendulkar: Glenn McGrath

Glenn McGrath went from sleeping in a caravan to having the best batsmen in the world for toast. He visited the TOI office in Mumbai on Thursday and played another role, that of a Guest Sports Editor. He spoke on a range of issues, including why Brian Lara was slightly harder to bowl to than Sachin Tendulkar.

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