Friday, 29 October 2021

Germany cautious of 'contact' during India visit for Jr Hockey WC

Hockey India, after discussions with the local organising committee in Odisha and the FIH, has decided that the Junior Men's Hockey World Cup to be held in Bhubaneswar from Nov 24 to Dec 5 will be played behind closed doors. While it was a decision keeping in mind the safety and health of all those involved in the tournament, it surely is bound to make the 15 visiting teams more cautious during their stay.

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Won't rest on my laurels, says Bhagat after Khel Ratna recommendation

World number one para shuttler Pramod Bhagat says he won't rest on his past laurels and continue to strive hard for more success on the international circuit after being recommended for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award.

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World Boxing: Akash Kumar gets walkover, advances to last-16

Indian boxer Akash Kumar (54kg) made the pre-quarterfinals of the AIBA Men's World Championships after his German opponent Omar Salah Ibrahim fell ill and gave him a walkover on Friday.

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'We let Solskjaer down', says United skipper Harry Maguire

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire says the players let down manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in their "embarrassing" 5-0 loss to Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday and need to take full responsibility and stick together.

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Live: Unfazed by uncertainty, Afghans chase semis dreams



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Is the T20 WC title dependant on the flip of a coin?

A team may be blessed with the fastest bowlers, most destructive batsmen, wiliest spinners and sharpest fielders, but will the fate of the T20 World Cup rest merely on the outcome of the coin toss?

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Taylor becomes first woman coach in men's professional franchise cricket

Former England wicket-keeper batter Sarah Taylor has become the first woman coach in men's professional franchise cricket after she was named assistant coach of Team Abu Dhabi for the Abu Dhabi T10 league beginning November 19.

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