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Kohli not interested in 'fancy shots' with WTC final looming

With the World Test Championship (WTC) final just weeks away, Virat Kohli says he has no intention of tinkering with his technique to add "fancy shots" to his arsenal for the Indian Premier League (IPL).
19 May 2023, 06:15 AM

Girls accomplish ‘tough’ task

Although Bangladesh suffered a 43-33 defeat to India in the group’s last match, the women in red and green reversed the tide in the all-important clash by fighting neck-to-neck till the last moment.
17 May 2023, 18:33 PM

Cabrera eyes SAFF semis despite Lebanon in group

Bangladesh coach Javier Cabrera took a positive view of the draw for the upcoming SAFF Championship and said he wants to grab the opportunity to advance to the semifinals of the regional football event, which is scheduled for June 21 to July 4 in Bengaluru, India.
17 May 2023, 18:07 PM

Bangladesh, India share handball titles

Bangladesh youth team (under-17s) emerged champions in final beating their Indian counterparts by 46-43 goals in a nerve-wracking final
17 May 2023, 11:59 AM

Pakistan may boycott World Cup if it loses Asia Cup hosting rights: PCB chairman

There is a "very real possibility" that Pakistan will boycott this year's World Cup in India if they lose hosting rights to the Asia Cup, the chairman of the country's cricket board Najam Sethi told Reuters.
15 May 2023, 09:55 AM

Bangladesh in handball final

Hosts Bangladesh confirmed final berths in both youth and junior sections of Bangabandhu IHF Challenge Women’s Trophy after notching up back-to-back victories at Shaheed M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium yesterday..Bangladesh’s preliminary target was to play in the final of the U-17 y
14 May 2023, 18:06 PM

Pakistan demands neutral World Cup venues in row with India

The chairman of Pakistan's cricket board is demanding his side's World Cup games are moved out of host country India if their arch-rivals refuse to travel to Pakistan for September's Asia Cup, a report said Friday.
12 May 2023, 13:22 PM

Breaking Tendulkar's record would be emotional moment: Kohli

Former India skipper Virat Kohli is only four ODI centuries away from breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 tons in the format.
11 May 2023, 13:51 PM

Lebanon to challenge India's title-defence in SAFF Championship

Lebanon are all set to challenge India's bid to defend the SAFF Championship title as the Western Asian footballing power have confirmed their participation in the upcoming regional footballing tournament.
8 May 2023, 10:46 AM

Top 5 Bollywood travel destinations in India

From the lively rhythms of the music to the dazzling colours of the costumes, Bollywood has become synonymous with the cinematic charm of India. As challenging as it can be to make a successful Bollywood-inspired journey through India in a couple of days, this time we’ve got you covered.
6 May 2023, 09:20 AM

Modi will only harm Pakistan, says Afridi

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi launched a scathing attack on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his strict policies and said that ever since the Indian PM took office, nothing positive has come out for Pakistan, and neither can anything be expected in the future from the head of the Indian government.
5 May 2023, 11:42 AM

Tigers to play most World Cup matches in Kolkata and Guwahati?

The report also says that the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has emerged as the front-runner to host the high-profile India vs Pakistan match, the first match between the two arch-rivals on Indian soil since 2016.
5 May 2023, 09:35 AM

Crime and Punishment in Uttar Pradesh

The shortcomings of India’s criminal justice system extend far beyond Uttar Pradesh. Just last month, the 69 defendants accused of perpetrating the 2002 Naroda Gam massacre in Ahmedabad were all acquitted.
5 May 2023, 01:00 AM

India dethrone Australia in Test rankings ahead of WTC final

The annual update of the official rankings dropped the results from the 2019-20 season and reflects all series completed since May 2020
2 May 2023, 10:48 AM

Nepal book India, Pakistan meetings at Asia Cup 2023

Battling a spin bowling group in Kathmandu, Nepal negotiated a tough chase to secure the final Asia Cup 2023 spot on the reserve day of the Premier Cup final on Tuesday.
2 May 2023, 07:24 AM

Are there any lessons for Bangladesh in Ashoka Mody's ‘India Is Broken’?

Both countries have had a single-minded focus on GDP growth, with not enough attention to jobs, climate, the distribution effects and the destructive impact of crony capitalism.
25 April 2023, 14:00 PM

Bumrah begins rehab after back surgery

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has started rehabilitation after successful back surgery, India's cricket board said Saturday, with the focus now on the one-day World Cup.
15 April 2023, 11:28 AM

Former India all-rounder Durani dies at 88

Tributes poured in on Sunday for former cricketer Salim Durani, a hero of India's maiden series victory over England, who has died at the age of 88.
2 April 2023, 08:42 AM

Ganguly says India 'must play aggressively' to get big wins

India haven't won international silverware since the 2013 Champions Trophy, crashing out of the last two Twenty20 World Cups.
28 March 2023, 07:00 AM

Steve Smith to play in the IPL?

"Namaste, India. I've got some exciting news for you: I'm joining IPL 2023," Smith, 33, said in the video posted on his social media pages on Monday.
28 March 2023, 05:31 AM