Sports
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IOA panel for wrestling warns WFI of action for ‘illegally’ communicating with state body
New Delhi: The ad-hoc committee running the sport of wrestling in the country has accused the disbanded WFI of violating the IOA charter by “illegally” communicating with a state association. The Indian…
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Complacency, overconfidence could be India’s biggest danger in battle against New Zealand
India is now the de facto super power in world cricket. The way it has played in the ongoing ICC World Cup, it seems sure to win the trophy. None of the other…
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WC: Rohit calls on fortune ahead of semifinal bout against NZ
Mumbai: Over the past few weeks, his team has transformed into an unstoppable force vanquishing everyone on its path to glory. But, in Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal against New Zealand, India skipper…
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World Cup: Resilient India vs steely New Zealand in semifinal showdown
Mumbai: A relentless India rocketed through their league engagements with nine wins on the bounce but the past record is just a shiny antique in a showcase and the hosts will have…
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KL Rahul: Bringing stability to India’s WC campaign
Bengaluru: In the run-up to ODI World Cup, KL Rahul was the pet troll of social media rabble-rousers. An often-fragile fitness, a propensity to start slow in T20s etc made him an…
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Wankhede is a tough venue to bowl, we need early wickets against NZ: Kuldeep
Bengaluru: Ahead of their World Cup semifinals against New Zealand, Indian left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Sunday said Wankhede remains a tough venue for bowlers, and the hosts would require early wickets…
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Best wishes for semis: PM Modi after Indian cricket team’s WC win over Netherlands
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian cricket team on Sunday on its win against the Netherlands in a World Cup match and extended best wishes to the players for…
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Sri Lanka Cricket demands Prez’s ‘assurance’ before urging ICC to lift ban
Colombo: The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has demanded President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s assurance to ensure that there would not be any political interference in the country’s cricket-related matters. SLC, the sport’s governing body…