Pakistan to top T20 rankings if India beat NZ
ISLAMABAD: India will do Pakistan a huge favour if they defeat New Zealand in the upcoming three-match Twenty20 International series, as such a result will see their archrivals top the ICC T20 Team Rankings. New Zealand are the top-ranked side in the shortest format with 125 points, but Pakistan have closed in to within one […]
India beat Malaysia in women’s hockey Asia Cup
(Japan), Oct 31 : India continued their winning form as they beat Malaysia 2-0 in their last Pool A match at the Womens Asia Cup held at Kakamigahara Kawasaki Stadium here on Tuesday. Vandana Katariya (54th minute) and Gurjit Kaur (55th) scored for India’s third successive win in the pool stage. The win ensured a […]
First Asian city to host Gay Games
October 31, 2017 Hong Kong will host the 2022 Gay Games, fighting off bids from cities in the United States and Mexico to become the first Asian city to stage the sports and cultural event. The win comes as gay rights movements in other parts of Asia gain traction with Taiwan’s constitutional court this year […]
Sri Lanka, Pakistan teams to depart for Lahore tonight
OCTOBER 28, 2017 ABU DHABI – Pakistan and Sri Lanka cricket teams will depart for Lahore tonight, where they will play T20I match, the third and final of the series on Sunday in a historic moment for Pakistan. All-rounder Thisara Perera will lead the Sri Lankan team after Upal Tharanga was pulled out, the Sri Lankan […]
FIFA U-17 WC: Brazil to face England in first semi-final
New Delhi ,Oct. 25 : Brazil will aim to book their place in the finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup when they square off with England in the first semi-final of the tournament at the Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan this evening. Traditional football powerhouse Brazil will rely on their much-admired natural flair against […]
Indian referees will officiate in FIFA events: Busacca
Kolkata, Oct 23 (IANS) Though they lack big-game experience, Indian referees can officiate in top level FIFA events, feels head of refereeing Massimo Busacca. “Referees from India were here one week when we did the preparations. So it was my decision to invite a group of elite referees and instructors. To see how we are […]
BCCI calls Kumble as just ‘former bowler’, gets trolled
October 17, 2017 The Board of Control for Cricket in India today faced criticism on Twitter after they referred to former India skipper and coach Anil Kumble as just a ‘former bowler’ when they wished him on his 47th birthday. “Here’s wishing former #TeamIndia bowler @anilkumble1074 a very happy birthday,” the BCCI had tweeted. However, […]
Sri Lanka to confirm Pakistan tour today, says team manager
Monday Oct 16 2017 ABU DHABI: Sri Lanka will announce today about Pakistan’s tour for the third Twenty20 International, that is set to be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Sri Lankan team manager Asanka Gurusinha revealed that the cricket board will take a final decision of either touring to Pakistan or not, after the board […]
India rise to 105th spot in FIFA ranking
Zurich, Oct 16 : The Indian football team rose two spots above to 105th position in the FIFA rankings released on Monday. India produced a dominating performance to thump Macau 4-1 in their fourth qualification match for the AFC Asian Cup 2019 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. The victory ensured India a place […]
Pakistani fans demand action against India over attack on Australia’s team bus
:October 14, 2017 After the Australian cricket team endured a security scare in Guwahati in a stone-throwing incident, Pakistani fans took to Twitter and asked International Cricket Council (ICC) to take action against India. The incident took place after the visiting side defeated India by eight wickets in the second T20 to level the three-match […]
