ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup: Rishabh Pant records fastest fifty against Nepal

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant smashed his way into the record books with 78 off 24 balls as India colts gave Nepal a rude reality check by handing them a seven-wicket hammering to finish their league engagements unbeaten in the ICC U-19 World Cup in Mirpur.Left-hander Pant, hit nine fours and fi...

Kerala wins 61st National School Athletics championship

Kerala has won the 61st National School Athletics championship which concluded in Kozhikode yesterday. This is for the 19th consecutive time Kerala becomes the champions in the event. Tamil Nadu came second. Kerala, the host of the championship got 306 points winning 39 gold, 29 silver and 17 bronze...

Rajput shines as India bags record 12th Olympic quota

Fool-proof security for SAG, says Gogoi

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has said that a fool-proof security system will be put in place for the 12th South Asian Games in Guwahati starting from Friday. In a statement yesterday, Mr Gogoi said, as far as infrastructural preparedness is concerned, finishing touches are being given and if the...

Shooting: Rajput shines as India bags record 12th Olympic quota

Two-time Olympian Sanjeev Rajput has secured India's 12th Olympic quota berth from shooting for the upcoming Rio Games. In New Delhi today, he finished fourth in men's 50 metre rifle 3 positions at the Asian Olympic Qualifying Competition to earn the Olympic berth. India will send ...

Preparations on for South Asian Games in Guwahati

IPL: Sehwag appointed as mentor of Kings Eleven Punjab team

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has been appointed as the mentor of Kings Eleven Punjab team for the upcoming season of Indian Premier League Cricket. In his new role, Sehwag will work closely with head coach Sanjay Bangar.Sehwag was playing for the Delhi Daredevils till 2013 in the IPL. He was ...

1st ever Asia Cup in T-20 format to start from Feb 24

In Cricket, the first ever Asia Cup in its T-20 format will start from February 24th wherein 5 teams will participate. According to the event schedule released yesterday, India would start their campaign by taking on hosts Bangladesh in the tournament-opener on 24th. The eagerly awaited clash betwee...

ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup: Rishabh Pant records fastest fifty against Nepal

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant smashed his way into the record books with 78 off 24 balls as India colts gave Nepal a rude reality check by handing them a seven-wicket hammering to finish their league engagements unbeaten in the ICC U-19 World Cup in Mirpur today.Left-hander Pant, hit nine fours ...

Virat Kohli given rest for Lanka T20 series, Pawan Negi included

India's in-form vice-captain Virat Kohli was today rested from the upcoming Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka as selectors included all-rounder Pawan Negi in the 15-member squad for the three-match rubber, beginning February 9.Kohli was in supreme form in the just-concluded T20 series in Au...