Bengaluru FC head coach Gerard Zaragoza believes there’s plenty of scope for improvement in his team after they beat Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) match on Wednesday, saying that his team could have scored two or three more ‘easy goals’. After a cagey yet thrilling first half that ended goalless, Bengaluru FC … Read more
At any wrestling championships, the common sight is of athletes in raincoats running rounds of indoor mats on eve of competition. Most of them are also fasting. Wrestlers cramming last-minute sweating, dehydrating and starving to force-fit into their weight categories isn’t something new. But is it healthy? Dr Samuel Pullinger, head of Sports Science at … Read more
India secured their spot in World Group I of the Davis Cup on Sunday, after wrapping up a one-sided 4-0 win against Pakistan in Islamabad. “Playing an away tie always has a certain amount of pressure, but this one (against Pakistan) was different,” Zeeshan Ali told The Telegraph on his return to India. “Our goal … Read more
Cicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan remains away from the Indian team, with the likes of KS Bharat and Dhruv Jurel vying for the spot behind the stumps in the first two Tests against England. Kishan asked the team management for rest during the tour of South Africa and hasn’t since returned to action. When India head … Read more
Young fast bowler Ubaid Shah said that he looks up to his brother Naseem Shah for inspiration. Even as Naseem is already a recognised figure in Pakistan cricket, 18-year-old Ubaid is making a name for himself while playing in the ongoing U19 World Cup on South African soil. Won’t give a second chance: Ubaid Shah … Read more
Chennai Super Kings’ latest Kiwi recruit has suffered an injury, forcing the all-rounder out of action from the next four international matches for New Zealand, starting with the 2nd Test against South Africa followed by the T20I series against Australia. Mitchell has been dealing with an ongoing foot complaint and the team management decided that … Read more
The much-awaited comeback of Virat Kohli has been postponed since the he is likely to miss the forthcoming Test matches against England. Due to personal reasons, former India captain Virat Kohli was unable to play in the first two Test matches against England. Lack of Kohli Team India lost the first game of the series in Hyderabad, … Read more
Before the FIH Hockey Pro League home leg started, India coach Janneke Schopman wanted to see whether, against some of the best teams in the world, her side can still show they can compete. But carrying on from the heartbreak in Ranchi – where India fell short of qualifying for the Paris Olympics – their … Read more
Virat Kohli, the prolific Indian cricketer, is celebrated all over the world for his unparalleled skill and aggressive approach on the field. Making his international debut in 2008, he quickly established himself as a dynamic batter with an unquenchable hunger to score runs across all formats of the game. The 35-year-old’s aggressive style and unwavering … Read more