Gurpreet backs Manolo, says Asian Cup qualification is India’s ‘minimum goal’
India may still be searching for their first win under Manolo Marquez nearly four months into his tenure but goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu on Wednesday backed the head coach and said qualifying for the next AFC Asian Cup is the team’s “minimum” target. The Indian football team’s last victory was a...
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Amandeep Johl appointed CEO of Professional Golf Tour of India
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Aishwary-Sanjeeta strike gold in World University Shooting
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Spain-Poland tie in Billie Jean King Cup Finals postponed
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ACT women’s hockey: India look to work on finer points against Thailand
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Ponting, Langer could skip Perth Test commentary gig due to IPL auction in Jeddah
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Players believing in our style of play is the key, says Manolo Márquez
Indian football team head coach Manolo Márquez on Tuesday said it is critical for his players to follow a synchronised approach while representing the country, in order to start getting results in the international arena. The Indian senior men’s national team began its training camp ahead of the friendly match against...
Mohammad Nabi to retire from ODIs after 2025 Champions Trophy
Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has announced that he will retire from One-Day Internationals after next year’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan. After Afghanistan’s 2-1 series win over Bangladesh here on Monday, the 39-year-old said he had been pondering about quitting the format since last year’s ODI World Cup. “In my mind, from the...
Blind T20 WC: Indian team eyes clearance from MHA, MEA; Sports Ministry clears travel to Pakistan
The Sports Ministry has given NOC, with no cost to the government, to a 17-member Indian cricket team to travel to Pakistan to participate in the T20 World Cup for the Blind, and the side now awaits clearance from Home and External Affairs ministries. The fourth edition of the Blind World...
Australian opener McSweeney braces for ‘unique’ Bumrah challenge
Australia opener Nathan McSweeney, who is set to debut against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, said he has been preparing for the “unique” challenge of facing star pacer Jasprit Bumrah. McSweeney was drafted into the Australia squad after a slew of impressive performances in the Sheffield Shield tournament and in the...
Perth pitch to have really good pace and bounce: Curator cautions India
India will be accorded a tough welcome to Australia as the Optus Stadium pitch for the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been prepared to offer “good bounce and pace” true to the tradition of the fiery tracks in Perth. India will enter the Perth Test, beginning from November 22,...
3rd T20I: India eye batting revival against SA at Centurion
Indian batting line-up needs to get its mojo back against a resurgent South Africa to regain the lost ground on rather unfamiliar SuperSport Park conditions when the two teams clash the third T20I here Wednesday. Since 2009, India have played only one T20I at this venue, which they lost by six...
Manassero looks to cap career revival in Dubai as McIlroy eyes season-ending title
Matteo Manassero quit golf five years ago at the age of 26, tormented by a sport that gave him so many highs but was no longer making him feel happy. On Sunday, he could punch a ticket to play across the Atlantic on the lucrative PGA Tour and be back in...
