Lahore, Feb 25 (IANS) The Pakistan government on Thursday gave permission to the country’s cricket team to participate in the World Twenty20 championship which is scheduled to start in India next month. “I am pleased…
Karachi, Feb 25 (IANS) Former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood was on Thursday appointed as Pakistan’s interim bowling coach for the ongoing Asia Cup and next month’s World T20. He is expected to join the squad in…
Zurich, Feb 25 (IANS) Legendary Brazilian footballer Cafu believes that his compatriot Neymar has already surpassed Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo when it comes to technical ability. Neymar had to…
Kanpur: Indian batsman Rohit Sharma celebrates his century during the 1st ODI match between India and South Africa at Green Park in Kanpur on Oct 11, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Dhaka, Feb 25 (IANS) Indian opener…
Dhaka, Feb 25 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza has leapt to the defence of Shakib Al Hasan after the all-rounder dropped Rohit Sharma who gleefully took the match away from the hosts in the opening…
Paris, Feb 25 (IANS) Suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter confirmed two days before convening the FIFA Congress which will elect a new president for the world soccer governing body, that he “was scared, even physically,”…
London, Feb 25 (IANS) Jonathan Barnett, agent of Real Madrid Welsh forward Gareth Bale, has dismissed reports that his client will leave Los Blancos next summer, describing the rumours about the international player’s possible return…
Madrid, Feb 25 (IANS) When Sepp Blatter said on June 8, 1998 that it would be an “abrupt” exit from the FIFA if he did not win the presidential election, he did not know that…
Kiev, Feb 25 (IANS) Manchester City took a huge step toward their first-ever appearance in the Champions League quarter-finals with an impressive 3-1 victory over Dynamo Kiev in the first leg of their knockout-stage tie….
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 25 (IANS) The 2016 FINA Diving World Cup concluded here last week with Mexican divers winning one gold and one bronze and ranking third on the medals table. Behind those achievements…
Beijing, Feb 25 (IANS) China has abolished the government’s football management body and returned control of the game to the Chinese Football Association (CFA). The Chinese Football Administrative Center, one of 21 sports departments of…
Berlin, Feb 25 (IANS) Bayer Leverkusen coach Roger Schmidt has been penalised for unsportsmanlike conduct, the club has confirmed in an official statement. The disciplinary committee of the German Football Association (DFB) penalised Schmidt with…
Buenos Aires, Feb 25 (IANS) Argentine tennis star Juan Martin del Potro said he intends to play several years more. The player also confirmed his presence, on Wednesday, at the upcoming Association of Tennis Professionals…
The Hague, Feb 25 (IANS) PSV and Atletico drew 0-0 in Eindhoven in their first leg in the last sixteen of the Champions League, with the reigning Dutch champions playing with 10 players for the…
Mirpur (Bangladesh), Feb 24 (IANS) As the Bangladesh cricket team gradually evolved into a competitive unit on the international stage, the popularity of the gentleman’s game has also increased by leaps and bounds in the…
Mirpur (Bangladesh), Feb 24 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the first Twenty20 International of the Asia Cup played between India and Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here on Wednesday: India Rohit Sharma…
Mirpur (Bangladesh), Feb 24 (IANS) India defeated Bangladesh by 45 runs in the Asia Cup opener at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday. Put in to bat, India scored 166/6 in 20 overs…
Guwahati, Feb 24 (IANS) Mohun Bagan started their AFC Cup campaign on a strong note, demolishing Maziya Sports and Recreation Club of Maldives 5-2 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here on Wednesday. Jeje Lalpekhlua…
Mirpur (Bangladesh), Feb 24 (IANS) Scoreboard of the first Twenty20 International of the Asia Cup being played between India and Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday: India: Rohit Sharma c Soumya…
Mirpur (Bangladesh), Feb 24 (IANS) Rohit Sharma’s flamboyant innings of 83 runs not just took India out of trouble, but also helped them reach a competitive total of 166/6 in the Asia Cup opener against…