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M.J. Gopalanchose cricket over hockey; it turned out to be a disaster

Hyderabad, June 20 -- In the years before India became independent, one of the nation's best all-around sports persons was a man named M.J. Gopalan. He was born in the Chingleput district in Tamil Nad... Read More


21k participate in 'CM di Yogshala' event in Jalandhar

Jalandhar, June 20 -- As many as 21,000 yoga enthusiasts participated in a state-level 'CM Di Yogshala' event held at the PAP Ground in Jalandhar on Thursday. Chief minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann was ex... Read More


1st Test: England win toss, opt to bowl against India, Sudharsan makes debut, Karun returns after eight years

Leeds, June 20 -- England Test captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the opening Test of the five-match series for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy on Friday at Headingley. ... Read More


A look at the NBA Finals Game 7 history and home court advantage as the Indiana Pacers take it down to the wire

India, June 20 -- The Indiana Pacers dominated Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night, forcing a Game 7. The Pacers came into Game 6 needing to win at all costs ... Read More


Ajit Agarkar shut outside noise, showed faith in Yashasvi Jaiswal when everyone else turned a blind eye: 'They spoke...'

India, June 20 -- He is just 23, but the legend of Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to grow. First West Indies, then Australia, and now, England. The young bloke has a century against most of the top teams ... Read More


Virat Kohli Hosts Team India, But Skips the Spotlight in Test Showdown

Goa, June 20 -- As India prepares for a high-stakes five-Test series against England, all eyes are not just on the new squad-but also on who isn't there. The absence of Virat Kohli, now retired from T... Read More


Australia drop Labuschagne, rule out injured Smith for West Indies test opener

Dhaka, June 20 -- Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped, and injured star Steve Smith has been ruled out of Australia's squad for the opening match of their upcoming three-Test series against the West I... Read More


Brendon McCullum to get the sack? Bazball running out of time as Nasser Hussain sends brutal warning ahead of IND vs ENG

India, June 20 -- England are set to host India in a five-match Test series, with the first fixture scheduled for Friday in Leeds. For England, it will be about performing in front of their home crowd... Read More


Yashasvi Jaiswal does what no other batter in the history of cricket could: Tendulkar, Kohli, Viv Richards not close

India, June 20 -- Yashasvi Jaiswal has done what no other batter in the history of cricket could ever achieve. Viv Richards, Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid. Jacques Kallis, Kumar Sanga... Read More


India, England players to wear black armbands during 1st Test, will observe a minute's silence before start of play

India, June 20 -- Cricket will take a backseat for a moment on Friday as India and England prepare to pay their respects to the victims of the tragic Ahmedabad air disaster before the opening Test at ... Read More