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Coronavirus: Japan minister hints that Tokyo Olympics 2020 may be postponed

While answering a question in the Japanese parliament, the minister said the contract with IOC called for games to be held within 2020

ICC Test rankings: India retains top spot, Bumrah in top 10 bowlers list

India have 116 rating points, six more than NZ with third-placed Australia accumulating 108 points. The 0-2 result against New Zealand was India's first series loss in the ICC World Test Championship

IPL 2020: Hardik Pandya announces comeback from injury on social media

Hardik, an integral member of the defending champions who underwent a surgery in London, made a blistering return to cricket as he smashed 38 runs off 25 deliveries in the DY Patil T20 Cup

ICC Women's T20 World Cup: India to play England in semifinal on March 5

Here's a look-back at India's glorious run so far in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020, where it has been unbeaten, credit for which mainly goes to Shafali Verma and Poonam Yadav

Southee defends Kohli's outburst in 2nd Test, says he is very passionate

Kohli allegedly swore at Kane Williamson during animated celebrations after New Zealand captain's dismissal on day two of the second Test

FIH World Rankings: India men's hockey team achieve all-time high 4th rank

India dismantled Olympic champions Argentina, who dropped to fifth place

Ganguly arrives at BCCI headquarter for meeting with three-member CAC

The CAC will finalise their next meeting to shortlist the applicants for the post of two national selectors

When you cross 30 it affects your eyesight: Kapil on Kohli's current form

In swings, which used to be his strength, he (Kohli) used to flick them four but now he has been dismissed twice. So I think he needs to adjust his eyesight a bit, says Kapil Dev

IPL 2020: Can't wait to sit alongside coach Ricky Ponting, says Alex Carey

Carey, who was a part of Australia's World Cup team last summer, will make his debut in IPL 2020 after the Delhi based franchise purchased him for Rs 2.40 crore in the player auction.

Entering Over 50s World Cup as 'underdog' advantage for us: India captain

In the tournament, India are placed in the 'B' Division with countries like Pakistan, England and South Africa. Division 'A' includes Australia, West Indies, New Zealand and Sri Lanka, among others.

We need to put a consistent show across all quarters: Indian hockey coach

Reid was happy with his team's performance in the recently-concluded FIH Pro League matches against the Netherlands, world champions Belgium and Australia.

Coronavirus: Saina asks BWF and IOC to extend Olympics qualification period

Concerns over rapid spread of Coronavirus had forced postponement of the 4 Olympic qualifying events so far -- Lingshui China Masters, Vietnam International Challenge and German Open and Polish Open

Virat Kohli loses cool in press conference after 2-0 clean sweep by Kiwis

Kohli had a tough New Zealand tour as he could manage to score just 50 runs in the four-Test innings he played against the Black Caps.

NZ wins series 2-0, moves to 3rd spot on ICC Test Championship points table

With a solid 120 points, New Zealand's tally has risen to 180 on ICC world test championship points table leaderboard; India stays on top for now with 360 points

India humbled as New Zealand win Christchurch Test, clinch series 2-0

After bowling out India for a mere 124 in their second innings, New Zealand chased down the target in the second session on Day 3 losing three wickets

ICC Women's T20 World Cup: Shafali Verma shines as India beats Bangladesh

Sixteen-year-old opener Verma once again gave India a crackling start with a 17-ball 39, which contained two fours and four sixes.

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There's controversy brewing around Regium Chess, a new "chess-tech" company

In Bengaluru, amateur women footballers dole out lessons in life and sport

Sisters in Sweat is all about women building each other up, echo members of the community

Maria Sharapova wants to be clear: She is retiring, not quitting

A 6-foot-2 Russian who punctuated her flat groundstrokes with piercing shrieks, Sharapova made one of the most extraordinary journeys in sports

ICC Women's T20 World Cup: Sachin, Sehwag praise 'rockstar' Shafali

Shafali Verma has now collected 114 in the tournament so far and at the age of just 16, she has already scripted a new record