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Transfer would have been a cover-up: Sports Minister on SAI corruption case

The CBI on Thursday took six people into custody, including Sports Authority of India (SAI) director and three officials, in connection with a case of alleged corruption

Hockey World Cup lead to an estimated 60% higher tourist footfall in Odisha

By leveraging on Bhubaneshwar's magnifying appeal as a sports destination, the state government hopes to bolster tourist footfall and earnings in tourism

Manu Sawhney to replace David Richardson as ICC CEO after World Cup 2019

The appointment was ratified by the ICC Board following a global search and appointment process led by the apex body's chairman Shashank Manohar and the Nominations Committee.

Andy Murray retiring from Tennis is an unpleasant surprise. Here's why

Murray has been in too much pain for too long with no relief in view

Ind vs Aus 1st ODI preview: Who will replace Pandya in India's playing 11?

Pandya's absence could mean that India might have to rejig their bowling attack

Australia to wear 1980s-style uniform vs India in ODIs starting Saturday

The newly-launched ODI kit is quite similar to the one worn by the 1986 Allan Border-led Australian side during their one-day series against India.

Indian team doesn't support Pandya, Rahul comments on women: Virat Kohli

The availability of both Pandya and Rahul for the ODI series against Australia would depend on any action that the BCCI might take on Friday, says Virat Kohli

Ind vs Aus: Will try to dismiss India's top-three cheaply, says Aaron Finch

Like India, Australia will kick off their 2019 World Cup preparations in Sydney, albeit they have a Test series against Sri Lanka in between

Andy Murray announces retirement; Australian Open could be his last event

The former world number one and three-time Grand Slam winner broke down at a press conference in Melbourne as he said the pain had become almost unbearable

India vs Australia: Pandya, Rahul ruled out of 1st ODI, says BCCI source

A BCCI source told PTI that Rahul was not considered for selection while Pandya will not feature at least in the game on Saturday. A final decision on the matter is still awaited.

Kohli tops celeb list again as his brand value rises to $170.9 mn in 2018

Virat Kohli is followed by Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who jumped a place higher from the last ranking, with a valuation of $102.5 million

Australia to tour India for limited-overs tourney starting from Feb 24

Both T20Is will be night matches starting at 7pm, and all five ODIs will be day-night affairs, starting at 1:30 pm, according to a BCCI release.

Ind vs Aus, 1st ODI: Ashton Turner replaces Mitch Marsh in Australia squad

Marsh will not play in the first ODI against India here on Saturday and will monitor the all-rounder's progress ahead of the final two matches in Adelaide and Melbourne, says

Dhoni's presence lends calmness, will play crucial role in World Cup: Rohit

Dhoni's much-vaunted finishing skills are under scrutiny but Rohit said the former captain has it in him to continue being useful with the bat.

India's World Cup squad is more or less settled, says Rohit Sharma

There could be one or two changes in the squad, which will take on Australia and New Zealand in upcoming ODI series, depending on poor form and injury in the coming months, says Rohit Sharma

Hockey India sacks men's hockey coach Harendra after disappointing 2018

Constant chopping and changing of coaches is a frequent phenomenon in Indian hockey and Harendra, who was appointed in May

BCCI may bar players for non-cricket shows after Pandya's 'sexist' remark

Pandya, whose remarks on 'Koffee with Karan' were criticised as sexist, apologised for his remarks, saying he got 'carried away by the nature' of the show

Curling to get to the gold mine

The team became a big story at the Olympics after it bounced back from a slow start to defeat a series of curling behemoths in the medal round

Bhaichung Bhutia plans to contest assembly elections in Sikkim

Bhutia said that he will try to create an environment to encourage the Sikkimese youth to take up the sport in a big way

Pujara-Mayank 100-run stand takes India to 177-2 till Tea; Kohli dismissed

Kohli and Pujara were batting on 23 and 61 runs respectively at the tea break