Browsing Category
Sports
World Cup 2018: The ‘Viking clap’ is here to stay
It was June 28, 2016 . The Allianz Riviera moved into delirium as the 'Viking clap' made its first foray into the footballing world. Iceland had trumped England 2-1, their first major…
Imran Tahir rested for Sri Lanka tour
Johannesburg: South Africa have decided to rest their top-ranked bowler Imran Tahir, for the five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka in July-August.
Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj and…
Australia plummet to 6th spot in ICC ODI rankings
It's been an arduous phase for mighty Kangaroos. The team that subjugated for years is in a spot of bother. Controversies, suspensions and injuries in recent times has resulted in enigmatic…
Rafa Marquez becomes third man to play at five World Cups
Moscow, June 18 Mexico captain Raia Marquez has become only the third player to play at five World Cups after he came on as a substitute during Sunday's 1-0 win against world champions…
Rib injury rules Danish midfielder Kvist out of World Cup
Moscow, Denmark will be without veteran midfielder William Kvist for the rest of the World Cup, the Danish Football Association confirmed on Sunday.The 33-year-old had to be carried off the…
Janne Andersson denies spying allegations
Moscow, Sweden coach Janne Andersson on Sunday played down stories that a member of his coaching staff had spied on the preparations of the South Korea national football team ahead of…
Dinesh Chandimal denies ball tampering allegations
Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has pleaded not guilty to breaching Article 2.2.9 of the International Cricket Council's code of conduct and a hearing will be held following the…
Guillermo Varela aspires to play with Suarez in FC Barcelona
Uruguay defender Guillermo Varela on Sunday revealed that his dream is to play for FC Barcelona alongside his compatriot Luis Suarez.
Varela was asked about the rumors that have…
Uruguay’s Sanchez elated after World Cup debut
Nizhy Novgorod (Russia), Uruguay midfielder Carlos Sanchez said on Sunday that he was living the dream after making his FIFA World Cup debut against Egypt in their opening match in Russia on…
Yo-Yo fitness test highly dejecting for Indian players
By Veturi SrivatsaIreland and Afghanistan played their first-ever Test matches a month apart to take the number of Test-playing nations to a dozen. It is only natural to compare the…
Southgate wants players to be positive ahead of World Cup opener
Moscow, England head coach Gareth Southgate says he has told the footballers in his squad who will be in the starting XI when his side kicks off its World Cup campaign against Tunisia in…
Nordin Amrabat set to miss match against Portugal
Moscow, Morocco management said on Sunday that winger Nordin Amrabat will miss the FIFA World Cup Group B clash against Portugal though he has been allowed out of hospital after suffering…