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World Cup dream: Bhutia, Vijayan question India’s football culture

NEW DELHI: "Sleeping giants", "passionate giants", so says FIFA but it's cheerleaders that best describes India when the world's biggest single sport spectacle comes around every...

Langer hopes Ponting can get Maxwell back to his best

LONDON: Australia coach Justin Langer admitted the form of Glenn Maxwell was a worry ahead of a one-day series against England but said he hoped Ricky Ponting's arrival into...

Warner to commentate during ODI series in England

David Warner is set to commentate on the team he has been banned from, when Australia take on England in an ODI series starting...

James Anderson to miss six weeks to manage shoulder problem

James Anderson is to be rested for the next six weeks after experiencing a recurrence of discomfort in a long-standing right shoulder injury. Anderson, England's leading...

In eastern Iraq, a small town builds weightlifting champions

BADRA: While some towns in Iraq are known for producing oil or textiles, Badra boasts its own special conveyer belt -- churning out weightlifting champions. In cafes along...

Giant mural tribute to ‘legend’ Messi at Argentina base camp

BRONNITSY: With his arms crossed and a face bursting with pride, Argentina superstar Lionel Messi towers above all those on the main street of Bronnitsy, a...

Putin welcomes teams, fans to World Cup

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin is welcoming football teams and fans to Russia for the World Cup, saying the tournament will be thrilling and memorable. “For...

Virat Kohli gets his beard ‘insured’, KL Rahul reveals secret by sharing leaked footage

The captain of the Indian cricket team, Virat Kohli is undoubtedly one of the most stylish cricketers of the current times. He has been an influential...

Lionel Messi is 50 per cent of the Argentina team, says Patrick Kluivert

The World Cup is less than a week away, and it’s fair to say Argentina’s preparations for the tournament haven’t been exactly smooth sailing. A controversial warm-up...

JKPL Kupwara: KCC Halmatpora beat Rajwara

In the ongoing J&K Premier League leg of Kupwara conducted by JKCA KCC Halmatpora defeated Rajwara cricket club at Galizoo stadium Kupawara on Saturday. Batting...

Awards: ‘Sports Council snub to Abid Nabi was hurtful’

During recent Sports Conclave conducted by J&K State Sorts Council among other notable stars who were given snub during award ceremony was star cricketer...

Starc clarifies comments on ball-tampering saga

A day after making controversial comments on the trio involved in the ball-tampering episode, Mitchell Starc insisted on Saturday (June 9) that he was misconstrued.  “My comments...

We have better spinners than India: Asghar Stanikzai

Afghanistan are about to experience Test cricket for the first time, and are up against the world's No. 1 side in that format, but...

ECB not focused on Test cricket: Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen lashed at the English and Wales Cricket Board for losing focus on the longest format of the game. The former England ace, who...

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