Bangladesh cricket board on Tuesday issued a No Objection Certificate to all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and allowed him to play in the Caribbean Premier League which will kick off on June 29 at Port of Spain. Now, Shakib is all set to join Jamaica Tallawahs. He will leave for his CPL stint on June 26. […]
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Djokovic, Serena arrive at Wimbledon eyeing records
London, June 21 (IANS) Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic and The United States legend Serena Williams are heading into Wimbledon this year on the hunt for records. Djokovic, who won the Australian Open and French Open titles, currently holds all five Major titles in men’s tennis, reports Efe. The 29-year-old is trying to become the first […]
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We are almost at par with the top teams: Oltmans
Indian men’s hockey team coach Roelant Oltmans said that the Indian team are par with the top teams in the world. The team won they are first ever silver medal in Champions Trophy losing to Australia in the penalty shootout. ” Oltmans said that the biggest positive from the Champions trophy has been the team is […]
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Confirmed: Real Madrid to buy back star Juventus forward this summer
The summer transfer window is getting closer and closer and there are plenty of deals that are being confirmed by clubs all around Europe. In what will come as a huge news for many top class European clubs, Spanish giants Real Madrid have officially triggered the buy-back clause of Spanish forward Alvaro Morata. Morata, who […]
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Sardar, Rupinder return to India squad for Six Nations tourney
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) India skipper Sardar Singh and the experienced duo of Rupinder Pal Singh and Birender Lakra were named in the 18-man squad for the Six Nations Invitational Hockey tournament to be held in Valencia, Spain, from June 27. Sardar was rested in India’s silver medal winning Champions Trophy campaign, where goalkeeper […]
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Germany coach Loew’s Mueller problem
Paris, June 20 (IANS) In contrast to other favourites at the Euro football championship, German head coach Joachim Loew is facing a striker problem. After the goalless draw against Poland and ahead of the third match against Northern Ireland on Tuesday, Loew faces a major discussion about his tactical approach. At the centre of the […]
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Koke expects Simeone to stay as Atletico coach
Madrid, June 20 (IANS) Atletico Madrid’s Spain international midfielder Jorge Resurreccion ‘Koke’ stressed on Monday how important it was for Diego Simeone to remain as coach of the football club. The disappointment of losing on penalties to Real Madrid in the Champions League final in May, two years after they had lost the 2014 final […]
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Euro 2016: England seek to top Euro group against Slovakia
Saint-Etienne (France), June 19 (IANS) England will be seeking to carry on their convincing performance in the Euro football championship on Monday, and end the preliminary stage on top of Group B ahead of Slovakia, who, in return, seek to advance to the pre-quarterfinals. Under the command of Roy Hodgson, England are looking forward to […]
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Euro 2016: Croatia coach calls fans ‘sports terrorists’ after crowd trouble
Paris, June 18 (IANS) Croatia head coach Ante Cacic has called his country’s supporters who threw flares on to the pitch in their European Championship clash against the Czech Republic as ‘sports terrorists’. The match, which ended 2-2, was halted in the 86th minute when flares from the Croatia end rained down on the Saint-Etienne […]
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India’s maiden entry into Hockey Champions Trophy final
India reached the final of the Hockey Champions Trophy for the first time after Britain and Belgium played a dramatic 3-3 draw to finish below the Asian Games champions at the completion of the round-robin stage here. In the summit clash on Friday, India will meet world champions Australia, who defeated them 4-2 in their […]