The question is, who will be vice-captain: and Rishabh Pant fits the bill
Suresh MenonHow good a captain was Kohli? What he lacked tactically, he made up with result-influencing intensity.
On-field uncertainty is welcome, off-field it can be troubling
Suresh MenonThese are stimulating days for Test cricket. In New Zealand, Bangladesh win their first Test there for perhaps the most historically significant recent event. And in South Africa, just when the question, ‘how can this Indian team be beaten?’ was being asked, the hosts show how. The Ashes meanwhile is no whitewash, England’s last-wicket pair hanging on to ensure that. Bangladesh lost the following Test by an innings, England might revert to type in the final Test and India could well show South
Jasprit Bumrah and the transfer of joy that engages the viewer
Suresh MenonThere is little doubt that India currently field the best fast-bowling combination in their history. They have never had a pack as effective as Bumrah-Shami-Ishant-Siraj-Yadav-Thakur. Earlier generations had only the heroic tales of Mohammed Nissar and Amar Singh who rattled the English batsmen in India’s debut Test in 1932. Nearly half a century later we were still pining for them.We lived off Nissar and Amar Singh for a long time. Nissar was faster than Bodyline’s terror Harold Larwood
India to open 2022 T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan on October 23 at MCG
PTI India's second Super 12 match in Group 2 will be on October 27 in Sydney against a qualifier (runner up of Group A) and will be followed by matches against South Africa (October 30 in Perth) and Bangladesh (Adelaide Oval on November 2).- 3hrs
SA vs Ind second ODI | Pant's career-best innings takes India to competitive total
PTI India are playing an unchanged XI while South Africa made one change to its side.- 6hrs
Grassroots competitions needed to take Indian football ahead: Antonio Cachaza
Amitabha Das Sharma Talking about the growth of football In India, Mr. Antonio Cachaza expressed confidence with the way ISL is taking football to the right direction.- 5hrs
AFC Asian Cup 2022: Spirited Iran thwarts India to share spoils
Shayan Acharya The Indian players sitting in the dugout waited with bated breath as Manisha Kalyan advanced on the left-wing and put in a cross for Pyari Xaxa. The striker made an attempt, but toe-poked the ball just wide of the post.It was 52nd minute into the game and India had the perfect opportunity to take a lead against Iran. But missed chances cost the home team dearly as it was held to a goalless draw in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup opener at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday evening.India maintained
Asia Cup hockey | Indian women begin title defence against Malaysia
PTI Savita’s side will hope to carry momentum from the Olympics in the tournament
FIH introduces new penalty corner rule
PTI Defenders can keep wearing protective face gear within the 23m area
Savita to lead India in women’s Asia Cup
PTI Defending champion pooled with Japan, Malaysia and Singapore
Azarenka overpowers Svitolina at Australian Open
AP The 24th-seeded, who won the title at Melbourne Park in 2012 and 2013 will play next against no. 4 Barbora Krejcikova or no. 26 Jelena Ostapenko
Australian Open 2022 | Anisimova upsets defending champion Naomi Osaka
AP Rafael Nadal was playing a late match against No. 28 Karen Khachanov, aiming to continue his bid for a record 21st Grand Slam title- 3hrs
Aus Open | Muguruza, Raducanu among high-profile casualties
AFP Medvedev tames showman Kyrgios; Murray and Kontaveit also bow outMy Opinion for South India Stayers Trial Stakes
My Opinion runs with a good chance in the South India Stayers Trial Stakes (2,400m), the feature event of the races to be held here on Friday (Jan. 21).1. YANKEE DOODLE HANDICAP (Div. II) (1,400m), rated 00 to 25, 1-00 p.m.: 1. Symphony In Style (1) C. Umesh 60, 2. Propahlady (7) Farid Ansari 57, 3. Roses In My Dreams (3) C. Brisson 56, 4. Cape Cod (2) K. Mukesh Kumar 55, 5. Dream Run (8) A. Ayaz Khan 55, 6. Lady Zeen (4) Shahar Babu 54, 7. Vibrant Approach (6) S. Kamble 53.5 and 8. QueenPense’e, The Intimidator, Once You Go Black, King Louis, Dangerous and Euphoric excel
Pense’e, The Intimidator, Once You Go Black, King Louis, Dangerous and Euphoric excelled when the horses were exercised here on Thursday (Jan. 20).Outer sand: 800m: Cheval Blanc (P. Vikram) 1-1, 600/46. Extended.1000m: King Louis (C. Umesh), Once You Go Black (P. Vikram) 1-9, 800/55.5, 600/42. They put up a pleasing display.Inner sand: 600m: Due Diligence (rb) 40.5. In fine condition. Dazzling Princess (Sai Vamsi), Chaposa Springs (Manikandan) 47. They were easy. Muktsar’s Brave (B. Dharshan)One Wish wins R.M. Reddy Memorial Cup
Trainer S.K. Sunderji’s One Wish (R. Ajinkya up) claimed the R.M. Reddy Memorial Cup, the main event of Thursday’s (Jan. 20) races here. The winner is owned by Mr. Jatin L. Trivedi & Mr. Nitin H. Jain.1. TWIN STAR PLATE (1,200m), rated up to 25 (Cat. III): SOUL EMPRESS (Mukesh Kumar) 1, Fatuma (Gaurav Singh) 2, Silver Set (Akshay Kumar) 3 and N R I Gift (Rafique Sk.) 4. Not run: Elmira. 3-1/4, 2 and 1/2. 1m, 13.82s. ₹27 (w), 18, 14 and 10 (p). SHP: 42, THP: 41, SHW: 19 and 14, FP: 120, Q:
Beijing Winter Olympics | Torch relay confined to closed venues due to COVID
Reuters All of the torchbearers must be vaccinated and will be tested for the virus and have their health monitored for 14 days before the relay
Wrestling | Discipline will be key, says Jitender
Yajnabalkya Sarangi Discipline will be the watchword for Jitender Yadav, who is all set to take over as the Indian women’s wrestling team’s chief coach from Kuldeep Malik.The 48-year-old Indian Air Force coach, who has worked as a chief coach with junior teams on international assignments and as a coach with three Pro Wrestling League (PWL) sides, said his experience of working with PWL teams would be handy in handling star wrestlers.“I have worked with Sakshi Malik, Pooja Dhanda and Ritu Phogat at the PWL. I know
Tata Steel Chess | Vidit Gujrathi draws with Anish Giri, in joint lead with Mamedyarov, Rapport
PTI Azerbaijan's Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Richard Rapport posted victories in round five late on January 20 and joined Vidit Gujrathi at the top of the standings in the 13-round tournament