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New Delhi: Chief national coach Pullela Gopichand has decided against contesting for the Badminton Association of India”s general secretary”s post, making junior team coach Sanjay Mishra the unanimous choice for the position. Gopichand on Friday filed his nominations for one of the vice-president”s post, while Mishra threw his hat in the ring for the general […]

Bengaluru: Chasing an elusive international hundred for 28 months now, Virat Kohli would hope for a turnaround at his ‘spiritual home’ when India take on an under-prepared Sri Lanka in the second Test, with the action unfolding under flood lights, here from Saturday. Interestingly, the last time Kohli reached a three-figure mark, it was a […]

New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals on Friday appointed former Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga as their fast-bowling coach ahead of the upcoming IPL 2022 season. The 38-year-old T20 World Cup-winning captain Malinga, who represented Sri Lanka in 340 matches across the three formats and picked up 546 wickets, will oversee the preparation of bowling strategies in […]

Hyderabad: Telangana tennis player Sanjana Sirimalla cruised past sixth seed Abhaya Vemuri 6-1, 6-2 in the final to clinch the women’s singles title at the AITA Women’s Prize Money Rs 1 lakh Tennis Tournament at the Ash Tennis Academy at Shamirpet, on Friday. In the doubles, Abhaya made amends for her singles loss as she, […]

Chennai: The Aravind Ganapathi-trained Serdar, who has been well prepared, is expected to score in the Guindy Grand Prix (Grade III) 1600 metres, terms for horses 3 years old only, the feature event of the concluding day of the Chennai winter races to be held here on Saturday. False rails will be announced on race […]

Kolkata: The FA Abbas-trained The Protector, who is in fine trim, is expected to score in the Police Commissioner’s Cup 1400 metres, a handicap for horses rated 61 to 86, rated 1 to 26 eligible, the feature event of the races to be held here on Saturday. No false rails. The first race starts at […]

Hyderabad: Divine Destiny, Turgut, Silver Lining, Ashwa Brooni, Sun Dancer, Summer Sea and Ashwa Vikrant were pleased when the following horses were exercised at Malakpet Race course on Friday morning. SAND: 600m: Four One Four (Deepak Singh) 44, moved well. Georgia Peach (Abhay Singh) (From 1200/600) 47, handy. 800m: Arrowtown (RB) 1-1, 600/45, handy. Hashtag […]

Ranveer confirmed the development by saying, "It's going to be really exciting! I know it. I'm all pumped up! I'm heading there to watch some of the biggest matches - Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal vs Leicester City, Crystal Palace vs Manchester City. I cannot wait to be there."

Hyderabad: Around 29 Sports Authority of Telangana State (SATS) contract coaches and their families were over the moon with Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao announcing the regularisation of contract coaching posts as part of jobs notifications announced on Wednesday. A few of the coaches, who were recruited on a contract basis in three matches – […]

Hyderabad: The MS Dhoni Cricket Academy began its operations at Delhi Public School Nacharam, Hyderabad on Thursday. Sports Authority of Telangana State (SATS) chairman, Allipuram Venkateshwar Reddy inaugurated the training programme in the company of V Venkatram, Yasasvi Malka COO DPS & Pallavi group of institutions and Robin Jacob Director of Brainiacs Bee inaugurated the […]

Hyderabad: For 13-year-old tennis player Thaniya Sarai Gogulamanda, it is a dream come true. The talented youngster, braving all odds, has made it to the Indian under-14 girls’ tennis team for the upcoming U-14 ITF World Junior Tennis Championship final qualifying event to be held in New Delhi from April 18 to 23. Daughter of […]

Hyderabad: The National Masters Athletics Association is going to conduct the Telangana State Championship in Hanamkonda on March 26 and 27 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The brochure in this regard was released by SATS chairman A Venkateshwar Reddy at his chamber on Thursday. National master Athletics Association all India working President Marri Laxma Reddy, […]

Muelheim An Der Ruhr: World championships silver winner Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the men’s singles quarterfinals but two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and London bronze medallist Saina Nehwal crashed out of the women’s competition at the German Open Super 300 badminton tournament here on Thursday. Srikanth, a former world no.1 and seeded eighth here, prevailed […]

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Globe Football Club defeated City College Old Boys (CCOB) 1-0 in the final of the Rasheed Khan Memorial Invitational Football Tournament held at Golconda School Ground on Wednesday. Mohammad Ehtesham Ali scored a goal in the fifth minute that proved decision for the winners. Earlier, in the semifinals Hyderabad Globe FC beat Golconda […]

Hyderabad: Hyderabad wrestlers K Sai Teja and Purnima have been selected for the Khelo India wrestling camp at the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Hissar, Haryana. The young wresters met Sports Minister, V Srinivas Goud and Sports Authority of Telangana State (SATS) Allipuram Venkateshwar Reddy on Thursday. The Minister lauded the duo and hoped that […]

Hamilton: Veteran Indian quick Jhulan Goswami on Thursday equalled former Australia spinner Lyn Fullston’s tally of 39 scalps to become the joint-highest wicket taker in Women’s World Cup. The 39-year-old, playing in her fifth , achieved the feat against New Zealand in the ongoing tournament when she dismissed wicketkeeper Katey Martin in the 50th over. […]

Hamilton: An inept batting performance by India led to an all-too familiar surrender against New Zealand as the Mithali Raj-led side went down by 62 runs in its second league stage match of the ICC Women’s World Cup here on Thursday. New Zealand, who have dominated the Indians throughout this summer, didn’t let anything change […]

Hyderabad: Telangana tennis player Abhaya Vemuri thrashed top seeded Bela S Tamhankar of Maharashtra 6-1, 6-2 to enter final at the AITA Women’s Prize Money Rs 1 lakh tennis tournament at the Ash Tennis Academy, Shamirpet, on Thursday. Later, pairing with Apurva Vemuri, she downed Niharika Deshmukh and Riddhi Kakarlamudi pair 6-2, 6-0 in doubles […]

Bengaluru: The Imtiaz Khan-trained Peluche looks good in the Parfait Amour Trophy 1800 metres, a handicap for horses rated 40 to 65, 5 years old and over, the feature event of the races to be held here on Friday. False rails are up. The first race starts at 1.00 pm. SELECTIONS 1. Karachi 1, Frederico […]

Chennai: The A Jodha-trained Wellington holds an edge over others to win the Army Cup 2000 metres, a handicap for horses rated (60 to 85 (40 to 59) eligible), the feature event of the races to be held here on Friday. No false rails. The first race starts at 1.45 pm. SELECTIONS: 1. Spectacle 1, […]

The 13 –year-old Thaniya has made it to the Indian team by being No.3 in the under-14 girls rankings. The other two members of the team are Aishwarya Dayanand Jadhav and Sohini Sanjay Mohanty.

Warne was seen on CCTV shortly before as he returned to Sumujana Villas with shirts draped over his arm after visiting his tailor Parsuram Panday, Sun reports.

Hyderabad: Exclusive Luck impressed when the following horses were exercised at Malakpet Race course on Thursday morning. SAND: 600m: Archangels (G Naresh) 48, moved freely. Garnet (G Naresh) 47.5, handy. Golden Forza (RB) (From 1000/400) 46, moved easy. Beauty On Parade (G Naresh) (From 1000/400) 47, eased up. Grand Finale (Deepak Singh) (From 1000/400) 47.5, […]

New Delhi: India”s chief national coach Pullela Gopichand is likely to contest for the post of Secretary General when the Badminton Association of India (BAI) holds its elections on March 25. Gopichand, who guided Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu to bronze and silver medals at the Olympics, is expected to file his nomination for the […]