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Inderjeet Singh, a shot putter, failed a dope test as his A sample returned positive for a banned substance ahead of Rio Olympics. (Photo: AFP)

Shattered' Inderjeet Singh unsure of Rio participation after failed...

Do you think I am a fool to do this before the Olympics? asks Inderjeet.

26 July 2016 11:19 AM IST

Indian international Arata Izumi renowned for his versatility is happy to rekindle his partnership with coach Antonio Habas, who managed to lure him to the Stallions den. (Photo: ISL)

Hope restructuring helps Indian football: Izumi

AIFF sent out a strong signal that restructuring of the country's league system was necessary to make the clubs...

30 Jun 2016 5:58 PM IST

Ajinkya Rahane, who will be second in command, believes the responsibility will bring out the best in him. (Photo: AFP)

Vice-captaincy role will bring the best out of me: Rahane

The Virat Kohli-led Indian team will be on the road as they tour West Indies for seven weeks starting July 6.

28 Jun 2016 4:20 PM IST

Salman Khan drew flak for his comments that even reached the doors of The National Commission for Women (NCW) who demanded an apology and an explanation from him. (Photo: PTI)

Salman Khan to continue as Goodwill Ambassador at Rio: IOA

IOA Vice-President Tarlochan Singh pointed out that the comments made by Joint Secretary Rakesh Gupta were wrongly...

24 Jun 2016 3:26 PM IST

Looking dapper with a sky blue coat, Zinedine Zidane dolled out insights on what it takes to be a successful footballer and even gave instances of his own fitness regime. (Photo: AP)

I want to continue being a winner: Zinedine Zidane

It's learnt the 1998 Ballon d'Or winner will be in the Maximum City for a couple of days.

10 Jun 2016 6:50 PM IST

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni pointed out that the coach who can perceive and understand the culture of Indian players in the team can achieve far better success than the rest. (Photo: AFP)

MS Dhoni bats for coach who understands Indian culture

The BCCI formally advertised for the post of Head Coach for Team India last month.

7 Jun 2016 6:40 PM IST

I want to be as fit as Virat Kohli, says Mandeep Singh

I want to be as fit as Virat Kohli, says Mandeep Singh

The talented batsman has been knocking on Team India's door for a while now and this tour could well be Mandeep's claim...

6 Jun 2016 7:21 PM IST

Shardul Thakur has led the Mumbai side with aplomb and his figures this Ranji Trophy season are staggering, 41 wickets in 11 matches the highest wicket-taker for Mumbai. (Photo: Rajesh Yadav/DC)

Shardul Thakur: Palghar Express is set for departure to the Caribbean

Mumbai's speed gun Shardul Thakur is part of the pace bowling unit that will face the west indies next month.

5 Jun 2016 8:46 AM IST

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Palghar express

Mumbai's speed gun Shardul Thakur is part of the pace bowling unit that will face the west indies next month.

5 Jun 2016 12:09 AM IST

Reigning Asian shot put champion Inderjeet Singh, who was one of the first Indian athletes to qualify for the upcoming Rio Olympics, wants to be the face of athletes who are unable to voice their problems out to the government. (Photo: PTI)

I will kill myself and give my last breath: Inderjeet

India shot putter wants to be face of the athletes who are unable to voice their problems.

3 Jun 2016 4:20 PM IST

Yuzvendra Chahal, who earned the India call-up purely due to his IPL show credits the league for improving him as a bowler. (Photo: BCCI)

I am ready to lead the spin attack in Zimbabwe: Yuzvendra Chahal

With spinners such as Jayant Yadav and Axar Patel left as options, it is likely that Dhoni might turn to Chahal to lead...

2 Jun 2016 4:37 PM IST

Having achieved success in such a short span of time, Bumrah, who is quite a mammas boy, feels all the fame has not affected him and is still the same lad at home. (Photo: BCCI)

Exclusive | 'Don't know why people think I bowl only yorkers,' says...

The 22-year-old has just completed a fairly good IPL season for Mumbai Indians, having scalped 15 wickets in his 14...

28 May 2016 7:52 PM IST