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New Delhi [India], Oct.05 : In a scathing report, the Abhinav Bindra-led NRAI review committee has astutely observed that Jitu Rai’s foreign coach did not have the “expertise in the precision events” to help the ace shooter win an Olympic medal.”The co…

Johannesburg [South Africa], Oct.5 : Having fallen out of contention for a regular starting place in the ODI squad, England fast bowler Stuart Broad has admitted that he is ‘desperate’ to represent his country in the 2019 World Cup on home soil.”I’m de…

London [England], Oct.5 : Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has insisted that he has no complaints over losing his place in the first team at the Old Trafford, however, admitting that he needs to work harder to get himself back into the squad.The …

Karachi [Pakistan], Oct.5 :Pakistan has been debarred from the upcoming 12-nation Kabaddi World Cup in India amidst escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.Iran will take on newcomers the United States in Friday’s opening round of …

Johannesburg [South Africa], Oct.5 : Boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has admitted that he has been drinking and taking a lot of cocaine to help him deal with depression.”I’ve been out drinking, Monday to Friday to Sunday, and taking cocaine. I c…

Barbados [West Indies], Oct.5 : West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has said that the cricket board decision to sack ‘trusted’ head coach Phil Simmons, shortly before the squad’s departure to Dubai for the ongoing limited-overs series against Pakistan…

Johannesburg [South Africa], Oct. 5 : Insisting that Kieron Pollard is hurting the West Indies team with his lackadaisical approach, former Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis has called on the Caribbean side to drop the all-rounder for the third and the …

Melbourne [Australia], Oct.5 : Former Australian Test skipper Michael Clarke has confirmed he will not be playing next year’s Pakistan Super League (PSL), thus putting an end to months-long speculation that he would make a return to cricket .Earlier, t…

Johannesburg [South Africa], Oct.5 : World championship leader Nico Rosberg has revealed that Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel called him after the Malaysian Grand Prix to apologise for their collision at the first corner.The Mercedes driver was spun round …

New Delhi [India], Oct 04 : Hockey India on Tuesday announced the women’s national team for the fourth edition of the Asian Champions Trophy to be played in Singapore between October 29 and November 5 at the world-class Sengkang Hockey Stadium.The tour…