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Miami Open: Bopanna-Ebden reach semifinals

INDIAN tennis stalwart Rohan Bopanna and his Australian teammate Matthew Ebden advanced to their third men's doubles semi-final this year, defeating Dutchman Sem Verbeek and Aussie John-Patrick Smith at the Miami Open. The duo, who had won the Australian Open earlier this year, overcame several unforced errors in the first…

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Asif Kapadia’s doc on Roger Federer set at Prime Video

Oscar-winner Asif Kapadia is directing a Prime Video documentary about the last days of tennis legend Roger Federer's career, reported Deadline. The feature-length documentary will follow the final 12 days of the career of the man considered by many to be the greatest tennis player of all time. Federer talked…

More female environment has changed me for better: Sadiq Khan

London's mayor Sadiq Khan, 53, known for his political achievements and as a figure of historical significance being the first Muslim mayor of a Western capital, reveals a more personal side, in a special Valentine’s Day episode of the new dating podcast called London Love Stories with Katie Strick, by…

EXCLUSIVE – Swami Brahmavihari: ‘Harmony is the way forward’

SWAMI BRAHMAVIHARIDAS is one of the most respected and admired of Swaminarayan figures who lead the global organisation that is BAPS today. He has led the project to build the spectacular Akshardham Temple in Abu Dhabi since its conception. In this exclusive and very special interview with Shailesh R Solanki,…

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As you read through this review, you will learn about the many sports betting options and amenities that the Six6s bookmaker provides for bettors from India. When it comes to prominent sports disciplines and sorts of bets, the betting operator provides a variety of options. Attributes of the Bookmaker Known…

‘Head of state’ security for India’s Davis Cup team in…

A BOMB disposal squad will sanitise the Islamabad Sports Complex every morning and two escort vehicles will shadow the Indian Davis Cup team as part of security arrangements, usually accorded to a head of state, to ensure the visiting tennis players’ safety and security. The national Indian tennis team has…

Sania confirms divorce with Shoaib

SANIA MIRZA's family on Sunday (21) confirmed that the Indian tennis icon and Shoaib Malik have separated, a day after Pakistani cricketer announced his second marriage with actor Sana Javed. Their split marks the end of a high-profile union that had generated huge interest among sports lovers from the two…

Shoaib Malik marries Sana Javed amid separation rumours with Sania…

Amid continued rumours of separation from retired Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik announced on Saturday that he has tied the knot with Pakistani actress Sana Javed. Taking to his Instagram handle, the former Pakistan all-rounder shared several pictures of his nuptials with the divorced Pakistani…

Amitabh reveals he underwent hand surgery

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he underwent surgery in his hand but didn't share any other details about the procedure. Bachchan, who is the owner of team Mumbai of the Indian Street Premiere League (ISPL), shared a series of ad stills for the tournament with fellow stars and team owners Akshay…

Shakib bats for career in politics and cricket

TURNING his star sports power to politics, Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hasan is all but guaranteed to become a ruling party lawmaker with general elections on Sunday (7) being boycotted by the opposition. Better known as the leading allrounder of his era, the 36-year-old skipper has been on a whirlwind…

Kareena and Saif buy Kolkata team in Indian Street Premier…

Popular Bollywood couple Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan joined the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) on Wednesday as the owners of the final and last team of Kolkata. Kareena took to her Instagram handle to share the exciting news with his followers. “Cricket, a tradition we cherish, a…

India ‘preparing for’ Pakistan Davis Cup tie travel

THE Indian team is likely to get clearance to travel to Pakistan for the Davis Cup tie against their neighbours in February, the country’s national federation said last Saturday (30). The All India Tennis Association (AITA) had written to the sports ministry, asking for permission to send the national team…

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Knighthood for Sajid Javid in New Year’s Honours List

Former chancellor and home secretary Sajid Javid described his knighthood as a “tremendous honour” after he was recognised for his achievements in the New Year’s Honours List announced last Friday (29). Javid, who represents Bromsgrove, served under three different prime ministers in six different Cabinet posts, including as culture secretary,…

India may skip Davis Cup game in Pakistan

INDIA may be forced to forfeit a Davis Cup play-off hosted by rival Pakistan, with the local tennis association saying Thursday (28) that the team was waiting on government approval to travel. The nuclear-armed neighbours have fought several wars since winning independence from British rule in 1947, and sporting contests…

Suriya buys Chennai team in Indian Street Premier League

National Award winner Suriya on Wednesday said he has joined the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) as the owner of team Chennai. The ISPL is India's first tennis ball T10 cricket tournament that will be played inside a stadium, according to a press release. The inaugural edition is scheduled to…

Ram Charan buys Indian Street Premier League’s Hyderabad team

RRR star Ram Charan on Sunday said he has joined the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) as the owner of team Hyderabad. The ISPL is India's first tennis ball T10 tournament that will be played inside a stadium. The inaugural edition will feature 19 high-intensity matches, boasting a line-up of…

Big B becomes owner of Mumbai team in Indian Street…

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Monday announced his association with the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) as the owner of team Mumbai. The ISPL is India's first tennis ball T10 cricket tournament that will be played inside a stadium, according to a press release. The inaugural edition is scheduled to be…

Paes, Amritraj enter International Tennis Hall of Fame as first…

Leander Paes, the former doubles world No. 1, and Vijay Amritraj, an Indian broadcaster and promoter, have made history as the first Asian men to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF). Besides the duo, renowned journalist and writer Richard Evans has also been elected in the…

Who’s Krishnan Guru-Murthy’s new dance partner for ‘Strictly’ live tour?

Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Bobby Brazier are among the celebrities set to join the star-studded line-up for the much-anticipated Strictly Come Dancing live UK tour next year. Irish TV presenter Angela Scanlon and former tennis star Annabel Croft are also set to be a part of the 30 shows across the…

Why FT picked Alia Bhatt for its influential women’s list

THE Bollywood actress, Alia Bhatt, is the sole Indian to be selected by the Financial Times (FT) among its “25 most influential women of 2023” chosen from across the world. The paper’s selection is a little like Eastern Eye’s Power List (the next one will be published on March 5,…

FA council member resigns over Israel-Hamas post

FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FA) council member Wasim Haq on Thursday (23) resigned from his role after being suspended over a social media post about the Israel-Hamas conflict. Haq, who joined the FA as a BAME Football Communities Representative in 2019, was suspended by English soccer's governing body this month over a…

The Relationship Between Online Betting and Sports Popularity

In recent years, the world of sports has been experiencing a significant shift in terms of its popularity and revenue streams. Alongside the traditional methods of consuming and supporting sports, there has been a dramatic rise in the popularity of online betting. With the convenience and accessibility of technology, more…

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Nowadays, the independent programs of betting offices are very crucial for many clients. For not everyone has a personal computer or time to play only at home. Things are more convenient in the app. You will find there everything you need for a perfect gambling process. The fans of mobile…

Ananya Panday poses with Freida Pinto

Bollywood actress Ananya Panday attended a store launch event in New York City and shared pictures from the same on social media. The Dream Girl 2 actress took to Instagram and dropped a bundle of snaps from the store launch event where she can be seen posing with American media…

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Football is a game of passion and excitement that has been entertaining us for decades. But what if you could take your love for football to another level by placing bets on your favorite teams? Enter UFABET, the ultimate football betting platform that offers thrilling betting experiences, fantastic odds, and…

Cricket talent search on solid ground in Mumbai

IT IS not yet 7am and the sun has still to rise above a hazy Mumbai sky. But there is already a steady stream of cricketers of various ages heading into the city’s Oval Maidan, a large public park. Some are clad in traditional whites, with the children among them…

‘Strictly’ announces fifth elimination

The latest celebrity who has been voted out from the popular celebrity dance reality show Strictly Come Dancing has been revealed. It was former Love Island star Zara McDermott and her professional partner Graziano Di Prima who bid adieu to the show. This comes after a week when Amanda Abbington…

‘Friends’ actor Matthew Perry dies aged 54

MATTHEW PERRY , troubled star of the smash hit TV sitcom Friends, was found dead at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday (28), US media reported. He was 54. First responders found Perry unconscious in a hot tub at his house and were unable to revive him, law enforcement…

Afghanistan send Pakistan crashing to shock defeat

AFGHANISTAN put on a superb batting and bowling display to hand Pakistan a stunning eight-wicket defeat in the Cricket World Cup on Monday (23). Chasing a 283-run target, Afghanistan were lifted by Ibrahim Zadran (87), Rahmat Shah (77 not out) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (65) as they scored 286-2 in 49…

Shammi Kapoor: Bollywood’s original rock’n’ roll rebel

ROCKING revolutionary Shammi Kapoor introduced the kind of swagger into Bollywood that enabled the Hindi film hero to connect with a more globalised audience. From his cool style and good looks to high energy performances, he became a magnificent movie icon and delivered marvellous musicals filled with magical moments. Then…

Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj nominated for International Tennis Hall…

MULTIPLE Grand Slam winner Leander Paes on Tuesday (26) emerged as the first Asian man to be nominated for the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the player category. Besides Paes, former India player Vijay Amritraj was also nominated in the contributor category. The 50-year-old Paes was one of the…

First pictures from Parineeti Chopra-Raghav Chadha wedding out

Actress Parineeti Chopra and MP Raghav Chadha on Monday posted pictures from their fairytale wedding in Udaipur. The couple which tied the knot on Sunday in the presence of their families and close friends today took to their respective social media handles to share the first set of wedding photos.…

Bopanna secures victory in farewell match as India advances to…

Rohan Bopanna concluded his Davis Cup career with a comfortable straight-sets victory alongside Yuki Bhambri. Sumit Nagal too secured a win in the reverse singles match as India progressed to the World Group I playoffs with a 4-1 victory against Morocco in, Lucknow, the capital city of India’s Uttar Pradesh…

Leander Paes: India’s Best Doubles Tennis Player

Leander Paes is regarded as one of the best doubles tennis players of all time. The Calcutta-born ace, who retired in 2021, won several doubles tournaments after turning professional in 1991. We look back on Paes’ sensational career. 2023 Grand Slam Season Ends Paes won five US Open titles in…

Djokovic wins record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title

Novak Djokovic secured his fourth US Open title on Sunday (10) by defeating Daniil Medvedev in straight sets, simultaneously clinching his 24th Grand Slam singles title, an achievement that solidifies his status as the greatest tennis player in history. The 36-year-old Djokovic won 6-3, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 to become the…

Leander Paes says India will take time to produce singles…

Indian tennis legend Leander Paes has said it will take time for the country to produce a singles champion despite the progress in the game. Paes, who has a total of 18 grand slam titles in men's doubles and mixed doubles, said India will have to be realistic with its…

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Shelina Janmohamed: ‘Why is empire a question of morality unlike…

WHEN author Shelina Janmohamed couldn’t find any relevant books on the British empire for her two young daughters, she decided to write her own book, titled Story of Now – Let’s Talk About the British Empire. Her two daughters, aged nine and five at the time, were keen to learn…

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As technology continues to advance, the world of gaming and betting is becoming more accessible to everyone. With smartphones and the internet, you can now gain access to a world of casino and sports betting right from the comfort of your home. However, with so many options available, it can…

Arrested woman in Wimbledon school crash rebailed

The Metropolitan Police has rebailed a 46-year-old woman who was arrested in connection with a car crash at a Wimbledon school on July 6, the BBC reported. The crash resulted in the tragic deaths of two eight-year-old girls, Selena Lau, and Nuria Sajjad after a Land Rover Defender crashed into…

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Dev Patel, Sonam Kapoor and Aamir Khan watch epic Djokovic-Alcaraz…

Wimbledon 2023 had been attracting a sea of celebrities since its opening day. Several prominent personalities were in attendance to watch the finals on Sunday between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, among them were Dev Patel, Aamir Khan, and Sonam Kapoor. Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan was present at the Wimbledon…

Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas watch Wimbledon women’s final

Indian film star Priyanka Chopra Jonas and husband-singer Nick Jonas attended the women's final of the Wimbledon Tennis Championship where Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova registered her first Grand Slam win. The couple shared pictures from Saturday's match on their respective Instagram handles. "Beautiful day out at the tennis with my…

Alcaraz beats Djokovic in five sets to win first Wimbledon…

Carlos Alcaraz defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic to claim his first Wimbledon title on Sunday, shattering the Serb's dream of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown. World number one Alcaraz recovered from dropping the first set and saving a set point in the second to win 1-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-1,…

Vondrousova’s victory at Wimbledon leaves Jabeur in tears

After completing one of the most unexpected runs to the Wimbledon title, Marketa Vondrousova punched away a volley and fell to the ground, probably leaving her with a whirlwind of thoughts running through her head. On Saturday (15), anticipation had built up for Tunisian sixth seed Ons Jabeur, who was…

Djokovic anticipates epic Wimbledon final showdown with Alcaraz, promises a…

Novak Djokovic, the tennis maestro, is eagerly looking forward to his upcoming Wimbledon final against the young and talented Carlos Alcaraz. The Serbian star acknowledges the anticipation surrounding this match and expresses his admiration for Alcaraz's remarkable rise in the tournament. "He's so young, but he's incredibly consistent now, also…

Alcaraz, Djokovic set up era-defining Wimbledon final

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic set up a potentially era-defining Wimbledon title showdown after cruising through their semi-finals on Friday with the Serb superstar promising a “feast” of tennis in the championship match. World number one and US Open winner Alcaraz, playing only his fourth grass-court tournament, defeated Daniil Medvedev…

Is Novak Djokovic Already the Greatest of All Time?

The world of tennis has produced countless superstars over the years, with the likes of the likes of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic dominating the men’s game in the Open Era. After becoming the record Grand Slam winner, is Djokovic now the best of all time? Can Djokovic…

Freida Pinto dons a navy midi dress at day 10…

Freida Pinto made several heads turn on Day 10 of the 2023 Wimbledon Tennis Championships on Wednesday. The Slumdog Millionaire star opted for a full Ralph Lauren ensemble for the tournament. She teamed a stylish navy button-up Ralph Lauren mini-dress with a cream bag. An off-white top handle bag also…

Jabeur makes it to final, aims for third time lucky

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur believes that the lessons she learned in two Grand Slam final defeats will serve her well for Saturday's (15) Wimbledon showdown with unseeded Czech player Marketa Vondrousova. Jabeur displayed remarkable endurance on Thursday (13) as she absorbed the relentless power of second seed Aryna Sabalenka. Despite trailing…

Bopanna and Ebden’s Wimbledon journey ends in semi-finals defeat

In a hard-fought battle on Thursday (13), India's Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden bid farewell to the men's doubles competition at Wimbledon. The duo succumbed to the top-seeded pair of Wesley Koolhof from the Netherlands and Neal Skupsk from Great Britain in straight sets during the semi-finals.…

Vondrousova advances to women’s final, ends Svitolina’s title hopes

Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic made history on Thursday by becoming the first unseeded player in 60 years to reach the Wimbledon women's final. She dashed the title dreams of Ukraine's Elina Svitolina with a commanding 6-3, 6-3 victory. Vondrousova, currently ranked 42nd in the world, will now face…

Alcaraz triumphs over childhood friend Rune to reach semi-finals

Carlos Alcaraz displayed his exceptional skills as he defeated childhood friend Holger Rune in straight sets to secure a spot in the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time. The top seed showcased his composure and quality shot-making to claim a 7-6(3), 6-4, 6-4 victory on Wednesday. Alcaraz's solid performance sets…

Medvedev battles past Eubanks in epic clash, sets up Alcaraz…

In a thrilling quarter-final match at Wimbledon, third seed Daniil Medvedev fought off a spirited challenge from American debutant Christopher Eubanks to secure a hard-fought victory. After a grueling five-set battle on Wednesday, Medvedev emerged victorious with a 6-4, 1-6, 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-1 triumph. Despite losing his way in the…

Djokovic delivers epic comeback to reach Wimbledon semifinals

In an unprecedented turn of events at this year's Wimbledon, the beloved crowd-favorite Novak Djokovic found himself trailing behind for the first time. However, he mounted a stunning comeback, overpowering Andrey Rublev with a resounding 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 victory, securing his spot in the semifinals on Tuesday (11). Rublev,…

Malala rocks a Ralph Lauren outfit as she attends Wimbledon…

Wimbledon is back in London and is witnessing the presence of some of the biggest celebrities who are cheering up tennis stars playing on the court. From James Blake and Jameela Jamil to Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry, a number of high-profile celebrities were papped on Sunday catching this year’s…

Djokovic’s unyielding resolve prevails in tough battle against Hurkacz

In a thrilling Round of 16 encounter at Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic showcased his unwavering determination as he conquered the formidable challenge presented by Hubert Hurkacz. The defending champion and seven-time Wimbledon winner fought tooth and nail to secure a grueling 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (8-6), 5-7, 6-4 victory over the 17th-seeded…

Alcaraz survives Wimbledon test, Rybakina cruises

CARLOS ALCARAZ reached the last 16 at Wimbledon on Saturday (8) after a tough battle against Nicolas Jarry as defending women's champion Elena Rybakina snuffed out the hopes of Britain's final hope Katie Boulter. Rain returned to the All England Club, meaning play on Centre Court started under the roof…

Manas Dhamne earns place in junior Wimbledon Championships

In the boys' singles qualifying rounds of the Wimbledon championships on Friday (07), Manas Dhamne from India qualified for the main draw. He went on to win after a thrilling three-set match against the 10th seed, Atakan Karahan, with a score of 6-2, 6-7 (5), 10-8. Meanwhile, Aryan Shah faced disappointment…

Former champion Kvitova sails through with ease

Twice former champion Petra Kvitova secured a comfortable victory in the second round of Wimbledon on Friday (07). As the ninth seed, she faced minimal resistance from Belarusian player Aliaksandra Sasnovich, ultimately triumphing with a 6-2, 6-2 scoreline on Court Two, which was bathed in sunlight. At 33 years old, the…

Djokovic and Wawrinka renew age-old rivalry on grass for first…

In a highly anticipated match, Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka are set to meet for the 27th time in their storied rivalry on Friday (07). Remarkably, the two have never competed against each other on grass, including at Wimbledon. Their first encounter took place in the 2006 Croatia Open final,…

Tsitsipas: Toilet break feud with Murray ‘forgotten’

STEFANOS TSITSIPAS insisted that his US Open toilet break feud with Andy Murray has been "forgotten" ahead of their second round Wimbledon clash. Tsitsipas defeated Murray in a five-set first round epic which stretched to almost five hours in New York in 2021. Murray was furious that the Greek took…

India’s women gamers fight rivals and abuse

A NEW generation of Indian women and girls are playing, earning and even dating via video games as the country’s $1.5 billion (£1.18bn) gaming industry grows rapidly and opens up. Cheap access to smartphones and the internet has brought mobile games to India’s masses and now their appetite is huge.…

Wimbledon to celebrate Roger Federer career on Centre Court

WIMBLEDON will celebrate Roger Federer's achievements at the AllEngland Club with a special ceremony on Centre Court on the second day of the championships on Tuesday (4). The Swiss eight-time champion, who announced his retirement last September, will visit the scene of some of his greatest triumphs and be honoured…

Wimbledon 2023: Wrist injury forces 2022 finalist Kyrgios to withdraw

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios, who reached the Wimbledon final last year, announced on Sunday (02) that he would be withdrawing from this year's tournament due to a wrist injury. Kyrgios shared the news just before the start of the grass-court grand slam, scheduled to begin on Monday (03). "I'm…

Tight security at Wimbledon amidst disruption by protesters at Lord’s

BEEFED up security to prevent protesters disrupting the Wimbledon tennis championships has been put in place, organisers said on Thursday (29), a day after environmental protesters disrupted the Ashes cricket test at Lord's. Just Stop Oil activists interrupted the first morning of the second test between England and Australia when…

Wimbledon 2023: Roger Federer wishes Andy Murray well

WIMBLEDON great Roger Federer hopes his old rival Andy Murray will have great success in what could be his last appearance at the biggest tennis tournament in the world. Two-time winner Murray, 36, continues to play with a metal hip. Though he admitted earlier this week he has a retirement…

Wimbledon 2023: Venus Williams among wildcard entries

SEVEN-TIME Grand Slam champion Venus Williams and former world number three Elina Svitolina were handed wildcard entries into Wimbledon, the organisers announced last Wednesday (21). Williams, 43, has won the third major of the year five times and returned to action this month after a five-month injury layoff. Currently ranked…

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Vyom Yadav Interview: ‘It’s crazy how things work out sometimes’

Tigmanshu Dhulia’s political drama Garmi on SonyLIV has turned out to be a great success. In addition to delft direction and taut writing, what stands out most in the 9-episode series is splendid performances from the entire cast, especially debutant Vyom Yadav, who has won raves for his intense act…

New Carl Grose play explores caste dynamics through Robin Hood…

Carl Grose's new theatre production on Robin Hood is more than an age-old classic tale as it goes far beyond in exploring hierarchy, patriarchy and class divides, a cast member has said. In an interview with Eastern Eye, actor Samuel Gosrani explained how the new production is a fresh take…

MS Dhoni: ‘Captain cool’ hailed as one of a kind…

M S Dhoni, who led Chennai Super Kings to a record-equalling fifth IPL title on Monday, could have spent his life inspecting tickets on Indian Railways if he had listened to his father. Instead he followed his dream and became one of his cricket-crazy country's most beloved players, second only…

Akash Madhwal: Tennis-ball cricketer who entered IPL record books

Akash Madhwal was working as an engineer and playing tennis-ball cricket just a few years ago, now he is in the Indian Premier League (IPL) record books. The 29-year-old fast bowler returned stunning figures of 5-5 in the playoffs to lead five-time champions Mumbai Indians to victory over Lucknow Super…

Australia to take ties with India to ‘next level’

AUSTRALIA vowed to take ties with India to the "next level" on Tuesday (23) as it hosted Narendra Modi for a lavish visit heavy on trade and light on criticism. Lured by the world's most populous market and a counterweight to China's growing military, diplomatic and economic clout, Australia's government…

Abraham Verghese: Art of taking readers on an immersive journey

Positive word of mouth from enthralled readers will carry a book to great heights and is perhaps more valuable to authors than any critical acclaim or literary awards. That was perfectly illustrated by Abraham Verghese’s popular novel Cutting for Stone, which sold over 1.5 million copies in the USA and…

Indian police book wrestling body chief over sexual harassment claims

Delhi Police have booked Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment levelled by seven women wrestlers. Two First Information Reports (FIRs) were filed hours after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Delhi Police, told the Supreme Court that a case would be…

Ramadan brings Pakistan’s tape-ball street cricket to life after dark

As midnight falls during Ramadan, a basketball court in central Karachi is illuminated by makeshift floodlights, turning it into an urban cricket stadium where young Pakistani men chase taped-up tennis balls flying through the night sky. Donkeys and goats look on from the outfield and nearby piles of garbage, sometimes…

Shah Rukh tops 2023 TIME100 reader poll, surpasses Lionel Messi,…

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has topped Time magazine’s poll for its annual TIME100 list, bagging more reader votes than football ace Lionel Messi, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. According to the American publication, the “Pathaan” star got over four per cent…

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This article will tell you about the 1Win mobile app, which allows players to gamble from anywhere and at any time. The information in the article is chosen so that you can understand how to download and install the application and understand the full range of functions offered by the…

Father and son bat for diversity in cricket

A FATHER-SON duo who play for Uxbridge Cricket Club want to break down barriers for minorities in cricket in England. Langley, Berkshire-based Hitesh Sharma, 43, and his son Jai Sharma, 13, are the opening batsmen for the club, and they made more than 1,000 runs in the past season. “In…

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If you’re a Korean bettor, you’ll want to find a sportsbook that suits your needs. These sites should be easy to use, offer competitive odds and support a wide range of payment methods. Fortunately, there are several international bookmakers that accept players from Korea today. Some of these even offer…

Double amputee Hari Budha Magar aims to scale Mt. Everest

A British Army veteran who lost two legs in Afghanistan hopes to become first double above-the-knee (DAK) amputee to scale Everest. Royal Gurkha Regiment veteran Hari Budha Magar, 43, now works with an all-Nepali team to attempt to conquer the world’s highest mountain in May, The Guardian reported. Climbing the…

Sania Mirza hugs husband Shoaib Malik amid divorce rumours –…

Well-known Indian tennis player Sania Mirza on Friday, January 27, called time on her Grand slam career after 18 long and successful years in which she won six Grand Slam titles. The 36-year-old finished as the runners-up along with Rohan Bopanna in the mixed doubles final held in Australia. As…

Leon Ung: ‘There are not enough roles for people like…

BEING of mixed race means benefiting from the richness of multiple cultures, but it sometimes is a hindrance when it comes to landing lead roles, child actor Leon Ung has said. After winning hearts in short film The Long Goodbye and currently seen in Netflix’s Matilda the Musical, the 12-year-old…

‘Harry often wants to have his cake and eat it…

“CAN you make no use of your discontent?” is one of Prince Harry’s lines in his rare foray into performing Shakespeare, where he was cast as the drunken playboy Conrade in an Eton production of Much Ado About Nothing. Harry’s own discontents now divide opinion sharply. Spare has become the…

Not cricket: India-England test series in table tennis likely this…

Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation (CTTF) is mulling a marquee Test series between fierce rivals India and England this year as part of its measures to promote the racket sport in member countries. The CTTF, led by chairman Vivek Kohli, was not able to organise events in the last three years…

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A Far Win Ahead of Competition: BK8 Singapore

Gambling has been around for millennia, and online casinos have been running non-stop ever since the early days of the internet. During that time, there have been many different online casinos, most of which have now shut down their operations and are no longer accessible. However, there are a few…

EYE SPY: The best of 2022

THE world of performing arts quickly moved on from Covid-19 with an amazing array of wonderful work. Whether it was films, songs, live performances, web serials, stage shows and everything else, top talents made up for lost time and entertained audiences with boundary-breaking projects that offered something new and cool…

‘Technology is cold comfort for parents who need a hug’

“MY FATHER died on Sunday, November 20, at 5:55 pm at home, in his own bed, in New Delhi. “At the end, death came to him like a mother and lifted him up gently, tenderly, to carry him through the exit to the other side. It was sandhya, dusk, when…

Sania Mirza drops yet another cryptic post on social media…

Tennis star Sania Mirza shared yet another cryptic post on social media on Friday amid recent rumours of her marriage with former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik going through turbulent times. Her post is about learning to “give yourself a break” when the “heart at its heaviest”. “You are human, made…

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Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik to host talk show together…

Seems like all is well between Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik. Amid speculations of the couple's alleged divorce, the OTT platform Urduflix, on Saturday, took to their Instagram handle and announced that Sania and Shoaib are coming up with their show titled 'The Mirza Malik…

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Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik are officially divorced, confirms a…

News about Tennis star Sania Mirza heading for a divorce from her husband, Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik has been doing the rounds on the internet for some time now. What added fuel to the fire was Sania’s cryptic posts that she shared on social media. And now, a source close…

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Depression and anxiety affect one in five adults in the UK. Doctors often prescribe exercise as a treatment for those suffering from depression. Now, a study has suggested that a third of people at risk of mental health issues can avoid it with regular exercise. A study involving more than…

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Indian Tennis player Sania Mirza and former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, who tied the nuptial knot in 2010, are considered one of the most powerful couples in the world of sports. They have been giving their fans couple goals ever since getting married. However, if fresh reports are to be…

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Rishi Sunak formally became Britain's new prime minister on Tuesday (25) after meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace. Decades ago, his grandfather Raghubir Sain Berry, nearly missed dinner with Queen Elizabeth II, it has emerged. Oadby-based Sain Berry was born in India and worked in Tanzania before coming to the…

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Local authorities in a Scottish region have discontinued a period dignity officer role within weeks of controversially appointing a man for the job.A group of colleges and local councils in Tayside had last month announced that Jason Grant had been hired to handle the distribution of free period products to…

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Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the upcoming US Open as he is unable to enter the country due to the United States government's vaccination policy for non-US citizens. "Novak Djokovic withdrew from the 2022 US Open prior to the draw taking place this morning. The official…

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Top universities await John Lyon students after excellent A Level…

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Appointment of male ‘period dignity officer’ in Scotland sparks outrage

A council in Scotland has been accused of 'mansplaining' after appointing a man as 'period dignity officer'. Many on social media termed the move 'peak gender idiocy', according to a media report. Mansplaining is a pejorative term meaning "to comment on or explain something to a woman in a condescending,…

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After the huge success of Season 1 and Season 2, Netflix dropped Never Have I Ever Season 3 on August 12. The show has a solid fanbase across the globe and fans had been waiting for Season 3 with bated breath. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, who plays an Indian-American teenager, Devi Vishwakumar,…

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Adnan Miakhel, the Afghan teen who stays in hunt for…

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Indian Legend Sunil Gavaskar feels ‘blessed’ as Leicester ground named…

CRICKET ground in East Midlands in England has been named after Indian cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar. Honouring the cricketer, a ground in Leicester has been named after him. Gavaskar shared a picture of the event on his Instagram page. “Blessed to have a ground in Leicester named after me. This…

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Former tennis player Maria Sharapova is now a mom. Sharapova and her fiance Alexander Gilkes have been blessed with a son. On Thursday, Sharapova took to Instagram to share the good news with her fans and followers. She dropped a picture of the newborn along with her fiance. "The most…

John McEnroe documentary secures date for theatrical release in UK

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After his thrilling 7th Wimbledon title victory on Sunday, Novak Djokovic said that he does not take any win for granted, and 'particularly not [at] Wimbledon.' The Serbian claimed his seventh Wimbledon title and 21st Grand Slam overall by defeating Australia's Nick Kyrgios in an exciting four-set final on Sunday…

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No doubt he’s going to be aggressive: Djokovic on Kyrgios…

Top seed Novak Djokovic admitted that he was delighted to reach another final, and will meet Australian Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon championship match. It will be the first time Kyrgios competes in a Grand Slam final, but Djokovic knows the challenge Kyrgios will pose, with the 27-year-old leading the…

Tunisia’s Jabeur downs Maria to become first Arab in major…

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur lifted the spirits of an entire continent as she became the first Arab and first African woman to reach the Wimbledon final with a rousing 6-2 3-6 6-1 victory over her barbecue buddy Tatjana Maria on Thursday. Before she stepped on court, American great Billie Jean King…

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Here’s some good news for those who are unable to exercise daily due to time constraints. According to experts, you need not invest too much time to stay fit – all you need is 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise. Yes, you read that right. A total of 350,000…

Norrie last Briton standing at Wimbledon but eager to lead…

Cameron Norrie, the last Briton standing at Wimbledon, has urged the home fans to get behind him when he plays his maiden Grand Slam quarter-final, against Belgian David Goffin, on Court One on Tuesday. British hopes faded when Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray were knocked out in the second round…

Sinner, Alcaraz hoping Wimbledon marks start of Grand Slam rivalry

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz showed on Sunday that men's tennis will be in good hands when the 'Big Three' finally step aside and the young guns hoped their thrilling fourth-round clash at Wimbledon marks the start of a Grand Slam rivalry. Italian 20-year-old Sinner reached the quarter-finals at Wimbledon…

Monks in Wimbledon Buddhist temple where Novak Djokovic meditates cheer…

Sixth-time champion Novak Djokovic is known to meditate between matches. In fact, the monks at the Buddhapadipa Temple, which is a five-minute walk away from Wimbledon credit meditation as the secret to his success. This unlikely fanbase of holy men claim that he is “our friend” and a regular visitor…

Djokovic ready to help son follow in his footsteps

Novak Djokovic said he will do everything he can to support his son Stefan if he decides to follow in his footsteps but the Serb wants to make sure the seven-year-old does not feel pressured to pursue a career in tennis. Footage of the 20-times Grand Slam winner training with…

Nadal grinds past Berankis into Wimbledon third round

Some days at the office are a bit of a grind, even if in Rafa Nadal's case his place of work on Thursday was Wimbledon's sunny but chilly Centre Court for a match against Ricardas Berankis. The second seed duly won 6-4 6-4 4-6 6-3 to reach the third round…

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Tennis ace Serena Williams who played her first Grand Slam after a year, was seen sporting black ‘stickers’ on her face at Wimbledon yesterday. Though the athlete with the maximum Grand Slam titles of all time had an early exit in the game, people seem to be more interested in…

I was praying to avoid Court 18, says Isner after…

Twelve years after winning the longest tennis match in history, John Isner admits he still has nightmares whenever he goes to five sets at Wimbledon's Court 18 where he beat Enzo Couacaud 6-7(6) 7-6(3) 4-6 6-3 7-5 on Monday. Isner is best remembered for the 11-hour epic in 2010 against…

Djokovic drops set on way into Wimbledon second round

Top seed Novak Djokovic overcame a dogged challenge from 81st-ranked Korean Kwon Soon-woo and his own grasscourt rustiness to reach the Wimbledon second round with a 6-4 3-6 6-3 6-4 victory on Monday. The defending champion, bidding for his fourth Wimbledon title in a row, looked out-of-sorts at times against…

Former Wimbledon champions eyeing up window of opportunity in open…

While the fortunes of world number one Iga Swiatek and home hope Emma Raducanu are set to dominate the early headlines at Wimbledon this year, a quartet of former champions will be eagerly eyeing the wide-open women's draw. French Open champion Swiatek arrives at SW19 in a rich vein of…

Murray was ‘angry and upset’ upon learning his mother was…

British tennis player Andy Murray has said that he was 'angry and upset' upon learning last month that his mother was sexually assaulted in 2014, according to a report. Last month, Judy Murray, 62, in an interview said that a drunken man had put his hands down her trousers eight…

No ranking points on offer but Wimbledon no exhibition

Wimbledon starts on Monday without Russia's world number one Daniil Medvedev and Belarus's former top-ranked Victoria Azarenka but the grasscourt Grand Slam will hardly feel like an exhibition event despite no ranking points on offer. The 2022 edition of the world's most prestigious tennis tournament will be held without points…

Kyrgios poised for major breakthrough at Wimbledon: Evert

Nick Kyrgios could finally be ready to deliver on the promise he has flashed throughout his turbulent career when he brings his powerful game to the grass courts of Wimbledon next week, tennis great Chris Evert said. While the hugely talented Australian often bamboozles opponents with an array of incredible…

A Wimbledon without Federer, McEnroe looks on the bright side

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Zendaya has shut down all rumours that suggested she is pregnant with boyfriend Tom Holland’s first baby. The rumours were rife from the time a fan-created TikTok alleged that the Spider-Man: No Way Home couple was expecting their first baby together. Soon after the TikTok video made rounds on social…

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One night match has been on the programme every day at 2100 local time (1900GMT) from the first Monday until the quarter-finals, potentially leaving spectators with no public transports to return home in case of a lengthy encounter. It happened on Tuesday, when the Rafael Nadal v Novak Djokovic epic…

Wimbledon to remove ‘Miss’ and ‘Mrs’ from honours boards

Wimbledon will drop the titles "Miss" and "Mrs" before the names of female winners on its honour roll to match the men's boards in an attempt to modernise the tournament, The Times newspaper reported. The All England Lawn Tennis Club has traditionally used the titles just for women - Ash…

Raducanu to play in WTA tournament in Birmingham

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Ben Stokes to Bat at the No6 Position in the…

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Tennis legend Becker faces possible jail term

FORMER tennis star Boris Becker will learn on Friday (29) whether he faces a lengthy jail term after he was found guilty by a British court of charges relating to his 2017 bankruptcy. The six-time Grand Slam champion, 54, was convicted over his transfer of huge amounts of money from…

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Andy Murray to donate prize money to help Ukrainian children

FORMER world number one Andy Murray said he would donate his prize money won from tennis tournaments in 2022 towards aid efforts for children affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Two million people - mostly women and children - have now fled Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion…

Raducanu’s stalker gets five-year restraining order

A man who stalked British tennis star Emma Raducanu, walking 23 miles (37 kilometres) to her home and taking one of her father's shoes, was on Wednesday (23) given a five-year restraining order. The 19-year-old US Open champion said Amrit Magar, 35, had made her feel her "freedom has been…

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Edgware man convicted of stalking Raducanu

A FORMER Amazon delivery driver has been convicted of stalking British tennis star Emma Raducanu, who felt his actions made her feel insecure. Amrit Magar, from Edgware, visited Raducanu’s London suburb home three times and left flowers and notes, apparently indicating his obsession for the US Open champion. Among the…

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Sania Mirza to retire after 2022 season

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Djokovic detained again in Australia, declared public threat

AUSTRALIA returned Novak Djokovic to detention on Saturday (15), saying the tennis star's opposition to vaccination could cause "civil unrest" and triggering a high-profile court showdown. Having once failed to remove the unvaccinated 34-year-old from the country, Australia's conservative government is trying again. And Djokovic is fighting back for the…

Australia cancels Djokovic visa again

AUSTRALIA cancelled Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time on Friday (14) in a sensational new attempt to deport the tennis superstar over his Covid-19 vaccine status. The government acted three days ahead of the Australian Open, putting the unvaccinated Serbian's dream of a record 21st Grand Slam in extreme…

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The president of the organisation which speaks for UK businesses has urged the government to lower taxes immediately to help the country’s “very fragile economy”. Speaking exclusively to Eastern Eye, Lord [Karan] Bilimoria, founder of Cobra Beer, said that families and businesses were suffering from a triple whammy of higher…

Djokovic case ‘really not good’ for sport, says Murray

ANDY MURRAY expressed concern for Novak Djokovic on Sunday (9), saying that other players were shocked and the circumstances surrounding the world number one's barred entry into Australia was "really not good for tennis". The Serb was hoping to win a record 21st Grand Slam at the Australian Open later…

Djokovic wins Australia visa case, judge orders his release

WORLD NUMBER ONE Novak Djokovic won a stunning victory Monday (10) over the Australian government, overturning the cancellation of the tennis star's visa on Covid-19 health grounds, and ending his detention. It was an extraordinary setback for the Australian government, which has imposed strict pandemic requirements on arriving foreign travellers…

Djokovic readies vaccine exemption case for Australian visa showdown

TENNIS world number one Novak Djokovic readied his legal guns on Sunday (9) for a battle to stay in Melbourne and defend his Australian Open title, arguing he has the all-clear because of a positive coronavirus test in December. Djokovic's fight to overturn the shock cancellation of his visa and…

Bopanna and Ramkumar win Adelaide International

TEAMING UP for the first-time on the ATP Tour, India's Rohan Bopanna and Ramkumar Ramanathan won the Adelaide International doubles trophy with a hard-fought 7-6 (6), 6-1 win over top seeds Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo in Melbourne on Sunday (9). Bopanna's excellent service returns at crucial times and Ramkumar's…

World passes 300 million Covid cases as Omicron breaks records

The total number of Covid-19 cases registered worldwide passed 300 million on Friday, with the Omicron variant's rapid spread setting new infection records in dozens of countries over the last week. In the past seven days, 34 countries have recorded their highest number of weekly cases since the start of…

Novak Djokovic: Indian tennis teen slams Australian Open ‘double standards’

A 17-year-old Indian tennis player has said he felt "hurt" at being denied entry to the Australian Open for being unvaccinated against Covid-19, while world number one Novak Djokovic got a medical exemption. All participants at the Melbourne tournament, which starts on January 17, must be jabbed or have a…

Modi lays foundation stone for India’s sports university

INDIAN prime minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (2) laid the foundation stone for a sports university in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Major Dhyan Chand Sports University will be established at Salawa and Kaili villages on the outskirts of the Sardhana town of Meerut district at an estimated cost…

Andy Murray handed wild card for Australian Open

FORMER men's tennis world number one Andy Murray has been handed a wild card invitation for the Australian Open, organisers announced on Thursday (23) praising him for his "fighting spirit". The 34-year-old is ranked a lowly 134 as he battles to recover consistently good form after persistent injury problems. However,…

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Entrepreneur reveals his ebookers story in memoir THE title of Dinesh Dhamija’s very entertaining memoir, which is due to be released formally by his publishers, Austin Macauley, on November 30, sums up how he worked his way to fame and fortune – Book It! How Dinesh Dhamija sold travel agency…

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BIG thinking 15-year-old Vedant Gupta has been asking questions since 2011 and spoken to around 1,500 people since he started. Today he runs his own company Global Kid Media and has hosted more than 300 shows on diverse platforms, including radio and online, alongside various celebrity guests. The list of…

British Army officer Preet is in Pole position to break…

DERBY-BORN Captain Preet Chandi, nicknamed Polar Preet, is set to become the first woman of colour to do a solo unsupported trek to the South Pole. A physiotherapist by profession, the British Army officer flew to Chile on November 7 to begin her onward journey to Antarctica. Last week, she…

Britain’s Raducanu Is Forced to Withdraw from Kremlin Cup: A…

The world of tennis is in a furore with back to back tournaments taking place in the Indian Wells, Kremlin Cup and so on. With the Spaniard Rafael Nadal not competing in most tournaments owing to a foot injury that has cut short his entire tennis season in 2021, the…

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ZEE5 Global, which prides itself on being the largest streaming platform for South Asian content in the world, will be streaming a slew of Originals, films, webseries and popular TV shows across different languages this month. From Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari’s first-ever co-directed sports docudrama series Break Point…

Feisty India star Ashwin a divisive figure with rare talent

Ravichandran Ashwin is one of cricket's leading spin bowlers and a superstar in India, but more than once he has been accused of flouting the spirit of the sport. The 35-year-old all-rounder, who is not short of confidence or afraid to say what's on his mind, was again at the…

Exclusive: Mahesh Bhupathi reveals his current equation with Leander Paes

Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes are the two of the most famous Indian tennis players in recent times. They were doubles partners and have won several tournaments. Their story will be showcased in the docu-series, Break Point, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari. Eastern Eye recently interacted with…

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Many years ago, Leander Paes acted on a whim when he asked Mahesh Bhupathi, “Would you like to win Wimbledon?” And the tennis star says what followed was a partnership that brought many trophies for India. This “brotherhood” between the two Indian tennis icons, who were the first doubles team…

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THERE is, of course, a risk that some of the violent politics of Afghanistan will spill over on to the streets of Britain. Those refugees coming to Britain from Afghanistan will include people strongly opposed to the Taliban. If they set up opposition groups in Britain, supporters of the Taliban,…

Priya Gopaldas: How to break barriers and smash stereotypes

TRAINEE DOCTOR DISCUSSES HER LOVE ISLAND JOURNEY, DATING AND FUTURE PLANS THE recently concluded series of Love Island will be remembered by many for the whirlwind entrance of Priya Gopaldas. The trainee doctor tore up the rulebooks usually associated with the massively popular reality TV show and became one of…

Onus on sport to confront online racism head on, says…

SPORT cannot use the excuse that racism is "a societal issue" when it comes to stars suffering social media abuse, a leading figure at a global strategic consultancy has told AFP. Radha Balani, a director at thinkBeyond, which focuses on utilising sport for social good, said social media companies merely…

Raducanu’s victory is a glimpse of Britain’s demographic future

EMMA RADUCANU'S US Open victory is above all else an astonishing sporting triumph. To seize such a glittering prize by playing a flawless tournament shows an almost limitless potential to become a sporting legend. How far that is fulfilled is a future unknown, but she has already guaranteed herself a…

Queen leads celebrations after Raducanu’s stunning US open win

BRITAIN's Queen has led celebrations after Emma Raducanu's extraordinary US Open triumph. The 18-year-old qualifier made tennis history in New York on Saturday (11). Raducanu beat 19-year-old Canadian Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-3 to become Britain's first women's Grand Slam singles champion since Virginia Wade at Wimbledon in 1977, and the…

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Bhavina Patel wins historic silver at Tokyo Paralympics

BHAVINA PATEL on Sunday (29) became only the second Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympics after she signed off with a historic silver following a 0-3 loss to world number one Chinese paddler Ying Zhou in the women's singles table tennis class 4 final in Tokyo. The…

Break Point: First look poster of Leander Paes and Mahesh…

A couple of months ago, it was announced that Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari will be directing a docu-drama series titled Break Point which will be based on Tennis players Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi’s iconic on-court partnership and their off-court lives. Break Point will stream on Zee5 and…

Prajnesh advances to second round of US Open qualifiers

India's top-ranked tennis player Prajnesh Gunneswaran progressed to the second round of the US Open qualifiers with a straight set win over Brayden Schnur of Canada here. Gunneswaran got the better of the world no. 232 Canadian 6-4 7-6 in one hour 37 minutes on Wednesday night. The 31-year-old Indian…

Exclusive! Shriyam Bhagnani: “I have just started; there is a…

Shriyam Bhagnani had never planned a career in acting. The turning point in her life was chance participation in a street play in college that made her realise what her true calling was. Once she knew what she wanted in her career, she left no stone unturned to achieve that.…

Mohammed Siraj: India’s pace sensation

HE appeared in his very first India series in the long format as a tragic hero. Last November, Mohammed Siraj was in Australia, expecting to bag the Test cap for his country. The quarantine rule was at play at the height of the coronavirus pandemic and amid the restrictions, the…

Break Point: Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari wrap up…

Last month it was announced that filmmakers Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari have teamed up with Tennis players Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi for a project titled Break Point. Well, it’s a docu-drama series, and recently, Ashwiny took to Instagram to inform everyone that she has wrapped up the…

Sheeran to Rahman: UK, India stars unite to raise Covid…

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman and Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan and Vidya Balan will unite on India’s Independence Day (15) to raise funds for Covid-19 relief work. Titled "We For India", the event will be streamed on Facebook on August 15…

Sangakkara sympathises with Stokes over mental health break

Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara said players could "only deal with so much" after it was announced England all-rounder Ben Stokes was taking an indefinite break from all forms of cricket to "prioritise his mental well-being". Stokes, the latest high-profile sports star to step away from the pressure of international…

Stokes takes indefinite break over ‘mental well-being’

ENGLAND'S Ben Stokes is to take an indefinite break from all forms of cricket to "prioritise his mental well-being", the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Friday (30), with the allrounder the latest high-profile sports star to step away from the pressures of competition. Stokes has withdrawn from England's…

Toy maker Mattel warns of price rise ahead of Christmas

TOY giant Mattel said it has to increase product prices ahead of Christmas due to a steep rise in costs of raw materials and shipping. "We will be looking at increasing prices in the second half of [the] year," Mattel's chief executive Ynon Kreiz told the BBC. "We haven't broken…

Sumit Nagal becomes only third Indian to win an Olympic…

SUMIT NAGAL on Saturday (24) won India’s first Olympic singles match in 25 years. He also became only the third Indian to win a men's singles match when he edged past Uzbekistan’s Denis Istomin in a three-setter at the Tokyo Games.  Nagal got the better of Istomin 6-4 6-7(6) 6-4…

Tennis star Osaka lights Tokyo Olympics cauldron as Games open

JAPANESE tennis star Naomi Osaka lit the Olympic cauldron as the Tokyo Games opened on Friday (23) after a year's pandemic delay and lingering coronavirus threats. Osaka lifted the torch to the gleaming cauldron, which had unfurled at the top of a ramp representing Mount Fuji, in the highlight of…

John McEnroe reveals why he agreed to turn narrator for…

John McEnroe needs no introduction. If you are a tennis enthusiast from the 80s or 90s, you would already know about his unrivalled shot-making and volleying skills in the game. But the American former professional tennis player, who now offers his take on the sport as a TV analyst, is…

India wicketkeeper Pant on ‘way to recovery’ after positive Covid…

India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is "on his way to recovery" after testing positive for Covid-19 as the squad prepares for a Test series in England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said Thursday. India's players, led by captain Virat Kohli, are currently in London but will enter a…

Black swimmers still under-represented in the pool

WHEN Alice Dearing earned her ticket to Tokyo 2020 as the first black female swimmer to represent Britain at an Olympics, she spoke of "decades and decades of historical and cultural racism" in the sport. The 24-year-old student will be only the third black British swimmer ever to compete for…

Racist trolls target NHS GP for snacking at Wimbledon

AN NHS doctor has criticised social media platforms for not doing enough to address online abuse after she was targeted by racist trolls earlier this month. Dr Chintal Patel, a GP based in London, faced abusive comments after she posted a video of herself eating a thepla (a type of…

Indian-American Samir Banerjee lifts Wimbledon boy’s singles title

INDIAN American tennis player Samir Banerjee on Sunday (11) lifted the Wimbledon boy's singles title with a straight set win over compatriot Victor Lilov. Playing only his second junior Grand Slam, the 17-year-old won 7-5, 6-3 in the final match that lasted in one hour and 22 minutes. Banerjee's parents…

Berrettini becomes first Italian to reach Wimbledon singles final

MATTEO BERRETTINI became the first Italian to reach a Wimbledon singles final on Friday (9) with a four-sets victory against Hubert Hurkacz. Berrettini claimed a 6-3, 6-0, 6-7 (3/7), 6-4 win over his Polish opponent who had knocked out eight-time champion Roger Federer in the quarterfinals. World number nine Berrettini…

Australia’s Ashleigh Barty into first Wimbledon final

ASHLEIGH BARTY reached her first Wimbledon final on Thursday (8), 10 years after being crowned junior champion, beating 2018 winner Angelique Kerber 6-3, 7-6 (7/3). The 25-year-old Australian will play either former world number one Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic or Belarusian second seed Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday's final.…

Shapovalov into first Wimbledon semifinal, faces Djokovic

CANADA'S Denis Shapovalov reached his first Wimbledon semifinal on Wednesday (7) beating Russia's Karen Khachanov 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-4 in an engrossing tussle that lasted 3hrs 26 mins. Shapovalov will play defending champion Novak Djokovic in Friday's (9) semifinal. "Obviously he's the best player in the world but I…

Barty into Wimbledon semifinals for first time

ASHLEIGH BARTY kept alive her dream of winning the women's Wimbledon title on the 50th anniversary of fellow indigenous Australian Evonne Goolagong Cawley's first win by easing into the semifinals on Tuesday (6). The 25-year-old outclassed unseeded compatriot Ajla Tomljanovic 6-1, 6-3 to set up what promises to be a…

Bopanna, Sania win historic all-Indian mixed-doubles match

ROHAN BOPANNA and Sania Mirza defeated another Indian combination of Ramkumar Ramanathan and Ankita Raina 6-2, 7-6 (5) in a historic all-Indian mixed doubles first-round match at the Wimbledon on Friday (2). It was the first time in open era that two Indian teams competed against each other at a…

Skipping Sikh invited to Royal Box at Wimbledon

A SIKH pensioner who was honoured by the Queen for motivating people to stay fit during the pandemic lockdown is seen chatting to the Duchess of Cambridge in the royal box at centre court in Wimbledon on Friday (2). Rajinder Singh or the 'Skipping Sikh', as he is popularly known,…

Jabeur overcomes nerves to beat former champion Muguruza

TRAILBLAZING Tunisian Ons Jabeur reached the last-16 at Wimbledon on Friday (2), coming back from a set down to beat 2017 champion Garbine Muguruza 5-7, 6-3, 6-2 in 2hrs 26 minutes. The 26-year-old Jabeur was so nervous when she moved to two match points she knelt down and was physically…

Federer, Djokovic, Nadal are ‘gods’, but tennis needs devil, says…

NICK KYRGIOS hailed Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal as "gods" on Thursday (1) but insisted tennis also desperately needs his devil-may-care non-conformity. The controversial Australian crowd-pleaser reached the Wimbledon third round by brushing aside Italy's Gianluca Mager 7-6 (9/7), 6-4, 6-4 to set up a clash with Canada's…

Sania and Mattek-Sands stun sixth seeds to enter second round

SANIA MIRZA and her American partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands knocked out sixth seeds Desirae Krawczyk and Alexa Guarachi to move to the second round of the women's doubles event at Wimbledon on Thursday (1). Sania and Mattek-Sands were a bit rusty at the start but once they got into a rhythm…

Wimbledon courts under fire after Serena exit, Kyrgios says ‘it’s…

SERIOUS questions were being asked of Wimbledon's fabled grass courts on Wednesday (30) following Serena Williams's tearful, tournament-ending injury with Australian firebrand Nick Kyrgios branding them "a joke". Williams, the seven-time Wimbledon champion, slipped and hurt her heavily-strapped right leg before quitting her first round tie after just six games…

Battling Murray reaches third round

ANDY MURRAY rolled back the years to stage a thrilling Wimbledon fightback on Wednesday (30) as defending champion Novak Djokovic played almost flawless tennis to reach the third round for the 15th time. Murray, the 2013 and 2016 champion, battled back to defeat German qualifier Oscar Otte 6-3, 4-6, 4-6,…

Sania all set to return to Grand Slam stage

STAR Indian tennis player Sania Mirza will make a return to the Grand Slam stage at Wimbledon on Thursday (1), with doubles partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the US. Sania, the former number one in doubles' ranking along with Sands will start their campaign at Wimbledon's first round against United States’…

‘Heartbroken’ Serena quits Wimbledon in tears

SERENA WILLIAMS'S dream of winning an eighth Wimbledon singles title and equalling Margaret Court's Grand Slam record of 24 ended in tears on Tuesday (29) as further doubt was cast on her future in the sport. The 39-year-old was leading 3-1 in the first set of her first round match…

Djokovic reveals Draper’s father wanted him to be British

DEFENDING champion Novak Djokovic revealed on Monday (28) that the father of his vanquished Wimbledon opponent Jack Draper once attempted to persuade him to switch allegiance from Serbia to Britain. World number one Djokovic, bidding for a sixth Wimbledon and record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title, claimed a 4-6, 6-1, 6-2,…

Third seed Tsitsipas knocked out of Wimbledon in first round

THIRD SEED Stefanos Tsitsipas became the first big name to exit Wimbledon on the first day of play on Monday (28), losing 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 to Frances Tiafoe of the United States. It was quite a contrast in fortunes for the Greek who only a fortnight ago lost in five…

Serena Williams joins Nadal in missing Tokyo Olympics

Serena Williams said Sunday that she will not compete at the Tokyo Olympics next month, joining fellow Grand Slam legend Rafael Nadal in withdrawing from the Games. The 39-year-old American revealed her decision at her pre-Wimbledon press conference. "I'm actually not on the Olympic list, so... Not that I'm aware…

Returning Murray savours practice with Federer

ANDY MURRAY has played Roger Federer 25 times in his glittering career including Grand Slam and Olympic finals, but he admits that getting to practice with the Swiss great ahead of this year's tournament felt extra special. British favourite Murray, Wimbledon champion in 2013 and 2016, has not played a…

Advantage Serena at Wimbledon with rivals’ fitness concerns

SERENA WILLIAMS turns 40 on September 26 and the arrival of that landmark birthday will be all the sweeter if she has at last equalled Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles. The tennis legend could even hold the record outright if she wins both Wimbledon and…

Mrunal Jain: I’m sure of my potential

ON DAYS that Mrunal Jain thought of giving up, he promised himself to keep trying and it has served him well in his career. The acclaimed actor has shown off his impressive range on top TV serials like Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki, Uttaran and Nagarjuna - Ek Yoddha. He is also…

ICC should find a way to decide winner of World…

SUNIL GAVASKAR said the ICC should find a way to decide a winner in case the rain-hit World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand in Southampton ends in a draw. The ongoing match has been affected by English weather with the opening and fourth day washed out completely.…

British Asian campaigners, charity leaders on Queen’s Birthday Honours List

EDUCATION leader Hamid Patel, charity boss Javed Khan and period poverty campaigner Amika George are among prominent British Asians named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List unveiled this evening (11). Patel, chief executive officer of Star Academics in Blackburn, a multi-academy trust which operates 30 free schools and academies, is…

Stoke Park country club to shut for two years post…

STOKE PARK COUNTRY CLUB, one of the most recognised clubs in England, has announced its closure for two years from August 2 to carry out restoration work, a report said. The five-star hotel that was bought by Indian industrialist Mukesh Ambani just over a month ago for £57 million and…

LTA unveils new inclusion strategy for tennis in Britain

BRITAIN on Thursday (20) published a new inclusion strategy for tennis in Britain, with an ambition to lead the way on inclusion and diversity in sport. The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), the national governing body of tennis in Britain, wants to embed a culture of inclusion within all aspects of the…

9 Tips for Entertaining Safely During COVID-19

The coronavirus situation affected the activities of all people. Concerts were canceled, cafes and restaurants were closed, numerous cultural events were canceled, and the whole world of entertainment was put on hold. However, despite all the restrictions, there are still ways to have fun, so we have prepared a list…

Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance buys Britain’s iconic Stoke Park for £57…

BILLIONAIRE Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd has bought Britain's iconic country club and luxury golf resort, Stoke Park, for £57 million. The acquisition adds to Reliance's current stake in Oberoi hotels and hotel/managed residences in Mumbai that it's developing. The UK-based firm, which owns a hotel and golf course in…

British sports bodies back Covid certificates for full return of…

BRITAIN'S sports governing bodies have backed government's Covid cerification programme as it would allow return of fans to stadiums from June 21. The certificate would show if a person had been vaccinated, had a recent negative test or natural immunity from a positive test taken in the last six months.…

Taapsee Pannu approached for a biopic on tennis player Sania…

By: Mohnish Singh Taapsee Pannu, who has just won her first Filmfare award for Thappad (2020), is one of the busiest actresses working in Indian cinema. At any given point in time, she has about six projects in multiple Indian languages. And she juggles each one effortlessly and with organisation.…

Andre Agassi’s technology firm to invest $50 million in India

Tennis legend Andre Agassi-led education technology firm Square Panda will invest $50 million in India over a period of three years to strengthen early child education for five million primary school children. The company has already rolled out early learning project ''Aarambh'' in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Uttar Pradesh and now…

Nagal out of Argentina Open but not without fight

Playing fearless brand of tennis, India's Sumit Nagal ran world number 46 Albert Ramos-Vinolas close before exiting the ATP Argentina Open after suffering a three-set defeat in the men's singles quarter-final. His relentless hitting kept Nagal in the match despite trailing 2-5 in the decider. Eventually errors at key moments…

Meghan accuses UK royals of racism, says she was suicidal

Meghan says royals worried about skin colour of her son Prince Harry's wife says she was suicidal Harry: my father Prince Charles let me down MEGHAN, the wife of Prince Harry, accused Britain's royal family of raising concerns about how dark their son's skin might be and pushing her to…

Covid, pandemic and lockdown: how 2020 changed the world

When the world celebrated the dawn of a new decade with a blaze of firework parties and revelry on January 1, few could have imagined what 2020 had in store. In the last 12 months, the novel coronavirus has paralysed economies, devastated communities and confined nearly four billion people to…

It’s advantage Kunal

AN INTERESTING career has seen Kunal Thakkur balance setting up a tennis league in India with winning performances on-screen in drama serials that include Bandini, Koi Aane Ko Hai and Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya. His next project as an actor is interesting web series Escaype Live, which revolves around social…

Saina Nehwal remains in the hunt for Tokyo Olympics

Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal on Saturday said she's definitely in the race for the Tokyo Olympics but before that she has to get back to her rhythm and win tournaments. The 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist, who has slipped to 22nd in Badminton World Federation's Tokyo Olympics qualification rankings,…

UK’s first city-wide coronavirus testing starts in Liverpool

ENGLAND's first city-wide trial of coronavirus testing has started in Liverpool. Under the pilot trial, which will run for two weeks, all the 500,000 residents in the city as well as people working there will be offered repeat tests, even if asymptomatic. Hundreds of soldiers took over a local holiday…

High kicks: The Pakistani football star training girls in the…

Running a football club for girls from poor families in a remote, mountainous area of Pakistan is hard enough at the best of times, let alone during a pandemic. But footballer Karishma Ali has not let the coronavirus stop her pursuing her dream of helping girls in her impoverished native…

‘Never blamed Anushka nor made sexist comment’: Sunil Gavaskar

Under fire for an alleged remark against Anushka Sharma, iconic cricketer and commentator Sunil Gavaskar on Friday said he neither blamed Virat Kohli's actor-wife for India captain's failure nor did he make any sexist remarks during the IPL match and his comments were being misinterpreted. Kohli had a bad day…

David Warner hopes crowds will be allowed when India tour…

Prolific Australia opener David Warner wants to see “at least 25 per cent crowds” inside the stadiums when they host Virat Kohli's India in a high-profile tour later this year. Warner said he was looking forward to the big-ticket assignment against one of their biggest rivals. “Well, I am looking…

Birthday boy Thiem beats India’s Nagal to move into US…

SECOND SEED Dominic Thiem eased into the third round of the US Open on Thursday (3) with a straight-sets win on his birthday. The Austrian celebrated turning 27 by defeating India's Sumit Nagal 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 inside an empty Arthur Ashe Stadium. "I was trying to play my fastest tennis…

Washington braces for mass anti-racism protest after sports boycott movement

ANTI-RACISM protesters have planned to flood the streets of the US capital on Friday (28), after a white officer's shooting of African American Jacob Blake rekindled outrage over police violence and sparked a boycott movement in the sports world. Tens of thousands of demonstrators are expected on the streets of…

NBA walkout sparks historic US sports boycott over police shooting…

THE Milwaukee Bucks basketball team led a historic sporting boycott Wednesday (26) over the US police shooting of a black man, forcing the NBA to halt its playoff schedule and prompting a wave of walkouts across multiple sports. The NBA postponed its entire slate of Wednesday fixtures after the Bucks…

‘Such a pity’ – how Pakistan’s Amir paid heavy price…

When Mohammad Amir bowls against England in the first Twenty20 international on Friday (28), he may cast his mind back 10 years to the spot-fixing scandal that cost him the chance to become one of Pakistan's greatest players. Exactly a decade earlier, on August 28, 2010, Amir's exciting young career…

Northeast India’s Nagaland recalls ‘Stalingrad of the East’

TO Kuozeu Vizo, the landscape was as spellbinding as a rice field, golden and ripe for harvest, but it was her village burned black. “I still wonder how they even knew which land belonged to whom when they started rebuilding the village,” said Vizo, 98. She and fellow Naga people…

Strong memories of her mother fuel Kamala Harris’s bid for…

SPEAKING from the Senate floor for the first time, Kamala Harris expressed gratitude for a woman on whose shoulders she said she stood. In her autobiography, Harris interspersed the well-worn details of her resume with an extended ode to the one she calls “the reason for everything.” And taking the…

Sumit Nagal gets direct entry into singles main draw of…

Young Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal is set to compete in his second Grand Slam main draw after receiving a direct entry into the US Open, which several top players will miss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The world number 127 is the last man to receive a direct entry,…

Even the prime minister’s a fast bowler: Pakistan cricket’s need…

To understand the culture of fast bowling in Pakistan, look no further than Imran Khan -- once a feared quick, and now the country's prime minister. Not all of Pakistan's pacemen will fly so high, but Khan's rise underlines a tradition where speed is king, and blistering pace is essential…

Pakistan’s Amir to join England tour

Fast bowler Mohammad Amir will join Pakistan's tour of England having originally withdrawn from the squad citing personal reasons, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Monday (20). The 28-year-old pulled out so he could be at the birth of his second child in August, but his daughter was born…

Cofresh food’s Patel family buys Barnsdale Hall hotel from Derek…

DINESHBHAI and Savitaben Patel, who helped launch Leicester's Cofresh foods back in 1974, have bought Barnsdale Hall Hotel in Rutland from Derek Penman, chairman of the UK's prominent Penman Group. The property had been on the market with Frank Knight with a guide price of £10 million. “We fell in…

Virendra Sharma backs LTA plan to boost local tennis, urges…

WELCOMING the Lawn Tennis Association’s drive to support local authorities grow tennis participation in local parks, Labour MP Virendra Sharma has urged “everyone to pick up their rackets and book a court”. He underscored that the plan came amid huge demand for tennis courts across his constituency, Ealing Southall, which…

Tendulkar slams loopholes in umpire referral system

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has renewed demands for cricket rules to give greater weight to TV playbacks over umpires in making LBW decisions. Tendulkar, a long-standing critic of the decision review system (DRS), returned to the fray after multiple LBW calls in the West Indies' victory over England in the…

Johnson green-lights return of recreational cricket after checking with ‘third…

BORIS JOHNSON has announced that recreational cricket would be allowed to resume next weekend, after consulting with the "third umpire". In a radio interview on Friday, the prime minister angered thousands of club cricketers by saying the amateur game was still not safe to play amid the coronavirus pandemic because…

Sports during Covid 19

While the professional video games are stacked across the world as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Almost all those in lockdown have realized innovative methods to get physical exercise. But with limitations easing, what athletics might be played with societal distancing? Not amazingly, COVID 19 has additionally overturned the…

‘England is not England without cricket’: Boris Johnson under pressure…

BORIS JOHNSON was told "England is not England without cricket" by one of his own Conservative MPs on Thursday (25) as the British government came under renewed pressure to lift a ban on recreational cricket during the coronavirus pandemic. During a debate in Parliament, Peter Bone MP urged Jacob Rees-Mogg,…

‘Ashe movie is terrific story of a black man in…

REVIVAL OF PROTESTS AGAINST RACISM GIVES AMRITRAJ’S FILM ADDED RELEVANCE by AMIT ROY THIS is a movie that can be rated “AAAA” even before it is made – a film about the black tennis legend Arthur Ashe by the Indian Hollywood icon Ashok Amritraj. Ashe, who grew up in an…

School revises safety measures

Produced in association with UK Government HEADTEACHER REVEALS ‘BUBBLE’ SYSTEM AND REVAMPED CLASSROOMS TO MINIMISE INFECTION RISK SCHOOLS in England reopened on June 1 for the first time since they were shut 10 weeks ago because of the coronavirus pandemic, with many students walking into classrooms that looked different before…

England slowly springs back to life as lockdown restrictions are…

PEOPLE living in England have more freedom to leave their homes and to go to work if necessary in the first stage of an easing of the coronavirus lockdown. The worst-hit country in Europe with more than 40,000 deaths from Covid-19 according to official data, Britain has been in extensive…

India has learnt to accept female athletes but still long…

Path-breaking tennis ace Sania Mirza takes pride in the fact that many of India's sporting stars, outside cricket, are women. But she believes that it will take a few more generations before being a sportswoman is seen as a natural career choice in the country. The winner of six Grand…

Warne suggests using weighted balls to avoid saliva, tampering in…

Australian spin legend Shane Warne has offered a unique answer to the question of how to swing the ball without using saliva or resorting to tampering in a post COVID-19 world—make one side of it heavier to ensure that it doesn't need any shining. Warne feels it can help fast…

‘Many thought I would be last person to play for…

Jasprit Bumrah has risen rapidly to become one of the leading fast bowlers in the world but he says many thought that he would be the “last person to play for India” given his unusual bowling action. The Indian pacer made this revelation during a live session on Instagram with…

Virus prevents play at Trump-opened world’s biggest cricket stadium

There is no larger symbol of the global sports shutdown than cricket's 110,000-seater Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad, opened by US president Donald Trump, but yet to see a ball bowled. India's newest and the world's biggest cricket stadium lies empty because of the coronavirus pandemic. Where there should be…

Dominic Raab ‘is running the country’ as Boris Johnson remains in intensive…

BORIS JOHNSON continues to be in intensive care after receiving oxygen support for serious Covid-19 complications, leaving his foreign secretary to lead the government's response to the accelerating outbreak. Johnson's personal battle with the virus has shaken the British government just as the UK enters what scientists say is likely…

How the coronavirus has hit global sport

Wimbledon on Wednesday joined the list of sports events cancelled or postponed in the face of the coronavirus pandemic signalling that the standstill in global sports could extend deep into the summer. Here, we look at the events impacted by the virus which has killed more than 43,000 people around…

Wimbledon cancelled due to coronavirus: organisers

Wimbledon chiefs on Wednesday (1) cancelled the Grand Slam tournament for the first time since World War II as the coronavirus wreaks further havoc on the global sporting calendar. "It is with great regret that the main board of the All England Club (AELTC) and the committee of management of…

Wimbledon likely to be cancelled due to ‘unprecedented challenge’

THIS year's Wimbledon Championships could be postponed or cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELT) said on Wednesday (25). The "build" for the June 29-July 12 championships was supposed to start in little over a month, but it looked increasingly likely that Wimbledon will…

Wheelers bereaved

By Amit Roy DIP SINGH WHEELER, whose late husband Sir Charles Wheeler was the distinguished BBC correspondent in Delhi, has died at her home in Sussex, aged 88. I am told by my friend Rahul Singh, who is the son of the author and journalist Khushwant Singh, that when Dip…

Leading Indian-American professionals pledge to back Trump’s re-election campaign

A group of few dozen Indian-Americans have pledged to work for Donald Trump's re-election bid and mobilise the community for the November polls during an event organised by the US President's election campaign team to woo the Indian diaspora members. At the event held on Sunday (8) at his Mar-a-Lago…

Paes’s 30-year Davis Cup dream ends as Ecuador, Italy enjoy…

India's Leander Paes went down fighting as his dream of crowning his 30-year Davis Cup career with a place at the finals ended Saturday while Ecuador and Italy reached the November showpiece, triumphing in empty arenas locked down because of the coronavirus crisis. Paes, 46, has played for India in…

Indian Fed Cup team delivers Women’s Day ‘gift’

THE Indian women's tennis team created history on Saturday (7) by progressing to the Fed Cup World Group play-offs for the first time ever, with Ankita Raina leading the side to a 2-1 win over Indonesia at the Asia-Oceania Group 1 tournament held in Dubai. Ankita pulled off a crucial…

Maria Sharapova retires; says ‘will miss tennis everyday’

Russian tennis player and five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement on Wednesday at the age of 32. “In giving my life to tennis, tennis gave me a life. I’ll miss it everyday,” she wrote in Vanity Fair. Maria Sharapova is leaving tennis. In an exclusive essay…

Tendulkar dedicates Laureus award to India

INDIAN cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has dedicated his Laureus sports award to India. Sachin being carried on the shoulders of his teammates after India’s World Cup victory at home in 2011 received the maximum number of votes to emerge as the winner of the Laureus best sporting moment in the…

Pakistan beat arch rivals India to lift kabaddi World Cup

Pakistan became kabaddi world champions on Sunday (16) after narrowly beating arch rivals India who played even though authorities at home vowed to investigate why a team competed despite a ban on sporting ties. In final, Pakistan fought back in the second half to secure a 43-41 win over the…

Indian court allows former minister’s son to travel to UK…

INDIA'S top court has allowed Karti Chidambaram, son of former Indian finance minister P Chidambaram, to travel to the UK and France. The Supreme Court on Friday (14) allowed Karti who is facing criminal cases and being probed by the federal investigation agencies - Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation…

Paes wants to create champions after retirement

Leander Paes says creating champions is a dream he is nurturing for his second innings just like inspirational Rahul Dravid and Pullela Gopichand have done. Set to retire after the 2020 season, Paes said national badminton coach Gopichand and Dravid, who mentors the U19 and India A sides, have set…

Finding the human connection in music

HOW RISING STAR ABDULLAH QURESHI IS MAKING HIS MARK by ASJAD NAZIR RECENTLY released romantic number Aaja was another indication that Pakistani star Abdullah Qureshi is one to look out for in the coming decade. The talented singer, songwriter and musician has had a remarkable rise in recent years that…

Gunneshwaran’s Aussie anguish

INDIAN STAR SUFFERS MORE GRAND SLAM HEARTACHE IN SHOCK MELBOURNE LOSS by RONNIE RUFF PRAJNESH GUNNESWARAN admitted he “could not get control of his mind” as his Grand Slam woes continued at the Australian Open on Tuesday (21). The Indian star, 30, failed to win a set at a major…

Tendulkar to coach Aussie bushfire relief match

Cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Courtney Walsh will coach star-studded teams in a charity match to raise funds for victims of Australia's bushfires, organisers said on Tuesday (21). The former Test captains are the latest players to come out of retirement for the appeal, joining Aussie greats Adam Gilchrist, Brett…

Baby on board: Mirza embarks on first Slam bid as…

India's Sania Mirza said her baby had his own "entourage" and was waking her up at night as she heads into her first Grand Slam tournament as a mother at the Australian Open. Mirza, who will play doubles with Ukraine's Nadiia Kichenok -- fresh from winning in Hobart together --…

I was not as rusty as I had thought, says…

There was not much rustiness but just the initial nervousness, which a "pleasantly surprised" Sania Mirza shook off to win a title in her first tournament in 27 months, capping off her comeback from a maternity leave in style. Partnering Ukraine's Nadiia Kichenov, the trailblazing Indian tennis player annexed the…

Sania Mirza storms into Hobart International women’s doubles final

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza cruised into the women's doubles final of the Hobart International with her Ukrainian partner Nadiia Kichenok on Friday (17). Mirza and Kichenok sailed past the Slovenian-Czech pair of Tamara Zidansek and Marie Bouzkova 7-6 (3) 6-2 in the semifinal contest that lasted one hour and…

Sania Mirza enjoys winning return after having baby

India's former doubles world number one Sania Mirza made a winning return to tennis Tuesday at the Hobart International after more than two years on maternity leave. The 33-year-old last played at the China Open in October 2017 before injuries and then the birth of son Izhaan in October 2018…

Falling in love with cinema all over again

CHITRANGADA SINGH MAKES BOLD CHOICES by ASJAD NAZIR WHETHER it is being selective with her projects, choosing to take a break or making her debut as a producer with sports biopic Soorma, Chitrangada Singh has always done things on her own terms since making a stunning debut in Hazaaron Khwaishein…

Leander Paes prepares for one last roar, to retire in…

Indian tennis icon Leander Paes on Wednesday announced that he will bring the curtains down on his illustrious career in 2020, which will be his farewell season on the Pro-circuit. His cupboard overflowing with hundreds of trophies, that include 18 coveted Grand Slam doubles titles, the 46-year-old has been enduring…

India rout Pakistan 4-0 to seal Davis Cup qualifiers spot

Veteran Leander Paes improved his Davis Cup record to 44 doubles wins Saturday as India thrashed Pakistan 4-0 in the Asia/Oceania tie played at a neutral venue due to political tensions between the arch-rivals. The 46-year-old Paes combined with Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan to serve out Pakistan's teenage pair of Muhammad Shoaib…

India lead arch-rivals Pakistan in Davis Cup clash

Ramkumar Ramanathan and Sumit Nagal easily won their opening singles battles on Friday to give India a 2-0 lead over Pakistan in a Davis Cup clash moved to neutral territory because of the arch-rivalry between the neighbours. Ramanathan dispatched Muhammad Shoaib 6-0, 6-0 in 42 minutes in the first match…

Sania Mirza set for tennis comeback in Hobart

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza on Thursday (28) announced her return to competitive tennis at the Hobart International in January, two years after taking a maternity break. The 33-year-old, who last played at the China Open in October 2017, will team up with Ukraine's Nadiia Kichenok -- ranked 38 in…

Leander Paes drops out of top 100 for first time…

Veteran tennis star Leander Paes on Monday dropped out of the top 100 bracket for the first time in 19 years, slipping to 101 after losing five places in the ATP doubles chart. With 856 points, Paes is now fourth-highest ranked Indian player behind Rohan Bopanna (38), Divij Sharan (46)…

Bhupathi says he is still captain and available for Pakistan…

Mahesh Bhupathi on Wednesday asserted that he is still the captain of India's Davis Cup team despite the national tennis federation naming Rohit Rajpal as his successor and also made himself available for the tie against Pakistan, which has been shifted to a neutral venue now. The All India Tennis…

India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie shifted to ‘neutral’ site

This month's Davis Cup tie between Pakistan and India, scheduled to take place in Islamabad, must now be played at a "neutral venue" due to security concerns, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said Monday. The Asia/Oceania Group I match had initially been planned for September, but was pushed back to…

Davis Cup: Paes ready to play in Pakistan; set to…

Leander Paes is set to return to the Indian Davis Cup squad since April 2018 after making himself available for the upcoming tie against Pakistan when country's top players and non-playing captain Mahesh Bhupathi have refused to travel to the neighbouring nation, citing security concerns. The All India Tennis Association…

Westminster-based charity raises £59k to support female Paralympic hopefuls

A LEADING Asian philanthropist has raised more than £59,000 to support 12 female paralympic hopefuls in their journeys to Tokyo in 2020. Four major disability sports - para badminton, wheelchair tennis, para powerlifting and wheelchair basketball – will be funded by the money raised by women’s disability charity Path to…

When Sania was told to drop tennis as ‘no one…

A trailblazer in Indian tennis, Sania Mirza, on Thursday (3), revealed that as a child, she was once asked to stop playing as "no one would marry" her if her complexion turned "dark" due to the rigours of an outdoor sport. Speaking at the World Economic Forum's India Economic Summit…

India’s ‘survivor’ Nagal seeks support to stay afloat after Federer…

From wanting to quit tennis a decade ago to making a dream Grand Slam debut against Roger Federer at the US Open last month, Sumit Nagal calls himself a "survivor" and the Indian is hopeful his journey will become less arduous going forward. The 22-year-old earned a string of new…

India’s Nagal exits US Open with head held high

MAKING a Grand Slam main draw debut against Roger Federer at a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium would have been overwhelming for many players but unheralded Indian Sumit Nagal handled the occasion like a seasoned veteran, earning a string of new admirers at the US Open. The 22-year-old showed little sign…

US Open: Debutant Sumit Nagal to play ‘God’ Federer in…

Earning a dream Grand Slam debut for himself, Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal set up the US Open first round against one of the greatest players of all times the legendary Roger Federer. When Nagal stepped on the court to take on Brazil's Joao Menezes in the final qualifying round,…

Sindhu toast of India after long-awaited world title

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu said she won it for her country as her long-awaited maiden world title sparked jubilation back home. Sindhu, 24, thrashed Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in Sunday's women's singles final as she was finally crowned world champion after a string of near-misses. "I won it…

India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie postponed over security fears

The upcoming Davis Cup tie between hosts Pakistan and India has been postponed amid security fears, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said Thursday. The All India Tennis Association (AITA) had requested the game's world body to either postpone or move the Asia/Oceania Group I tie scheduled in September out of Pakistan following rising political…

India expect ‘positive’ verdict on Davis Cup tie against Pakistan

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) is hopeful its security concerns for next month's tie against hosts Pakistan will be addressed after the game's global governing body referred the matter to its Davis Cup committee. The AITA said last week they had written to International Tennis Federation (ITF) asking them…

Common Bond: Tour reveals how London links Fleming and 007

SOUTHALL ‘PLAYED A ROLE IN INDIA-SET OCTOPUSSY’ by AMIT ROY AJAY Chowdhury takes “scholars and worldwide enthusiasts” of James Bond movies on a guided tour of Mayfair to show how the world of the author Ian Fleming intersects with that of James Bond, his famous creation. He makes it a…

Mother whose only child died of incurable brain tumour says…

A MOTHER whose only child died of an incurable brain tumour has revealed how a new baby has filled the void in her life. Namrata Pandya lost her son Khushil, 14, two years ago, and she became pregnant once again a year after his death. The new baby, Kushi, has…

We want India at Birmingham Commonwealth Games, says sports minister…

The UK government has stepped in to back India in an ongoing row over shooting being dropped from the Commonwealth Games to be held in Birmingham in 2022. Britain's sports minister Nigel Adams said that India was an important Commonwealth country and he has written to the Commonwealth Games Federation…

India want Davis Cup tie moved from Pakistan over Kashmir

India have asked the International Tennis Federation to move their upcoming Davis Cup tie from Pakistan to a neutral venue due to escalating political tensions between the two nations. The Indian team are scheduled in Pakistan's capital Islamabad for the Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie to be held on September 14…

Sindhu only Indian in Forbes list of world’s highest-paid female…

India's badminton star PV Sindhu is the only athlete from the country to be named among the world's highest-paid female athletes by Forbes, a list topped by tennis great Serena Williams. With total earnings of $5.5 million, Sindhu is tied for the 13th place in the Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2019…

Bombs rattle Bangkok during ASEAN summit

TWO men from Thailand's insurgency-hit "Deep South" have been arrested linked to several small bomb attacks which rattled Bangkok Friday (2) as it hosted a regional summit attended by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, leaving four people wounded but not disrupting the diplomatic event. Thailand, which has a grim…

“I have achieved everything which I could have dreamt of,”…

Star Indian tennis player Sania Mirza says she has achieved everything in her path-breaking career and has "nothing to prove" in her second innings, which is likely to begin by January 2020. In her quest to make a comeback to competitive tennis after more than two years after becoming a…

India to travel to Pakistan for Davis Cup tie

India's tennis team will travel to Pakistan for their Davis Cup tie, the country's governing body chief confirmed Monday, despite strained relations between the nations. Sporting ties between the two nuclear-armed countries, which have fought three wars since gaining independence from the British in 1947, are frozen with India accusing…

Businessman Paul Bassi details his path to success in new…

by LAUREN CODLING AN ASIAN property mogul has paid tribute to his family for laying the foundations of his future, as his new book detailing the path to success was set to be released on Thursday (25). Millionaire businessman Paul Bassi CBE’s debut book Brick by Brick is the story…

Djokovic will not ease up in quest to be greatest:…

NOVAK DJOKOVIC has already established himself as one of the best ever to play the game but the Serb, who clinched his 16th Grand Slam at Wimbledon on Sunday (15), will not be satisfied until he is considered the greatest of all time, Boris Becker has said. World number one Djokovic…

Roger Federer does everything right but falls short on match…

HOW did Roger Federer end up losing the 2019 Wimbledon final? It was a question that was being asked over and over again at the All England Club on Sunday (14) after the crowd favourite did almost everything better than Novak Djokovic - except convert the two match points he…

Mind tricks help Djokovic to win Wimbledon crown

"WHEN the crowd is chanting 'Roger' I hear 'Novak'," freshly-crowned Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic said with a smile on Sunday (14). A fairly implausible claim, perhaps, but the comment hinted at the phenomenal feats of mental strength and focus the Serb deployed in beating Roger Federer in the longest singles…

Federer holds off Nadal to reach Wimbledon final

EVEN for the two players vying for the title of GOAT (Greatest of All Time), it was perhaps greedy to expect them to produce a blockbuster to compare with their previous duel at Wimbledon. They are human after all. No one was complaining though as Swiss great Roger Federer produced…

Best quotes and fact from the 11th day at Wimbledon

A SELECTION of some of the best quotes and facts from the 11th day at Wimbledon: QUOTES "It's really not about 24, 23 or 25. It's about going out there and giving my best no matter what. No matter what I do, I will always have a great career. "I just…

Long road back to singles competition: Murray

FORMER world number one Andy Murray has said it could take up to a year for him to regain the strength in his hip needed for a return to singles action. The 32-year-old claimed the doubles title with Feliciano Lopez at Queen's Club on his return to competitive tennis late…

Serena powers past Strycova into Wimbledon final

MIXED doubles with Andy Murray was fun but Serena Williams got back to the serious business as she powered into her 11th Wimbledon final by overwhelming unseeded Czech Barbora Strycova in a brutal 6-1 6-2 victory on Centre Court on Thursday (11). Clobbering huge serves and forehands, the veteran American was…

Halep rolls over Svitolina to reach first Wimbledon final

IN years to come when tennis fans flick through the hefty 500-page Wimbledon Compendium, they will note that in 2019 Simona Halep rolled over Ukrainian Elina Svitolina in the semi-finals for the loss of just four games. What the 6-1 6-3 scoreline will not reveal, however, was that Halep took…

Boris Becker’s trophy auction raises over £680,000

AN online auction of German tennis great Boris Becker's trophies and memorabilia has raised more than £680,000 ($852,652), with his 1989 US Open trophy attracting the highest bid of £150,250. The 51-year-old was declared bankrupt by a British court in 2017 in connection to a debt to private bankers Arbuthnot…

Serena returned to Tennis to hunt down Slam number 24:…

PATRICK MOURATOGLOU has steered Serena Williams to some of her greatest achievements, but the coach has never seen the American work as hard as she has to battle back from injury and illness in pursuit of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title. Williams will face unseeded late-bloomer Barbora Strycova on…

Bautista Agut reaches Wimbledon semis

ROBERTO BAUTISTA AGUT expected to be chilling out in Ibiza this week but his bachelor party has been switched to the All England Club after the Spaniard reached the Wimbledon semi-finals on Wednesday (10). The 31-year-old, who is getting married in November, had never got past round four so it…

Federer overcomes shaky start to join Grand Slam 100 club

ROGER FEDERER chalked up another monumental milestone to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals on Wednesday (10), recovering to beat Japan's Kei Nishikori in four sets and become the first man to record a century of singles wins at any Grand Slam. Federer, who won 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-4 and now faces…

Best quotes and fact from the 10th day at Wimbledon

A SELECTION of some of the best quotes and facts from the 10th day at Wimbledon: Quotes Novak Djokovic on the Big Three reaching the semi-finals yet again: "This is where, especially (Rafa) Nadal, (Roger) Federer, and myself... we go on to the next level in terms of tennis and focus.…

Nadal topples Querrey to set up blockbuster Federer semi

THE deafening cheers erupting around Wimbledon as Rafa Nadal stood at the baseline, bouncing a ball and poised to take a two-set lead against Sam Querrey, provided the newsflash he welcomed and dreaded with equal measure Roger Federer was through to the semi-finals. It meant it was game on for…

What next for Gauff as world goes Coco-crazy?

A QUICK glance at Cori Gauff's Twitter account shows what a difference a week makes in the life of a 15-year-old tennis phenomenon. The giggling teenager, who likes to be called Coco, came to Wimbledon with a following of around 4,000 on Twitter. By the time her sensational run had…

Halep steers steady path past Zhang into Wimbledon semis

FORMER world number one Simona Halep reached her second Wimbledon semi-final after overcoming an early onslaught to deliver another textbook example of matchplay tennis and dispatch China's unseeded Zhang Shuai 7-6(4) 6-1 on Tuesday (9). Just as she did in quelling the lively challenge of 15-year-old Coco Gauff on Monday…

Svitolina becomes first Ukrainian woman to reach major semi

IF it had not been for a bout of childhood jealously, Elina Svitolina might never have pulled off the nerve-shredding win over Karolina Muchova at Wimbledon on Tuesday (10) that saw her become the first Ukrainian woman to reach the singles semi-finals at a major. Svitolina only began pounding tennis…

Barbora Strycova ends Konta’s hopes

JOHANNA KONTA played almost perfect tennis for the opening five games of her Wimbledon quarter-final against unseeded Czech Barbora Strycova on an expectant Centre Court on Tuesday (9). Her power game was locked and loaded and there appeared little Strycova could do to prevent the Briton steaming into a semi-final…

Djokovic cruises on as old stagers show next generation the…

NOVAK DJOKOVIC remained firmly in cruise control on Monday (8) to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals as he swatted aside France's Ugo Humbert, the latest of tennis's up-and-comers to show promise but ultimately fall short. Djokovic, capable of jaw-dropping feats of agility when pushed to the brink, has barely stretched a…

Best quotes and fact of the seventh day at Wimbledon

A SELECTION of some of the best quotes and facts from the seventh day at Wimbledon on Monday (8): Quotes "Today, it's disappointing right now. Give me an hour or so, we'll be all good. The sun's still going to come up tomorrow" - Ash Barty after losing her last-16…

Easy win for Federer as Berrettini crumbles

ROGER FEDERER'S warmup was probably more taxing than his fourth-round match at Wimbledon on Monday (8) as he raced into a record-extending 17th quarter-final with a ruthless dismissal of exciting young Italian Matteo Berrettini. On paper it looked like being Federer's first serious test of the tournament against the powerful 17th  seed…

David Goffin into Wimbledon last eight for first time

BELGIAN David Goffin matched his best-ever performance at the tennis majors on Monday (8) by reaching his first Wimbledon quarter-final. The Belgian 21st seed beat Spain's Fernando Verdasco 7-6 (11/9), 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in their fourth round clash on Court Three. He will face either world number one Novak Djokovic or…

Pain-free Serena looks forward to Riske challenge

SERENA WILLIAMS reached her 14th Wimbledon quarter-final by overwhelming Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro 6-2 6-2 even though she was not at her magnificent best on Court One on Monday (8). The 37-year-old American, aiming for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title, produced 19 unforced errors, including a bizarre mistake when she leaned…

Murray confident of return to top of men’s tennis

FORMER world number one Andy Murray has been buoyed by his return to tennis after career-saving hip surgery and is confident he can retake his place among the men's elite. The 32-year-old, who has been playing doubles since his return from hip resurfacing surgery in January, had said ahead of…

Wimbledon targets Asian fans ‘nirvana’ with lite app

Wimbledon has unleashed a new lightweight app to try and hook the growing tennis-loving market in Asia, while AI-generated highlights are getting smarter at spotting the most exciting action. The official Wimbledon app is packed with heavy graphics but the new, slimmed-down alternative is designed for fans in places with…

Isner’s hopes extinguished as 10 Americans march on

THERE were no celebratory July 4 fireworks from John Isner as Wimbledon's ultra marathon man perished on Thursday (4) and failed to join his 10 fellow Americans who have made it into round three. Isner is likely to forever hold the distinction of contesting Wimbledon's two longest ever matches an…

Best quotes and fact of the fourth day at Wimbledon

A SELECTION of some of the best quotes and facts from the fourth day at Wimbledon on Thursday (4): Quotes "No. You look way too excited to ask that question, you must have a really boring life" - Australia's Nick Kyrgios when asked if he could have played better against…

Murray makes winning doubles return as Brits march on

ANDY MURRAY thought his days of gracing Wimbledon showcourts were behind him after hip surgery but he returned to the All England Club in the men's doubles on Thursday (4) and eased into the second round with French partner Pierre-Hugues Herbert. Murray, who had a hip resurfacing operation in February,…

Nadal survives Kyrgios test in Wimbledon thriller

Twice Wimbledon champion Rafa Nadal emerged victorious from a memorable four-set duel with Australian wild man Nick Kyrgios that delivered everything it had promised in front of an enraptured Centre Court crowd on Thursday. The fiery Kyrgios threw everything he had at the third seed - including an extraordinary 143mph…

Barty dispatches Van Uytvanck on distant Court Two

TOP seed Ash Barty hurried into the Wimbledon third round on Thursday (4), dispatching Alison van Uytvanck 6-1 6-3 in 54 minutes on the All England Club's distant showcourt Two. Barty is the woman of the moment having just won her first Grand Slam at the French Open but she…

Impressive Azarenka back in the mix

VICTORIA AZARENKA once was a fixture in the business end of Grand Slams and but for great rival Serena Williams would have more than two Australian Opens in her collection. From the 2011 French Open until the 2014 Australian Open the Belarussian reached the quarter-final stage at least in 10…

Results from Wimbledon first round men’s doubles matches held on…

RESULTS from the Grand Slam, Wimbledon Men's Doubles matches held on Wednesday (July 4, 2019). First Round Results (Reuters)

Khachanov and Medvedev continue Russian advance at Wimbledon

LIKE reliable Russian machines, Karen Khachanov and Daniil Medvedev advanced to the third round at Wimbledon on Wednesday (4), keeping the torch alight for tennis's so-called next generation after the flames of some of their contemporaries were snuffed out. The ninth-ranked Khachanov ended Feliciano Lopez's superb grasscourt run with a…

Regular as clockwork, Djokovic eases into Wimbledon third round

NOVAK DJOKOVIC trails Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal in many of the game's most important metrics, but when it comes to consistently reaching the third round at Wimbledon, which he achieved with dazzling ease on Wednesday (4), he leaves his rivals in his wake. The Serb dismantled American Denis Kudla…

Britain’s Clarke ends losing streak

AFTER five straight first-round defeats Jay Clarke finally tasted victory on Tuesday (2) at Wimbledon of all places, and the lowly ranked Briton’s reward will be the biggest day of his tennis life so far. The 20-year-old from Derby in England’s Midlands beat American qualifier Noah Rubin -- despite squandering…

Kyrgios becomes new darling of Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON has a new hero and, of all people, it is Nick Kyrgios, after the incredible sulk transformed himself into the Clown Prince during a hugely entertaining five-set victory over fellow Australian Jordan Thompson on Tuesday (2). Tennis fans queued early to see Kyrgios, many hoping for fireworks from a…

As if by royal command, seven Britons make it into…

TENNIS fan, the Duchess of Cambridge swept into the All England Club on Tuesday (2) and as if by royal command, British players responded with a memorable day of home victories. Wildcard Harriet Dart was the first to get a visit with the Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine, wife of the…

Win or lose, we stick to our ‘mantra’, says England’s…

England captain Eoin Morgan defended his team's high-risk/high reward mantra in the World Cup after another display of rash batting contributed to a heavy defeat by Australia on Tuesday that left the hosts in danger of missing out on the semi-finals. Despite being outclassed during the 64-run defeat, Morgan said…

Three Indian-origin women among America’s richest self-made women: Forbes

THREE Indian-origin women have been named by Forbes among America's 80 richest self-made women, the "ceiling crashers" and "overachievers" blazing their own trails as they create new businesses and amass fortunes. President and CEO of computer networking firm Arista Networks Jayshree Ullal, co-founder of IT consulting and outsourcing firm Syntel…

India’s Gunneswaran happy with ‘milestone’ despite Paris defeat

Indian number one Prajnesh Gunneswaran said on Sunday (26) that he was pleased to have achieved a "milestone" in making his French Open main-draw debut, despite falling to a one-sided loss to Bolivia's Hugo Dellien. The 29-year-old played his maiden Grand Slam opening-round match earlier this year at the Australian…

Explore the majestic wonder of Royal Hampton Court Palace

By Nikita Solanki With its fascinating history, beautiful gardens and majestic fountains, the wonderful Royal Hampton Court Palace is a must-go attraction for all visitors to London. It is easy to get to it by train, bus or car. Ample parking space is available at a nominal charge. I spent…

Bring on the World Cup, we fear no one: Afghan…

Trailblazing bowler Rashid Khan said Afghanistan will fear no one when the World Cup starts in May after a maiden Test win enhanced the reputation of the rising cricket nation. Khan, who is one of the world's leading bowlers in short-form cricket, said Afghanistan's confidence was growing after beating Ireland…

Five famous Indian female athletes

India has a rich history of competing in sports, and there are some famous women making competition so exciting. Their strong belief in dreams and never-failing-attitude have made them capable of leaving a trail for others. Below are some of the best Indian female athletes in the world, and many of them have represented India in the…

Sharath Kamal: Want to crack top 20 ranking in 2019

Ace paddler Sharath Kamal, who is currently ranked 33 in the world, on Thursday said he aimed to burst into the top 20 in 2019 and the next big thing on his mind was the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The 36-year-old player also believes that the two table tennis bronze medals…

India and Pakistan paired in Davis Cup

Pakistan were drawn at home to India on Wednesday in an Asian Davis Cup qualifying tie that could present political problems. On the basis of the world rankings, India, who were seeded No.1 in the Asia Pacific draw, will be overwhelming favourites to win and advance to the World Group…

‘We don’t have the system in place to produce players,’…

Prajnesh Gunneswaran is the lone Indian in the singles main draw at the 2019 Australian Open and the 29-year-old rues the sorry state of the game back home, which he thinks will not improve even if he pulls off a miracle to reach the final in Melbourne. Cricket lords over…

Anderson wins battle of giants with Pune ATP title

World number six Kevin Anderson of South Africa won the battle of giants against 2.11 metres (6 feet 11 inches) tall Ivo Karlovic to clinch the Maharashtra Open title in Pune on Saturday. Anderson, who stands at 2.03 m (6'8"), edged out the veteran Croat 7-6, 6-7, 7-6 in the…

There’s nothing wrong with my game: Ramkumar

Ramkumar Ramanathan on Thursday defended his strategy of applying the serve and volley style on all surfaces this season but conceded he needs to cut down on the number of tournaments to remain fresh for big moments in close matches. Ramkumar started the year at number 148 in the world…

Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza announce arrival of baby boy

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has given birth to a baby boy, her Pakistani cricketer husband Shoaib Malik said on Tuesday (30), prompting a flood of congratulatory messages on social media. "Excited to announce: It's a boy, and my girl is doing great and keeping strong as usual #Alhumdulilah. Thank…

INX Media PMLA Case: India’s ED Attaches Karti’s Assets Worth…

India’s law enforcement and economic intelligence agency, Enforcement Directorate (ED) has said on Thursday (11) that it has attached the properties worth Rs 540 million (£5.52m) of Karti Chidambaram in India, UK, and Spain in connection with the INX Media money laundering case. Karti is the son of former Indian…

Charity event raises £20k

A CHARITY Wheelchair Basketball Tournament held at the Olympic Park has raised over £20,000 to support women in disability sport, with further funds expected to be raised over the next month. The tournament took place at the iconic Copper Box Arena and was organised by leading disability charity Path to…

VERSATILE ACTOR AYUSHMANN KHURRANA ON NEW FILM ANDHADHUN AND UNUSUAL…

by ASJAD NAZIR. The talented Mr Khurrana. AYUSHMANN KHURRANA SAYS ANDHADHUN IS A QUIRKY THRILLER. WITH hit film Vicky Donor, the versatile actor Ayushmann Khurrana perhaps made the most unique leading man debut in Bollywood history. Since then he has carved out a unique path with out-of-the-box subjects that gave commercial Hindi cinema a new…

My Top 10 Reasons to go vegan

By Ingrid E Newkirk. 1. To get meat, you must pay someone to draw a knife across an innocent creature’s throat; to get cheese, yoghurt and milk, you must steal the milk meant for a baby. Animals are not property. They are sentient individuals with unique personalities and loving families. Animals want to live, just…

Top 5 moments of India’s most successful female tennis player…

Sania Mirza was born into a Muslim family, started playing tennis from an early age and started playing professionally from 2003. She went to Nasr School in Hyderabad which she considers as her home. She said in an interview that this school gave her ‘the freedom to pursue her dream’.…

India’s Infosys Signs 3 Year Partnership With Australian Open

India’s software giant, Infosys (NYSE: INFY) has announced a strategic three-year partnership with the Australian Open on Monday (10). The partnership is aimed to elevate the tennis experience for fans and players leveraging latest digital innovations. However, the financial details of the partnership haven’t yet disclosed. The Australian Open, one…

Gold standard set in Asian Games success

ACHIEVEMENTS over the past two weeks in the world’s second biggest multi-sport event matched India’s aspirations and set the country on a road that appears far more promising than the path it has been on for decades. The best-ever haul at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta is a leap…

‘I’m one of them’, says PV Sindhu as she joins…

India's PV Sindhu is yet to win a world or Olympic title, and competes in the unglamorous sport of badminton. Yet at just 23, she has been listed as the world's seventh highest paid sportswoman -- news that she greets with a smile, but not surprise. Speaking at the Asian…

Yogeshwar Dutt: Indian coaches live in past, need foreign help

Olympic bronze medallist wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt feels Indian coaches live in the past and lack the hunger to learn new techniques, necessitating the involvement of foreign coaches for the benefit of grapplers. India won its maiden Olympic wrestling medal in the 1952 Helsinki Games through KD Jadhav. Decades later, Sushil…

‘There’s no secret, only hard work’, AKSHAY KUMAR GOING FOR…

By Asjad Nazir THE A-LIST Indian actor who has been finding the most unique subjects in recent years in Akshay Kumar, including interesting stories based on real events. For his latest film Gold, the Bollywood superstar has gone back in time to tell the true-life tale of India beating all the odds to…

Bollywood producer Ronnie Screwvala buys film rights to Sania Mirza…

Sports biopics have always found audiences in India. Bollywood producer Ronnie Screwvala is all set to produce a biopic on ace tennis player, Sania Mirza. From Chak De India (2007) to Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013), Bollywood has made a number of such films in the last couple of years. The…

Ruthless Djokovic outplays Anderson to end title drought

Novak Djokovic proved conclusively he remains one of the biggest beasts in men's tennis by outplaying South African giant Kevin Anderson to claim a fourth Wimbledon title on Sunday. The 31-year-old put two years of turmoil behind him to beat a battle-weary Anderson 6-2 6-2 7-6(3) on a sweltering Centre Court and…

Djokovic outlasts Nadal in classic Wimbledon semi-final

Serbia's Novak Djokovic reached his fifth Wimbledon final as he resisted everything great rival Rafael Nadal could throw at him to win 6-4 3-6 7-6(9) 3-6 10-8 in a two-day classic that concluded in nerve-jangling tension on Saturday. With women's singles finalists Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber waiting in the locker room, Djokovic…

So easy for Serena as she rolls into quarter-finals

Seven-times champion Serena Williams prevailed in a Centre Court mothers' meeting on Monday, roaring past Russian qualifier Evgeniya Rodina into the Wimbledonquarter-finals. The 36-year-old American was untroubled in a 6-2 6-2 victory -- her 90th singles match win at the All England Club. Rodina, who like Williams combines a tennis career…

Federer leaves yet another rival chasing shadows

Over the past week none of Roger Federer's opponents needed to play on a court with a retractable roof as Wimbledon has been roasting in 30 degrees Celsius temperatures. What they would probably have preferred is to play on a Centre Court with a retractable grass surface - one that can open…

Isner into last eight and a match away from tweeting…

President Donald Trump, visiting London later this week, can expect a Tweet from John Isner if the experienced American player gets through to the semi-finals ofWimbledon. The 33-year-old ninth seed reached the quarter-finals for the first time, and at the 10th attempt, on Monday by beating Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas…

Dazed champion Muguruza ambushed in Wimbledon second round

When Garbine Muguruza clutched her temple with both hands and shook her head repeatedly, she laid bare the throbbing pain racing through her body as herWimbledon title defence was hijacked by a little-known Belgian on Thursday. Alison van Uytvanck produced a fearless brand of hard-hitting tennis to topple the champion with…

Roger Federer gives his headband to Indian-origin tennis fan

Roger Federer made a young tennis fan's dream come true when he gifted his headband to her after a match. A video of the gesture was posted on Wimbledon's Twitter handle. The video show a young Indian-origin girl standing behind Federer's chair throughout the match, holding a yellow poster that…

Wozniacki joins seed exodus after stinging loss

Caroline Wozniacki's honeymoon on grass was short-lived as she became the 11th women's seed to fall on the first three days at Wimbledon in a 6-4 1-6 7-5 second-round defeat by Ekaterina Makarova on Wednesday. The Danish second seed, who won the Eastbourne tournament last week, made no excuses for her defeat.…

Federer delivers shot-making masterclass to reach round three

When Roger Federer's lunging mis-hit spun high into the air and turned into a glorious lob, Lukas Lacko must have known it was going to be one of those days when he might as well enjoy having the best view in the house. It was just too bad the Slovakian…

‘It’s all about business’: Nadal blasts Wimbledon shot-clock plan

Rafael Nadal insisted that plans by Wimbledon to introduce a 25-second shot clock will kill off the sport's capacity for epic Grand Slam confrontations. The US Open will have a shot clock for this year's tournament with Wimbledon poised to follow suit. World number one Nadal is routinely warned for slow play between points.…

‘We’re the Messi and Ronaldo of tennis’ Federer relishes Nadal…

Roger Federer marked the 10th anniversary of his epic Wimbledon final loss to Rafael Nadal by claiming his rivalry with the Spaniard is the equal of the battle between football superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Federer will start his bid for a ninth Wimbledon title against Serbia's Dusan Lajovic on Centre Court on…

Wimbledon isn’t child’s play for new mum Serena

Serena Williams admits she is still adjusting to the unique challenge of chasing an eighth Wimbledon title while making time for her baby daughter. Williams is back at Wimbledon for the first time since giving birth to Alexis Olympia in September and the former world number one is having to get used to the…

Bhambri vows to defeat Grand Slam jinx after Wimbledon exit

India's Yuki Bhambri vowed to break his Grand Slam jinx after slipping to a fifth defeat in five matches at the majors at Wimbledon on Monday (2). The 25-year-old made his Wimbledon main draw bow after a career-long wait but despite a promising start he lost 2-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 to Italian qualifier Thomas…

Strawberry fields forever

by NADEEM BADSHAH SIKH FARMERS GROW SUMMER FRUIT MEET the Paddas – the only Asian family in the UK running a strawberry farm. Makhan Singh Padda worked in foundries, fields, markets and packing houses before turning to agri­culture after coming to the UK from India in 1966. He bought Vicarage…

Kidambi Srikanth named Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year

India's top-ranked men's badminton player Kidambi Srikanth was adjudged Sports Illustrated 'India's Sportsperson of the Year' for his stupendous performance in 2017. Other winners included the women's cricket team, which bagged the 'Team of the Year' award while national football team coach Stephen Constantine clinched the title of 'Coach of…

Teenage Afghan googly wizard Rashid Khan wows cricketing world

He's 19 and from a country at war for decades, but Rashid Khan of Afghanistan is the toast of the cricket world with his leg-spin wizardry. From Thursday, the world's top-ranked Twenty20 bowler will be in action as Afghanistan play their first ever Test match, the gruelling five-day format beloved…

Khushwant Singh Literary Festival comes to London

EVENT HONOURS POPULAR INDIAN AUTHOR A LITERARY festival celebrating the life and times of Khushwant Singh, who was one of India’s most popular authors and irreverent columnists, is to be held in Lon­don on May 17. The theme of the event will be “Indo-Anglian” and “showcase writings on the mutual…

Bhupathi: Tennis needs money, innovation but home and away format…

A three billion dollar deal is too big to ignore as authorities target revamp of the Davis Cup but doing away with the home and away format is not "ideal" since it is the DNA of the competition, says India's captain Mahesh Bhupathi. The International Tennis Federation (ITF) will put…

Indian American tennis player removed from University of Portland team…

GOUTHAM Sundaram, an Indian American student at University of Portland, was reportedly removed from the tennis team for making a misogynistic speech at the university’s fifth annual Wally Awards, a sports banquet. Sundaram spoke about his quest to "get white women to sleep with brown men" while hosting the awards.…

Nine-year-old chess prodigy from India caught in visa battle in…

A nine-year-old chess prodigy from India is caught up in a battle to stay in the UK after his father's work visa is set to expire. Shreyas Royal has won a series on chess championships and his parents, Jitendra and Anju Singh, are now appealing to the home office for…

Teamwork makes the the dream work

by ASJAD NAZIR WHAT LED NEW MUSIC DUO TJ & ANJ TOWARDS RELEASING THEIR SONG LAK DA KAMAL THE ever-changing music industry has offered up some interesting combina­tions over the years, includ­ing talented individuals teaming up for a song. The latest of these is TJ & Anj. They have used their…

Indian trail-blazer Kom finally bags Commonwealth gold

Indian boxing star Mary Kom opened up on the heartache she faced returning to competition after having children as she captured her first Commonwealth Games title on Saturday at the age of 35. Mother-of-three Kom, the subject of a Bollywood film in 2014, won a unanimous points decision over Northern…

World record beckons for Paes in Davis Cup tie against…

Veteran Leander Paes will make yet another attempt to create the Davis Cup record for the most doubles win as India clash with China in their den in "brutal" cold conditions for a place in the World Group Play-offs, starting tomorrow (6). The 44-year-old Paes is tied on 42 wins…

Rohan Bopanna-Edouard Roger Vasselin knocked out of Miami Open

Indian tennis ace Rohan Bopanna and his French partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin suffered a major blow as they crashed out of the Miami Open after going in the second round of the men's doubles event on Monday (25). The Indo-French duo failed to replicate their opening-round performance and slumped to a…

Aamir Khan: I’ve never even ever felt like India’s superstar!

Aamir Khan has garnered an increasing number of followers after the success of his films Dangal and Secret Superstar in China. Talking about the same to a leading Indian daily, he said, “I’ve never even ever felt like India’s superstar! I’m just someone who is excited about my work, and…

Could Virtual Reality Boost Tennis Popularity?

In much of the world, tennis is already plenty popular. In the UK for instance it’s the primary individual sport, and an article at Pledge Sports ranked it as the sixth most popular sport in the world not too long ago. That said, it’s still stronger in certain regions than…

Charity founded by Indian philanthropist launches women in disability sport…

Path to Success, a leading charity founded by Indian philanthropist Anita Choudhrie, has launched a campaign to support women in disability sport. Titled Path to Tokyo, the initiative will provide financial aid to women competing in disability sports such as Para-Equestrian Dressage, Para Powerlifting, Wheelchair Basketball and Wheelchair Tennis. The scholarship will…

Paes: I have achieved everything; it’s tough to set new…

At 44, with 18 Grand Slam titles and an Olympic medal in his cupboard, Leander Paes is finding it "tough to set new goals" but still spent his off-season getting stronger to remain relevant in modern day tennis, which is being dominated by brute power. Many of his contemporaries have…

50 things we learned in Bollywood

REVELATIONS MADE BY FILM STARS IN 2017 by ASJAD NAZIR IT HAS been another action-packed year in Bollywood – with highs, lows, unexpected turns and sudden twists. The rollercoaster year and high-profile interviews enabled us to find out interesting facts about popular Indian film stars. With that in mind, here…

Surgery on cards, Sania to miss Australian Open

Sania won the 2016 Australian Open women’s doubles title with Martina Hingis before announcing their split in August. The 31-year-old, who was here for the final of the Premjit Lall Invitational tournament, said she might have to go for a surgery and is looking for a Roger Federer-like comeback. Sania…

7 Top Female Sports Celebrities In India

Sports in India has always been associated with men. Women living in this country are not encouraged so much to actively participate in sports! The conditions of women in India who take up sports are sub-par when we examine it at the international level. Below is a list of top…

Sharapova named in India luxury housing fraud probe

Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova is under investigation in India for cheating and criminal conspiracy after the collapse of a luxury housing project that she endorsed, police and a lawyer said on Tuesday (21). The firm behind the development is alleged to have taken millions of dollars from homebuyers…

EYE SPY – BOLLYWOOD GOSSIP WITH ASJAD NAZIR

VARUN: LOVE ON HOLD? HE MAY be on a high professionally, but Varun Dhawan seems to have problems in his personal life and has reportedly parted ways with his rumoured girlfriend Natasha Dalal. If it is true, the hot right now actor just doesn’t have time to lament over a…

Former Tennis sensation Vijay Amritlal signs a deal for his…

Biopics are raining in Bollywood, especially sports biopic. Be it from the field of cricket, wrestling, boxing or running, in the last couple of years, Bollywood has knocked on the doors of many living sporting legends to make a biopic on. And now, the next in the list is a…

Standing ‘shoulder to shoulder’- Boris Johnson stresses countries’ ties

by Amit Roy Britain stands “shoulder to shoulder” with India to defeat extremist terrorism and “to ensure stability in the Asia-Pacific region”, the foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, said in London last week. Johnson was chief guest at a dinner hosted by the Indian Journalists’ Association, which was holding a double celebration…

Child genius Rahul Doshi dreams of maths career

by Nadeem Badshah The parents of a schoolboy crowned Britain’s cleverest child have revealed he continues to surprise them with his intelligence – and that they have to tell him to stop studying and go to bed. Rahul Doshi, who has an IQ of 162, which is higher than scientist…

Child Genius Rahul becomes overnight hero on British TV

A 12-year-old contestant on a British television show has become an overnight sensation after he answered all questions correctly. Rahul, whose surname is not being revealed, got all 14 of his questions correct in the first round of the latest series of Child Genius, a show broadcast by Channel 4.…

Yuvraj has been rested, door still open for him says…

Speculations may be rife that Yuvraj Singh's career is nearing the end but chief selector MSK Prasad clarified on Monday (14) that national team's door is still open for the senior cricketer. The national selectors on Sunday (13) ignored 36-year-old Yuvraj for the ODI series in Sri Lanka, a tough…

Age 20, I didn’t know what do with the leather…

Umesh Yadav had no clue what to do with a red SG Test ball when he made his first-class debut at 20 but India's premier fast bowler said on Thursday (10) he always knew that his ability to generate pace would help him measure up at the highest level. Seven…

Indian duo Raja and Sharan target Wimbledon doubles glory

Purav Raja and Divij Sharan have set their sights on joining the Indian doubles elite by winning their first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon. Raja and Sharan ended their long wait for a first victory at the All England Club as they defeated Kyle Edmund and Joao Sousa 7-6 (7/2),…

Mirza to team up with Flipkens in last minute change

Sania Mirza will team up with Kirsten Flipkens at Wimbledon in the women’s doubles after her usual partner was forced to pull out of the event through injury. The Indian queen, who has won six Grand Slam titles, links up with Belgian Flipkins as Kazakhstan’s Yaroslova Shvedova has an ankle…

Paes warms up for Wimbledon with tournament win

Leander Paes warmed up for Wimbledon by winning the Aegon Ilkley Challenger trophy with Canadian partner Adil Shamasdin, following a come-from-behind win over Brydan Klien and Joe Salisbury last Saturday (24). The top seeds rallied to beat the local wild card pair 2-6 6-2 10-8 in the summit clash of…

Srikanth sets World Championships target after double Super Series wins

Set to regain his place in the World top 10 after winning back-to-back titles, Kidambi Srikanth has now trained his eyes on the prestigious World Championship crown. The 24-year-old Indian, who won the Indonesia Super Series Premier and the Australian Super Series titles, said he will play to win at…

Clinical India maul Pakistan 7-1 in Hockey World League semi-final

A clinical India demolished a hapless Pakistan 7-1 to register their third consecutive victory and seal a place in the quarter-finals of the Hockey World League Semi-Final on Sunday (18). It was a complete performance by the Indians who dominated their arch-rivals throughout the match to post a facile win…

Bopanna: Never give up on dreams is what French Open…

Basking in the glory of his first Grand Slam title win, Rohan Bopanna says his mixed doubles title triumph at the French Open has strengthened his belief that "one should never give up on dreams". Bopanna had to wait for 14 years after turning Pro to clinch a Major trophy,…

Kohli sole Indian in Forbes list of highest paid athletes

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli is the sole sportsperson from the country to feature among the world's 100 highest paid athletes in the latest Forbes list topped by soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo. Kohli, 28, has been ranked 89th on the 2017 Forbes list of 'The World's highest paid athletes' with…

Rohan Bopanna wins maiden grand slam title at French Open

India's Rohan Bopanna and Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski saved two match points to claim their first Grand Slam title on Thursday (8) with victory in the French Open mixed doubles final. The seventh seeds defeated Anna-Lena Groenefeld of Germany and Colombia's Robert Farah 2-6, 6-2, 12-10 in the final. But they…

Bopanna and Qureshi put friendship on hold for cricket

Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi once famously pleaded for peace between India and Pakistan under the banner "Stop war, start tennis". However, the childhood friends will be rivals for around eight hours on Sunday (4) when their two nations clash in the one sport which eternally unites and divides their…

‘Sachin’s journey is India’s journey’

By Sarwar Alam SACHIN Tendulkar was the heartbeat of India for nearly quarter of a century. A nation of 1.3 billion lived vicariously through him every time the national treasure stepped on to the hallowed 22 yards of a cricket field. When Sachin was playing, be it at the Wankhede…

Mahesh Bhupathi reminisces about time with estranged former partner Leander…

Putting his controversy with Leander Paes aside, Mahesh Bhupathi has recollected the golden days he shared with his estranged doubles partner and said their achievements for Indian tennis may not be replicated ever. "You have to put controversy aside, both of us together. "What we were able to achieve as…

Sania Mirza looking to build on solid start to season

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza believes she's has had a "solid year already" and hopes to build on it with her new women's doubles partner - Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazakhstan. Sania's partnership with Czech Republic's Barbara Strycova came to an end a few weeks ago due to a "difference in…

Leander Paes: I deserve a shot at Rio gold

Leander Paes, who is hoping there will not be another selection fiasco ahead of the Rio Olympics, feels he deserves to be paired with Rohan Bopanna and Sania Mirza for the men’s and mixed doubles events. Recalling the drama ahead of the 2012 London Olympics when Bopanna and Mahesh Bhupathi…

Doubles trouble as India announce Rio tennis team

Leander Paes will play in his seventh Olympic Games after getting the nod from the All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Saturday (June 11) – a move which has angered his Rio doubles partner Rohan Bopanna. Bopanna – who as the highest ranked Indian could put forward the name of…

MS Dhoni: Don’t knock Pranav Dhanawade’s record 1,009

  A Mumbai teenager’s record-breaking 1,009 not out wasn’t the match’s only startling statistic—one of the boundaries was only 30 yards long, while the opposition was so meagre that one bowler conceded 142 runs in just six overs. Fifteen-year-old Pranav Dhanawade also reportedly escaped 21 dropped catches on his way…

Pakistan’s tennis authorities disappointed with Hong Kong’s Davis Cup snub

Pakistan’s tennis authorities expressed disappointment at the decision of Hong Kong to not travel to Islamabad for the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania zone two tie next month.“It is very disappointing for us because, after successfully hosting our first Davis Cup home tie against Iran in 12 years, we were looking forward…

Spain back in Davis Cup World Group after 5-0 India…

Spain capped their return to the Davis Cup World Group by completing a 5-0 whitewash against India in New Delhi on Sunday (September 18). World number four Rafael Nadal was rested for the two dead rubbers on the final day as Marc Lopez and David Ferrer maintained Spain’s dominance in…

Tennis-Equal prize money debate irks Serena

If Elena Vesnina was red faced after being on the receiving end of a 48-minute 6-2 6-0 semi-final mauling at the hands of Serena Williams—at least it wasn’t as bad as the 19-minute wipeout American Alice Marble inflicted in 1939. On that occasion, three-times Roland Garros champion Hilde Krahwinkel Sperling…

Devendra Jhajharia adds to India’s Rio medal tally with javelin…

Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win two gold medals at the Paralympics after he broke his own world record to clinch top honours at the ongoing Rio Games. The 36-year-old, who won his previous gold in the 2004 Athens Games, bettered his own…

Williams struggling to close in on history

THE peak remains tantalisingly close for Serena Williams but negotiating the final incline to a recordequalling 22nd grand slam singles title is proving the trickiest of all. American veteran Williams gets another chance to match Steffi Graf’s professional era benchmark at Wimbledon, having proved uncharacteristically vulnerable when it matters. Had…

Spanish star Nadal returns to India for Davis Cup clash

Rafael Nadal will fly out to New Delhi later this month to represent Spain in their Davis Cup tie against India. The 14-time Grand Slam champion, 30, headlines a full-strength side that also includes 13th-ranked David Ferrer for the world group play-off tie from September 16-18. Nadal, currently fifth in…

Aisam Qureshi quits over New Zealand row

Pakistan’s number one tennis player Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi has pulled out of a Davis Cup tie in New Zealand later this month “to take a stand”. The 2010 US Open doubles finalist remains unhappy that a 2013 match against the same opponents, held in Myanmar, was handed to New Zealand by…

Can anyone stop the Djok?

SERBIAN STAR STARTS FAVOURITE FOR ANOTHER WIMBLEDON TITLE NOVAK DJOKOVIC’S vice-likegrip on grand slam silverware will be put to the test at Wimbledonthismonthbutsuchistheworldnumber one’s dominance few look capable of loosening it. The insatiable Serb’s stunning level of consist- ency has left his rivals running out of ideas at how to…

India’s Rio Games highs and lows

Three unassuming women became the redeemers for India at the Rio Olympics as the country concluded its campaign with some good, bad and ugly memories. Defying all odds and showing killer instincts, PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik and Dipa Karmakar became the unlikely heroines and saved the country’s pride from returning…

India despairs over Rio flops

India despaired Monday (August 15) at a weekend of failures by its main medal hopefuls in Rio, as commentators warned that the Olympics’ ultimate under-achievers could return home from Brazil completely empty-handed. Following a string of disappointments in the first week of competition, sports fans had been banking on India’s…

Indians going for gold in Rio

The Olympic Games begin in Brazil on Friday (August 5), with India sending their largest team to Rio. Over 100 athletes will bid for glory over the next three-and-a-half weeks to try and surpass the record six medals they won at London 2012. These are some of the medal hopefuls…

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year’s honours

Shankar Balasubramanian, an Indian-origin professor of chemistry and DNA expert at Cambridge University, has received a Knighthood along with Olympic stars Andy Murray and Mo Farah among others by Queen Elizabeth II for their contributions. Balasubramanian, 50, Herchel Smith Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at Cambridge University, has been recognised for…

Mahesh Bhupathi: Cash-hit IPTL will ‘bounce back’

The International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) will return next year despite losing Roger Federer and Serena Williams over money problems and dropping from five tournaments to three, its founder said. Mahesh Bhupathi, who launched the IPTL in 2014, said he was sure “new money” was on its way for the…

Roger Federer and Serena Williams pull out of International Premier…

Roger Federer and Serena Williams have pulled out of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) ahead of the tournament’s Indian leg this weekend due to economic “uncertainty”, organisers said on Tuesday (December 6). India has been gripped by a cash crunch after the government withdrew high denomination notes from circulation…

Mastercard set to expand sports sponsorship presence in India

Mastercard is planning to expand its sponsorship presence in India by getting involved in local sporting events. Mastercard, one of the largest financial transaction firms, which currently sponsors sports like Golf and Football in India, is in talks to finalise the details that is expected to further enhance its presence…

Yuki Bhambri’s double blast

Yuki Bhambri helped India to a superb 4-1 Davis Cup win over New Zealand last weekend – before walking into an argument with national tennis officials over a perceived lack of “desire” to develop the sport. Bhambri won both of his singles matches in the Asia Oceania Group I tie…

Doubles delight for Bopanna and Nedunchezhiyan

Rohan Bopanna and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan, playing together for only the second time, notched up a memorable victory in an historic all-Indian doubles final, as they outplayed compatriots Divij Sharan and Purav Raja in the Chennai Open last Sunday (8). World number 28 Bopanna and Jeevan beat their compatriots 6-3, 6-4…

Queen honours British Asians

Shankar Balasubramanian, a professor of chemistry and DNA expert at Cambridge University, has received a knighthood – the highest accolade from the Queen – in the New Year honours list. The 50-year-old, who was born in Chennai in India and brought to the UK by his parents a year later,…

Sania Mirza slams Indian tennis for ‘lack of system’ to…

Sania Mirza has said that India will struggle to produce a world-class singles player because there is no “system in place”. The six-time Grand Slam champion reached the final of the Australian Open on Sunday (January 31) in the mixed doubles event, but she and her partner Ivan Dodig went…

Indian tennis star Somdev Devvarman hangs up his racquet

Ravaged by injuries, India’s star singles player Somdev Devvarman announced his retirement from professional tennis last Sunday (1), bringing an abrupt end to what was once a promising career. “Starting 2017 on a new note, retiring from pro tennis. Thanks to everyone for the love and support over the years.…

Mahesh Bhupathi: Cash-hit IPTL will ‘bounce back’

The International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) will return next year despite losing Roger Federer and Serena Williams over money problems and dropping from five tournaments to three, its founder said. Mahesh Bhupathi, who launched the IPTL in 2014, said he was sure “new money” was on its way for the…