CHENNAI: As the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off with the opener between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi on April 16, the arc lights will not only be on the big names, but also on the young guns.
CHENNAI: As the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off with the opener between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi on April 16, the arc lights will not only be on the big names, but also on the young guns.
AUGUSTA (United States): Big-driving Bubba Watson captured his second Masters title in three years on Sunday, pulling away from Jordan Spieth on the back nine for a three-stroke victory at Augusta National.
AUGUSTA (United States): Big-driving Bubba Watson captured his second Masters title in three years on Sunday, pulling away from Jordan Spieth on the back nine for a three-stroke victory at Augusta National.
CHENNAI: The Indian Premier League is all about opportunities — not just for the young and talented but also for those who are looking to make a mark all over again. There have been instances in the past when players who haven't been in the reckoning for a while have suddenly found a fresh lease of life through IPL.
CHENNAI: The Indian Premier League is all about opportunities — not just for the young and talented but also for those who are looking to make a mark all over again. There have been instances in the past when players who haven't been in the reckoning for a while have suddenly found a fresh lease of life through IPL.
CHENNAI: Super Kings have been at the centre of all the controversy that has rocked the IPL in the last one year. There have been serious allegations made against the team, but one can't deny that despite the chaos, there's a sense of order in the team-building process of this franchise.
CHENNAI: Super Kings have been at the centre of all the controversy that has rocked the IPL in the last one year. There have been serious allegations made against the team, but one can't deny that despite the chaos, there's a sense of order in the team-building process of this franchise.
KOLKATA: Injuries have always come at the wrong time for Bengal batsman Manoj Tiwary, who has repeatedly missed out on the action after being in the mix for a India berth. The former Bengal skipper missed the entire 2013-14 domestic season due to a knee injury. Tiwary, who was picked up by the Delhi Daredevils at the IPL players' auctions in February, will be turning out for the franchise for the second time, having played for them in the first two editions of the T20 event before switching allegiance to Kolkata Knight Riders in 2010 in a swap deal. The stylish right-hander spoke to TOI about his injury-related heart-breaks and the upcoming IPL-7. Excerpts:
KOLKATA: Injuries have always come at the wrong time for Bengal batsman Manoj Tiwary, who has repeatedly missed out on the action after being in the mix for a India berth. The former Bengal skipper missed the entire 2013-14 domestic season due to a knee injury. Tiwary, who was picked up by the Delhi Daredevils at the IPL players' auctions in February, will be turning out for the franchise for the second time, having played for them in the first two editions of the T20 event before switching allegiance to Kolkata Knight Riders in 2010 in a swap deal. The stylish right-hander spoke to TOI about his injury-related heart-breaks and the upcoming IPL-7. Excerpts:
KINGSTON: Former 100 metres world record holder Asafa Powell was banned for 18 months by a Jamaican anti-doping disciplinary panel on Thursday after he tested positive for a banned substance last year.
KINGSTON: Former 100 metres world record holder Asafa Powell was banned for 18 months by a Jamaican anti-doping disciplinary panel on Thursday after he tested positive for a banned substance last year.
MUMBAI: The Pro Kabaddi League, the IPL-style avatar of kabaddi which has created a lot of buzz since its launch almost a month ago, has acquired Bollywood flavour with actor Abhishek Bachchan buying the Jaipur team franchise.
MUMBAI: The Pro Kabaddi League, the IPL-style avatar of kabaddi which has created a lot of buzz since its launch almost a month ago, has acquired Bollywood flavour with actor Abhishek Bachchan buying the Jaipur team franchise.
NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar has mesmerised millions of cricket fans during his 24-year-long illustrious international career and the Indian batting legend has now become the source of hope for some young sports enthusiasts, this time from football, in Kerala.
NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar has mesmerised millions of cricket fans during his 24-year-long illustrious international career and the Indian batting legend has now become the source of hope for some young sports enthusiasts, this time from football, in Kerala.
LONDON: Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who quit international cricket last year after an illustrious 24-year long career, adorned the covers of the 151st edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack.
LONDON: Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who quit international cricket last year after an illustrious 24-year long career, adorned the covers of the 151st edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack.
NEW DELHI: Gary Kirsten is back on Indian soil. On his last day of official duty as India coach back in April 2011, Kirsten had witnessed unprecedented scenes at the Wankhede when MS Dhoni lifted the World Cup.
NEW DELHI: Gary Kirsten is back on Indian soil. On his last day of official duty as India coach back in April 2011, Kirsten had witnessed unprecedented scenes at the Wankhede when MS Dhoni lifted the World Cup.
