KOCHI: (Apr 30) Former India shooting coach Sunny Thomas, under whose tutelage the sport achieved some historic highs including multiple Olympic medals, died on Wednesday after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was 84 and breathed his last in Kottayam where he was based. Thomas is survived by his wife KJ Josamma, sons Manoj Sunny, Sanil Sunny and daughter Sonia Sunny. The former shooter, who guided the Indian marksmen from 1993 to 2012, was a first-hand witness to several momentous occasions [] The

Lahore, Apr 27: Pakistan Volleyball Federation on Sunday said India have withdrawn their contingent from the next months Central Asian Volleyball in Islamabad. PVF official Abdul Ahad said India had confirmed sending a 30-member squad, including 22 players for the championship starting May 28 at the Jinnah complex. Following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, where 26 tourists were killed, diplomatic tension has grown between the two nations. The Indian Volleyball officials have informed th

MUMBAI, Apr 21: Rohit Sharmas aggressive approach with the bat might have drawn criticism for more misses than hits but Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said the team has backed the former captain to bat at a similar tempo despite its perils. Rohit stroked his way to a match-winning 45-ball 76 here on Sunday against Chennai Super Kings to banish an ordinary run of scores so far in this IPL season. Once he comes off like that, you know [] The post Mumbai Indians have encouraged Rohit

New Delhi, Apr 17: The Indian cricket teams assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has been sacked just eight months into the assignment amid speculation of a rift with a high-profile member of the support staff even though Test debacles against New Zealand and Australia are being cited as the reason for his ouster. If board sources are to be believed, Nayar has already been intimated of the BCCIs decision to part ways with him. While Indias recent Test debacles (against New [] The post BCCI Removes Ass

Kolkata, Apr 11: League winners Mohun Bagan will fancy their chances of completing a double notwithstanding the challenge staring at them in the form of a formidable Bengaluru FC side in the final of the ISL Cup here on Saturday. The match will be played at MBSGs fortress Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) with a packed stadium rooting for them, but BFC remain unperturbed as they head into what is expected to be a blockbuster clash. Mohun Bagan Super Giant [] The post Mohun Bagan, Bengalu

Mullanpur, Apr 6: Rising star Yashasvi Jaiswals timely return to form with a sparkling fifty and fiery blows from Jofra Archer spoiled Punjab Kings homecoming as Rajasthan Royals secured a handsome 50-run win in the IPL here on Saturday. Once Rajasthan built a tall 205 for four around Jaiswals stroke-filled 67, it was never going to be easy for Punjab and they were limited to 155 for 9. Nehal Wadhera played a lone hand with a 41-ball 62 for them. [] The post Jasprit Bumrah joins Mumbai Indians a

New Delhi, Apr 1: Indian womens team stalwart Vandana Katariya bid farewell to international hockey on Tuesday, stating that she is stepping away at the zenith of her 15-year illustrious career. Katariya, the 32-year-old veteran striker with 320 international appearances and 158 goals to her name, leaves as the most capped player in the history of Indian womens hockey. Today, with a heavy yet grateful heart, I announce my retirement from international hockey a decision that feels both bitterswe