'That is how he developed his concentration and focus.'
East Bengal FC moved a step closer to securing a knockout berth at the 134th Durand Cup with a narrow 1-0 win over a resilient Namdhari FC in a tightly contested Group A match in Kolkata on Wednesday.
'I knew the finger was broken but I told the physio that I don't want to take any painkillers.' 'I was in very good rhythm and I just wanted to carry on.'
'Are there other ways to reduce the energy airconditioners consume?' asks Ambi Parameswaran.
Siraj, who bowled 185.3 overs in five Tests, ended with 23 wickets and his nine-for in the final Test at the Oval earned India a memorable series levelling six-run win over England.
'If you get to the point where you can draw the game, of course, we're not stupid enough to think that you have to just win or lose.'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described sports as an essential aspect of India's journey towards becoming a developed nation, saying that the new National Sports Policy will ensure a sporting growth that covers the farthest school to the elite Olympics.
'You have the best fast bowler in the world and you make him sit out after seven days of rest. It is something very hard to believe.'
Jamshedpur FC booked their place in the quarterfinals of the 134th Durand Cup with a clinical 2-0 victory over 1 Ladakh FC in a Group C clash in Jamshedpur on Friday.
'I wanted a player of his calibre to take on one of the strongest sides in the country.' 'However, he stuck to his guns, and we had an argument.'
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak is expecting the pitch for the Lord's Test to be much more challenging for the batters
The former World Champion reaches the pre-quarterfinals for the first time since 2021.
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Michael Phelps has launched a scathing attack on USA Swimming's leadership, with the 23-times Olympic gold medallist branding the body weak and demanding sweeping reforms
'We want pace on the ball, we want the ball to bounce and we want the ball to carry through so that when we're batting, we can be aggressive, we can attack, and we can put pressure back on the bowlers.'
Barcelona dropped their first points in LaLiga this season as Rayo Vallecano fought back to secure a 1-1 draw at home to the champions.
With India conceding more than 600 runs for the first time since 2014, the case for including a wicket-taking spinner like Kuldeep Yadav is stronger than ever for the must-win fifth and final Test against England.
'The supply of feathers has dropped and costs have escalated sharply.'
Mohammedan Sporting thump BSF to end Durand Cup campaign on a high
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Rahul has arguably looked the most assured batter of the series so far. His ability to leave the ball well and play late has helped him excel in English conditions.
A look at NADA's list of suspended athletes reveals that wrestling has the second most dope offenders among all sporting disciplines in India.
The Kota district administration in Rajasthan has reported a 50% decline in student suicides this year compared to 2023, attributing the decrease to stricter guidelines for coaching institutes and hostels, mental health initiatives, and outreach programs. Despite the positive development, coaching businesses in Kota have experienced a slowdown due to negative publicity and stricter regulations. The district administration has launched a program called 'Kota Cares' to reaffirm its commitment to student well-being and safety.
Wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow confident of England recall with T20 WC in sight.
'Shubman Gill is a great thinker and player, but man management will be key to his leadership success.'
'I wasn't just racing, I was paving the way for others.'
Pant is under the ICC's scanner after clashing with umpire Paul Reiffel during a tense third day at Headingley on Sunday.
Trump to sign order creating Olympics task force ahead of 2028 games
He said that the NCA in Lahore had all the facilities, but unfortunately, a proper productive system had not been developed over the years.
Former chairman of selectors Sandeep Patil feels John Wright's approach of giving a free-hand to players led to his successful coaching stint with India
If India caves in to US pressure as Trump hopes it will, he will further try to blackmail it into submission, points out Ramesh Menon.
PV Sindhu still has the hunger to succeed, and the primary aim is to help her regain consistency, says her new coach Anup Sridhar, who has been roped in by the two-time Olympic medallist on a trial basis following the Paris Games.
'No one got punished for the irreparable damage and pain suffered by thousands of families'
Struggling with poor form and fitness, Rana had even missed practice the day before the match, but Dravid's belief in him reignited his confidence.
President Droupadi Murmu's address to the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day.
As part of workload management for the injury-prone star pacer, the management had decided to play him in three out of five Tests. That plan doesn't change with four games remaining.
Prasidh Krishna has the ability to bowl "magic balls" and the pacer needs to be given an extended run to serve India for a long time, said bowling coach Morne Morkel in London on Sunday.
AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey admitted that club football 'is going through crisis' due to the uncertainty over the future of the country's top-tier league ISL and said a collective effort is needed to tide over it.
Rishabh worked on his defence after Australia failures, says childhood coach Devender Sharma
Productivity isn't always about doing more. It's about doing what matters, with enough room to breathe, says Adarsh Rai, an emotional intelligence coach and founder-CEO of HR Brain HUB.
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