Sports

TNI Bureau: Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) curator Prabir Mukherjee made a u-turn and returned to the Eden Gardens, thanks to Jagmohan Dalmiya, who persuaded him to change his stand. Earlier in the day, Prabir Mukherjee had gone on…

TNI Bureau: Despite losing four wickets for just 98 runs on board, Maharashtra bounced back to end Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy tie against Odisha at 264/7. It would be difficult for the Odisha team to take a lead in the first innings if…

TNI Bureau: In an dramatic development, the curator of Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Mr. Prabir Mukherjee has gone on a month-long sick leave, protesting against BCCI's decision to go for a turning track. Skipper MS Dhoni wanted a track that…

TNI Bureau: India began their Champions Trophy campaign in style, as they thrashed England 3-1 in a thrilling encounter in Melbourne today. India came back from a deficit to score this most important victory. Earlier, Richard Smith…

TNI Bureau: In a crucial Ranji Trophy match against Maharashtra, Odisha won the toss and elected to field first at the VSS Stadium in Sambalpur. Odisha lead the points table in Group B with 13 points from four matches. Odisha's match…

TNI Bureau: Abhay Singh Chautala has been elected President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). Chautala's victory was certain after Randhir Singh withdrew his nomination on last Sunday. Lalit Bhanot, who is an accused in CWG scam,…

By TNI Bureau: Australia's all-time leading Test batsman and most successful captain, Ricky Ponting has announced his retirement from international cricket, on the eve of the third Test against South Africa in Perth. The 38-year-old…

TNI Bureau: Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, who  has been under tremendous pressure because of his poor performance in Tests, has reportedly admitted his failure and offered to quit, but the selectors led by Sandeep Patil, asked him to…

TNI Bureau: The BCCI has finally cracked the whip on Eden Gardens curator Prabir Mukherjee to appease skipper Ms Dhoni and took over the pitch preparations for the third test match. East Zone curator Ashish Bhowmick has been appointed as…

Bhubaneswar: The 38th National Women's Sports Competition began at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar amidst much fanfare. Sportswomen from at least 21 states are participating in the four-day sports extravaganza. Odisha Minister for Sports…