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Bangladesh recall Mosaddek Hossain for T20 series against Afghanistan

Bangladesh recall Mosaddek Hossain for T20 series against Afghanistan

Bangladesh on Sunday recalled batsman Mosaddek Hossain in their 15-man squad for the three-match Twenty20 matches against Afghanistan in India next month.

May 20, 2018, 17:58 PM IST
'Serial winner' Antonio Conte hits back by beating Jose Mourinho to FA Cup

'Serial winner' Antonio Conte hits back by beating Jose Mourinho to FA Cup

  Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insisted he is a "serial winner" after ending a difficult season on a high by beating Manchester United 1-0 to lift the FA Cup thanks to Eden Hazard's penalty at

May 20, 2018, 17:14 PM IST
Rebic ruins Heynckes farewell as Frankurt shock Bayern in cup final

Rebic ruins Heynckes farewell as Frankurt shock Bayern in cup final

  Ante Rebic ruined Jupp Heynckes' farewell as Bayern Munich coach with the Croatia striker scoring twice as Eintracht Frankfurt claimed an upset 3-1 win in the German Cup final.

May 20, 2018, 17:08 PM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale score in Real Madrid draw as Zinedine son makes debut

Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale score in Real Madrid draw as Zinedine son makes debut

Real Madrid's final Champions League rehearsal was running perfectly until Cristiano Ronaldo was substituted and Villarreal scored twice to snatch a 2-2 draw.

May 20, 2018, 16:47 PM IST
Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic, sets up Zverev clash in Rome final

Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic, sets up Zverev clash in Rome final

Rafael Nadal closed in on an eighth Rome Masters title as he dismissed old rival Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/4) 6-3 to reach the final for a record-extending 10th time.

May 20, 2018, 16:34 PM IST
Joachim Loew regrets telling Mario Goetze 'show you're better than Lionel Messi'

Joachim Loew regrets telling Mario Goetze 'show you're better than Lionel Messi'

Germany coach Joachim Loew has said he regrets telling Mario Goetze to 'show the world you're better than (Lionel) Messi' during the Brazil 2014 final as the midfielder has since struggled to live

May 19, 2018, 22:15 PM IST
Elina Svitolina sinks Anett Kontaveit to return to Rome final

Elina Svitolina sinks Anett Kontaveit to return to Rome final

Holder Elina Svitolina dominated Anett Kontaveit 6-4, 6-3 in 74 minutes on Saturday to reach a second straight final at the Italian Open.

May 19, 2018, 20:28 PM IST
Juan Martin del Potro doubt for Roland Garros

Juan Martin del Potro doubt for Roland Garros

World number six Juan Martin del Potro could be a doubt for Roland Garros after sustaining a groin strain in Rome.

May 19, 2018, 17:51 PM IST
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic to meet for 51st time in Rome

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic to meet for 51st time in Rome

Novak Djokovic set up an Italian Open semi-final blockbuster against old rival Rafael Nadal after both former world number one players battled back in thrilling last-eight clashes.

May 19, 2018, 16:07 PM IST
Rafael Nadal bounces back from slow start to reach Rome semis

Rafael Nadal bounces back from slow start to reach Rome semis

Rafael Nadal continued his clay domination on Friday, rallying from a set down to reach the Italian Open semi-finals with a 4-6 6-1 6-2 victory over Fabio Fognini.

May 18, 2018, 22:58 PM IST
Former England allrounder Ian Botham backs controversial 100-ball cricket format

Former England allrounder Ian Botham backs controversial 100-ball cricket format

England great Ian Botham has backed controversial plans for a new city-based 100-ball competition despite widespread criticism from within the game.

May 18, 2018, 22:51 PM IST
Manny Pacquiao says Lucas Matthysse bout to be 'basis' for retirement call

Manny Pacquiao says Lucas Matthysse bout to be 'basis' for retirement call

 Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao says the outcome of his July bout against Argentine Lucas Matthysse will likely determine whether he will hang up his gloves after a storied career.

May 18, 2018, 18:41 PM IST
Dimitri Payet left out of France World Cup squad, Benjamin Mendy included

Dimitri Payet left out of France World Cup squad, Benjamin Mendy included

Marseille star Dimitri Payet was left out of France's World Cup squad announced by coach Didier Deschamps, completing a miserable 24 hours for the playmaker.

May 18, 2018, 17:34 PM IST
Eder and Nani miss out on Portugal World Cup squad

Eder and Nani miss out on Portugal World Cup squad

Forwards Eder and Nani were surprise absentees from Portugal's World Cup squad with national team coach Fernando Santos opting instead for the youth of Andre Silva and Goncalo Guedes to play

May 18, 2018, 17:30 PM IST
Arsene Wenger, still in 'shock', sets deadline for future plans

Arsene Wenger, still in 'shock', sets deadline for future plans

Arsene Wenger admits he is still in shock after the curtain finally came down on his 22-year-reign as Arsenal manager and told The Guardian he will decide by the start of the World Cup as to do next

May 18, 2018, 16:56 PM IST
Serie A: Gianluigi Buffon set for final Juventus bow

Serie A: Gianluigi Buffon set for final Juventus bow

Italy great Gianluigi Buffon will take his final bow in goal for Juventus on Saturday at the end of a 17-year stint with the Serie A champions.

May 18, 2018, 16:51 PM IST
Nadal eases past Shapovalov, Djokovic back challenging in Rome

Nadal eases past Shapovalov, Djokovic back challenging in Rome

The 31-year-old Nadal will face Italian Fabio Fognini in the last eight as he looks to retake the world number one ranking from Roger Federer by winning an eighth Rome title this week.

May 18, 2018, 15:31 PM IST
Eden Hazard warning for Manchester United as troubled Chelsea eye FA Cup salvation

Eden Hazard warning for Manchester United as troubled Chelsea eye FA Cup salvation

With Conte reportedly on the verge of leaving following his feud with the club's hierarchy over transfers, there is a sense Chelsea are lurching through one of their regular periods of self-inflicted

May 18, 2018, 14:56 PM IST
North Korea refuses to hold talks with South Korea until ties improve

North Korea refuses to hold talks with South Korea until ties improve

North Korea said on Thursday called South Korean officials 'ignorant and incompetent'.

May 18, 2018, 00:47 AM IST
Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews, Suranga Lakmal cleared for West Indies tour

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews, Suranga Lakmal cleared for West Indies tour

Sri Lanka's former skipper Angelo Mathews and medium pacer Suranga Lakmal have been declared fit for the three-match Test series against the West Indies, the cricket board said Thursday.

May 17, 2018, 19:56 PM IST