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Pakistan have the ability to win 2019 World Cup, says Shoaib Malik

January 21, 2019 13:15 IST

Shoaib Malik said that Pakistan possess top quality ODI bowlers and batsmen who have the ability to perform at the big stage but also warned that it is performances that matter.

India are now no different to the great West Indies teams of the past, says Dean Jones

January 21, 2019 12:06 IST

Former Australian batsman Dean Jones said that India have the same fear factor that the great West Indies sides of the 1980's and 90's had but "must not take the foot off the pedal."

Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic passes Daniil Medvedev test to reach quarter-finals

January 21, 2019 22:42 IST

Novak Djokovic struck back for the old guard at the Australian Open on Monday, soaking up the pressure from an impressive Daniil Medvedev before crushing the young Russian 6-4 6-7(5) 6-2 6-3.

Australian Open 2019: Serena Williams edges top seed Simona Halep to reach quarters

January 21, 2019 18:50 IST

Serena Williams staved off a spectacular fightback from world number one Simona Halep to win 6-1 4-6 6-4 and reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.

La Liga roundup: Lionel Messi comes off bench to help Barcelona beat Leganes 3-1

January 21, 2019 10:00 IST

Lionel Messi came off the bench at Camp Nou with the score at 1-1 in the second half and set up a goal by Luis Suarez before adding one of his own.

Australia’s Kurtis Patterson earns late call-up for Sri Lanka Tests

January 21, 2019 09:46 IST

The uncapped Kurtis Patterson scored unbeaten knocks of 157 and 102 for a Cricket Australia XI in Hobart last week.

Mauricio Pochettino says ‘belief’ earned Tottenham Hotspur crucial win

January 21, 2019 09:36 IST

With talismanic striker Harry Kane injured and Son Heung-min away with South Korea at the Asian Cup -- a duo who have scored 22 league goal between them this season -- Tottenham found a new match-winner in midfielder Harry Winks.

Premier League roundup: Amid striker crisis, Tottenham Hotspur find hero in Harry Winks

January 21, 2019 10:57 IST

Nearly 800 days since his first goal for his boyhood club, the center midfielder scored his second to clinch Tottenham's 2-1 win at Fulham in the Premier League.

Cheteshwar Pujara is guest at Express Adda todaySubscriber Only

January 21, 2019 10:59 IST

At the Express Adda, Pujara will be in conversation with The Indian Express Deputy Editor Seema Chishti and National Sports Editor Sandeep Dwivedi.

Mumbai Marathon: Sudha betters course record, eyes steplechaseSubscriber Only

January 21, 2019 10:58 IST

The course record for Indian women stood at 2:37:29, set by OP Jaisha in 2015. Sudha bettered that by over two minutes, clocking 2:34:56 to secure her spot for Doha, and finishing eighth overall in the race.

India don’t play Pro League, score own-goalSubscriber Only

January 21, 2019 10:59 IST

It turns out skipping the Pro League has not just robbed India of weekly matches – home and away – against the world's best teams, it has also made the Road to Tokyo a tricky one, especially for the women's team.

Ishant Sharma 2.0: How India’s senior-most pacer rebooted and upgraded in 2018Subscriber Only

January 21, 2019 11:58 IST

Ishant Sharma is a much better bowler than he was six years ago and he has his close-knit support system to thank for emerging from the biggest nightmare of his career.

Pakistan name team for Pro-League Hockey, drop 11 players from World Cup side

January 20, 2019 22:42 IST

After trials held in Islamabad, chief selector Islahuddin Siddiqui announced Sunday that captain Muhammad Rizwan (Sr) and 10 other players, mostly seniors, were dropped from the team.

Pro Wrestling League: Bajrang wins deciding bout to guide Punjab Royals to first win

January 20, 2019 22:40 IST

Asian Games gold medallist Bajrang pulled off the deciding bout against Delhi Sultans' Andrey Kviatkovski to guide defending champions Punjab Royals to their first win of the ongoing Pro Wrestling League (PWL) season,

Serie A roundup: Fiorentina snatch 3-3 draw against Sampdoria after dramatic end

January 21, 2019 09:04 IST

Luis Muriel marked his return to Serie A by scoring two goals against his former club on Sunday to help 10-man Fiorentina draw 3-3 against Sampdoria after a dramatic finale.

Khelo India Youth Games: Maharashtra with 228 medals win overall trophy

January 20, 2019 22:32 IST

Hosts Maharashtra walked away with the Overall Trophy at the Khelo India Youth Games, as they amassed a mammoth 85 gold, 62 silver and 81 bronze for a total of 228 medals.

AFC Asian Cup 2019 roundup: Iran ease past Oman into last eight, to face China

January 21, 2019 09:13 IST

Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand saved an Oman penalty in the opening minute but a goal from winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh and a successful spot-kick from captain Ashkan Dejagah put them firmly in control at halftime.

MS Dhoni is still world’s best ODI finisher: Ian Chappell

January 20, 2019 22:24 IST

MS Dhoni was recently awarded the Man of the series for his match-winning knocks which helped India win their maiden ODI series in Australia.

Manchester City ease past Huddersfield to close gap on Liverpool

January 20, 2019 22:35 IST

Manchester City barely got out of second gear as they easily beat bottom club Huddersfield Town to close the gap on leaders Liverpool to four points on Sunday.

WATCH: Lee Chong Wei receives heart-warming reception at Malaysia Masters

January 20, 2019 22:13 IST

Lee Chong Wei, who is on a comeback trail from cancer, was honoured by the winners Chen Long and Son Wan Ho with a podium picture.

Australian Open 2019: My idol today became pretty much my rival, says Stefanos Tsitsipas

January 21, 2019 09:48 IST

Stefanos Tsitsipas saved all 12 break points he gave up to the Swiss and was clinical in the riveting final tiebreak.

Simona Halep not intimidated by Serena Williams ahead of Melbourne showdown

January 20, 2019 21:15 IST

Simona Halep outplayed Serena's older sister Venus in a 6-2 6-3 third-round victory, a performance she described as her best of the season but the Romanian knows Serena is the bigger obstacle.

Australian Open 2019: Who is Stefanos Tsitsipas?

January 20, 2019 20:44 IST

Here is all you need to know about Stefanos Tsitsipas, who stunned six-time champion Roger Federer in the fourth round of Australian Open 2019.

Australian Open 2019: Roger Federer rues missed chances in Stefanos Tsitsipas thriller

January 20, 2019 20:34 IST

Roger Federer has now been upset in the fourth round at two Grand Slams in succession, having been tipped out of the US Open by unseeded Australian John Millman.

After Stefanos Tsitsipas upset, Roger Federer to drop out of top-three for first time in 18 months

January 21, 2019 14:54 IST

While Stefanos Tsitsipas became the first player from his country to enter a Grand Slam quarter-final, Roger Federer will be out of the top three for the first time in 18 months.