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Illegal bets may reach $1.7 trn annually, risk integrity in sports: UN

Illegal betting on sports may approach $1.7 trillion annually and is often used by criminals to launder money, according to a report from the United Nations

Virat Kohli exit as ODI captain comes amid lowest win-loss ratio since 2013

But his legacy remains better than others before him

'Led with grit, passion': BCCI thanks Kohli at end of ODI captaincy stint

Rohit was also named Kohli's deputy in the Test format

Indian women's hockey team's ACT campaign ends due to COVID case in squad

The Indian women's hockey team was on Thursday forced out of the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy after one of its player tested positive for COVID-19

International Olympic Committee announces $560,000 aid for Afghan athletes

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced an aid package of $560,000 to help up to 2,000 Afghan beneficiaries carry on their sporting activities

Rahane replaced by Rohit as Kohli's Test deputy for South Africa tour

India's tour of South Africa will be all about Rohit Sharma's ascendancy as the national white-ball skipper along with the additional responsibility of being the vice-captain of the Test team

Kohli removed from ODI captaincy as Rohit becomes new white-ball captain

Rohit Sharma replaces Ajinkya Rahane as India's Test vice-captain as BCCI announces 18-member squad for Tests against South Africa

Usain Bolt's wish comes true, gets invited for T20 League

The fastest man on earth, Usain Bolt, is eyeing a career in cricket and is keen to play in the T20 Leagues like Jamaican superstars such as Chris Gayle and Andre Russell

Ashwin rises to 2nd, Agarwal jumps 30 places to 11th in ICC Test rankings

Senior India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin climbed a rung to second while his teammate and opener Mayank Agarwal, along with New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel also made huge progress

Australia joins US in diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

Australia will join the United States in a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics over human rights concerns, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Wednesday.

Not foreseeing any situation to postpone Beijing Winter Olympics: Committee

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) does not foresee a situation in which it would be forced to postpone the upcoming Winter Olympic Games like it had to do in case of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

I-League to start on Dec 26, to be played in 4 venues in and around Kolkata

This year's I-League season will kick off on December 26 in Kolkata with a match between TRAU FC of Manipur and All India Football Federation's developmental side Indian Arrows.

Spain approves coronavirus vaccine for children in 5-11 age group

Spain's health ministry gave the go-ahead Tuesday for children between ages 5 and 11 to be vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a rise in coronavirus infections in recent weeks

Warner, Southee among three nominated for ICC men's player of month

Explosive Australia opener David Warner, Pakistan batter Abid Ali and New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee were on Tuesday shortlisted for the ICC men's player of the month award for November.

Hardik undergoing rehab in Mumbai, decides to skip Hazare Trophy for Baroda

Out of favour India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has decided to skip Vijay Hazare Trophy (National One Dayers) starting across the country from Wednesday

Harbhajan set to join support staff of major IPL franchise for next season

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh will be seen in a different avatar during next year's Indian Premier League as a key member of the support staff in one of the high-profile franchises.

China says US diplomatic boycott of Winter Games violates Olympic spirit

China on Tuesday accused the United States of violating the Olympic spirit by announcing an American diplomatic boycott of February's Beijing Winter Games

Ashes could revolve around contest between Cummins and Root

One particular contest between bat and ball could shape this Ashes series.

Commit time and money to develop spin bowling skills: Coney to NZ

New Zealand cricket need to be braver and put in the required time and money to develop their skills against quality spin following their heavy defeat to India in the second Test

2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu pulls out of Australian Open

2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu became the first high-profile woman player to pull out of the Australian Open due to mental health issues arising from "quarantining".