Follow The Times of India - Sports, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/timesofindiadiatimes9 Sun, 28 May 2023 05:33:12 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSKhwG0PsW92gSejEQ2Mq9rY Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday said that he is ready to undergo a narco test and urged the protesting wrestlers not to hold any kind of agitation near the new Parliament building, which will be inaugurated on Sunday.]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 05:04:10 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSKhwG0PsW92gSejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSLbY3cyVFm78ps0ohxaO6Yr There is no trophy in the annals of cricketing history that MS Dhoni has not laid his hands on. But come Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium, he would like to give one final push to bring home the fifth IPL title for the Chennai Super Kings.]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 04:58:54 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSLbY3cyVFm78ps0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSIXMlpibfr-Ul1cWWor9YPv The protesting wrestlers said late on Saturday evening that there was a lot of "pressure" to call off the Mahila Mahapanchayat they have planned in front of the new Parliament building on Sunday, but they will go ahead with the "peaceful" march come what may. The agitating wrestlers, demanding the arrest of former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh who they alleged sexually harassed several women grapplers, had given a call for a Mahila Mahapanchayat on Sunday, the day the new Parliament building will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 19:25:35 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSIXMlpibfr-Ul1cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSJ1FRqjq5Rgsnn9ye8UNv30 Novak Djokovic admitted Saturday that when career-long rival Rafael Nadal retires next year "part of me will be leaving too". Djokovic shares the all-time men's record of 22 Grand Slam titles with Nadal but can break that tie by winning the French Open for a third time.]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 18:45:11 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSJ1FRqjq5Rgsnn9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSJ1FRqjq5RgsiejEQ2Mq9rY Chennai Super Kings' head coach Stephen Fleming on Saturday expressed his confidence ahead of the IPL 2023 final against Gujarat Titans, stating that this time they are better equipped than ever before. Fleming also acknowledged that CSK's performance was affected by the prevailing conditions in the past.]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 18:44:48 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSJ1FRqjq5RgsiejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSJ1FRqjq5RgspVjH6qdYdAk Bayern Munich grabbed a record-extending 11th straight Bundesliga title as Borussia Dortmund's hopes of clinching their first trophy in 11 years were dashed following a shock 2-2 draw at home to Mainz. While a 90th minute goal from Jamal Musiala sealed a late 2-1 win for Bayern at Cologne, the draw pushed Dortmund to the second spot in a dramatic season finale.]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 18:24:47 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSJ1FRqjq5RgspVjH6qdYdAk https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSKtw0znpNJOTilmFkX7M1Jw Keeping in mind the recent spate of injuries among Indian cricketers, the BCCI has decided to ask its state units to appoint their own strength and conditioning coaches and have in place sports science and sports medicine teams. It was decided in the Board's Special General Meeting (SGM) on Saturday that each state unit will have strength and conditioning coaches interviewed by a panel from the National Cricket Academy.]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 17:47:47 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSKtw0znpNJOTilmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSKtw0znpNJOTuT5HJgy6HUf Red Bull's Max Verstappen took his first Monaco Grand Prix pole position on Saturday with a breathtaking final lap to deny Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso the crucial top slot. Alonso will start alongside on a front row of double Formula One world champions with Ferrari's home hero Charles Leclerc unable to secure his third Monaco pole in a row and having to settle for third.]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 17:25:51 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSKtw0znpNJOTuT5HJgy6HUf https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSKgMFOOzZg-lV1cWWor9YPv The International Cricket Council will announce the schedule of the ODI World Cup in October-November this year on the sidelines of the India versus Australia World Test Championship Final at The Oval in London during June 7-12, BCCI secretary Jay Shah told reporters after a Special General Meeting (SGM) of the Board here on Saturday.]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 16:56:44 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSKgMFOOzZg-lV1cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSLXAfilwKq1FZs0ohxaO6Yr A lacklustre India suffered their second successive defeat in the European leg of the FIH Men's Hockey Pro League, going down to dominant hosts Great Britain 2-4 here on Saturday. Timothy Nurse struck a field goal for Great Britain in the sixth minute while Harmanpreet equalised for India from a penalty corner in the 13th minute.]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 15:56:53 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSLXAfilwKq1FZs0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSIAE-TIBReFzMb1naedg1wr Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Saturday it was key for his side to replace the departing Sergio Busquets if they want to compete for silverware next season.]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 15:26:26 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSIAE-TIBReFzMb1naedg1wr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSIAE-TIBReFzCejEQ2Mq9rY To say that this has been a record breaking IPL season would be an understatement. As many as 8 200 plus totals while chasing alone in this edition. After 73 matches, now there is just one game left to play - the grand final between the defending champions Gujarat Titans and 4 time champions Chennai Super Kings.]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 15:21:52 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSIAE-TIBReFzCejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSJdJ3N9WjHNlaCY3L745TL_ ​Read more on TOI Sports​]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 14:54:14 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSJdJ3N9WjHNlaCY3L745TL_ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSK6tH1FpyaGgZs0ohxaO6Yr Star batter Shubman Gill is in ominous form in IPL 2023 and has been a nightmare for the opposition bowlers. With three centuries already under his belt, Shubman is leading run scorer and the Orange Cap holder this season.]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 13:52:14 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSK6tH1FpyaGgZs0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSL8ugvpQtn89l1cWWor9YPv Manchester City's Erling Haaland was on Saturday named the Premier League's Player of the Season following an extraordinary inaugural campaign where he delivered 36 goals in 35 games, propelling the Pep Guardiola side to their third consecutive title. Aged 22, Haaland achieved a remarkable feat by scoring an astounding 36 goals, surpassing the long-standing record of 34 goals in a single Premier League season, previously held jointly by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer for nearly three decades.]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 13:17:19 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSL8ugvpQtn89l1cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSJFAtP8IWVuqF1cWWor9YPv Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy entered the men's singles final of the Malaysia Masters after his opponent Christian Adinata of Indonesia conceded the semifinal match following a nasty knee injury on Saturday.]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 12:27:14 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSJFAtP8IWVuqF1cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSIdmcKZIf9W8-T5HJgy6HUf Mohit Sharma played a crucial role in Gujarat Titans' victory over the Mumbai Indians in the IPL Qualifier 2, which secured their place in the final for the second consecutive year.]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 11:46:05 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSIdmcKZIf9W8-T5HJgy6HUf https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSJeLJk_YMVV9Js0ohxaO6Yr From the drives to the cuts, from the pulls to the unorthodox swats - Shubman Gill has that extra nano second that the greats have displayed over the years. His sense of timing and placement, strong backfoot play, effective bottom-hand use and awareness of fielder positions is also praiseworthy.]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 10:40:18 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSJeLJk_YMVV9Js0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSJeLJk_YMVV9Hn9ye8UNv30 The stage is set for an enthralling battle between Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings and the young and talented Shubman Gill representing the Gujarat Titans in the IPL final in Ahmedabad on Sunday.]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 10:14:09 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSJeLJk_YMVV9Hn9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSJeLJk_YMVV9KCY3L745TL_ Gill's 60-ball 129 on Friday against Mumbai Indians has been lauded by former cricketers, led by batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, who said the knock will be remembered for the youngster's ability to play textbook cricketing shots in the T20 format.]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 10:12:16 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/dtVLQzXgmSJeLJk_YMVV9KCY3L745TL_