Dhoni no automatic choice, says India chief selector

Published On: August 15, 2017 06:09 PM NPT By: Reuters

MUMBAI, August 15: Mahendra Singh Dhoni is no longer an automatic choice in one-day internationals and the former India captain needs to keep performing to be involved in the 2019 World Cup, chief selector MSK Prasad has said.

Premier League clubs mull closing transfer window early

Published On: August 15, 2017 05:14 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, August 15: English Premier League clubs are set to discuss whether to shut the transfer window before the start of the 2018-19 season when they meet next month, British media have reported.

Warner struck in neck by Hazlewood bouncer

Published On: August 15, 2017 04:24 PM NPT By: Reuters

MELBOURNE, August 15: Australia opening batsman David Warner was a victim of friendly fire when he was struck in the neck by a bouncer from team mate Josh Hazlewood and retired hurt during an intra-squad match in Darwin on Tuesday.

Nepali cricket umpires in SEA Games

Published On: August 15, 2017 10:33 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 15: Nepali Cricket umpires Durga Nath Subedi and Buddhi Bahadur Pradhan are leaving for Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur to officiate the matches in the 29th South East Asian (SEA) Games to be held from September 17-29.

Pulsar Sports Award’s nominees announced

Published On: August 15, 2017 10:29 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 14: Nepal Sports Journalists Forum (NSJF) has announced nominees for the people’s choice award of annual Pulsar Sports Award, on Monday.

Chelsea treating me like a criminal, says Costa

Published On: August 14, 2017 06:28 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, August 14: Diego Costa has accused Chelsea of treating him like a "criminal" in a forthright newspaper interview which will deepen the breach with the Premier League club.

‘New rule in Nepali swimming’

Published On: August 14, 2017 10:13 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: Nepal Swimming Association (NSA) has said that it is planning to implement a new rule from the 20th National Swimming Championship where a participant can participate in four events only. Earlier there was no such limitation.

Preliminary squad for U-19 Asia Cup qualifiers announced

Published On: August 13, 2017 04:34 PM NPT By: Rajan Shah

KATHMANDU, August 13: The 28-men preliminary squad of Nepal U19 cricket team for upcoming ACC U-19 Eastern Region qualifiers for U-19 Asia Cup has been announced.

LONDON, Aug 13: Chelsea had two players sent off and lost to Burnley 3-2 in the first match of its English Premier League title defense on Saturday, intensifying the concerns surrounding the champions after their frustrating offseason in the transfer market.

Rooney scores as Everton beats Stoke 1-0 in EPL

Published On: August 13, 2017 05:24 AM NPT By: Associated Press

LIVERPOOL, Aug 13: Wayne Rooney marked his first Premier League game back at boyhood club Everton by scoring in a 1-0 win over Stoke on Saturday.