Amit Kumar

IPL 2017: 'Million dollar' Afghan Baby Eager to Prove His Worth

Known to fox the batsmen with his googly and accurate quicker ones, Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan told CricketNext in an exclusive interview that he wants to target top batting stars in the 10th edition of the Indian Premier League....
Amit Kumar-March 31, 2017,8:35 am IST Cricketnext
A Dangal With A Cause In Haryana's Wrestling Heart

Keeping the tradition of wrestling alive, the Bharat Kesari Dangal, came into existence last year when it was held in Gurugram. This year the venue shifted to Ambala Cantonment. Thousands gathered at War Heroes Memorial Stadium in Ambala to cheer for their favourite wrestlers....
Amit Kumar-March 27, 2017,3:56 pm IST Sports
World Cup Gold Shooter May Have to Change Discipline For Olympics

Double World Cup medallist shooter Ankur Mittal could be forced to leave his per event (double trap) in order to keep his 2020 Olympic hope alive....
Amit Kumar-March 24, 2017,1:34 pm IST Sports
Exclusive Interview: RCB Hungry For Maiden IPL Title, Says Chahal

RCB leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal feels once the captain backs a bowler like Virat Kohli does, he can bowl with a free mind without succumbing to any pressure....
Amit Kumar-March 29, 2017,1:00 pm IST Cricketnext
Patience And Persistence Bear Fruit for Shooter Amanpreet Singh

It took 21 World Cups for Amanpreet Singh to win a medal in the prestigious tournament but the Punjab shooter finally ended his long wait and tasted success at the ISSF World Cup 2017 on home soil....
Amit Kumar-March 14, 2017,1:28 pm IST Sports
FIFA U-17 World Cup Will Bring 'Football Revolution' In India, Says Tournament Director Javier Ceppi

The FIFA U-17 World Cup will be hosted by India and will be held across six cities â€” New Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, Margao, Kochi and Navi Mumbai â€” from October 6 to 28 and tournament director Javier Ceppi, who is in India to take a look at the progress, is confident about its success. ...
Amit Kumar-March 3, 2017,1:17 pm IST Sports
Wanted To Win Gold, Says Harika Dronavalli After Winning Bronze at World Chess Championships

Harika Dronavalli has won the bronze medal for the third time. In 2012, Harika had lost the semi-final against Antoaneta Stefanova of Bulgaria while in 2015 she had lost to eventual winner Mariya Muzychuk of Ukraine....
Amit Kumar-March 2, 2017,8:48 am IST Sports
Shooter Pooja Ghatkar Credits Mentor Gagan Narang for World Cup Success

Pooja Ghatkar missed out on a Rio Olympics berth by a whisker last year, but the young shooter was determined to start a new chapter when she aimed with her rifle at the ISSF World Cup. Pooja gave India its first medal in the World Cup by clinching the women's 10m air rifle bronze at the Dr. Karni Shooting Range in New Delhi....
Amit Kumar-February 28, 2017,4:19 pm IST Sports
Boxers Diwakar Prasad, Pawan Maan Follow Vijender's Footsteps, Turn Pro

After big names like Beijing Olympians Vijender Singh and Akhil Kumar turned professional boxers, two more pugilists have joined the list....
Amit Kumar-February 21, 2017,5:11 pm IST Sports
Table Tennis: Manika Batra Eyes India Open Glory

Manika Batra's Rio Olympics appearance was short-lived but India's young table tennis star is keen to make a mark at the ITTF World Tour India Open 2017, the country's biggest international event....
Amit Kumar-February 16, 2017,5:07 pm IST Sports
Indian Hockey Team is Hungry for a World Cup Medal, Says Drag-Flicker Rupinderpal Singh

After Indian hockey's dominating show in the year 2016 where it scaled new heights, ace drag flicker Rupinderpal Singh said the team's main target is to win a World Cup medal....
Amit Kumar-February 13, 2017,1:31 pm IST Sports
Yuzvendra Chahal Attributes Success on Cricket Pitch to Chess

Yuzvendra Chahalâ€™s spectacular show in Bengaluru in the last T20I against England bore testimony to the fact that the leg-spinner believes in using his guile to plot the oppositionâ€™s downfall....
Amit Kumar-February 8, 2017,3:56 pm IST Cricketnext
Introducing Youngsters to AstroTurf Behind Indian Hockey Resurgence: Sardar Singh

The year 2016 was a big year for Indian hockey, where it scaled new heights - bringing back the glory days. Silver medal in Champions Trophy, Gold in Asian Champions Trophy and Junior World Cup title made it one of the most successful years in recent times....
Amit Kumar-February 6, 2017,3:43 pm IST Sports
Saina Nehwal Targets Big Tournaments on Comeback Trail

Comebacks are never easy in sports, more so when you have been competing at the highest level for close to a decade. But for Saina Nehwal, who should rightfully be hailed as Indian badmintonâ€™s first global superstar, it was about reminding people of her status as a champion athlete....
Amit Kumar-January 30, 2017,2:16 pm IST Sports
Dipa Karmakar Dedicates Padma Shri to Coach; Says Best is Yet to Come

Elated after being named for the prestigious Padma Shri - India's fourth highest civilian award - gymnast Dipa Karmakar said this is just the beginning and she will strive to bring more laurels to the country....
Amit Kumar-January 27, 2017,9:01 am IST Sports

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