Akshay Ramesh

Articles by Akshay Ramesh

Sports writer at International Business Times, India. PGDM from ACJ, India. Interests - Sports, Cinema, Politics, Technology. Ex-engineer.

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Serena Williams: The villain and the hero of dramatic US Open 2018 final

Serena Williams lost her cool and the US Open final in straight sets as 20-year-old Naomi Osaka became the first-ever Japanese player to win a Grand Slam title on Saturday, September 9.

Sep 9, 2018

Serena Williams vs Naomi Osaka live stream: When and where to watch US Open 2018 final

Naomi Osaka bids to become the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam title as she takes on childhood idol Serena Williams in Saturday's final. Here's how you can watch the match live.

Sep 8, 2018

Virat Kohli: Like Viv Richards, want to be remembered for attitude not numbers

In a freewheeling chat with West Indies great Michael Holding, Kohli insisted he is not playing cricket for reputation or perceptions but for the team's cause. Read on for more.

Sep 8, 2018

Virat Kohli may become authoritarian, fears former England captain Mike Brearley

Brearley, who had played for England between 1976 and 1981, urged India captain Virat Kohli not to become "too influential" and be open to different points of view.

Sep 8, 2018

US Open 2018: Nadal warns against writing him off after retiring from semi-final with knee injury

The 32-year-old, who retired from his semi-final while trailing Juan Martin del Potro 6-7(3), 2-6 on Friday, said he will not shy away from rehabilitation and fight hard to stay competitive at the highest level.

Sep 8, 2018

Ravindra Jadeja, India, Kuldeep Yadav, West Indies, ODI series

England vs India, 5th Test: Predicted playing XIs, team news and pitch conditions

Having already lost the series, India has a good opportunity to test their bench strength in the fifth and final Test, starting September 7 at Oval, London.

Sep 6, 2018

Germany vs France: UEFA Nations League live stream, TV guide & start time

UEFA Nations League, the new tournament that promises to reduce the number of meaningless international friendlies, kick starts with a blockbuster tie between Germany and France in Munich. Here's how you can watch the match live on TV, online.

Sep 6, 2018

What is UEFA Nations League and how to watch it live on TV, online

UEFA Nations League is a new international tournament involving 55 nations, aimed at creating "more meaningful and competitive matches for teams". From live stream information to full schedule, here's all that you need to know.

Sep 6, 2018

Facts stronger than fiction: Ravi Shastri faces criticism over bald claim about Virat Kohli's Team India

Shastri claimed India, under Virat Kohli, have been travelling better than teams with "great players" in the past 15-20 years.

Sep 6, 2018

Novak Djokovic vs John Millman: US Open 2018 tennis quarter-final live stream and start time

Djokovic takes on Federer-slayer Millman in the fourth and final quarter-final of US Open 2018 on Wednesday. Here's how you can watch the match on TV, online.

Sep 5, 2018

Did Rohit Sharma unfollow Virat Kohli on Twitter, Instagram? Fans float rumours on social media

Rohit Sharma, who has been left out of the Indian Test side for the ongoing tour of England, will be leading the Men in Blue at Asia Cup, starting September 15 in the United Arab Emirates.

Sep 5, 2018

US Open 2018: Rafael Nadal reveals what he told Dominic Thiem after epic quarter-final

After being pushed to the limits for nearly five hours, Nadal swiftly jumped over the net and embraced his opponent in what was a heartwarming show of sportsmanship at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday.

Sep 5, 2018

India vs England: Virat Kohli should make sure R Ashwin doesn't get impatient, says Sourav Ganguly

Ashwin failed to make use of helpful conditions at Ageas Bowl during India's 61-run defeat in the fourth Test. On the other hand, England's second-choice spinner Moeen Ali proved decisive as he picked nine wickets, including a first innings fifer.

Sep 5, 2018

Virender Sehwag to Virat Kohli's men: Best travelling teams don't sit in the dressing room and talk

The former India captain insisted that it's high time to stop giving excuses and starting winning series overseas, which has been a rarity in the last 10 years.

Sep 4, 2018

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, Champions League

Barcelona react to Lionel Messi's omission from Fifa Men's Player of the Year final shortlist

Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah, and Luka Modric made the final shortlist ahead of Messi even as the Barcelona superstar led the Catalan side to league and Cup double last season.

Sep 4, 2018

Roger Federer is not going anywhere: Fans back Swiss great after shock defeat to Millman at US Open

An error-prone Federer lost his US Open 2018 fourth-round match to world number 55 John Millman of Australia 3-6, 7-5, 7-6(7), 7-6(3) on Tuesday, September 4.

Sep 4, 2018

Ravi Shastri responds to rumours of dating actress Nimrat Kaur

Shastri's strong rebuttal comes a day after a national daily reported that the India cricket team head coach has been dating popular actor Nimrat Kaur "discreetly for over two years".

Sep 4, 2018

Asian Games: Unfair that Rohan Bopanna didn't win Arjuna Award in the past, says Somdev Devvarman

Somdev, the 33-year-old former international, tells IBTimes, India that the Indian tennis contingent at Asian Games benefited from Bopanna's leadership.

Sep 3, 2018

India vs England: Not many negatives for us, says Virat Kohli after conceding series in Southampton

Kohli rued lack of contribution from the top-order and the lower-middle order but pointed out that India have been competitive Test series so far in the Old Blighty.

Sep 3, 2018

US Open 2018: Federer talks about 'unreal' shot that left Kyrgios, fans awestruck [Video]

Nick Kyrgios, who was at the other end of the net when Federer produced the shot of the tournament, stood with his mouth agape before congratulating his 37-year-old opponent. Watch the video of the shot here.

Sep 2, 2018

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Articles by Akshay Ramesh

Serena Williams: The villain and the hero of dramatic US Open 2018 final

Serena Williams vs Naomi Osaka live stream: When and where to watch US Open 2018 final

Virat Kohli: Like Viv Richards, want to be remembered for attitude not numbers

Virat Kohli may become authoritarian, fears former England captain Mike Brearley

US Open 2018: Nadal warns against writing him off after retiring from semi-final with knee injury

England vs India, 5th Test: Predicted playing XIs, team news and pitch conditions

Germany vs France: UEFA Nations League live stream, TV guide & start time

What is UEFA Nations League and how to watch it live on TV, online

Facts stronger than fiction: Ravi Shastri faces criticism over bald claim about Virat Kohli's Team India

Novak Djokovic vs John Millman: US Open 2018 tennis quarter-final live stream and start time

Did Rohit Sharma unfollow Virat Kohli on Twitter, Instagram? Fans float rumours on social media

US Open 2018: Rafael Nadal reveals what he told Dominic Thiem after epic quarter-final

India vs England: Virat Kohli should make sure R Ashwin doesn't get impatient, says Sourav Ganguly

Virender Sehwag to Virat Kohli's men: Best travelling teams don't sit in the dressing room and talk

Barcelona react to Lionel Messi's omission from Fifa Men's Player of the Year final shortlist

Roger Federer is not going anywhere: Fans back Swiss great after shock defeat to Millman at US Open

Ravi Shastri responds to rumours of dating actress Nimrat Kaur

Asian Games: Unfair that Rohan Bopanna didn't win Arjuna Award in the past, says Somdev Devvarman

India vs England: Not many negatives for us, says Virat Kohli after conceding series in Southampton

US Open 2018: Federer talks about 'unreal' shot that left Kyrgios, fans awestruck [Video]

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'