Akshay Ramesh

Articles by Akshay Ramesh

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

Follow : @Akshay Ramesh Email : editor@ibtimes.co.in

India vs Afghanistan: Can Test debutants stun the top-ranked side in Bengaluru?

Afghanistan, who have made giant strides in white-ball cricket, are set to make their Test debut in Bengaluru from June 14 against hosts India, who will be without their talismanic skipper, Virat Kohli.

Jun 13, 2018

Compulsory headscarf rule irks Soumya Swaminathan as Indian chess ace snubs tournament in Iran

The 29-year-old chess Grandmaster expressed regret at missing an important tournament but insisted it was the only way to prevent her personal rights from getting violated because of the compulsory headscarf rule in Iran.

Jun 13, 2018

Poland at Fifa World Cup 2018: Team profile and players to watch out for

With Robert Lewandowski in imperious goal-scoring form, Poland are favourites to progress to Round of 16 from Group H. Here's a look at some of their key players in Russia.

Jun 13, 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018: Mexico full team profile and key players

Mexico, who have managed to reach the Round of 16 in the last six editions of the World Cup, have been handed a difficult draw in Russia. Here's all that you need to know about the El Tri.

Jun 13, 2018

Gautam Gambhir slams two former India players over Navdeep Saini selection for Afghanistan Test

Gautam Gambhir has hit out at legendary Indian spinner Bishan Singh Bedi and former opener Chetan Chauhan over the selection of Haryana-born pacer Navdeep Saini in the Indian cricket team for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan, starting June 14 in Bengaluru.

Jun 12, 2018

2018 FIFA World Cup Russia: Belgium team profile, players to watch out for

Filled with star-studded players, Belgium will start as one of the favourites to win the coveted World Cup title in Russia this year. Here are the five players who can help Belgium achieve the glory.

Jun 12, 2018

Argentina at Fifa World Cup 2018: Full team profile and players to watch out for

Argentina, the runners-up from 2014 edition, are certainly not the favourites but Lionel Messi's presence makes them a formidable squad. Here's a list of five players who could shine for the La Albiceleste in Russia.

Jun 12, 2018

Brazil at Fifa World Cup 2018: Full team profile and players to watch out for

Filled with superstars and coached by Tite, Brazil will be hoping to clinch their sixth World Cup title and erase the memories of the embarrassing 7-1 defeat in last edition's semi-final. Here is a list of key Selecao players to watch out for in Russia.

Jun 12, 2018

Portugal at Fifa World Cup 2018: Team profile and players to watch out for

With Cristiano Ronaldo and a good mix of experience and youth, Fernando Santos' European champions are hoping to go the distance in Russia. Here's all that you need to know about Portugal's World Cup squad.

Jun 12, 2018

Germany at Fifa World Cup 2018: Team profile and players to watch out for

Despite Joachim Low naming a young squad, Germany have enough firepower to defend their World Cup title in Russia. Here's a list of top five players who could help the Die Mannschaft create glory in Russia.

Jun 11, 2018

Roger Federer at Stuttgart Open 2018: Tennis live stream, TV listings and daily schedule

World number two Roger Federer returns to competitive action after missing the entire clay-court season for the second successive year. Here's how you can watch the Swiss star in action at Stuttgart.

Jun 11, 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018: Full schedule, date-wise fixtures, venues and start time

Thirty-two teams, drawn into eight groups of four each, will battle for the coveted title between June 14 and July 15 in Russia, across 12 venues and 11 cities. Check out the full fixtures here.

Jun 11, 2018

Sunil Chhetri: Twitter lauds captain marvel as he equals Lionel Messi's goal-scoring record

With 64 goals from 102 matches for the senior national team, captain Chhetri equaled Messi's tally and is now the joint-second on the list of active international goal-scorers.

Jun 11, 2018

French Open 2018 final: Dominic Thiem awestruck by Rafael Nadal's 'outstanding' achievements

World number one Nadal won his 11th French Open title on Sunday, beating Thiem in straight sets in a one-sided final in Paris.

Jun 10, 2018

Women's Asia Cup: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur slams batters after her valiant effort ends in vain

Bangladesh women's cricket team created history by beating higher-ranked India and won their first-ever Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

Jun 10, 2018

Intercontinental Cup 2018 final: India vs Kenya football live stream, TV listings & start time

India, with the support of a strong home crowd, are favourites to win the inaugural Intercontinental Cup title in Mumbai. Here's how you can watch the match live.

Jun 10, 2018

How Sachin Tendulkar shielded Virender Sehwag from Wasim Akram during World Cup 2003 classic

Sehwag, in a YouTube chat show with Tendulkar, revealed he had fretted facing Wasim Akram in the group stage match of World Cup 2003 between India and Pakistan in Centurion.

Jun 10, 2018

Rafael Nadal vs Dominic Thiem: French Open 2018 final live stream, TV listings & start time

Thiem, dubbed as the second-best player on clay in recent times, will face an uphill task of stopping Nadal's juggernaut in Sunday's Roland Garros final. Here's how you can watch the match live on TV, online.

Jun 10, 2018

India vs Bangladesh: Women's Asia Cup T20 final cricket live stream, TV channel & start time

Six-time champions India eye revenge against Bangladesh in Sunday's Women's Asia Cup T20 final in Kuala Lumpur. Here's how you can watch the match live on TV, online.

Jun 10, 2018

Simona Halep: Persistent Romanian finally realises childhood dream after clinching French Open crown

After three unsuccessful attempts, world number one Simona Halep managed to win a Grand Slam final when she defeated United States' Sloane Stephens in three sets in the Roland Garros title match on Saturday, June 9.

Jun 9, 2018

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Articles by Akshay Ramesh

India vs Afghanistan: Can Test debutants stun the top-ranked side in Bengaluru?

Compulsory headscarf rule irks Soumya Swaminathan as Indian chess ace snubs tournament in Iran

Poland at Fifa World Cup 2018: Team profile and players to watch out for

Fifa World Cup 2018: Mexico full team profile and key players

Gautam Gambhir slams two former India players over Navdeep Saini selection for Afghanistan Test

2018 FIFA World Cup Russia: Belgium team profile, players to watch out for

Argentina at Fifa World Cup 2018: Full team profile and players to watch out for

Brazil at Fifa World Cup 2018: Full team profile and players to watch out for

Portugal at Fifa World Cup 2018: Team profile and players to watch out for

Germany at Fifa World Cup 2018: Team profile and players to watch out for

Roger Federer at Stuttgart Open 2018: Tennis live stream, TV listings and daily schedule

Fifa World Cup 2018: Full schedule, date-wise fixtures, venues and start time

Sunil Chhetri: Twitter lauds captain marvel as he equals Lionel Messi's goal-scoring record

French Open 2018 final: Dominic Thiem awestruck by Rafael Nadal's 'outstanding' achievements

Women's Asia Cup: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur slams batters after her valiant effort ends in vain

Intercontinental Cup 2018 final: India vs Kenya football live stream, TV listings & start time

How Sachin Tendulkar shielded Virender Sehwag from Wasim Akram during World Cup 2003 classic

Rafael Nadal vs Dominic Thiem: French Open 2018 final live stream, TV listings & start time

India vs Bangladesh: Women's Asia Cup T20 final cricket live stream, TV channel & start time

Simona Halep: Persistent Romanian finally realises childhood dream after clinching French Open crown

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'