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Rohit Jumps to Career-Best 5th Spot in ODI Rankings, Dhoni Drops to 13th

Kanpur: Indian batsman Rohit Sharma celebrates his century during the 1st ODI match between India and South Africa at Green Park in Kanpur on Oct 11, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Dubai, Jan 24 (IANS) India’s Rohit…



Serena Williams, Sharapova to Renew Hostilities

Melbourne, Jan 24 (IANS) Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova will add another chapter to their fierce rivalry after both won through to the last eight of the Australian Open with straight sets here on Sunday….



Lebron Denies Involvement in Coach’s Firing

Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) One of the greatest basketball players of the modern era, LeBron James said he was surprised about Cleveland Cavaliers’ decision to sack coach Dave Blatt, and denied any involvement in it….



Sindhu Wins Malaysia Masters Title

Bengaluru: Chennai Smashers player P V Sindhu in action against Bengaluru Top Guns’ Suo Di during a Premier Badminton League match at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, on Jan 13, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Penang (Malaysia), Jan…


Pandey’s Ton Guides India to Consolation Win

Sydney, Jan 23 (IANS) Riding on a splendid unbeaten century by young Manish Pandey and Rohit Sharma’s 99, India chased down a mammoth 331-run target in a nail biting finish to win the fifth and…


Windies Batting Great Chanderpaul Retires

Georgetown, Jan 23 (IANS) West Indies batting great Shivnarine Chanderpaul has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a stellar career that saw him score more than 20,000 runs in over 20…



Sharapova Secures 600th Career Win

(160122) — MELBOURNE, Jan. 22, 2016 (Xinhua) — Maria Sharapova of Russia competes during the third round match of women’s singles against Lauren Davis of the United States at the Australian Open Tennis Championships in…



Hoping Not to Repeat Batting Mistakes, Says Kohli

Sydney, Jan 22 (IANS) India’s star batsman Virat Kohli on Friday defended his batting colleagues, insisting they have learnt a lot from the 25-run defeat in the fourth One-Day International and won’t repeat the mistake…




Ethiopians Sweep Podium at Dubai Marathon

Dubai, Jan 22 (IANS) Ethiopian elite runner Tesfaye Abera won the Dubai Marathon in two hours, four minutes and 24 seconds, nine seconds ahead of compatriot Berhanu Hayle Lemi while Tirfi Tsegaye (also Ethiopia) crossed…


Embattled Narine Aiming to Be Ready for T20 World Cup

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders player Sunil Narine during a practice session at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on April 7, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Port of Spain (Trinidad), Jan 22 (IANS) Under-fire West Indies off-spinner Sunil…


Maxwell Denies Criticizing Kohli

Sydney, Jan 22 (IANS) Hard-hitting Australian batsman Glenn Maxwell on Friday said it was “completely untrue” that he was a critic of Indian captain Virat Kohli. Despite nursing a bruised tendon above his right knee…