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Dubai Braces for Veterans’ Battle in Masters Champion League

Dubai, Jan 27 (IANS) Dubai has been witness to many cricket rivalries in the past, but lovers of the sport are now bracing for an altogether new experience as retired players will battle it out…


Warner Wins Allan Border Medal

Melbourne, Jan 27 (IANS) Australia’s swashbuckling batsman David Warner was given the Allan Border Medal for being the most outstanding cricketer and was also adjudged to be the best Test player of the year at…


Konta Topples Zhang to Reach Australian Open Semis

(160127) — MELBOURNE, Jan. 27, 2016 (Xinhua) — Johanna Konta of Great Britain competes against China’s Zhang Shuai during the quarterfinal of women’s singles at the Australian Open Tennis Championships in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 27,…


Schumacher’s Son Mick to Race in India!

Chennai, Jan 27 (IANS) Mick Schumacher, son of legendary driver and seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher, will race for the first time in India when the 16-year-old debuts in the final round of the…



Tennis Chiefs Announce Review Of Anti-Corruption Unit

Melbourne, Jan 27 (IANS) Tennis chiefs on Wednesday announced an independent review of the sport’s anti-corruption unit following a recent expose by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and Buzzfeed of possible match-fixing and its alleged…




India Return to No.1 Test Spot

Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Following their 37-run triumph over Australia in the first match of the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket series in Adelaide on Tuesday, India’s day got even better as they were named…



Bowlers Delivered Superbly: Dhoni

Mumbai: India`s limited over skipper MS Dhoni addresses a press conference ahead of India`s tour of Australia, in Mumbai on Jan 5, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Adelaide, Jan 26 (IANS) India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni heaped…


India Beat Australia by 37 Runs in First T20I

Adelaide, Jan 26 (IANS) India defeated Australia by 37 runs in the first of the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket series at the Adelaide Oval here on Tuesday. Asked to bat, India scored 188 for…




ICC Praises Chanderpaul As Role Model

Dubai, Jan 26 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC), has praised recently retired West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul as “a role model for millions”. The 41-year-old Guyanese called time on his international career last week,…





Shastri Hails Yuvraj As Impact Player, Match-Winner

Adelaide, Jan 25 (IANS) Ahead of the first Twenty20 International against Australia on Tuesday, Indian team director Ravi Shastri on Monday heaped praise on limited overs specialist and experienced batsman Yuvraj Singh, terming him as…