Sehwag Felicitated by BCCI
Guwahati: Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag during a press conference in Guwahati on Sep 12, 2015. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) felicitated former opener Virender…
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Kohli Slams ICC for Negative Pitch Assessment
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) India captain Virat Kohli slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday for rating the track in the third Test against South Africa at Nagpur as poor. The pitches during…
ICC to Review Third Test Pitch
Dubai, Dec 1 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the pitch for the third Test between India and South Africa in Nagpur was “poor” and has in turn triggered a review of…
London Court Aquits Ex-Kiwi Cricketer Chris Cairns
London, Nov 30 (IANS) Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has been acquitted of perjury and perverting the course of justice after a jury at Southwark crown court returned a verdict of not guilty here…
Ashwin Grabs Career-Best Second Spot in Test Rankings
Dubai, Nov 30 (IANS) India’s off-spinner Ashwin jumped three places to his career-best second spot among the Test bowlers after he took 12 wickets in India’s 124-run win over South Africa in Nagpur, while his…
Kobe Bryant to Retire After 2015-16 Season
Los Angeles, Nov 30 (IANS) Basketball legend and Los Angeles Lakers’ star Kobe Bryant has announced he will retire at the end of the 2015-16 season. The 17-time National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star and the…
Ganguly to Play for Libra Legends in Masters Champions League
Mumbai, Nov 30 (IANS) Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly will be playing for the Libra Legends franchise in the Masters Champions League (MCL), the first of its kind tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE),…
Windies Spinner Narine Suspended for Illegal Action
Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders player Sunil Narine during a practice session at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on April 7, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Dubai, Nov 29 (IANS) West Indies off-spinner Sunil Narine was suspended from…
India Win Third Test, Clinch Series 2-0
Nagpur: Indian players celebrate fall of a wicket during the Day-3 of the third test match between India and South Africa at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Nov 27, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Nagpur,…
South Africa Set 310-Run Target by India
Nagpur, Nov 26 (IANS) India were bowled out for 173 in their second innings, giving South Africa a target of 310 runs on the second day of the third Test being played at the Vidarbha…
Filming of movie on Sikh boxer underway in US
New York, Nov 24 (IANS) The filming of a movie based on the true story of a Sikh boxer, who was barred from the sport as he refused to shave his beard, is underway at…
LeBron James Joins Oscar Robertson on Elite NBA List
(Xinhua/Rouelle Umali) Washington, Nov 24 (IANS) LeBron James has joined fellow Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson as the only players in National Basketball Association’s (NBA) history to rank in the elite top 25 list in…
Pawan Kalyan Meets Kapil Dev – Gallery
Hyderabad: Actor Pawan Kalyan meets cricketer Kapil Dev. (Photo: IANS) Hyderabad: Actor Pawan Kalyan meets cricketer Kapil Dev. (Photo: IANS) Hyderabad: Actor Pawan Kalyan meets cricketer Kapil Dev. (Photo: IANS)
Greg Chappell Endorses Idea of Four-Day Tests
Adelaide, Nov 23 (IANS) Former Australian captain Greg Chappell has endorsed the idea of four-day Tests to shake up the longest form of the game. Chappell’s endorsement comes just before the first ever day-night Test…
IPL Hits a Sixer in Afghanistan
Kolkata, Nov 19 (PTI) The hugely popular Indian Premier League is leading a cricket “revolution” in strife-torn Afghanistan where the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament and Bollywood sells like hot cakes. Such was the Indian T20 craze…
Pietersen Slams Decision to Drop Ian Bell as ‘Pathetic’
London, Nov 19 (IANS) Exiled England batsman Kevin Pietersen on Thursday slammed the national selectors for their decision to drop experienced Ian Bell from the Test cricket squad, terming it as “pathetic”. Bell was a…
Clarke Slams Hayden, Symonds, Buchanan in Ashes Diary
Melbourne, Nov 19 (IANS) Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke launched a blistering attack on former teammates Matthew Hayden and Andrew Symonds and even slammed John Buchanan, saying his dog could have done as good a…
Sharif Wants Cricket Between India, Pakistan
Islamabad, Nov 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif wants cricket between Pakistan and India despite prevailing tensions between the two neighbours, a close aide of the prime minister has said. Sharif is an ardent fan…
IPL Spot-Fixing: HC Sends Notice to Sreesanth, 35 Others
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to suspended cricketer S. Sreesanth and 35 others on a police plea challenging the trial court order to drop charges against them…
Lamar Odom Could Be Charged for Drug Use
Los Angeles, Nov 18 (IANS) Basketball star Lamar Odom, who was found unconscious after a four-drink and drug abuse at a Nevada brothel last month, may be charged for use of a controlled substance. Odom…