David Beckham Feels He’s 21
London, Nov 18 (IANS) He’s 40, but former football star David Beckham says he still feels 21 in his heart and mind. Beckham celebrated his 40th birthday with a break and a bash in Morocco…
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Maradona Undergoes Second Gastric Bypass Surgery
Maracaibo (Venezuela), Nov 17 (IANS) Football legend Diego Maradona underwent a second gastric bypass operation here after his doctor warned that the 55-year-old is 75 kg over his ideal weight. Maradona had his first gastric…
Australian Pacer Johnson Announces International Retirement
Perth, Nov 17 (IANS) Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson announced that he will retire from all forms of international cricket at the end of the ongoing second Test against New Zealand that concludes here on…
No Question of Playing in India: PCB
Lahore, Nov 16 (IANS) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan has made it clear that its team will not play a bilateral series in India as desired by the Board of Control for Cricket…
BCCI Offers to Host Pakistan in December
Lahore, Nov 14 (IANS) BCCI president Shashank Manohar has extended an invitation to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to play the bilateral series in India in December, PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan said here on Saturday….
Warner Benefiting from Liquor Ban
Perth, Nov 14 (IANS) David Warner’s decision to cut down on his alcohol consumption during his wife Candice’s pregnancy has paid handsome dividends, with the Australian opener notching up a stunning 253 in the ongoing…
Tendulkar Who, Asks British Airways; Fans Troll Airline
Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) Sachin Tendulkar slammed British Airways (BA) on Friday for their poor customer services and his cue was promptly taken up by his legions of fans who trolled the airlines on Twitter…
Cricketer Rohit’s Bat to Be Endorsed by CEAT
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma on Friday signed a three-year bat endorsement deal with leading tyre manufacturing firm CEAT Ltd. Kanpur: Indian batsman Rohit Sharma celebrates his century during the 1st…
Ready to Play in India but Need Written Guanrantee: Afridi
Karachi, Nov 11 (PTI) Veteran all-rounder Shahid Afridi believes Pakistan can go to India and play a series but only after the country’s Cricket Board (PCB) gets written guarantees from its Indian counterpart (BCCI). “We…
Pakistan Batsman Younis to Retire from ODIs
Abu Dhabi, Nov 11 (IANS) Pakistan’s veteran batsman Younis Khan announced retirement from One-Day Internationals (ODIs) on Wednesday. He made the announcement hours before the start of the England-Pakistan encounter at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium…
Simmons Reinstated as West Indies Cricket Coach
St. John’s (Antigua), Nov 11 (IANS) West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) decided to reinstate Phil Simmons as head coach of their senior team after he apologised for criticising team selection. Simmons, 52, was suspended in…
Dharamsala Gets Clearance for Test Matches
Shimla, Nov 10 (IANS) The picturesque stadium of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) in Dharamsala town is all set to host Test matches with the International Cricket Council (ICC) giving its clearance, an HPCA…
WADA Panel Calls for Russia’s Suspension from Athletics
Geneva, Nov 9 (IANS) A World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) commission report has recommended suspension of Russia from all world athletics competition here on Monday. The commission examined allegations of doping, cover-ups, and extortion in Russian…
India No.2 in ODI Rankings Despite Loss to Proteas
Dubai, Nov 9 (IANS) Despite losing the five-match series 2-3 to South Africa, India stayed put at No.2 in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) One-Day International (ODI) team rankings released on Monday. Reigning World champions…
BCCI Upgrades Rahane, Demotes Raina in New Contracts
Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Struggling middle-order batsman Suresh Raina was downgraded to Grade B in the new Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) centrally contracted players for year 2015-16, while batsman Ajinkya Rahane…
Sunil Narine Reported for Suspect Action
Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders player Sunil Narine during a practice session at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on April 7, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Pallekele (Sri Lanka), Nov 9 (IANS) West Indies tweaker Sunil Narine has…
BCCI Removes Srinivasan as ICC Chairman
Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to remove its former chief N. Srinivasan as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) replace him with another…
Vijender Destroys Opponent for Second pro Win
Dublin, Nov 8 (IANS) Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh knocked out Dean Gillen of England in the opening round to register his second consecutive victory at the professional level at the National Stadium here on…
India Beat South Africa by 108 Runs in First Test
Mohali, Nov 7 (IANS) Ravindra Jadeja led the charge with a five-wicket haul as India overpowered South Africa by 108 runs on the third day of the first Test at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium…
Tendulkar Clubbed with Lara; Warne Draws Akram in All-Stars T20 Series
New York, Nov 6 (IANS) They are considered among the two greatest batsmen of all time and will now get a chance to bat together as captain Sachin Tendulkar drew Brian Lara’s name along with…