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…
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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…
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…
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…