Kohli’s Below-The-Belt Comment on Media
If Virat Kohli keeps harping on “unfair criticism” of the dicey pitches on which his Indian team won the Test series 3-0, he is unwittingly admitting that there is some truth in what critics say….
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Windies All-Rounder Samuels Suspended from Bowling for 12 Months
Melbourne, Dec 14 (IANS) West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels has been suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) from bowling in international cricket for 12 months following an independent assessment of his action. His action…
2016 South Asian Games Mascot ‘Tikhor’, Logo Unveiled
Guwahati, Dec 13 (IANS) “Tikhor”, a one-horned rhino, was unveiled as the mascot of the 12th South Asian Games, along with its logo here on Sunday in the presence of Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Assam…
Meeting with Nadal Leaves Deepika Padukone Star-Struck
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Bollywood’s ‘Mastani’ Deepika Padukone was star-struck after meeting Rafael Nadal here and thanked the Spanish tennis legend for giving her “memories” to cherish for a lifetime. The actress is in the…
IPL Players’ Draft to Be Held in Mumbai on Dec 15
Mumbai, Dec 12 (PTI) The IPL Players’ draft to allow two new franchises based in Pune and Rajkot pick 10 players of their choice will be held at the Mumbai Cricket Association’s clubhouse in the…
Get Rid of Chair Umpires to Liven up Tennis: McEnroe
London, Dec 12 (IANS) Tennis legend John McEnroe believes the sport should get rid of chair umpires to make the game more interesting and lively. The former World No.1 made his stunning proposal while also…
Voges, S. Marsh Put on Record Breaking 4th Wicket Stand in Tests
Hobart, Dec 11 (IANS) Australian batsmen Adam Voges and Shaun Marsh put on a record breaking 449-run stand for the fourth wicket on the second day of the first cricket Test against the West Indies…
Want to Learn Composure and Ability to Not Panic from Dhoni: Kohli
Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) India Test skipper Virat Kohli heaped praise on limited-overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Friday, saying that he would like to acquire the composure and ability to not panic in pressure…
India to Host Pakistan at Dharamsala in World T20
Dubai, Dec 11 (IANS) India will take on Pakistan in World Twenty20 2016 on March 19 at Dharamsala while the semi-finals of the tournament will be played in New Delhi and Mumbai, as per the…
Ronaldo May Run for President of Brazil Federation
Sao Paulo, Dec 11 (IANS) Legendary Brazil striker Ronaldo said on Friday he would not rule himself out of running for the presidency of his country’s beleaguered football federation. Brazil federation (CBF) president Marco…
ICC Wants Two More Dressing Rooms at Eden for World T20 Final
Kolkata, Dec 10 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) wants two more dressing rooms at the Eden Gardens which will host the World Twenty20 final on April 3 next year, a senior Cricket Association of…
Kohli Becomes Co-Owner of PWL Franchise
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Indian Test captain Virat Kohli has become a co-owner of Pro Wrestling League (PWL) franchise Bengaluru Yodhas. The inaugural edition of the PWL pits six city-based franchises against one another…
Hopes Slim for India-Pakistan Series: PCB Chief
Islamabad, Dec 10 (IANS) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan has said that India’s Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj did not discuss resumption of cricketing ties with Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during her visit…
NBA Player Jefferson Banned for Drug Violation
Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) NBA team Charlotte Hornets centre Al Jefferson was banned for five games for violating the Anti-Drug Programme. Jefferson, who has been sidelined another week or two by a left calf strain,…
Lara to Play in New Masters Champions League
New York: Cricketers Sachin Tendulkar with Brian Lara during a press conference to announce the team draws of All Stars Cricket series in New York on Nov. 5, 2015. (Photo: Mohammed Jaffer/IANS) Dubai, Dec 9…
Dhawan Reported for Suspect Bowling Action
Dubai, Dec 9 (IANS) India’s Shikhar Dhawan has been reported with a suspect bowling action during the fourth Test against South Africa, which the hosts won in New Delhi, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said…
Indo-Pak Series to Be Held Between Dec 24-Jan 5: Sources
Karachi, Dec 8 (PTI) The short bilateral cricket series between India and Pakistan will be held between December 24 and January 5 if the much-anticipated rubber gets the green signal from the Indian government this…
Ashwin Becomes Top All-Rounder, Rahane up in Batsmen’s Rankings
Dubai, Dec 8 (IANS) India’s middle-order batsman Ajinkya Rahane jumped 14 places to a career-high 12th spot while off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin moved to the top spot in the all-rounders list in the latest International Cricket…
Bangladesh Cricketer Shahadat Gets Bail in Torture Case
Dhaka, Dec 8 (IANS) Bangladesh cricketer Shahadat Hossain secured bail from the Dhaka High Court on Tuesday in a case in which he and his wife stand accused of physically torturing their underage house help….
Ex-Proteas Skipper Smith Hints at International Comeback
Dubai, Dec 8 (IANS) Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has hinted at considering a return to international cricket, saying the 0-3 Test series rout of the Proteas in India had triggered thoughts of a…