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Sports News For The Year 2016 and Month Oct

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Bangladesh blues just the start for England, India awaits

If England's struggles in Bangladesh are anything to go by, they could be in for an even rougher ride in India over the next couple of months when they take on the world's number one side in a five-match series in similar spin-friendly conditions.
2016-10-31 08:06:38 Read More

This day, that year: Chetan Sharma's World Cup hat-trick

Twenty-eight years to the day, Chetan Sharma took the first World Cup hat-trick against New Zealand at Nagpur.
2016-10-31 07:04:28 Read More

ISL: Delhi Dynamos humble FC Goa

Zico's gamble of fielding an untested back-three with three leading international defenders on the bench backfired spectacularly as Delhi Dynamos handed FC Goa their third successive defeat at home when they coasted to a 2-0 win at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday.
2016-10-31 04:05:17 Read More

Costa sparkles as Chelsea down Southampton

Inflicting Southampton's first home league defeat since February gave Chelsea four league wins in a row for the first time since April 2015, when they were on the verge of lifting the title under Jose Mourinho.
2016-10-31 03:27:14 Read More

Have to win bigger events: Oltmans after Pak win

Chief hockey coach Roelant Oltmans heaped praise on his boys and set his sights on bigger global titles after India reclaimed the Asian Champions Trophy by defeating arch-rivals Pakistan in an exciting final on Sunday.
2016-10-31 03:04:09 Read More

Will MS Dhoni go on to play till 2019 World Cup?

MS Dhoni, India's most successful ODI captain who led the side to a series win over New Zealand, is already thinking about building a team for the 2019 World Cup, and will most likely take a call on his ODI career after the 2017 Champions Trophy.
2016-10-31 02:31:04 Read More

India beat Pakistan to win Asian Champions Trophy title

India's hockey team gifted the country on Diwali its second Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament title after defeating arch-rivals Pakistan 3-2 in the final at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium on Sunday.
2016-10-30 14:24:10 Read More

Cibulkova beats Kerber to win WTA Finals in Singapore

Slovakia's Dominika Cibulkova pulled off a stunning upset to defeat Germany's Angelique Kerber and win the WTA Finals on Sunday, beating the newly crowned world number one 6-3, 6-4.
2016-10-30 13:48:51 Read More

Cibulkova beats Kerber to win WTA Finals in Singapore

Bangladesh secure first Test win over England

England had won all previous nine matches against Bangladesh but were all out for 164 in their second innings while chasing 273 for victory on the third day of the second and final Test at the Shere Bangla National Stadium.
2016-10-30 11:14:39 Read More

Axar Patel breaks into top-10 ODI bowlers

Axar Patel has become the highest placed India bowler in the latest ICC ODI rankings after breaking into the top-10 bowler's list while legspinner Amit Mishra has vaulted 25 places to enter the top-20.
2016-10-30 10:41:42 Read More

Hamilton on pole but Rosberg alongside in Mexico

Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the Mexican Grand Prix on Saturday with a sizzling lap before Mercedes team mate and title favourite Nico Rosberg pulled a last gasp effort out of the bag to join him on the front row.
2016-10-30 04:54:53 Read More

Hamilton on pole but Rosberg alongside in Mexico

Wasn't easy sitting out of Test matches: Mishra

Mishra didn't mince words when asked about the frustration of having to sit out, but added that coach Anil Kumble's tips had helped him tide over the low phase.
2016-10-30 03:58:42 Read More

India ODI series report card: Kohli, Mishra and then some

TOI Sports runs the rule over the performers for India during their 3-2 ODI series win over New Zealand. A report card on the players who featured in India's first ODI series win at home in two years, over NZ across five matches.
2016-10-30 03:26:59 Read More

Talking points: Mishra magic snaps India's home drought

India completed a 3-2 series win over New Zealand by beating them in the decider at Vizag by 190 runs. Here we look at the several passages of play that stood out during the match.
2016-10-30 02:42:13 Read More

Our batting today was frustrating, says Williamson

Bruised and battered by India after being bundled out for a meagre 79 while chasing 270 in the series-deciding fifth and final ODI, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson today termed the performance of his batting department as "frustrating".
2016-10-29 17:28:12 Read More

Our batting today was frustrating, says Williamson

Kumble's support during lean phase helped me, says Mishra

"His (Anil Kumble) mental support is the biggest thing for me. I sat out for the entire Test series but he supported me mentally and told me "don't worry, your time will come"," leg-spinner Amit Mishra said.
2016-10-29 17:02:17 Read More

Sardar's sparkle brought us back into game, says Oltmans

"Trailing 1-2, we needed something special to get back in the contest and that sparkle was provided by Sardar Singh," said coach Roelant Oltmans, praising the former India captain after the victory against Korea.
2016-10-29 16:30:39 Read More

Dhoni describes bowlers performance as one of the best

Dhoni lavished praise on his bowlers for the resounding series-clinching win over New Zealand in the fifth and final ODI, describing the effort as "one of the best performances by the bowlers".
2016-10-29 15:57:26 Read More

Premier League: Giroud, Sanchez sink sorry Sunderland

Olivier Giroud came off the bench to score twice in five second-half minutes as Arsenal maintained their Premier League title challenge with a comfortable 4-1 win at struggling Sunderland.
2016-10-29 14:28:38 Read More

Ruthless Kerber sets up final with Cibulkova

Angelique Kerber continued her relentless march towards a maiden WTA Finals crown with a comprehensive 6-2, 6-1 victory over defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska on Saturday to set up a title showdown against Dominika Cibulkova.
2016-10-29 14:21:19 Read More

Asian CT: India beat Korea to set up title clash vs Pak

Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh starred in front of the goal to help India beat South Korea in the penalty shootout and set up a mouth-watering title clash against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy.
2016-10-29 12:44:46 Read More

5th ODI: Amit Mishra five-for spins India to series winâ€‹

Amit Mishra finished with 5/18, his second ODI five-wicket haul as India beat New Zealand by a whopping 190 runs at Visakhapatnam to clinch the five match ODI series 3-2. Mishra was named both Man of the Match and the Player of the series.
2016-10-29 12:29:36 Read More

Asian CT: India beat Korea in shootout to enter final

Top-ranked India will look to live up to their reputation as they face a tricky South Korea in the semi-final of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament.
2016-10-29 09:32:54 Read More

Live updates: India v New Zealand, 5th ODI

Catch the ball-by-ball proceedings of the fifth ODI between India and New Zealand at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The series is tied at 2-2.
2016-10-29 07:02:48 Read More

Zverev stuns Wawrinka to enter Swiss Indoors semis

Top seed and US Open champion Stan Wawrinka slumped to a shock 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 defeat to German qualifier Mischa Zverev on Friday, limping out of the Swiss Indoors event in the quarter-finals.
2016-10-29 04:45:51 Read More

Lodha panel v BCCI: On Diwali eve, BCCI restarts fireworks

BCCI secretary Ajay Shirke shot off two lengthy letters to the Supreme Court-appointed committee reminding that the Board has not received any directives from the committee in terms of the SC order dated 21-10-2016.
2016-10-29 04:20:19 Read More

Shooter Heena says no to hijab, pulls out of Asian meet

â€‹The organizers of the tournament, scheduled be held from December 3 to 9, have made it clear on the official website that "women's clothing in the shooting range and public places is required to conform to the rules and regulation of IR Iran."
2016-10-29 03:35:39 Read More

Vettel hands Ferrari boost, Hamilton edges Rosberg

Sebastian Vettel added the prospect of another unexpected dimension to the drivers' title battle on Friday when he put his Ferrari on top of the times in second free practice for this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix.
2016-10-29 03:29:59 Read More

Vettel hands Ferrari boost, Hamilton edges Rosberg

293-man Hooda picked nuances of long innings during IPL

All nine fielders patrolling the boundary ropes did slow him down but Hooda's game sense to rotate the strike at the back end of each over and powerful strikes picking the right ball had Yuvraj clueless.
2016-10-28 16:22:32 Read More

MS Dhoni slogs it out ahead of series decider

Dhoni faced the conventional white ball and practised his trademark shots in a lengthy session at the nets. The series poised at 2-2, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli stayed away from the nets.
2016-10-28 14:55:59 Read More

Ton-up Gambhir keeps himself in the hunt for England series

After bowling out Odisha for 237 in the first innings, Delhi rode on skipper Gautam Gambhir's 39th first-class ton to reach 351/7 at stumps on the second day thereby taking a 114-run lead in their Ranji Trophy clash.
2016-10-28 13:10:25 Read More

We would like to do what no other NZ side has done: Southee

"I think the guys are pretty excited to do what no other NZ side has ever done before - come over here and win a one-day series. The excitement in the group is very high," Tim Southee said on the eve of the series decider.
2016-10-28 12:03:26 Read More

Sania-Hingis pair enters semi-finals of WTA Finals

Indian ace Sania Mirza and Switzerland's Martina Hingis entered the semi-finals of the WTA Finals after beating Taiwanese combination of Hao-Ching Chan and Yung Jan Chan 7-6 (12-10) 7-5 in Singapore on Friday.
2016-10-28 08:55:31 Read More

I am not training the way I used to train, says Paes

Practising his strokes for over seven million times has given him an unforgettable muscle memory and an uncompromising diet has kept his enviable fitness intact in an astonishing 25-year long career but Leander Paes is not training the way he used to train 20 years ago.
2016-10-28 08:23:53 Read More

For Dhoni, a final return to where his legend began?

After scores of 0, 12, 7* and 3, MS Dhoni was sent up the order to No. 3 against Pakistan and proceeded to smash 148 off 123 balls with 15 fours and four sixes, setting the platform for India's 356/9 in April 2005.
2016-10-28 07:23:28 Read More

Sreejesh injury a worry as India take on South Korea

"I think Sreejesh will be able to play. He's recovering from the ankle injury, but even if he does not play in the semi-finals, Akash Chikte is a very good reserve goalkeeper," said Indian coach Roelant Oltmans.
2016-10-28 07:00:21 Read More

Under-fire Dhoni faces tricky Kiwis test in series-decider

With conditions overcast, the last thing India would want is a wash-out. Despite weakening, cyclone Kyant, there's forecast of localised downpours as both the teams will keep their fingers crossed.
2016-10-28 06:35:57 Read More

Johnson takes aim at 'toxic' culture under Clarke

Retired pace spearhead Mitchell Johnson has slammed the Australian team culture under former captain Michael Clarke and coach Mickey Arthur as fractured and "toxic", saying the dynamics changed when Ricky Ponting retired.
2016-10-28 05:04:41 Read More

Johnson takes aim at 'toxic' culture under Clarke

Mennie the surprise in Australia squad for South Africa

Uncapped paceman Joe Mennie was the surprise selection in a 12-man Australia squad named Friday for next week's opening Test against South Africa in Perth, preferred to Jackson Bird.
2016-10-28 04:17:21 Read More

F1: Rosberg challenges Ecclestone on 'boring' tag

Nico Rosberg has had words with Bernie Ecclestone after Formula One's commercial supremo indicated the German might make a boring world champion.
2016-10-28 03:32:27 Read More

We are geared up for the series decider, says Ross Taylor

Eyeing a historic bilateral ODI series win in India, New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor said they are hungry to win the five-match series decider on Saturday and make up for the 0-3 whitewash in Tests. "You don't often win series away from home especially in the sub-continent," Taylor said.
2016-10-27 16:38:21 Read More

ISL: Delhi Dynamos salvage 1-1 draw vs FC Pune City

Delhi Dynamos and FC Pune City played out a 1-1 draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium with the host team Dynamos coming from behind scoring the equaliser to walk away with one point.
2016-10-27 15:58:51 Read More

Asian Champions Trophy: India face South Korea in semi-final

India will take on South Korea in the semi-final of the 4th Asian Champions Trophy after the Koreans conceded a late equaliser to Malaysia and finished fourth in the round-robin league standings on Thursday. India had topped the league standings with 13 points on Wednesday.
2016-10-27 15:42:15 Read More

Yogeshwar's participation highly unlikely in PWL 2

With Sushil Kumar chances of participating in the second season of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) next to nil, another star India wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt is also likely to opt out of the upcoming event taking the sheen away from the tournament.
2016-10-27 14:37:51 Read More

Indian defender Surender Kumar suspended for 2 matches

Indian defender Surender Kumar will not play any role in the ongoing fourth Asian Champions Trophy after being suspended for two matches following a deliberate foul during the game against Malaysia. He was sent off in the 49th minute of India's last league match, which they won 2-1 to take top spot.
2016-10-27 11:42:19 Read More

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Dhoni should stick to batting at No 4, feels Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly insisted that Mahendra Singh Dhoni should stick to batting at No 4 which will enable him and Virat Kohli could play the finishers' role. The former Indian captain however said India were not becoming too much over dependent on Kohli.
2016-10-27 11:17:41 Read More

Infographic: Eight unbelievable cricket shots

A look at eight of the most unbelievable shots which we associate with a particular batsman.
2016-10-27 10:03:11 Read More

My role is to score from PCs, says Rupinder Pal Singh

By his own admission Rupinder Pal Singh is witnessing a "dream run" in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy but the ace India drag-flicker said he was just doing his duty as his role in the team is to score goals from penalty corners.
2016-10-27 09:02:05 Read More

4th ODI: Job of a finisher is one of the toughest, says Dhoni

India's limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said that the job of a finisher is one of the toughest and it is difficult to find a 'complete' player who is adept at batting in lower order and take the team through when the chips are down.
2016-10-27 06:04:02 Read More

4th ODI: It wasn't a fluent knock, says Martin Guptill

His strokeful 72 helped New Zealand notch up a series-levelling 19-run win over India but opener Martin Guptill said it wasn't a fluent knock as the condition was tough to bat once the ball got old at JSCA International Stadium Complex.
2016-10-27 05:50:41 Read More

West Ham stun Chelsea to enter League Cup quarters

West Ham pulled off the biggest shock of the round with victory over Chelsea in the first local derby at their new London Stadium. Cheikhou Kouyate's superb 11th-minute header did the trick for West Ham.
2016-10-27 03:17:32 Read More

West Ham stun Chelsea to enter League Cup quarters

Talking points: Neesham's deadly blows hurt India

A look at the major talking points from the fourth ODI between India and New Zealand played at Ranchi's JSCA International Stadium on Wednesday where the hosts went down by 19 runs allowing the Kiwis to level the series 2-2
2016-10-27 02:58:47 Read More

Mata fires Manchester United into League Cup quarters

Juan Mata swept home to steer Manchester United into the League Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over holders and bitter local rivals Manchester City on Wednesday as Jose Mourinho got one over old adversary Pep Guardiola.
2016-10-27 02:55:12 Read More

Youngsters can't be told to curb big shots, says Dhoni

After losing the fourth ODI against New Zealand, Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said telling the youngsters not to play big shots would lead to their going into a shell and that will not be good for their development.
2016-10-26 17:01:20 Read More

India ride on Rupinder's brace to down Malaysia 2-1

Opening the scoring in the 12th minute, Rupinder saw Malaysia equalize through Razie Rahim's drag flick in the 18th minute, but got into the goal-scoring act again two minutes from the end to clinch India a win in the crucial outing and top the league standings.
2016-10-26 14:55:56 Read More

Dhoni can make more impact at number four: McCullum

MS Dhoni's latest move to bat higher up in the order will result in the India captain making more impact in the game, believes former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum.
2016-10-26 14:27:40 Read More

4th ODI: India restrict New Zealand to 260

Martin Guptill top-scored with 72 but India restricted New Zealand to 260/7 in the fourth ODI of the five-match series in Ranchi on Wednesday.
2016-10-26 11:46:41 Read More

4th ODI: New Zealand beat India by 19 runs to draw level

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson made a surprising decision to bat first after winning the toss but his bowlers proved him right as they stepped up in a must win contest in Ranchi to help beat India by 19 runs and draw level at 2-2.
2016-10-26 11:46:41 Read More

Live Blog: Asian Champions Trophy, India v Malaysia

Having already sealed a semi-final berth, India would look to finish their league matches of the Asian Champions Trophy with a victory against Malaysia.
2016-10-26 11:35:09 Read More

Need time to acclimatise to English football: Guardiola

City made a blistering start to the campaign, winning their first 10 games in all competitions, but momentum has been stalled in recent weeks, and Sunday's 1-1 draw against Southampton marked the fifth consecutive game without a victory.
2016-10-26 10:49:02 Read More

Life in Manchester 'bit of a disaster', says Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has endured a mixed start to his stint as boss, having lost three of his nine league games, including a 4-0 hammering at the hands of his old club Chelsea on Sunday.
2016-10-26 10:42:38 Read More

Team India, Ashwin head ICC Test rankings

The Indian cricket team and its premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin held on to their numero uno status in the latest ICC Test rankings for teams and bowlers.
2016-10-26 10:42:32 Read More

Modi, Key draw from cricket to highlight warm ties

The references came on a day when India were taking on New Zealand in the fourth match of a five-game ODI series. Modi was the first to speak in the joint press briefing that followed the exchange of agreements between the two nations.
2016-10-26 10:28:59 Read More

Live score: India v NZ, 4th ODI Ranchi

Follow all the live updates from the 4th ODI between India and New Zealand at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
2016-10-26 07:56:48 Read More

Live updates: India v New Zealand, 4th ODI, Ranchi

Follow all the live updates from the 4th ODI between India and New Zealand at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
2016-10-26 07:18:49 Read More

Live updates: India v New Zealand, 4th ODI, Ranchi

Follow all the live updates from the 4th ODI between India and New Zealand at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
2016-10-26 07:18:49 Read More

Ranchi ODI: Home heroics beckon MS Dhoni

Ranchi awaits thrills from favourite son as India look to seal series.
2016-10-26 04:54:20 Read More

12 states won't use funds till further orders: BCCI tells SC

The BCCI on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that 12 of its member associations have kept the funds received by the cricket body in term deposit and they will not utilise them until further orders of the apex court.
2016-10-26 04:52:42 Read More

Sturridge double puts Liverpool into League Cup quarters

Daniel Sturridge served a reminder of his worth to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp with both goals in a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in England's League Cup on Tuesday.
2016-10-26 03:17:47 Read More

No Anderson as England unchanged for India tour

Fast bowler James Anderson was left out as England named an unchanged 16-man squad on Tuesday for their five-Test series against India.
2016-10-26 03:04:50 Read More

I'll play China Open after consulting physio: Saina

"My name is there. My physio (Matthews) feels I can do it, and I'll accordingly decide on playing in the China Super Series Premier. I have two-and-half weeks more to see how well I move in the court and how better I recover," Saina said.
2016-10-25 16:19:56 Read More

Yogeshwar Dutt's silver hopes over, WFI unaware

With the International Olympic Committee deciding to drop the investigation against the deceased Russian wrestler Besik Kudukov, bronze medallist Yogeshwar's hopes of getting his medal upgraded have evaporated.
2016-10-25 16:03:09 Read More

Asian Hockey Champions Trophy: India outclass China 9-0

India outclassed China 9-0 in their penultimate Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2016 round robin league match on Tuesday to seal semi-final berth.
2016-10-25 14:53:44 Read More

India aim to close out series in Ranchi

Rediscovering himself in the twilight of his career, a rejuvenated Mahendra Singh Dhoni would look to continue his regained form and guide India to a series-clinching win when the team takes on New Zealand in the fourth ODI on Wednesday.
2016-10-25 11:42:12 Read More

Hardik looks upto Virat and Dhoni for 'inspiration'

"There's a lot to learn when both (Kohli and Dhoni) of them bat. Their batting, running between wickets inspire us. It's at another level. It's fun to watch them bat together," Pandya paid glowing tributes to his seniors.
2016-10-25 11:17:28 Read More

Yasir Shah spins Pakistan to series-clinching win

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah finished with 6-124 - his second ten-wicket haul in Test cricket - as West Indies were bowled out for 322 before tea on a weary fifth and final day pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
2016-10-25 10:55:18 Read More

Malaysia may drop F1, citing poor returns

High costs combined with falling ticket sales and TV viewership have dented returns, according to officials, who are due to meet later this week to discuss the future of the race.
2016-10-25 08:29:56 Read More

2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup: October 6-28, draw on July 7

Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium was also ratified as one of the venues for the U-17 World Cup, making it the sixth Indian city to host matches.
2016-10-25 07:40:40 Read More

Gilchrist congratulates Dhoni on scoring 9000 ODI runs

Gilchrist, who has 9610 ODI runs to his name took to instagram to congratulate Dhoni accompanied with an image of Dhoniâ€™s World Cup winning six during the 2011 World Cup final against Sri Lanka.
2016-10-25 05:15:40 Read More

Time running out for Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane averages a whooping 51.37 in Tests, but at 32.71, his returns in One-Day cricket hardly do justice to the 28-year-old's enormous talent.
2016-10-25 04:32:24 Read More

Watson once shoved my head down the toilet: Johnson

Johnson revealed in his autobiography 'Resilient' that during the Cricket Academy at Adelaide in the year 2000, how that year's batch had a habit of watching the Australia soap 'Neighbours' together, and during the commercials engage in an all-in wrestle.
2016-10-25 03:59:51 Read More

E-tendering of all contracts could be way ahead for BCCI

Going forward, the Lodha Committee could ask the Indian cricket board to adhere to the e-tendering process in handling all its contracts in the future.
2016-10-25 03:51:48 Read More

BCCI calls off tender process to award IPL media rights

BCCI president Anurag Thakur replied to the Committee on Monday evening and said: "BCCI office bearers are duty bound to comply with the order and it has been our consistent endeavour to ensure implementation of the recommendations of the Committee."
2016-10-25 03:31:48 Read More

No scrutiny of IPL bids without BCCI reforms: Lodha panel

Lodha committee's secretary Gopal Shankaranarayanan asked the BCCI to furnish information regarding the date on which the previous 10-year IPL rights contract came to an end and the date when the new contract period will commence.
2016-10-25 02:54:05 Read More

BCCI calls off tender process to award IPL media rights

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Monday night, called off the Indian Premier League media rights tendering scheduled for Tuesday, October 25, and put the onus on the Justice RM Lodha Committee, saying it was now for the court-appointed panel to oversee a fair and transparent bidding process.
2016-10-24 17:12:19 Read More

Sandeep, Ritu bag gold in National Wrestling C'ship

Rio Olympian Sandeep Tomar and Ritu Phogat were among the gold medal winners in their respective weight categories at the ongoing Senior (men's and women's) National Wrestling championship at Gonda, Uttar Pradesh.
2016-10-24 13:40:47 Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale on Ballon d'Or shortlist

Three-time world player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo will have to take on Real Madrid teammate Gareth Bale for the Ballon d'Or.
2016-10-24 11:33:44 Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale on Ballon d'Or shortlist

Three-time world player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo will have to take on Real Madrid teammate Gareth Bale for the Ballon d'Or.
2016-10-24 11:33:44 Read More

India retain same squad for final two NZ ODIs

Suresh Raina was on Monday ruled out of the remaining two ODIs against New Zealand after failing to recover from viral fever as India decided not to make any change to the squad that has taken a 2-1 lead in the ongoing five-ODI series.
2016-10-24 11:02:23 Read More

Teenager Aditi Ashok qualifies for final stage of LPGA

"Playing at Bobcat and Panther was great, but Bobcat was more fun," said Aditi. Her better rounds came at Bobcat course.
2016-10-24 10:33:41 Read More

FIH throws major part of Indo-Pak hockey history into dustbin

Over the past six decades, this sub-continental clash, has occurred 166 times at venues across the hockey world. India's 3-2 victory on Sunday was their 54th, while Pakistan have 82 wins to their credit and 30 matches have been drawn.
2016-10-24 09:50:57 Read More

Mohali ODI: Kohli took the game away from us, says Neesham

"I think we fought pretty hard with the bat in the first innings to get in the end what was probably a slightly below par total. To be fair, I don't think we bowled that bad in the second half," said Neesham referring to Kohli being dropped by Ross Taylor while he was batting on 6.
2016-10-24 09:02:33 Read More

ACT: India eye wins against China, Malaysia

The victory over Pakistan has reinvigorated the Indian team that was stunned by the spirited show from South Korea the previous day, but team coach Roelant Oltmans says the boys need to improve on yesterday's fine show.
2016-10-24 08:30:04 Read More

India v NZ, 4th ODI: Factfile - JSCA Stadium, Ranchi

A lowdown on the venue for the fourth ODI between India and New Zealand on October 26.
2016-10-24 07:12:25 Read More

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MS Dhoni's flickering batting receives a ray of light

As evident as it was on Sunday during India's chase of 286 against New Zealand in Mohali, at this stage of his career, skipper MS Dhoni is better-equipped accumulating runs than finishing off matches.
2016-10-24 06:46:29 Read More

Batting at No. 4 more of my need than team's: Dhoni

"If you are batting at No. 5 and 6, especially when your top order is batting so well, you don't get a chance to bat how you want to bat. If it keeps on happening for a long time, tendency is you can't fluently rotate strike and that was what was happening with my batting," Dhoni said.
2016-10-24 04:15:00 Read More

IPL media rights: BCCI flip-flop further queers pitch

"They've (Lodha panel) not replied to BCCI's email, so what does the BCCI convey? BCCI can't say they're calling for the bids. They can't say they're cancelling the bids. Itâ€™s best they keep quiet for another day."
2016-10-24 03:45:17 Read More

3rd ODI Talking points: Taylor's miss, Jadhav's magical arm

Takeaways from the third ODI between India and New Zealand at Mohali in which India won by seven wickets.
2016-10-24 02:28:25 Read More

Chelsea humiliate Mourinho on Stamford Bridge return

Chelsea supporters taunted Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho with chants of "You're not special anymore!" as his Stamford Bridge return yielded a humiliating 4-0 defeat on Sunday.
2016-10-23 17:29:23 Read More

I am losing ability to freely rotate strike, says Dhoni

He may have silenced his detractors with a fine knock here but India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, assessing his batting in recent times, said "I am losing an ability to freely rotate in the middle".
2016-10-23 17:13:29 Read More

MS Dhoni fifth Indian to complete 9000 ODI runs

Dhoni achieved the feat during the third ODI against New Zealand on Sunday in Mohali. With this feat, he joined an elite club of Indian cricketers. The top four in the club are Sachin Tendulkar (18,426 runs), Sourav Ganguly (11,363), Rahul Dravid (10,889) and Mohammad Azharuddin (9378).
2016-10-23 13:50:28 Read More

1st Test: Bangladesh need 33, England two wickets

Bangladesh battled to 253/8 at stumps on the fourth day of a thrilling Test in Chittagong on Sunday, needing 33 for their first-ever win against England.
2016-10-23 13:01:43 Read More

Asian Champion Trophy: India beat Pakistan 3-2

India exhibited their composed defence when under pressure from early Pakistan raids and worked hard to gain control of the showpiece encounter of the tournament. India had to dig deep into their reserves to eke out a 3-2 victory over arch-rivals and defending champions Pakistan.
2016-10-23 12:27:53 Read More

3rd ODI: Kohliâ€™s 154* takes India to 7-wicket win

Virat Kohli (154*) compiled his 26th hundred to steer India to a seven-wicket victory over NZ with ten balls to spare at the PCA stadium, Mohali, helping India take a lead of 2-1 in the five-match series.
2016-10-23 12:16:26 Read More

Abhijeet creates history at Hoogeveen International

Defending champion Abhijeet lived up to his top billing, and scored 7.5 points out of a possible nine to win the title solely ahead of second placed Grandmaster Sandipan Chanda.
2016-10-23 09:59:05 Read More

Abhijeet creates history at Hoogeveen International

Crutchlow wins Australian MotoGP, Marquez crashes

Cal Crutchlow, on a LCR Honda, capitalised when newly-crowned world champion Marc Marquez made an error and crashed out on lap 10 after holding a big lead.
2016-10-23 06:17:02 Read More

Live updates: India v New Zealand third ODI

Follow all the live updates from the third ODI between India and New Zealand at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali, Chandigarh on Sunday.
2016-10-23 05:37:54 Read More

I could read the game quicker than most: Rivaldo

'Selling dummies came instinctively, I knew Ronaldo was following.' Rivaldo speaks his mind...
2016-10-23 05:12:58 Read More

EPL: Liverpool beat West Brom but miss out on top spot

A fluent Liverpool moved second in the Premier League with a 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion at Anfield on Saturday but will rue missing the prize of top spot a larger margin of victory would have secured.
2016-10-23 03:29:33 Read More

Kabaddi WC: India beat Iran to win third consecutive title

A brilliant second half performance saw India stage a memorable comeback as they beat Iran 38-29 in the title clash to lift the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup on Saturday.
2016-10-23 03:26:15 Read More

BCCI vs Lodha panel: IPL rights bid may be called off

A social media giant, say sources, approached the BCCI early on Saturday and informed that they will not be able to participate in the bidding process since there is not enough time left for them now to send the MRA to their headquarters in the US for a final approval.
2016-10-23 02:56:15 Read More

Hamilton beats title rival Rosberg to US Grand Prix pole

Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton won a qualifying battle with Mercedes team mate and title rival Nico Rosberg on Saturday to secure pole position for the US Grand Prix.
2016-10-23 02:46:53 Read More

BCCI awaits Lodha panel reply on IPL media rights

With BCCI not getting enough clarity on how to go ahead with the commercial deal, it raised a question mark over Tuesday's tender process. The board is also waiting to get a reply from the panel and on the basis of that will inform the prospective bidders.
2016-10-23 02:17:31 Read More

Whenever we planned to play India, something happened: PCB

A top Pakistan Cricket Board official said it's tragic that "something happened" whenever they became hopeful of playing India, while urging the ICC to set up a special fund for them till BCCI agrees to play in a bilateral series.
2016-10-22 15:38:26 Read More

Live Kabaddi World Cup Final: India vs Iran

Follow all live updates from the Kabaddi World Cup Final betwen India and Iran
2016-10-22 13:19:54 Read More

Asian Champions Trophy: India held 1-1 by South Korea

Top-ranked India were held to a 1-1 draw by the brisk-moving South Koreans in the round-robin league encounter of the fourth Asian Champions Trophy hockey on Saturday.
2016-10-22 12:46:24 Read More

Experience of being senior spinner is enjoyable: Mishra

"The experience (of helping youngsters) has been good so far. Whenever they ask me, I give them tips. Even in the game, they ask me during meetings and I try to help them as much as I can. I am really enjoying this role," said Mishra.
2016-10-22 10:06:45 Read More

BCC seeks clarifications on IPL rights tender process

The secretary of the BCCI, Ajay Shirke, wrote a letter to the Justice RM Lodha Committee late on Friday night, seeking clarification on the matter concerning the Indian Premier League (IPL) media rights tender scheduled for October 25.
2016-10-22 08:47:23 Read More

Why not just defer the dates till there's clarity: IPL bidders

There was confusion over who would scrutinize the bids. If the tender rights sale came under the purview of the Lodha Committee, then will the committee scrutinise the bids upon receiving it or will the tender document itself needs to be scrutinised?
2016-10-22 07:21:48 Read More

It will be a 'used' track for Mohali ODI, says curator

"You should not play big matches on a brand new or an unused pitch. That is always the very basic of pitch-making. We have only played One-day matches on it," curator Daljit Singh said.
2016-10-22 06:54:31 Read More

3rd ODI: India eyeing improved show against New Zealand

Stung by an improved New Zealand the other night, a wary India would like to quickly get their house in order when they square off with Kane Williamson's boys in the third ODI on Sunday.
2016-10-22 06:48:16 Read More

Kabaddi World Cup: Can Iran stop rampaging India?

"A few Iran players have played in the Pro Kabaddi League and are well aware of Indian players and their strategies. We have faced them in SAF and Asian Games and know what to do against them," Iran's head coach KC Suthar said.
2016-10-22 05:56:18 Read More

Lodha v BCCI: DRS for team, VRS for office bearers?

The Supreme Court kept BCCI president Anurag Thakur guessing about the action that would be taken against him for requesting the ICC chief for a letter threatening suspension of the board if it implemented the court's direction to include a CAG nominee in its apex council.
2016-10-22 03:39:34 Read More

Messi back for Argentina's World Cup duel with Brazil

Lionel Messi was named in Argentina's squad for their heavyweight World Cup clash against bitter rivals Brazil on Friday having missed the last three fixtures through injury.
2016-10-22 02:38:19 Read More

Messi back for Argentina's World Cup duel with Brazil

Kabaddi WC: India beat Thailand to set up final with Iran

After suffering a defeat in their opening match against South Korea, India bounced back in style and recorded 54-20 win over Australia, 57-20 over Bangladesh, 74-20 over Argentina and 69-18 over England which helped them finish the group matches with a whopping score difference of 174 points.
2016-10-21 17:05:07 Read More

Is Sushil Kumar's plunge into pro wrestling justified?

Many feel Sushil Kumar's decision was fuelled by the WFI snub for his participation in Rio. But the Beijing Olympic silver medalist's new role in the WWE when he is pushing 30 could put him in a quandary because of his age.
2016-10-21 14:37:52 Read More

European leagues open hostilities over CL changes

The European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL) is furious at UEFA's reforms agreed in September which guaranteed four Champions League places to England, Spain, Italy and Germany from 2018. It also changed the prize money shareout.
2016-10-21 13:14:09 Read More

Ministry blames coach Nikolai for Jaisha's water fiasco at Rio

The sports ministry inquiry committee, which was probing long-distance runner OP Jaisha's complaint of not being provided water during the Rio Olympics marathon event, has blamed her coach Nikolai Snesarev for the fiasco.
2016-10-21 11:49:09 Read More

BCCI relents on DRS, to be used in Test series vs England

Ending its long-standing opposition to the Decision Review System (DRS), the BCCI on Friday agreed to its usage on a trial basis during Team India's home Test series against England starting next month.
2016-10-21 08:51:12 Read More

Dhoni's return catch was big moment, says Williamson

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson lauded his bowlers for drying up the runs during India's chase in the second ODI, terming Mahendra Singh Dhoni's brilliant return catch by Tim Southee as a "big moment" in the match.
2016-10-21 07:24:21 Read More

India-Australia Test series to start on Feb 23 in Pune

Pune, Ranchi and Dharamsala will be hosting Test matches for the first time as the BCCI on Friday announced venues for India's four-match series against Australia beginning February 23.
2016-10-21 05:38:30 Read More

SC bars BCCI from releasing funds to state associations

In a major development, the Supreme Court on Friday ordered freezing of financial transactions between the BCCI and its state associations with immediate effect which includes funds for match purposes.
2016-10-21 05:34:18 Read More

Europa: Pogba purrs as Man United trounce Fenerbahce

Paul Pogba struck twice as Manchester United invigorated their Europa League campaign with a classy 4-1 home victory over Turkish giants Fenerbahce on Thursday.
2016-10-21 04:14:03 Read More

2nd ODI Talking points: Umesh's ripper and Pandya's slap shot

Takeaways from the second ODI between India and New Zealand at the Feroz Shah kotla in New Delhi in which India lost by six wickets.
2016-10-21 03:22:05 Read More

Kabaddi WC: India set to take on the thunder Thais

India have been riding high on the raiding form of veteran Ajay Thakur (41 points) and youngster Pardeep Narwal (33 points) and the duo will have to carry the weight of the side against Thailand as well.
2016-10-21 03:04:39 Read More

Kabaddi WC: India set to take on the thunder Thais

India v NZ, 3rd ODI: Factfile - PCA Stadium, Mohali

The first ODI played at the PCA Stadium was on November 22, 1993 when Mohammad Azharuddin's India beat South Africa by 43 runs during the CAB Jubilee Tournament, also known as the Hero Cup.
2016-10-21 02:54:59 Read More

India v New Zealand, 3rd ODI: Five of India's best in Mohali

New Zealand's six-run win over India at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Thursday has set the five-match series up nicely heading into Sunday's third ODI in Mohali.
2016-10-21 02:38:40 Read More

We lost a wicket whenever I wanted to hit, says Dhoni

"I wanted to bat up and play a few more strokes. But it's not an easy thing when you are batting and if people keep losing their wickets at the other end. You wanted to play big shots but if at that point you lose a wicket, you have to again build partnerships," Dhoni said.
2016-10-20 18:02:49 Read More

We kept losing wickets against run of play, says Dhoni

New Zealand levelled the five-match series 1-1 and in the process also won their first game of the tour. India were all-out for 236 runs in 49.3 overs while chasing a target of 243 runs at the Feroz Shah Kotla.
2016-10-20 16:55:16 Read More

Rupinder Pal Singh relishing six-goal feat against Japan

Relishing his highest scoring feat in international hockey, penalty corner specialist Rupinder Pal Singh said it was the momentum provided by his teammates that paved the way for his six penalty corner goals.
2016-10-20 16:28:20 Read More

NZ beat India by six runs despite Pandya heroics

After his match-winning debut with the ball in the 1st ODI of the India v New Zealand series, Hardik Pandya stepped up with the bat scoring a vital 36 runs in the slog overs taking India close to the target of 243, but India fell agonising short by six runs as New Zealand won the 2nd ODI.
2016-10-20 16:00:00 Read More

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Rupinder slams six goals as India hammer Japan 10-2

Penalty corner specialist Rupinder Pal Singh slammed six goals as India launched their campaign in the fourth Asian Champions Trophy with a rousing 10-2 victory over Japan in the Kuantan Hockey Stadium.
2016-10-20 15:32:20 Read More

Live Blog: Asian Champions Trophy, India v Japan

Live updates of the Asian Men's Champions Trophy hockey match between favourites India and Japan.
2016-10-20 12:05:07 Read More

India restrict NZ to 242 after Williamson ton

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson led from the front scoring his 8th ODI hundred but his teammates failed to make any substantial contribution as NZ ended up with a below par total of 242 for nine in the 2nd ODI between India v New Zealand at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Thursday.
2016-10-20 11:52:58 Read More

It is very satisfying to be bracketed with legends: Sania

Sania Mirza said it was very satisfying to be bracketed with legends such as Martina Navratilova, Cara Black and Liezel Huber, who have had a longer stint at the top.
2016-10-20 10:53:28 Read More

India rise to best FIFA rankings in six years

The Indian football team achieved its best FIFA ranking in over six years when the side jumped 11 places to be 137th in the latest list released on Thursday. India, who defeated Puerto Rico in a friendly in September, garnered 230 points for the month.
2016-10-20 09:11:48 Read More

India vs New Zealand scorecard: 2nd ODI, Kotla

Follow all the live updates from the second ODI between India and New Zealand being played at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi/
2016-10-20 07:34:00 Read More

India footballer Poonam Chauhan dies of dengue

International footballer Poonam Chauhan, who had played in the junior and senior National Championships as many as 18 times and South Asian Games in 2010, died of dengue at a private hospital on Tuesday night.
2016-10-20 06:13:51 Read More

PV Sindhu enters second round at Denmark Open

Rio Olympics silver-medallist PV Sindhu made a resounding start to her campaign at Denmark Open, defeating China's He Bingjiao in straight games in the singles competition of the $700,000 Premier Super Series badminton event.
2016-10-20 05:13:00 Read More

DRS: BCCI warms up to MIT-approved technology

The BCCI has always been skeptical of the technology and said that if it wasn't fool-proof then sticking to on-field umpires was always the better option.
2016-10-20 04:35:16 Read More

Ozil treble, Sanchez gem inspire rampant Arsenal

Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez showed why their value to Arsenal is priceless as the peerless duo inspired a 6-0 thrashing of Bulgarian minnows Ludogorets in the Champions League on Wednesday.
2016-10-20 03:19:10 Read More

Ozil treble, Sanchez gem inspire rampant Arsenal

Happy B'day Sehwag: Game-changer, icon, one of a kind

Virender Sehwag, the man who revolutionised the role of the opener in Tests, turns 38.
2016-10-20 03:16:16 Read More

Messi hat-trick punishes Guardiola's error-prone City

Manchester City's Claudio Bravo and Pep Guardiola endured a nightmare return to Barcelona as Lionel Messi's hat-trick spearheaded a 4-0 Champions League rout for the Spanish champions in Camp Nou on Wednesday.
2016-10-20 03:00:03 Read More

Bengaluru FC first Indian club to reach AFC Cup final

Bengaluru FC created history by becoming the first Indian club to enter the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup final with a 4-2 aggregate win over Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim in the semi-final on Wednesday.
2016-10-19 15:35:37 Read More

For me, loyalty is the most important thing: Virat Kohli

"In relationships, I always look at loyalty. From 1998, I had only one coach (Rajkumar Sharma) and that's never going to change. I have played for one franchise in the IPL (RCB) and that's also never going to change," Kohli said.
2016-10-19 13:50:07 Read More

Cricketers happy with neutral venues in Ranji Trophy

The Ranji Trophy has entered the third round and players are already praising the introduction of neutral venues this season.
2016-10-19 13:26:04 Read More

Cricketers happy with neutral venues in Ranji Trophy

The Ranji Trophy has entered the third round and players are already praising the introduction of neutral venues this season.
2016-10-19 13:26:04 Read More

Dhoni doesn't need time to settle down, says Kumble

There has been constant debate on whether Dhoni should bat up the order with questions being raised about his ability as a finisher but Kumble made it clear that the skipper has "enough experience" and "does not need time to settle down".
2016-10-19 10:49:47 Read More

Kochi gets FIFA nod to host FIFA U-17 World Cup

Kochi on Wednesday became the first Indian city to be officially declared as one of the venues for hosting the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup after it received a green signal from a high-level delegation of football's world body.
2016-10-19 08:28:13 Read More

Sania Mirza hits 80 consecutive weeks as World No.1

This week Indian tennis star Sania Mirzaâ€™s â€˜numero unoâ€™ status in womenâ€™s double ranking hit a marvelous 80 consecutive weeks and she let the world know about the achievement via twitter.
2016-10-19 07:23:11 Read More

Record man Alastair Cook's five greatest innings

Ahead of the England captainsâ€™ milestone match, hereâ€™s a look at five of his most significant innings in Tests.
2016-10-19 07:17:52 Read More

India v NZ: 5th ODI may move out of Visakhapatnam

To oversee the proceedings, the BCCI will send a curator to inspect the pitch. If found unfit, Vizag will not hold the one-dayer and an alternate venue will be chosen to stage the fifth and final ODI between India and New Zealand
2016-10-19 06:08:31 Read More

2nd ODI Preview: India look good to extend lead at Kotla

India look good to extend their lead to 2-0 in the in 2nd ODI of the five-match series against New Zealand when the two teams lock horn at the Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi on Thursday, for what would be Indiaâ€™s 901st ODI game.
2016-10-19 05:41:22 Read More

City need time to reach Barcelona standards: Guardiola

Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City cannot be expected to compete on equal terms with Barcelona due to the clubs' respective history in the Champions League ahead of their showdown clash on Wednesday.
2016-10-19 05:05:24 Read More

2nd ODI: India seek 'multi-specialist' fielders

Grooming catchers for specialist fielding positions may be a thing of the past in ODIs, with team managements focusing on â€˜multi-specialistâ€™ fielders who can both stifle the flow of runs and throw well from the deep, according to Indiaâ€™s fielding coach R Sridhar.
2016-10-19 04:08:24 Read More

IPL media rights: New players in fray

Placed 17th and 18th in the list are social media giants Twitter Inc and Facebook Inc who were the last to pick the ITT after 16 big players from the television and digital media rights industry had done the same over the last one month.
2016-10-19 04:02:31 Read More

2nd ODI: Rohit Sharmaâ€™s 150th ODI - Five of his best

Ahead of Rohit Sharmaâ€™s 150th ODI on Thursday, a look back at his five best knocks in the format.
2016-10-19 03:16:38 Read More

CL: Five-goal Real turn on the style against Legia

Gareth Bale scored his first European goal in almost two years as holders Real Madrid moved into a commanding position in Champions League Group F after cruising to a 5-1 victory over Legia Warsaw on Tuesday.
2016-10-19 02:58:22 Read More

CL: 'Brilliant' Lloris helps Spurs draw at Leverkusen

Tottenham Hotspur's coach Mauricio Pochettino hailed goalkeeper Hugo Lloris' 'brilliant' display to rescue a Champions League away point in their goalless draw at Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday.
2016-10-19 02:50:21 Read More

CL: 'Brilliant' Lloris helps Spurs draw at Leverkusen

Passion drives the current Indian team's energy: Gambhir

In a chat with TOI on Tuesday, Gautam Gambhir, who returned to the Indian team after two years during the third Test against New Zealand at Indore last week, spoke about his comeback and several other issues.
2016-10-19 02:40:24 Read More

Kabaddi World Cup: India beat England to enter semis

Indian team dished out a stunning performance to make it into the semi-finals of the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup after registering an emphatic 69-18 victory over England in their last Group A match on Tuesday.
2016-10-18 16:49:46 Read More

Ashwin has learned the art of remaining patient: Muralitharan

Ravichandran Ashwin hasn't put a foot wrong in the last 12 months. Ashwin's purple patch commenced during the three-Test series in Sri Lanka where he returned with 21 scalps.
2016-10-18 15:49:50 Read More

Suresh Raina hits the nets but will miss 2nd ODI

Raina, who had missed the opening ODI at Dharamsala due to fever, batted for about 45 minutes at the nets but the Indian team management confirmed he is still not 100 per cent match fit to figure in Thursday's second ODI.
2016-10-18 14:18:31 Read More

SC defers hearing on BCCI's review plea by two weeks

The hearing on the review petition, in which the BCCI has also demanded an open court hearing, was listed in the chamber by a bench comprising the CJI and Justice S A Bobde which posted the matter for hearing after two weeks.
2016-10-18 14:14:13 Read More

Kohli and I are aggressive and passionate cricketers, says Gambhir

Out-of-favour India opener Gautam Gambhir said his characteristics are similar to India Test captain Virat Kohli and both of them share a common goal, i.e. to give their best for their respective teams on the field.
2016-10-18 13:09:19 Read More

Umesh's fielding is a benchmark for speedsters, says Sridhar

"Umesh has a very good arm and similarly Shami is also a good athlete. Umesh is an exception not only because of yards he put in the field but also because of his catching," fielding coach R Sridhar said.
2016-10-18 12:52:33 Read More

No ties with Pakistan until terrorism ends: Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir has joined the chorus of strong opposition to ties between India and Pakistan on all fronts, claiming that India should have nothing to do with its neighboring country until cross-border terrorism is eliminated.
2016-10-18 10:48:28 Read More

Golfer Lahiri targets CIMB Classic title

The 29-year-old Indian tees up in the prestigious $7 million tournament sanctioned by the Asian Tour and PGA Tour in a confident mood after producing a stunning seven-birdie finish in Macao on Sunday
2016-10-18 10:34:21 Read More

India fourth most successful ODI team

When India took the field against New Zealand the ODI series opener in Dharamsala, India became the first team to play 900 ODIs. However, they did not surpass any team to create a new record because even before the Dharamsala ODI, India had played the most number of ODIs.
2016-10-18 10:11:46 Read More

Setback for board as SC dismisses review petition

The BCCI and its senior lawyer Kapil Sibal would have banked on the scheduled hearing of the Supreme Court review petition on Tuesday, but instead faced a setback with the apex court dismissing the boardâ€™s review of an order passed on July 18.
2016-10-18 09:42:08 Read More

Fit-again Ishant to play for Delhi before England series

Sources say that Ishant would travel with his state team to Kolkata on Tuesday, where Delhi will play Karnataka at the Eden Gardens from Thursday onwards.
2016-10-18 08:26:41 Read More

Delhi's groundsman denied 'reward' money

The DDCA had announced in June that every penny of the Rs. 12.5 lakh coming in from the board would be distributed among the ground staff - including technicians who worked with the electrical department.
2016-10-18 04:27:40 Read More

Raging Ashwin plans his homework for England series

"I think I needed this break more than anybody else. I wanted this break and I needed to be really fresh," Ashwin said.
2016-10-18 04:11:29 Read More

Live cricket score updates: India v NZ, 2nd ODI

After India's facile win over New Zealand in the series opener on Sunday in Dharamsala, the focus shifts to the historic Feroz Shah Kotla which hosts the second ODI on October 20.
2016-10-18 04:07:00 Read More

Live cricket score updates: India v NZ, 2nd ODI

Pakistan clinch day-night Test despite Bravo's hundred

Despite a fighting hundred by Darren Bravo Pakistan pulled off a tension-packed 56-run victory against West Indies in the first day-night Test in Dubai on Monday.
2016-10-18 04:04:41 Read More

Lodha Panel going much beyond judgment: BCCI

"We are all fallible. All of us can make mistakes. The court should also look into whether the committee committed mistakes in recommending certain reforms," the BCCI said.
2016-10-18 02:47:16 Read More

Thinking about landmarks can rob you off enjoyment: Ashwin

"As of now, I am not looking at any numbers or chasing any targets. I am just enjoying the space I am in. When you are really doing well, you don't think about how well you are doing as that can lead to losing out on enjoyment from the game," Ashwin said.
2016-10-17 15:18:16 Read More

Harbhajan Singh, Ravichandran Ashwin clear air on Twitter

Adding fuel to the pitch debate during India's third Test match against New Zealand at Indore, off-spinner Harbhajan Singh had questioned the spinning tracks being made in the last four years at home.
2016-10-17 13:57:04 Read More

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Match-fixing was at its peak in 1996: Shoaib Akhtar

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar, also known as "Rawalpindi Express", added he always stayed away from fixing circles and cautioned other people about it, advising team-mates to play with integrity and sincerity.
2016-10-17 12:23:39 Read More

Ashwin praise 'great motivation for Yasir Shah

Yasir Shah hoped that he plays against India in the near future. The arch-rivals have not played a Test series since 2007 due to political tensions between the two countries in the wake of terror attacks in India.
2016-10-17 12:08:03 Read More

BCCI top brass survives as SC reserves order

The top brass of the BCCI have lived to see another day, it appears, after the Chief Justice of India TS Thakur requested for an undertaking on the dates by when the Indian cricket board will adapt to the Justice Lodha Committeeâ€™s reforms.
2016-10-17 10:34:18 Read More

BCCI v Lodha: Anurag Thakur clarifies ICC approach to SC

Anurag Thakur has clarified that he did not seek a letter from the ICC, but that he had spoken to its chief Shashank Manohar seeking clarification on whether the Justice Lodha Committeeâ€™s reforms amounted to interference with the day-to-day running of the Indian cricket board.
2016-10-17 09:48:11 Read More

India v NZ, 2nd ODI: Five famous Indian wins at the Kotla

A lowdown on the venue for the second ODI between India and New Zealand on October 20.
2016-10-17 09:24:46 Read More

It was a dream debut: Hardik Pandya

For his figures of 3/31 against New Zealand in Dharamsala, Hardik Pandya on Sunday became only the fourth Indian to be presented the Man-of-the-Match award on ODI debut.
2016-10-17 09:13:34 Read More

Great expectations as Sindhu returns at Denmark Open after Rio

With Saina Nehwal recovering from a knee injury that spoilt her Olympic campaign, all eyes will be on Sindhu and the Indian is aware of the expectations.
2016-10-17 08:35:28 Read More

Serena withdraws from WTA Finals

"It's been a really tough year for me just dealing so much with these shoulder injuries. My doctor insists that I stay home and heal it every single day," Williams said.
2016-10-17 08:17:34 Read More

WATCH: Hockey legend Balbir Singh Srâ€™s inspiring outlook

In a touching tribute to Indian hockey, the Olympic Channel has released a clip in which Balbir Sr warmly recalls some of his success on the hockey field while giving tribute to his team-mates, as well as sharing a few insights into his approach towards the sport.
2016-10-17 07:43:36 Read More

BCCI changes IPL bid policy, supporting TV broadcasters

According to multiple sources, BCCI, via clarifications to questions asked by the potential bidders for IPL rights for 2018 onwards, has changed the tendering format.
2016-10-17 05:17:14 Read More

India v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Dharamsala: Five takeaways from Indiaâ€™s thumping win

A look at the key passages of play from the first ODI in Dharamsala which India won by six wickets.
2016-10-17 05:15:40 Read More

Watson part of Aussie team 'tumour' : Clarke

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has revisited old feuds, describing Shane Watson as part of a group that was "like a tumour" on the team, but He denied labelling all-rounder Watson a "cancer" on the team.
2016-10-17 04:51:43 Read More

Anil Kumble Birthday: Top five 'Jumbo' memories

Former India captain and current India coach Anil Kumble celebrates his 46th birthday today. On the occasion, here's a look at five abiding memories of the former India legspinner, who is their leading wicket-taker in Tests (619) and ODIs (337).
2016-10-17 04:33:20 Read More

Member boards expect BCCI to set its house in order

"For a body that wields so much clout in the game at all levels, what would happen to the game if the BCCI's own functioning gets messed up. It's a frightening thought," sources privy to the details of the ICC meeting said.
2016-10-17 03:51:25 Read More

Lodha report: Is BCCI softening stance?

On the back foot after SC asked the BCCI to submit an undertaking that it will "unconditionally" implement all the court-approved recommendations of the Lodha Committee, Board President Anurag Thakur seemed to soften the hardline stance adopted by the cricket establishment for the first time.
2016-10-17 02:53:36 Read More

Lodha report: Is BCCI softening stance?

Dhoni backs Pandya to feature in 3-prone pace attack

India will just feature in eight ODIs before the Champions Trophy and Dhoni expressed his desire to test Pandya, who returned with figures of 3/31 in the first ODI against New Zealand, in varied conditions and situations.
2016-10-16 18:07:13 Read More

Hardik Pandya third Indian to get MOM award on ODI debut

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya's feat was not just remarkable for its impact - he claimed three of the five New Zealanders to be dismissed in the first 12 overs - but also earned him the Man of the Match award.
2016-10-16 17:36:07 Read More

Daughter of Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay shot dead

Trinity Gay died at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, the coroner's office for Fayette County said in a statement. The athlete's agent, Mark Wetmore, confirmed in a text message to The Associated Press that Gay's daughter had died.
2016-10-16 17:04:33 Read More

MS Dhoni pats bowlers for 'fantastic performance'

Dhoni felt that the early New Zealand wickets taken by his bowlers settled the issue in his side's favour after he opted to insert the visitors. "If we did not take early wickets, it was a 280-300 wicket," the Indian captain said.
2016-10-16 15:55:08 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Yuvraj leads from front as Punjab win by 126 runs

In-form skipper Yuvraj Singh's sporting declaration paid off as his bowlers fired in unison to help Punjab bundle out Madhya Pradesh for 180 and notch up a 126-run win in their Group A Ranji Trophy match on Sunday.
2016-10-16 14:03:29 Read More

Yasir Shah becomes joint second fastest to 100 wickets

Yasir Shah dismissed Miguel Cummins to complete 100 wickets in his 17th Test match, the fastest Pakistani to the milestone. England's George Lohmann reached 100 Test wickets in just 16 Test matches in 1896 which still is a world record.
2016-10-16 13:47:09 Read More

1st ODI: Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya seal easy win

Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten half-century to steer India to an easy six-wicket win in the first ODI of the five-match series against New Zealand at Dharamsala on Sunday. Chasing 191, India achieved the target in 33.1 overs to take 1-0 lead.
2016-10-16 11:29:50 Read More

Andy Murray masters Shanghai to close on top ranking

Wimbledon and Olympic champion Andy Murray won seven points in a row in the first-set tie-breaker and broke Roberto Bautista of Spain three times in the second set to lift his third Shanghai Masters title.
2016-10-16 11:04:13 Read More

Sourabh clinches Chinese Taipei title

"It is a great victory for me and a much needed one. I had reached the finals at Belgium and Poland but could not win. So I was determined not to make the same mistakes here and I am happy I could win today," Sourabh said.
2016-10-16 08:43:25 Read More

Title retained, Neeraj set to break into WBC world rankings

World Boxing Council's (WBC) Asia Secretary General Patrick Cusick said the Indian will be entering the world rankings which would be updated in three weeks' time.
2016-10-16 06:24:20 Read More

Resolute Pandey aims at cementing spot in XI

In Suresh Raina's unavailability due to viral fever, Pandey, who has played all his ODIs abroad, will be in contention bag his a maiden game at home when India open their five-match ODI campaign against New Zealand in Dharamsala on Sunday.
2016-10-16 04:35:00 Read More

On this day: Kapil Dev makes Test debut

Fondly called the Haryana Hurricane, Kapil made his Test debut today in the year 1978. India toured Pakistan for three ODIs and three Tests.
2016-10-16 04:21:06 Read More

Bradley makes losing start to life in Premier League

Manchester City twice missed penalties in a 1-1 draw with Everton on Saturday as 10-man Arsenal went level with them on points at the top of the Premier League table after seeing off Swansea 3-2.
2016-10-16 04:20:43 Read More

BCCI Meeting: Shirke invites RCA, Thakur disagrees

After spending around 40 minutes with the BCCI members, Abdi, RCA's deputy president, had to withdraw himself just before the meeting started, because Thakur had reservations against his presence.
2016-10-16 03:10:13 Read More

India v New Zealand: Eye on future as ODIs begin

Kohli's stature within Indian cricket has been rising by the day, especially after his exploits as a leader in the Test arena, Dhoni's powers appear to be on the wane, although his standing in Indian cricket has never been in question.
2016-10-16 02:57:24 Read More

Kabaddi World Cup: India keep semi-final hopes alive

India cruised to a comfortable 74-20 win over Argentina as the home raiders flexed their muscles to notch a Kabaddi World Cup record 54-point margin win at the TransStadia on Saturday.
2016-10-15 16:47:55 Read More

BCCI, Lodha committee standoff continues

"We maintain that there are certain clauses that are practically not implementable. Our legal counsel Kapil Sibal will continue with argument on Monday," a senior Board official said. The only BCCI units to have accepted Lodha committee recommendations in toto are Tripura, Vidarbha and Rajasthan.
2016-10-15 14:41:15 Read More

Javed Miandad, Shahid Afridi end war of words

Putting behind a bitter war of words, Pakistan's former captains Javed Miandad and Shahid Afridi ended the ugly feud which erupted after the former accused the latter of fixing matches.
2016-10-15 13:34:21 Read More

Raging Djokovic sent crashing by Bautista in Shanghai

Novak Djokovic smashed his racquet, tore his shirt and raged at the chair umpire as he was stunned in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals by Roberto Bautista. He lost 6-4, 6-4 in his first defeat to the Spaniard.
2016-10-15 11:07:16 Read More

Respect government stance on Indo-Pak ties: Bindra

Sports and politics should not be mixed in an ideal world but in reality it can't happen in certain cases, feels champion shooter Abhinav Bindra amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Uri terror attack.
2016-10-15 10:31:28 Read More

India v NZ: Using Kohli's brain more now, says MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni on Saturday said he has started using Test skipper Virat Kohli's advice more often on the field. His comments come in the wake of the increased clamour for Kohli's elevation to captaincy in all formats of the game after the 3-0 rout he led India to against New Zealand.
2016-10-15 09:54:38 Read More

Sourabh reaches finals of Chinese Taipei Grand Prix

2011 National champion Sourabh, who had reached the finals at two international challenger at Belgium and Poland, defeated Hao 11-4 11-7 11-9 in a 33 minute clash.
2016-10-15 08:50:21 Read More

Sourabh reaches finals of Chinese Taipei Grand Prix

2011 National champion Sourabh, who had reached the finals at two international challenger at Belgium and Poland, defeated Hao 11-4 11-7 11-9 in a 33 minute clash.
2016-10-15 08:50:21 Read More

Domestic performers should be rewarded: Rahane

"The guys have done pretty well in India 'A' series and a few guys did well in the Ranji Trophy matches. It's all about giving the new guys confidence and opportunity at the highest level," Ajinkya Rahane stated.
2016-10-15 04:06:56 Read More

Coach Kumble has brought a change in my mindset: Pujara

"Anil bhai told me that I had all the shots in the book and there is no reason why I cannot get a hundred. He gave me the assurance and I went on to score the century," Cheteshwar Pujara said.
2016-10-15 03:23:18 Read More

No 1 in Tests, focus shifts to MS Dhoni's blues

It's time for five ODIs in the middle of two Test series, with the leadership being swapped between two of Indian cricket's biggest superstars.
2016-10-15 03:14:41 Read More

BCCI looking at negotiating key issues with Lodha panel

BCCI is looking to reach an understanding with the Supreme Court-appointed panel over three recommendations - one-state-one-vote, age cap of 70 years and cooling-off period.
2016-10-15 03:03:32 Read More

Anurag Thakur part of ICC's finance committee

The F&CA wing is arguably one of the most powerful decision making sub-committee of ICC as all the revenue related financial aspects are passed through this committee. This follows BCCI's objections about not having it's representative in the committee.
2016-10-14 17:04:46 Read More

ICC, BCCI to discuss usage of DRS during England series

ICC general manager Geoff Allardice will reportedly travel to India to persuade the BCCI to adopt the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) in the upcoming five-match Test series against England which starts on November 9.
2016-10-14 11:46:16 Read More

We'll continue to play aggressive cricket in ODIs: Rahane

"Aggressive intent" was the key behind India's overwhelming success against New Zealand in the Test series and the hosts aim to continue playing the same brand of cricket in the upcoming five-match ODI series, Ajinkya Rahane said.
2016-10-14 11:28:00 Read More

Ranji: Maharashtra's Gugale and Bawne in record stand

Opener Gugale and No 4 Bawne added an unbeaten 594 against Delhi in their second round fixture of the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy. Their stand for the third wicket has eclipsed the long-standing record of 577, set by Vijay Hazare and Gul Mohammed for Baroda v Holkar in the 1946-47 season.
2016-10-14 10:51:40 Read More

IN PICS: Chennaiyin FC heap more misery on FC Goa

Match photos from game 12 of the Indian Super League season 3 between Chennaiyin FC and FC Goa with Chennaiyin FC won 2-0
2016-10-14 07:37:33 Read More

Another Nick Kyrgios outburst in the headlines

Nick Kyrgios was fined a total of $16,500 for tanking - or showing a "lack of best efforts" - unsporting conduct and verbally abusing a spectator during a bizarre second-round exit at the Shanghai Masters. Some critics wondered why it didn't warrant a ban.
2016-10-14 05:39:26 Read More

On Gambhirâ€™s birthday relive his World Cup winning knocks

Gambhir celebrates his 35th birthday today and to mark the occasion we present to you the Delhi batsmanâ€™s two World cup winning knocks
2016-10-14 04:25:00 Read More

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Dharamsala factfile - India: Won 1, Lost 2

Since its international debut, the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala has staged a total of 10 games - 2 ODIs and 8 T20s in which India have lost 2 and won 1. Here's a short summary of how the matches there have fared.
2016-10-14 04:18:25 Read More

Rajeev Shukla stands with Anurag Thakur on ICC front

â€‹IPL chairmanâ€‹ â€‹Rajiv Shukla refused to indicate if there has been a softening of stand among the BCCI members since the last Supreme Court hearing.
2016-10-14 03:12:59 Read More

Rajeev Shukla stands with Anurag Thakur on ICC front

â€‹IPL chairmanâ€‹ â€‹Rajiv Shukla refused to indicate if there has been a softening of stand among the BCCI members since the last Supreme Court hearing.
2016-10-14 03:12:59 Read More

Vexed BCCI mandarins brace for SGM ahead of SC verdict

At the SGM, BCCI is also expected to discuss the recent move of the world governing body to give the chairmanship of the development committee to Thakur and its legal repercussions.
2016-10-14 02:53:43 Read More

Ton-up Azhar Ali lights up Pakistan's day-night Test

Opener Azhar Ali became the first batsman to record a century in a day-night Test off a pink ball as he helped Pakistan dominate West Indies in Dubai on Thursday.
2016-10-14 02:37:40 Read More

Novak Djokovic says tennis must 'improve and evolve'

World number one Novak Djokovic's cautious welcome contrasts with the reaction from 14-time Grand Slam-winner Rafael Nadal, who said tennis thrived on long and "dramatic matches that become emotional".
2016-10-13 14:55:06 Read More

Novak Djokovic says tennis must 'improve and evolve'

Dhoni knows when to hand the baton to Kohli, Pranab Roy says

"At the moment, there is no replacement for Dhoni in limited overs. He is too good a player and a leader. There is no need to think of changing captaincy. Dhoni knows when to hand the baton to Kohli," Roy said.
2016-10-13 14:42:38 Read More

Ranji Trophy: Brilliant Yuvraj hits unbeaten 164

Yuvraj Singh shrugged off rustiness as he hammered Madhya Pradesh to submission with a superb knock of unbeaten 164 as Punjab posted a record 347/3 on the first day on a track helpful for the seamers in a Ranji Trophy encounter.
2016-10-13 14:20:41 Read More

Pakistan women's football team striker dies in accident

Police officials said that Shahlyla was returning with her cousin, Fadeayan Baloch, with whom she was engaged too, from a restaurant when the Toyota Cruiser she was travelling in went out of control and crashed into a sidewalk and iron pool.
2016-10-13 13:24:29 Read More

India v NZ: Dhoni's team must win 4-1 to become No 3

MS Dhoni's Indian cricket team will need to win the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand by a 4-1 margin to claim third place on the ICC ODI Championship.
2016-10-13 10:36:26 Read More

Suresh Raina out of Dharamsala ODI with viral

The BCCI tweeted that Suresh Raina is down with viral fever ahead of the match and that it is highly unlikely for him to recover in time for Sunday's ODI. Also, the board has not announced any replacement.
2016-10-13 08:07:15 Read More

England end Bangladeshâ€™s winning streak in ODIs

When England defeated Bangladesh in the series deciding third ODI on Wednesday by four wickets, the Jos Buttler-led side did something that bigwigs like India, South Africa and Pakistan failed to do â€“ win a bilateral series in Bangladesh.
2016-10-13 06:42:07 Read More

Dharamsala ODI: Five talking points ahead of series opener

After India's 3-0 sweep of New Zealand in the Test, the focus shifts to ODI cricket with the first of five games starting Sunday.
2016-10-13 05:50:43 Read More

Rewind: Curtly Ambrose registers freakish spell

In the 1999 Coca Cola Champions Trophy in Sharjah, where Ambrose, in one of his most renowned spells, bowled the second-most economical spell in ODIs after Phil Simmons' figures of 10-8-3-4 against Pakistan in 1992.
2016-10-13 05:07:06 Read More

India v NZ ODIs: History favours India in bilateral contests

While in multi-team tournaments New Zealand's record on Indian soil is 18-11, the bigger picture is that they have never won a bilateral ODI series in India.
2016-10-13 05:06:12 Read More

Worried Rafael Nadal considers slashing schedule

Rafael Nadal said he may call an early halt to his season and hit the practice courts instead as he bids to halt a slide in his form and results in time for next season.
2016-10-13 04:56:04 Read More

IN PICS: NorthEast United beat FC Pune City 1-0

Match photos from game 11 of the Indian Super League season 3 between NorthEast United FC and FC Pune City.
2016-10-13 04:18:46 Read More

48-team World Cup faces test at FIFA meet

FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to expand the tournament to 48 teams, a contentious move that critics say would dilute the quality of World Cup competition and add new fixtures to football's already packed calendar.
2016-10-13 03:08:33 Read More

India's clean sweep came on decent pitches

Kohli & Co's clean sweep of New Zealand tastes sweet in these uncertain times for Indian cricket...
2016-10-13 02:43:55 Read More

Whitewashed: Australia suffer first 0-5 ODI series loss

Steve Smithâ€™s team, ranked No 1 in the world and reigning World Cup champions, have been whitewashed by Faf du Plessisâ€™ South Africa.
2016-10-13 02:38:55 Read More

Anurag Thakur set to head ICC development committee

The move is likely to be seen as a conciliatory gesture on the Shashank Manohar-chaired world body's part since the BCCI is at loggerheads with the world body regarding a multitude of issues.
2016-10-13 02:27:09 Read More

5th ODI: SA sweep Australia despite Warner heroics

David Warner hit a magnificent century for Australia but could not prevent South Africa from completing a clean sweep by winning the fifth and final one-day international by 31 runs at Newlands on Wednesday.
2016-10-13 02:13:44 Read More

England win ODI series to end Bangladesh's home run

Ben Duckett and Sam Billings scored half-centuries as England beat Bangladesh by four wickets in their third one-day international on Wednesday, sealing a 2-1 victory in the series.
2016-10-12 17:07:10 Read More

England win ODI series to end Bangladesh's home run

Saha to rest for two Ranji matches on Kumble's advice

Saha, who will be 32 in less than a fortnight had kept wickets for more than 452 overs during the three Test matches against New Zealand. Add to it, two knocks of 50 plus in pressure situation at the Eden Gardens to win the Man of the Match award.
2016-10-12 15:45:00 Read More

Ashwin can do well in all conditions: Whatmore

Virat Kohli's first brush with success as captain happened under Dav Whatmore, who was the coach of the Indian team that won the U-19 World Cup in Malaysia in 2008.
2016-10-12 15:33:31 Read More

Rafael Nadal crashes out of Shanghai Masters

Rafael Nadal saved a match point at 4-5 down in the second set but he was well beaten in the tie-breaker as he suffered his first ever defeat to Viktor Troicki in the latest setback for the fading Spanish great.
2016-10-12 12:13:47 Read More

Ashwin stands tall as numbers reveal Indian domination

It wasn't for anything that Virat Kohli termed New Zealand's 3-0 rout as a "proper team series win" and a simple piece of statistic will reveal why his observation seems to be so apt in the bigger context.
2016-10-12 11:12:33 Read More

Ashwin regains number one spot in Test rankings

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday reclaimed the number one spot in Test rankings for bowlers following a career-best match haul of 13 for 140 in the third Test against New Zealand in Indore.
2016-10-12 07:28:38 Read More

Dipa to return her BMW owing to maintenance issues

The prime reason behind returning the car seems to be the difficulty Dipa and her family is facing maintaining such a posh car in a city like Agartala, where the roads are narrow and not well-maintained.
2016-10-12 04:16:13 Read More

Germany cruise to 2-0 win over Northern Ireland

World champions Germany struck twice in four first-half minutes to beat Northern Ireland 2-0 in their 2018 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday and stretch their winning run in Group C with their best ever start in a tournament qualification.
2016-10-12 03:23:55 Read More

Inspired Hart earns sloppy England a point in Slovenia

England were indebted to inspired keeper Joe Hart as they stumbled to a 0-0 draw in Slovenia in World Cup qualifying Group F on Tuesday -- a result which ended their 14-game winning sequence in qualifying matches.
2016-10-12 03:11:01 Read More

Inspired Hart earns sloppy England a point in Slovenia

Argentina sorely miss Lionel Messi in Paraguay defeat

Argentina, lacking the inspiration of injured captain Lionel Messi, suffered a humiliating setback in their World Cup qualifying campaign when they lost 1-0 at home to Paraguay on Tuesday.
2016-10-12 02:41:50 Read More

How India beat NZ 3-0 to reclaim No 1 Test ranking

A look back at the key performers and passages of play that led to Indiaâ€™s 3-0 sweep of New Zealand.
2016-10-12 02:38:29 Read More

India under Virat Kohli: Four Test series, four winsâ€‹

For the record, since Kohli took over as captain full-time after MS Dhoni retired in December 2014, India have won ten, drawn five and lost only one test match. And of those draws, three were severely hit by bad weather.
2016-10-12 02:21:05 Read More

Good enough to win on any surface, says Virat Kohli

"We knew before the series that people will start talking about pitches. We knew our abilities and we knew we should be good enough to do well on any surface and against any team," Virat Kohli told mediapersons.
2016-10-11 14:41:15 Read More

This is a proper team series win, says Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli was happy that unlike some of the earlier occasions, "when the team failed to show character", it was different with the bowlers responding beautifully in the series win against New Zealand.
2016-10-11 12:40:19 Read More

Day 4 talking points: Best in Test and Ashwin's bunnies

Talking points from the fourth and final day of the third Test during which Cheteshwar Pujara scored his eighth ton and Ravichandran Ashwin picked up his 21st five-wicket haul.
2016-10-11 12:37:58 Read More

3rd Test: R Ashwin seals 3-0 series whitewash

Ravichandran Ashwin's career best match figures of 13/140 guided India to a massive 321-run win â€“ their second biggest in terms of margin - over New Zealand on the fourth day of the third and final Test in Indore that helped pocket the series 3-0.
2016-10-11 11:46:43 Read More

153 wickets and counting, R Ashwin a colossus at home

With a match haul of 13/140 in Indore, India's bowling spearhead extended to 153 his tally of wickets in 22 home Test matches.
2016-10-11 11:43:23 Read More

Its official: India are No 1 in Test cricket

The fortunes of India in Test cricket continue to surge upwards following the 321-run win over New Zealand, one that officially puts them at No 1 in the ICC rankings. This victory extends India's series-clinching streak under Kohli to four in a row
2016-10-11 11:35:15 Read More

No apology for England, says Mashrafe Mortaza

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza Tuesday refused to apologise to England for his team's celebrations after Jos Buttler's dismissal during Sunday's second one-day international match in Mirpur.
2016-10-11 11:25:25 Read More

PCB seeks to censure BCCI president Anurag Thakur

An official source in the PCB said that Board chief Najam Sethi was particularly unhappy with the recent statements of Thakur, in which he declared that India would not play cricket against a state which sponsors terrorism.
2016-10-11 11:18:44 Read More

Lunch report: Gambhir, Pujara extend lead to 385

Gambhir, was out right after completing his half-century while Pujara was unbeaten on 50, extended India's lead to 385 runs.
2016-10-11 06:11:02 Read More

India to receive ICC No 1 Test mace after Indore Test

The ICC confirmed the news on Tuesday, stating that Sunil Gavaskar will make the presentation immediately after the awards ceremony for the series. India are assured of knocking Pakistan off their perch and reclaiming No 1 in the ICC rankings for Test teams.
2016-10-11 06:08:39 Read More

Manohar harmed BCCI, say members

'He's not bothered about Indian cricket after becoming ICC chief'
2016-10-11 05:19:22 Read More

Not rankings, it's 'inner joy' which Novak Djokovic seeks

â€‹â€‹The 29-year-old Serb, top-seed and defending champion of the Shanghai Rolex Masters explained why his tennis journey, once a joyful exercise, was now tedious.
2016-10-11 04:30:32 Read More

Benteke scores record seven-second goal vs Gibraltar

Christian Benteke set a new World Cup record for the fastest goal in the competition, including the finals, scoring after seven seconds in Belgium's qualifier against Gibraltar on Monday.
2016-10-11 03:26:56 Read More

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Pogba's swirling shot hands France win over Dutch

A searing first-half strike from Paul Pogba handed France a 1-0 win at rivals the Netherlands as Belgium and Portugal clocked up 6-0 victories and Christian Benteke grabbed a slice of World Cup qualifying history.
2016-10-11 03:15:21 Read More

Pogba's swirling shot hands France win over Dutch

'Not ready' Tiger Woods postpones comeback

Former World No. 1 Tiger Woods rocked the golf world on Monday after abruptly cancelling his long-awaited comeback, raising fresh questions about his ability to return to the highest levels of the sport he once ruled.
2016-10-11 03:00:45 Read More

Latham confident of good show in NZ second innings

"It's (pitch at Holkar Stadium) obviously deteriorating and turning more. We weren't at our best today, lost wickets that we weren't happy with. Hopefully we can rectify that in second innings," said Latham.
2016-10-10 13:31:59 Read More

Latham confident of good show in NZ second innings

I am struggling with my rhythm initially, says Ashwin

"It's very important for me to get into a good rhythm. Through this series I have not really started in a fine rhythm. I'm trying to get my alignment and rhythm properly, it's taking me a few overs," Ashwin said.
2016-10-10 13:21:40 Read More

Ashwin's golden touch and Guptill's bad luck

Here are the five talking points from the third day of the third Test between India and New Zealand during which Ravichandran Ashwin completed his 20th five-wicket haul.
2016-10-10 11:22:40 Read More

Ashwin's golden touch and Guptill's bad luck

Here are the five talking points from the third day of the third Test between India and New Zealand during which Ravichandran Ashwin completed his 20th five-wicket haul.
2016-10-10 11:22:40 Read More

3rd Test: Ashwin hands India huge first innings lead

Ravichandran Ashwin took his 20th five-wicket haul, finishing with 6/81 as New Zealand crumbled to 299 all-out, handing India a big 258-run first innings lead on Monday.
2016-10-10 11:02:46 Read More

Jitu Rai awarded 'Champion of Champions' title by ISSF

National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) president Raninder Singh on Monday congratulated ace shooter Jitu Rai for being awarded the 'Champion of Champions' title for pistol shooting in 2016 by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).
2016-10-10 10:56:17 Read More

Tea-break: Ashwin slices through NZ top order

In their pursuit of India's first innings total of 557/5d, Martin Guptill and Tom Latham struck fifties each, leading New Zealand 125/1 at lunch on the third day of the third India v New Zealand Test in Indore's Holkar Stadium on Monday.
2016-10-10 08:42:44 Read More

IPL bidders' list already has who's who in the fray

World's leading cable, media and internet conglomerates spread across four continents have picked up the tender documents to bid for the upcoming Indian Premier League's (IPL) rights -broadcast and digital. These documents have been on sale for close to three weeks now.
2016-10-10 04:24:10 Read More

China Open: Murray trumps Dimitrov

Murray, 29, the world No. 2 who read notes at changeovers, including reminders that said, `attack his second serve', `stay calm and breathe', came through 6-4, 7-6 (7-2) in just under two hours to claim the his fifth title of the year.
2016-10-10 04:06:26 Read More

Phil Hughes' death 'inevitable' after blow, inquest told

The death of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes was likely "inevitable" after he was struck in the neck by a ball travelling at high speed, an inquest heard Monday.
2016-10-10 03:39:56 Read More

Kohliâ€™s matured show leaves NZ coach awestruck

After the 200 in Antigua this July, his next seven Test innings scores had read like this: 44, 3, 4, 9, 18, 9, 45 -before coming to the Indore Test.
2016-10-10 03:06:09 Read More

Jadeja fined and also receives three demerit points

Ravindra Jadeja was fined 50 per cent of his match fee and also received three demerit points for infringing the protected area on the pitch. The incident happened during India's first innings when Jadeja, after several warnings, infringed the protected area for the fourth time and damaged it.
2016-10-09 16:44:37 Read More

Jadeja fined and also receives three demerit points

Virat Kohli killed us softly, says New Zealand coach

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson said the third day tomorrow was crucial and the onus was on the top seven batsmen who have seen how to tackle the track by Kohli and Rahane who put on 365 runs, the highest for the fourth wicket for India.
2016-10-09 14:44:41 Read More

This knock will remain in my memory for long time: Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane, who added 365 runs with skipper Virat Kohli for the fourth wicket, is happy that he was able to play the short ball well even after struggling during the first session on the second day in Indore.
2016-10-09 13:16:48 Read More

3rd Test, Day 2 talking points: Kohli's record, bumper barrage

At 27, Virat Kohli is already regarded a limited-overs legend and on Saturday, he took yet another giant stride towards earning the right to be called one in cricket's purest and the most revered format too.
2016-10-09 12:29:51 Read More

Agnieszka Radwanska beats Konta to win China Open

The third-ranked Pole -- who cruised through the tournament without dropping a set -- sealed her second title in Beijing with an ace for a 6-4, 6-2 win. The victory is Radwanska's 20th career title and second in Beijing.
2016-10-09 11:42:45 Read More

Sachin's concept of 14-a-side in school cricket gets MCA nod

According to the proposal, every side can field their best batsman and bowlers, enabling all the 14 members to play. All the players will be also be allowed to bowl. At present, 11 players are allowed to play in each side.
2016-10-09 11:28:50 Read More

Kyrgios beats Goffin to take Japan Open

Kyrgios grabbed his third trophy of the season, after many of his big-name rivals pulled out of the Tokyo tournament due to injuries.
2016-10-09 09:55:07 Read More

Tea report: Kohli double-ton deflates New Zealand

In yet another session dominated by India, captain Virat Kohli (207*) and Ajinkya Rahane (161*) took their first innings total to 456/3 in 147 overs by tea-break.
2016-10-09 08:59:09 Read More

Kohli, Rahane star as India post 557/5 in 1st innings

India declared their first innings at 557/5 late in the third and final session thanks to Virat Kohli's second double century in Tests and Ajinkya Rahane's 188 on Sunday.
2016-10-09 08:59:09 Read More

Brazil must be 'prepared to suffer': Gabriel Jesus

Brazil are second in the 10-team South American zone standings midway through the two-year qualifying tournament while Venezuela are languishing in the last place.
2016-10-09 08:26:50 Read More

Formula One: Rosberg wins, Hamilton third in Japan GP

Hamilton fought back to finish third behind Red Bull's Max Verstappen after a terrible start that saw him lose six places from second on the grid to languish down in eighth place by the end of the first lap.
2016-10-09 06:41:25 Read More

England win on Southgate debut, classy Germany cruise

England ground out a low-key 2-0 victory over Malta in Saturday's 2018 World Cup qualifier in interim manager Gareth Southgate's first game in charge, while defending champions Germany strolled past the Czech Republic 3-0.
2016-10-09 03:36:21 Read More

BCCI to raise voice against ICC chief in Cape Town meet

The BCCI is expecting support from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and the West Indies in lieu of opposing the two-tier Test system proposed by ICC.
2016-10-09 03:10:22 Read More

Ind vs NZ: Kiwis get sinking feeling on wearing pitch

If you can even half-heartedly turn the ball, Indore is where you have got to be the next couple of days. New Zealand, it appears, have figured this bit out already.
2016-10-09 02:54:20 Read More

Ind vs NZ: Kiwis get sinking feeling on wearing pitch

If you can even half-heartedly turn the ball, Indore is where you have got to be the next couple of days. New Zealand, it appears, have figured this bit out already.
2016-10-09 02:54:20 Read More

Focus on positive intent not strike rate in Tests: Pujara

Pujara's 41-run knock in the ongoing third and final Test against New Zealand has already been overshadowed by skipper Virat Kohli's unbeaten hundred and Ajinkya Rahane's 79 not out so far. Praising the batting of captain Kohli and Rahane, Pujara said their partnership has been crucial.
2016-10-08 13:21:17 Read More

Day 1 talking points: Gambhir's aggression, Rahane's milestone

In front of a capacity Indore crowd, Gautam Gambhir took just four deliveries to get off the mark and a lovely cut short off Trent Boult set the ball rolling. Also, Rahane became the 36th Indian to reach 2000 runs in Test cricket taking the total to 267/3 for India on Saturday.
2016-10-08 12:47:18 Read More

Will take Test cricket to smaller cities: Anurag Thakur

Calling the India-New Zealand Test match at Indore a good experiment, BCCI President Anurag Thakur said the process to take the five-day game to smaller cities will continue.
2016-10-08 12:18:27 Read More

Former German goalkeeper Tim Wiese to make WWE debut

The former German goalkeeper has signed with professional wrestling's top brass, the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), and will be making his debut on November 3.
2016-10-08 10:13:30 Read More

Jr hockey WC: Pak's participation depends on Govt clearance

"We will go if the government says we can go but we are concerned specially after the way the Indians didn't allow Pakistan to send its team for the World ongoing Kabbadi Championship in Ahmedabad," the PHF secretary Shahbaz Ahmed said.
2016-10-08 08:11:57 Read More

3rd Test: Kohli ton steers India to 267/3 on Day 1

Riding on Virat Kohli's 13th Test century, and a dogged fifty from Ajinkya Rahane, India rounded off the day on a strong note at 267/3 against New Zealand in Indore.
2016-10-08 06:12:00 Read More

Gambhir falls after promising start on comeback

Gambhir, who was drafted in the side ahead of an injured Shikhar Dhawan, hit three fours and two sixes, and looked good for the most part of the innings before making the walk back to the dressing room.
2016-10-08 06:11:59 Read More

Pujara feels a century is around the corner

Cheteshwar Pujara has three half-centuries in four innings in the ongoing series against New Zealand. Surprisingly, there's not been a single century from any batsman in this series, but Pujara senses a big one coming soon.
2016-10-08 04:30:37 Read More

Ronaldo puts Portugal back on track; France also win

Euro 2016 runner-up France conceded early but got back in contention in Group A with a 4-1 win over Bulgaria, with Gameiro scoring his first goals for the national team in more than five years.
2016-10-08 04:06:57 Read More

IPL tenders attract corporate bigwigs

At least 15 companies have picked up the tender documents so far. Among all the companies that have shown interest so far, Star India, Sony Pictures, Reliance Jio, Amazon and Group M could be the leading contenders for global rights.
2016-10-08 03:39:22 Read More

Ranji Trophy: MSD fan Kaushal steals the show

"I had told my coach (Rajiv Kumar) that I was going to my play my natural game. Even MSD told me ki jasisa acha lagta hain vaise khelo. Dhoni bhaiya mere idol hain. Sirf Dhoni hain, aur koi nahi," an exhausted but excited Kaushal said.
2016-10-08 03:17:00 Read More

India vs New Zealand live: Indore Test, Day 1

Having already sealed the Test series, India will be aiming for their third series whitewash in four years when they host New Zealand in the third and final Test match at Holkar from Saturday.
2016-10-08 03:15:58 Read More

Anurag Thakur finds himself on sticky 'ICC' wicket

The board president will have to tread carefully in filing the personal affidavit as making an incorrect statement could lead to initiation of contempt of court proceedings against him which would entail a possible jail term if the court finds him guilty.
2016-10-08 02:34:53 Read More

Kabaddi WC: India stunned by South Korea in opener

India suffered a shock defeat in the inaugural match of the ongoing Kabaddi World Cup as they were upstaged 32-34 by South Korea on Friday.
2016-10-07 17:03:06 Read More

Never expose your weaknesses: Sachin Tendulkar

His more than two decades long career is a stuff of legends and handing out tips on chasing success, Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar said one should be smart enough to hide weaknesses against rival bowlers.
2016-10-07 12:08:26 Read More

Sakshi Malik clarifies remark on Pakistani players

Sakshi was reacting to a query on Pakistani players being barred from participating in any kind of event in India in the aftermath of the Uri attacks and the surgical attacks carried out by the Indian government.
2016-10-07 10:59:52 Read More

Sakshi Malik clarifies remark on Pakistani players

SC bars BCCI from releasing funds to state bodies

It said the state cricket bodies will not disburse funds already given to them by BCCI without passing a resolution to implement SC ordered reforms. The court also said that the board will not release more money to any association without filing of an affidavit saying it will implement SC reforms.
2016-10-07 10:37:25 Read More

Learnt how to control sessions as a captain, says Kohli

Still on a learning curve as India's Test skipper, Virat Kohli on Friday said controlling sessions which don't exactly go the team's way is among the most crucial captaincy lessons that he has learnt so far in his tenure.
2016-10-07 08:54:52 Read More

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BCCI v Lodha: Supreme Court postpones order to October 17

The Supreme Court has postponed until October 17 its hearing on the BCCI v Lodha Committee matter, with the apex court set to be in recess for the next ten days.
2016-10-07 08:52:54 Read More

BCCI lists out reforms under Anurag Thakur as office bearer

Anurag Thakur is the president of the worldâ€™s most powerful cricket board and after the president had a horrid time at the hearing, it did not take BCCIâ€™s official twitter handle to list out the reforms carried out under Thakur.
2016-10-07 08:31:27 Read More

Holkar Test is Gambhir's final shot at redemption

The news of Gautam Gambhir playing the third Test was confirmed by Virat Kohli during the press conference on Friday. Time is ticking for the 34-year-old opener and this might well be his last chance at salvation.
2016-10-07 07:53:16 Read More

India target series whitewash in Holkar's debut Test

India vs New Zealand 2016 updates: 3rd Test, Day 2

BCCI v Lodha: Board in no position to be defiant

After today, the SC is on recess until October 17 and that begs the question whether it will reserve its order so as to hand the BCCI more time to implement the new set of rules and regulations. Thus, is the ultimatum given to the BCCI a mere eyewash?
2016-10-07 06:25:47 Read More

Kabaddi World Cup: Twelve teams vie for glory

The third edition of the Kabaddi World Cup gets underway at The Arena here today and, quite expectedly, all eyes will be on two-time defending champions India.
2016-10-07 05:00:04 Read More

Lalit Modi calls Rajiv Shukla â€˜dalalâ€™, Anurag Thakur 'fixerâ€™

Not known to mince his words, Modi targeted the likes of Anurag Thakur and Rajiv Shukla through a series of tweets going as far as calling the current IPL chairman Shukla a â€˜dalalâ€™ and BCCI president Thakur the â€˜original fixerâ€™.
2016-10-07 04:02:42 Read More

Supreme Court set to slap tough order on BCCI

The Supreme Court lashed out at BCCI on Thursday for its intransigence in implementing reforms suggested by the Lodha Committee and said it would take steps on Friday to ensure the board falls in line, including the possible appointment of a panel of administrators.
2016-10-07 03:57:00 Read More

WC qualifier: Neymar dazzles as Brazil thrash Bolivia

Neymar scored one goal and set up two more as Brazil turned on the style with a 5-0 thrashing of Bolivia in South America's 2018 World Cup qualifying competition on Thursday.
2016-10-07 03:10:07 Read More

WC qualifier: Buffon's blushes spared as Italy hold Spain

Italy's Daniele De Rossi scored a late penalty to earn a 1-1 draw against Spain in their World Cup qualifier on Thursday, sparing home goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon's blushes after he gifted the visitors the lead.
2016-10-07 02:48:08 Read More

WC qualifier: Buffon's blushes spared as Italy hold Spain

Even I am captain of SC cricket team: CJI to BCCI

"Even I am the captain of the Supreme Court cricket team," observed Chief Justice TS Thakur on Thursday after BCCI defended its president Anurag Thakur's qualification to be an office bearer of the cash-rich body.
2016-10-06 15:45:20 Read More

India ODI squad: Raina, Mishra back for New Zealand series

Suresh Raina and Amit Mishra have been included in India's MS Dhoni-led ODI squad for the first three ODIs of the five-match series against New Zealand starting October 16. Both cricketers last featured in ODIs in October 2015.
2016-10-06 13:24:22 Read More

Jitu Rai shoots silver at World Cup in Italy

Ace Indian shooter Jitu Rai shrugged off the disappointment of a poor Olympic campaign by clinching a silver medal in the 50m pistol event of the ISSF World Cup Final on Thursday.
2016-10-06 12:34:11 Read More

Gambhir has a role to play in home Test season: Bangar

Injuries to KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan have brought Gautam Gambhir back into the picture and batting coach Sanjay Bangar says the Delhi batsman will be a vital cog in the Indian Test team in long home season.
2016-10-06 11:37:48 Read More

BCCI v Lodha panel: SC asks board to file undertaking

The Supreme Court has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to file an undertaking on Friday that the board will implement the reforms suggested by the Lodha panel.
2016-10-06 10:44:23 Read More

Adelaide Test gave me belief that I can lead India: Kohli

Kohli revealed that it was during the first Test in Australia that he got the confidence to lead India.
2016-10-06 07:32:12 Read More

The birth of cricket's two most iconic voices

Come to think of it, many voices over the years have made cricket commentary immortal, but perhaps none more than the late Richie Benaud and Tony Greig, who were born today in 1930 & in 1946 respectively.
2016-10-06 06:52:04 Read More

It takes a lot of courage to make a decision, says Kohli

Virat Kohli boasts of an impressive record as captain since taking over the reigns of Indian Test team two years ago and the right-hander feels the essence of being a leader lies in taking bold decisions and backing it to the hilt without thinking about consequences.
2016-10-06 06:50:11 Read More

PR Sreejesh to lead India in Asian Champions Trophy

Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will lead an 18-member Indian men's hockey team in the fourth Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) to be held in Kuantan, Malaysia from October 20 to 30.
2016-10-06 06:26:54 Read More

BCCI v Lodha panel: Cricketers come out in support of IPL

Speaking to ANI, Parthiv stated that the IPL had changed Indian cricket, while Baroda skipper Pathan opined that IPL has benefited people across all sections of life. Harbhajan went on to add that IPL is one of the best things to happen to Indian cricket
2016-10-06 04:41:24 Read More

Triple-ton Azam leads Pakistan to ODI series rout of Windies

Rising star Babar Azam hit his third successive hundred to anchor Pakistan's 3-0 clean-sweep of the West Indies with a comfortable 136-run win in the third and final one-dayer on Wednesday.
2016-10-06 03:48:29 Read More

ITF blasts Sharapova for 'making example of me' doping rap

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) blasted Maria Sharapova on Wednesday after she said that the governing body was attempting to make an example of her during her bitter doping ban.
2016-10-06 03:36:27 Read More

ODI team selection: Opening headache for selectors

With Shikhar Dhawan suffering a broken thumb and KL Rahul recovering from a hamstring, the new selection panel, already copped criticism for its lack of experience, will have to find an opener to partner Rohit Sharma in case of any eventuality.
2016-10-06 03:12:02 Read More

Shardul Thakur replaces injured Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar sustained the injury during the second Test in Kolkata, in which he took six wickets including a five-wicket haul in the first innings. Bhuvneshwar's feat in Kolkata was his fourth five-wicket haul in his 15th Test and also his first on home soil.
2016-10-05 18:00:48 Read More

New panel set to pick ODI squad against New Zealand

MS Dhoni will be back as captain for the series beginning in Dharamsala on October 16. He would be keen to return to field considering India are not playing much of limited overs cricket this home season.
2016-10-05 16:28:20 Read More

Deepa Malik told to 'chill' on flight, airline says sorry later

Rio Paralympics silver medallist Deepa Malik, who was on Vistara's 3.35 pm UK 902, has complained that the airhostess spoke to her 'rudely' and that the "ill-mannered" crew did not know how to handle wheelchair-bound passengers.
2016-10-05 15:13:12 Read More

Deepa Malik told to 'chill' on flight, airline says sorry later

BCCI president Anurag Thakur again takes aim at Lodha panel

In a letter addressed to board members, Thakur talks about how Justice Lodha had to appear on almost all TV news channels to put his point across of not freezing the BCCI bank accounts, when reality was something different.
2016-10-05 15:03:01 Read More

Mudgal warns DDCA not to cause hindrance at Kotla

Justice Mukul Mudgal wrote the letter after two joint secretaries of DDCA Dinesh Sharma and Subhash Sharma shot off a letter, demanding expulsion of seven Directors including Chetan Chauhan for demanding implementation of Lodha Committee recommendations.
2016-10-05 14:03:30 Read More

Abhinav Bindra-led panel slams shooters, coaches, federation

The review report went on to dwell on individual performances, pointing out the laxities that ended up derailing a campaign that was built as India's best medal hope in Rio. Narang, Sidhu, Paul, none of the shooters could escape criticism.
2016-10-05 12:11:52 Read More

New method to reduce loss of play in rain-marred matches

What happened at Kingsmead, Queen's Park Oval and more recently at Green Park in Kanpur is fresh in memory. Rain had rendered the ground unfit for play resulting in Test matches in Durban and Port of Spain turning out to be a farce.
2016-10-05 11:37:02 Read More

Pakistan barred from Kabaddi World Cup in India

International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) chief Deoraj Chaturvedi, said Pakistan has been denied entry because of a spike in tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations.
2016-10-05 07:17:39 Read More

Ranji Trophy 2016-17: Five players to watch

Ahead of the new domestic season, a look at five talented players for who this season may hold a bit more than others
2016-10-05 06:01:47 Read More

India v NZ: Depth in batting augurs well for new Team India

In spite of going in with six specialist batsmen - in Kanpur as well as in Kolkata - the Indian team struggled to put up an imposing total on the board. Had the tail not wagged in both Tests, India would have been hard pressed to force victory.
2016-10-05 04:54:51 Read More

India v NZ: Depth in batting augurs well for new Team India

This day that year: Another Laxman special sinks Australia

While VVS Laxman will forever be synonymous with India's Eden Gardens win that epic 281, he did play several other gems against the Australians. One of those was an unbeaten 73 off 79 balls at Mohali in 2010, an innings which took India to a dramatic and magnificent finish to the first Test.
2016-10-05 04:54:29 Read More

Speech impaired Shradha lets her bowling do the talking

Born in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur town, Shradha began playing cricket at age 13 and is a spinner although she had started off as a medium pacer.
2016-10-05 04:05:16 Read More

Sad to see SC order not being respected: Lodha

"It is indeed sad to see that the SC order isn't being respected. If people stop following the order of the judiciary, then anyone will do anything he/she wants to," Justice Lodha stressed.
2016-10-05 03:20:18 Read More

Lodha panel tells banks to defreeze BCCI accounts

The committee said it had clarified to the banks in â€˜express terms' that it had not asked for the BCCI accounts to be frozen as it did not want cricket and the public to suffer due to the actions of board administrators.
2016-10-05 02:46:08 Read More

Lodha panel tells banks to defreeze BCCI accounts

BCCI misleading people on several key issues: Lodha Panel

On behalf of the panel, secretary Gopal Shankarnarayan emailed Anurag Thakur, Ajay Shirke, Aniruddh Chaudhry and Rahul Johri, highlighting a number of statements that has been attributed to the key functionaries of India's richest sporting body.
2016-10-04 14:06:51 Read More

Saha, Rohit, Bhuvneshwar take giant leaps in Test rankings

India's Rohit Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha and Bhuvneshwar Kumar made rapid strides in their respective International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings, which were released on Tuesday.
2016-10-04 13:44:43 Read More

Maria Sharapova's doping ban cut to 15 months

29-year-old Russian Maria Sharapova had tested positive for the banned medication meldonium during January's Australian Open, but the world's top sports court cut the initial two-year ban by nine months.
2016-10-04 13:15:11 Read More

Test players must provide excitement: Virat Kohli

India must play exciting Test cricket to entertain the crowds, skipper Virat Kohli said after defeating New Zealand, amid waning interest in the game's longest form.
2016-10-04 11:46:22 Read More

We can't run the game without money: BCCI

"BCCI does not take any money from outside whether it's central or state government. Banks were told not to release payments. It is unfortunate that such a situation has arisen," Anurag Thakur fumed.
2016-10-04 09:19:15 Read More

BCCI officials should be tied naked and lashed, tweets Katju

The sharp criticism came from the same former Supreme Court judge who the BCCI had appointed to advise it on the Lodha Committee verdict.
2016-10-04 08:56:08 Read More

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India v New Zealand: Holkar Stadium braces for Test debut

Holkar Stadium has been hosting One-day internationals (ODI) since 2006. Till date, four ODIs and two IPL Twenty20 matches have been held at the venue.
2016-10-04 05:51:53 Read More

BCCI bank accounts not frozen, Lodha panel clarifies

With the BCCI threatening to call off the ongoing series between India and New Zealand, the Justice RM Lodha led panel on Tuesday clarified that they didn't direct the banks to freeze the accounts of the Board and it can carry on with its routine expenses.
2016-10-04 05:44:11 Read More

After a/c freeze, BCCI may cancel India v NZ series

After the Lodha Committee wrote to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) questioning disbursement of annual subsidies and other payments to state associations, the two banks -Yes Bank and Bank of Maharashtra - that operate BCCI's accounts, chose to freeze the BCCI accounts on Monday.
2016-10-04 05:27:56 Read More

FIFA chief Infantino suggests 48-team World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, whose election promises included expanding the World Cup finals to 40 countries, on Monday proposed an even larger tournament involving 48 teams.
2016-10-04 04:07:05 Read More

India v NZ: Spin shy Kiwis face uphill task in Indore

The pitch, which is going to stage the third Test, also staged a two-day game. "It's not a fresh wicket and the pitch is expected to assist the Indian spinners once again like it happened in Kanpur," a source told TOI.
2016-10-04 03:51:41 Read More

Kolkata Test: Skipper Kohli toasts 'total team effort'

"Obviously, individual brilliance - someone getting a magnificent hundred in the fourth innings and winning you the game - makes you happy. But as a captain, I think this win is far more satisfying than individual brilliance winning you a game," Kohli said.
2016-10-04 03:16:21 Read More

This day, that year: Shahid Afridi's 37-ball century in Nairobi

It remains the mother of all debut ODI innings. Twenty years ago to the day, on October 4, 1996 in the nondescript surroundings of Nairobi's Gymkhana Cricket Ground, Shahid Afridi hammered a record-breaking hundred off a scarcely believable 37 deliveries.
2016-10-04 03:04:56 Read More

We either play IPL or Champions Trophy: Thakur

"I don't know whether India will be able to play Champions Trophy... If you go by the Lodha Committee report, you have to play either the IPL or the Champions Trophy. So BCCI has to take a call on that," Thakur said.
2016-10-04 02:54:26 Read More

We either play IPL or Champions Trophy: Thakur

Nair replaces injured Dhawan for final Test against NZ

Karun Nair, who played two ODIs for India, got his chance to be a part of the Test squad after opener Shikhar Dhawan was ruled out of the third Test match following a minor fracture on his left thumb.
2016-10-03 15:39:43 Read More

Virat Kohli says No 1 India will not take foot off pedal

This was India's fourth successive Test series victory under the flamboyant Virat Kohli, beginning with the success story in Sri Lanka. India are now unbeaten in 13 Tests, including 11 wins and two draws. Kohli said India showed a lot of character to play well in tough conditions.
2016-10-03 14:51:33 Read More

Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of final Test with minor fracture

India opener Shikhar â€‹â€‹Dhawan, who was hit on his left thumb twice on the third day of the Test, has been recommended 15 days rest, which effectively rules him out of the third and last Test, starting October 8.
2016-10-03 13:19:33

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Bangladesh blues just the start for England, India awaits

This day, that year: Chetan Sharma's World Cup hat-trick

ISL: Delhi Dynamos humble FC Goa

Costa sparkles as Chelsea down Southampton

Have to win bigger events: Oltmans after Pak win

Will MS Dhoni go on to play till 2019 World Cup?

India beat Pakistan to win Asian Champions Trophy title

Cibulkova beats Kerber to win WTA Finals in Singapore

Cibulkova beats Kerber to win WTA Finals in Singapore

Bangladesh secure first Test win over England

Axar Patel breaks into top-10 ODI bowlers

Hamilton on pole but Rosberg alongside in Mexico

Hamilton on pole but Rosberg alongside in Mexico

Wasn't easy sitting out of Test matches: Mishra

India ODI series report card: Kohli, Mishra and then some

Talking points: Mishra magic snaps India's home drought

Our batting today was frustrating, says Williamson

Our batting today was frustrating, says Williamson

Kumble's support during lean phase helped me, says Mishra

Sardar's sparkle brought us back into game, says Oltmans

Dhoni describes bowlers performance as one of the best

Premier League: Giroud, Sanchez sink sorry Sunderland

Ruthless Kerber sets up final with Cibulkova

Asian CT: India beat Korea to set up title clash vs Pak

5th ODI: Amit Mishra five-for spins India to series winâ€‹

Asian CT: India beat Korea in shootout to enter final

Live updates: India v New Zealand, 5th ODI

Zverev stuns Wawrinka to enter Swiss Indoors semis

Lodha panel v BCCI: On Diwali eve, BCCI restarts fireworks

Shooter Heena says no to hijab, pulls out of Asian meet

Vettel hands Ferrari boost, Hamilton edges Rosberg

Vettel hands Ferrari boost, Hamilton edges Rosberg

293-man Hooda picked nuances of long innings during IPL

MS Dhoni slogs it out ahead of series decider

Ton-up Gambhir keeps himself in the hunt for England series

We would like to do what no other NZ side has done: Southee

Sania-Hingis pair enters semi-finals of WTA Finals

I am not training the way I used to train, says Paes

For Dhoni, a final return to where his legend began?

Sreejesh injury a worry as India take on South Korea

Under-fire Dhoni faces tricky Kiwis test in series-decider

Johnson takes aim at 'toxic' culture under Clarke

Johnson takes aim at 'toxic' culture under Clarke

Mennie the surprise in Australia squad for South Africa

F1: Rosberg challenges Ecclestone on 'boring' tag

We are geared up for the series decider, says Ross Taylor

ISL: Delhi Dynamos salvage 1-1 draw vs FC Pune City

Asian Champions Trophy: India face South Korea in semi-final

Yogeshwar's participation highly unlikely in PWL 2

Indian defender Surender Kumar suspended for 2 matches

Dhoni should stick to batting at No 4, feels Ganguly

Infographic: Eight unbelievable cricket shots

My role is to score from PCs, says Rupinder Pal Singh

4th ODI: Job of a finisher is one of the toughest, says Dhoni

4th ODI: It wasn't a fluent knock, says Martin Guptill

West Ham stun Chelsea to enter League Cup quarters

West Ham stun Chelsea to enter League Cup quarters

Talking points: Neesham's deadly blows hurt India

Mata fires Manchester United into League Cup quarters

Youngsters can't be told to curb big shots, says Dhoni

India ride on Rupinder's brace to down Malaysia 2-1

Dhoni can make more impact at number four: McCullum

4th ODI: India restrict New Zealand to 260

4th ODI: New Zealand beat India by 19 runs to draw level

Live Blog: Asian Champions Trophy, India v Malaysia

Need time to acclimatise to English football: Guardiola

Life in Manchester 'bit of a disaster', says Mourinho

Team India, Ashwin head ICC Test rankings

Modi, Key draw from cricket to highlight warm ties

Live score: India v NZ, 4th ODI Ranchi

Live updates: India v New Zealand, 4th ODI, Ranchi

Live updates: India v New Zealand, 4th ODI, Ranchi

Ranchi ODI: Home heroics beckon MS Dhoni

12 states won't use funds till further orders: BCCI tells SC

Sturridge double puts Liverpool into League Cup quarters

No Anderson as England unchanged for India tour

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