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Dhoni boys can not afford to take Aussies lightly
I’m sure there are many still coming to terms with the news of Sachin announcing he will retire from the game after playing his 200th Test. That’s easily understandable when you consider his standing in the sport. He’s been a phenomenon and a true icon of the game. His name is sy
Tendulkar a perfect role model in star-starved India
An apocryphal story freely circulated about Sachin Tendulkar holds that for most of his career India's selectors never debated his place in the national team. They merely asked him if he was available. The diminutive 40-year-old Mumbai native has enjoyed the same iconic status of
Srinivasan effected $633 million loss to BCCI: Lalit Modi
New Delhi: Disgraced former IPL chairperson Lalit Modi has leveled fresh allegations against current BCCI President-in-exile N Srinivasan, accusing him of indulging in financial impropriety during the 2009 edition of cash-rich league, in effect causing a monumental loss of $633 m
IPL spot-fixing: Chandila, two others get bail
A Delhi court Monday granted bail to suspended Rajasthan Royals cricketer Ajit Chandila and two others booked in the IPL spot-fixing scam. Additional Sessions Judge Dharmesh Sharma also granted bail to former Ranji player Baburao Yadav and bookie Deepak Kumar. Chandila was booked
Djokovic feels may lose No. 1 spot to incredible Nadal
New York: Novak Djokovic believes Rafa Nadal may soon displace him as world number one and has plenty of time to break Roger Federer's benchmark 17 major titles after the Spaniard roared to the U.S. Open title at Flushing Meadows on Monday. Djokovic was beaten 6-2 3-6 6-4 6-1 by
Ex-ICC president Ehsan Mani backs Decision Review System
Karachi: Former ICC president Ehsan Mani has backed the decision of the sport's governing body to persist with the Decision Review System (DRS), which according to him has helped in reducing the mistakes of umpires. "I think they are only minor issues now related to the technolog
Djokovic slams US strike plans in Syria recalling 'tough' childhood
World No.1 Novak Djokovic has hit out at US plans to take military action against Syria, and along with Ana Ivanovic expressed how his country went through hard times when NATO air strikes blasted the Serbian capital in 1999. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Djokovic expre
South Africa tour will be real test for India
In the old days, September would mark the beginning of the new Indian cricket season. Cricketers after being away from the game for about six months and busy at their place of work, would take out their spotlessly clean flannels and shoes and prepare in real earnest for the stern
Australia vs England: Finch record ends Australian victory drought
Record-breaking batsman Aaron Finch thinks a first win in any format in six months will give Australia a huge dose of much-needed confidence after the disappointment of the Ashes defeat. Scorecard The 26-year-old smashed 156 runs off 63 balls to help Australia beat England in a T
India was numero uno in golden age of batting
Not too long ago, India’s batting constituted the most lustrous in the game. A line-up starting with Virender Sehwag and continuing with Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman presented a bowler’s nightmare and was certainly the prime reason for India’s imp
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Manchester United, Chelsea play out goal-less draw
Manchester United and Chelsea drew 0-0 in the Premier League on Monday as the action in the season's first big match failed to match the intrigue of the Wayne Rooney transfer saga that swirled throughout. David Moyes began his first home match in charge of the champions by naming
Japan beats California 6-4 to win Little League World Series title
Ryusei Hirooka lined a decisive two-run double in the bottom of the fifth inning, Shunpei Takagi hit two solo home runs, and Tokyo beat Chula Vista, Calif., 6-4 on Sunday to win the Little League World Series. It was the 14th championship game for Japan, which was making its four
Tricky Bristol will be real test
At Bristol Motor Speedway, there's a fine line between racing and wrecking. During qualifying on Friday, Kyle Busch and Jimmie Johnson both found out what happens when that line is crossed. Johnson spun but recovered to qualify 13th. Busch also lost it on his first lap, turned th
Broad proud of 'unpleasant' England
Stuart Broad has said he's proud to be a member of an England side that is an "unpleasant" team to play against. England's ruthless streak has been on display during the Ashes, where they are an unbeatable 3-0 up against Australia heading into this week's final Test at The Oval i
Bangalore crush Mumbai by nine wickets
West Indian star batsman Chris Gayle smashed an unbeaten 82 as Royal Challengers Bangalore crushed Mumbai by a big margin of nine wickets with 12 balls to spare in the fifth edition of the Indian Premier League here at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing 142, Bangalore rea
Rajasthan record easy win over Pune
Shane Watson blasted an unbeaten 51-ball 90 to guide Rajasthan Royals to an easy victory by seven wickets against Pune Warriors in the Indian Premier League season-V here at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing an easy target of 126, Rajastahan Royals completed the
Mumbai stun Chennai in last over blitz
Dwayne Smith struck 14 off the last three balls of the innings to snatch an stunning two-wicket win from Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League – V here at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a difficult target of 174, Mumbai were well on the way towards victory whe
Deccan stun Pune for first win in IPL
Deccan Chargers defeated Pune Warriors by 18 runs to achieve their first victory in the fifth edition of the Indian Premier League here at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium on Thursday. The Chargers who never won any match prior to this now finally recorded their maiden win after fi
Mumbai snatch 4-wkt win from Punjab
Mumbai Indians defeated Kings XI Punjab by four wickets when Ambati Rayudu smashed a boundary off penultimate ball from Azhar Mahmood in the fifth edition of the Indian Premier League here at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing a modest target of 169, Mum