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Tri-series in West Indies: India opt to bowl against Sri Lanka

Tri-series in West Indies: India opt to bowl against Sri Lanka

Virat Kohli, the stand-in India captain, won the toss and chose to field against Sri Lanka in a crucial Celkon Mobile Cup clash at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica on Tuesday (July 2). Kohli named two changes to the side. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the regular captain, was ruled out for the rest of the tournament with a […]

England to Host 2017 World Test Championship

England to Host 2017 World Test Championship

LONDON — England and Wales will host the inaugural World Test Championship in 2017, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Saturday. Following the annual conference of the sports governing body in London, the ICC confirmed that the new competition will replace the 50-over Champions Trophy. “The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will host […]

Why Does the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Resent Cricket?

Why Does the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Resent Cricket?

Nagpur, a city of nearly 2.5 million in central Indian state of Maharashtra, has the slow rhythms of a small town. The noise and edginess of the new Indian metropolis, the gargantuan   shopping malls and luxury automobiles, have yet to overwhelm it. Nagpur seeks half-hearted recognition as India’s Orange City, for being a major trade […]

What is spot-fixing?

What is spot-fixing?

Mumbai: As Rajasthan Royals’ S Sreesanth and two other players are arrested, the focus in back on spot-fixing which is the latest threat to cricket’s image. Spot-fixing is betting on the result of a certain ball or over, or the performance of an individual player, rather than the result of a match. It may or may […]

IPL 2013: Chris Gayle’s 175* and 2 wickets highlight Bangalore’s commanding win against Pune

IPL 2013: Chris Gayle’s 175* and 2 wickets highlight Bangalore’s commanding win against Pune

Royal Challengers Bangalore scored the highest T20 score ever as Chris Gayle slammed a record 30-ball century at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday evening. The team eventually defeated Pune Warriors by 130 runs. The win is Bangalore’s sixth in eight matches and puts them on top of the points table. Bangalore scored a mammoth 263 […]

IPL 6: Kings XI Punjab defeat Delhi Daredevils by 5 wickets

IPL 6: Kings XI Punjab defeat Delhi Daredevils by 5 wickets

New Delhi: It was easy to get carried away watching Chris Gayle’s knock of 175 not out in the first match on Tuesday (April 23), but fans who came in to the Feroz Shah Kotla expecting something similar from Virender Sehwag and Delhi Daredevils in the second match, went home disappointed. Kings XI Punjab cruised […]

IPL 2013: Hussey steals Watson’s thunder as Chennai top table after win over Rajasthan

IPL 2013: Hussey steals Watson’s thunder as Chennai top table after win over Rajasthan

Chennai: Two Australians, Shane Watson and Mike Hussey, dictated the play when Chennai Super Kings hosted Rajasthan Royals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday (April 22), but it was Hussey who eventually had something to show for it, helping Chennai get across the line in a remarkable chase. It rendered Watson’s knock of 101, […]

IPL 6: Bowling Super Over excites RCB’s Zaheer Khan

IPL 6: Bowling Super Over excites RCB’s Zaheer Khan

Bangalore: Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Zaheer Khan wants to bowl at Super Over in the IPL as he is excited at the prospect of two good deliveries ending a contest.  “I will take wickets. We just have to take two wickets to get the team out. Let’s look at it that way,” Zaheer, who is […]

Serena Williams rallies to claim 49th WTA title

Serena Williams rallies to claim 49th WTA title

Charleston:  Serena Williams earned her 49th career singles title and third of the year by rallying to beat former world number one Jelena Jankovic in the final of the Family Circle Cup on Sunday.  The world No.1 Williams and former Charleston winner Jankovic got into a testy verbal exchange early in the second set after […]

Mario Balotelli suspended for three games – league

Mario Balotelli suspended for three games – league

Turin, Italy:  AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli has been suspended for three matches by the Italian league’s disciplinary committee on Tuesday after insulting an assistant referee.  The Italy international was given a one-match ban after picking up a fourth yellow card in last Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Fiorentina.  He was banned for a further two […]

IPL 2013: Imperious Virat Kohli powers Royal Challengers to win

IPL 2013: Imperious Virat Kohli powers Royal Challengers to win

After a super over loss in their previous encounter, Virat Kohli-led RCB avenged defeat in convincing fashion in Bangalore.  Virat was a man on a mission as the Delhi boy stroked the ball to all parts of the park. His 47-ball 93 was laced by eleven boundaries and four hits over the fence.  It was […]