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Kohli will do better than me: Dhoni

Indian wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni indicated today that the reason behind his surprise decision to quit as captain of the limited-overs formats was that he did not agree with having separate skippers for Tests and the shorter versions of the game.
13 January 2017, 18:00 PM

'Hyderabad Test will go ahead'

India's Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) today rubbished speculation that this association will not host the India-Bangladesh Test scheduled in the southern city of Hyderabad from February 13 due to a fund crunch.
9 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Cricket: Australia withdraw O'Keefe from Big Bash ahead of India Tests

Steve O'Keefe's hopes of joining the Australian slow-bowling attack in the four-Test series in India from next month have been boosted after the left-arm spinner was withdrawn from the remainder of the Big Bash League to prepare for the tour.
9 January 2017, 08:53 AM

Hyderabad will host BD Test: Hyderabad Cricket Association

India’s Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) today rubbished speculations that the organisation will not host the India-Bangladesh Test scheduled in the southern city of Hyderabad from February 13 due to fund crunch.
9 January 2017, 06:00 AM

'Challenge to beat India at home'

England captain Eoin Morgan has said it will be a big challenge for the visitors to beat India at home but they are ready for the "special experience" that awaits them in the upcoming limited overs series.
8 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Narendra Modi gets a Portugul jersey signed by Cristiano Ronaldo

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a special gift, a Portugal football team jersey personally signed by one of the world's greatest sporting icons and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo
8 January 2017, 06:09 AM

PCB mulls age cap

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is mulling an age-cap for officials similar to the one the Indian Supreme Court directed the Indian cricket board to implement.
7 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Sachin, Sunil laud Dhoni

With most of the cricketing fraternity still reeling from Mahendra Singh Dhoni's shocking decision to step down as captain of the Indian ODI and T20I teams on Wednesday night, there were few who could wrap their heads around the news fast enough to react.
5 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Cricket: Aussies to prepare in Dubai for India

Australia plan to prepare for their Indian Test series in Dubai as team officials seek more control over the state of practice pitches, reports said Monday.
2 January 2017, 05:29 AM

PCB to sue BCCI for unplayed Test series

Pakistan cricket chiefs have said they will sue India for failing to honour a 2014 deal to play a bilateral Test series.
31 December 2016, 18:00 PM

SAFF Women's C'ship: BD take on India today

Fresh from an inspiring 6-0 win over Afghanistan, Bangladesh will be looking to carry the performance when they take on three-time champions and hosts India in their final group match of the 4th SAFF Women's Championship at the Kanchenjunga Stadium in Siliguri today.
30 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Unnecessary pressure on BCCI: Thakur

BCCI president Anurag Thakur said there are few recommendations by justice Lodha Committee which the board members feel are not practical to implement but they have not been able to convey the same as the body has not given them time for last two months.
21 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Unnecessary pressure on BCCI: Thakur

BCCI president Anurag Thakur said there are few recommendations by justice Lodha Committee which the board members feel are not practical to implement but they have not been able to convey the same as the body has not given them time for last two months.
21 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Cricket: Is England captain's goose cooked before Christmas?

England captain Alastair Cook heads home for Christmas with calls for his resignation ringing in his ears after what turned into an embarrassing subcontinental tour.
21 December 2016, 05:41 AM

Cricket: Brathwaite T20 heroics light up year of master batsmen

The prolific Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson all enhanced their burgeoning reputations in 2016 but, aided by the screams of commentator Ian Bishop to "remember the name", the year will forever belong to Carlos Brathwaite.
20 December 2016, 08:45 AM

Cricket: Cook, Jennings defy India on final morning in Chennai

England openers Alastair Cook and Keaton Jennings survived some nervy moments on the final morning of the fifth Test against India on Tuesday as the tourists look to bat out the day and prevent a 4-0 series defeat.
20 December 2016, 07:49 AM

Cricket: Nair hits maiden ton, India set for first-innings lead

India's Karun Nair struck his maiden Test century to keep the hosts on course for a handy first-innings lead against England on day four of the final Test on Monday.
19 December 2016, 07:31 AM

Cricket: Rahul, Patel give India solid start in Chennai

India's makeshift opening pair of Lokesh Rahul and Parthiv Patel struck fifties to lead the hosts' strong reply to England's first innings total of 477 on day three of the fifth and final Test on Sunday.
18 December 2016, 06:34 AM

Shakib, Fizz retained

Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and left-arm pace sensation Mustafizur Rahman were both retained by their respective franchises for the tenth season of the Indian Premier League.
17 December 2016, 18:00 PM

500 fine for tardiness!

These are days of demonetisation and India's hockey players are 'extra cautious' with their hard earned cash with strict disciplinarian Roelant Oltmans imposing a fine of Rs 500 on any player, who is late for their training sessions, get-togethers or official functions.
15 December 2016, 18:00 PM