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22 Oct 2017

BCCI

PCB embarrassed in compensation case against BCCI

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has found itself in an embarrassing position regarding a compensation case filed against BCCI.

22 Oct 2017

Virat Kohli

Kohli becomes the 13th Indian player to play 200 ODIs

Today, as Virat Kohli stepped into the ground, he achieved yet another feat by becoming only the 13th Indian to feature in 200 ODIs.

22 Oct 2017

Football

FIFA U17 World Cup: Mali and England book semi-final berths

After 15-days of action, the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage.

21 Oct 2017

India

India-NZ 1st ODI: Who could be in the playing XI?

India and New Zealand will lock horns in the first ODI of the 3-match series on 22nd October at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

Virender Sehwag turns 39!

One of the most explosive batsmen in the world and a nightmare for the bowlers, Virender Sehwag celebrates his 39th birthday today.

India vs New Zealand- Ish Sodhi replaces injured Astle

The New Zealand cricket team touring India suffered a big blow as leg spinner Todd Astle was ruled out of the series due to a groin injury.

Steve Smith trumps Virat Kohli as highest paid cricket captain

According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, Australian captain Steve Smith is the highest paid of all international captains, including India's Virat Kohli.

Veda Krishnamurthy signs with Hobart Hurricanes for WBBL

Indian batswoman Veda Krishnamurthy has signed a contract with Hobart Hurricanes to feature in the Women's Big Bash League in Australia.

17 Oct 2017

India

India unlikely to play four-day Tests in near future

While the ICC has recently approved the four-day Test matches on a trial basis, Indian team is unlikely to play the format anytime soon.

17 Oct 2017

India

Cherishing Anil Kumble's achievements as he turns 47

Former captain, coach and the best bowler that India has produced, Anil Kumble, turns 47 today.

16 Oct 2017

Virat Kohli

South Africa's Hashim Amla breaks Virat Kohli's record

In the 1st of three match ODI series against Bangladesh, South Africa chased down a target of 279 set by the visitors with loss of no wickets, and 43 balls remaining.

16 Oct 2017

Football

Choirul Huda, Indonesia's goalkeeper dies after collision with teammate

Choirul Huda, goalkeeper for Indonesia's top division club Persela FC, has died following a horrific collision with a teammate during a league match.

16 Oct 2017

Tennis

Federer, Nadal continue to dominate 2017 tennis season

World number one Rafael Nadal and world number two Roger Federer have completely dominated the 2017 season of tennis.

15 Oct 2017

Indian Hockey Team

India defeat Pakistan in Asia Cup 2017 group stage match

Title favourites India beat arch-rivals Pakistan 3-1 in the last of the round 1 group stage match at 2017 Hero Asia Cup.

T20 rankings- India continue to be fifth after Australia series

After a 1-1 tie against Australia in the recently concluded T20 series, India have continued to hold on to their fifth place in the latest ICC T20 rankings.

15 Oct 2017

India

U-17 star Dheeraj Singh catches the eye of international scouts

If there was one good thing that came out of the U-17 World Cup for India, it was Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem.

14 Oct 2017

India

Reminiscing Gautam Gambhir's top moments as he turns 36

Gautam Gambhir is best remembered for his top knocks that contributed to India's victories in the 2007 World T20 and 2011 ODI World Cup finals.

14 Oct 2017

Maria Sharapova

Nadal sues ex-French sports minister

World number one tennis player Rafael Nadal has sued former French sports minister Roselyne Bachelot for wrongly accusing him of covering a dope test.

13 Oct 2017

India

What can India learn from the U-17 World Cup experience?

India's U-17 World Cup campaign came to an end after having failed to qualify for the Round of 16 stage.

ICC gives its nod to Test Championship and ODI League

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given its go-ahead to a Test Championship and ODI League.

Yuvraj Singh is after BCCI for unpaid IPL dues

Reportedly, Yuvraj Singh has been after the BCCI for the last 18 months in regards to his unpaid dues amounting to Rs. 3 crore.

Ind vs Aus 3rd T20I, the probable playing XI

After the loss in Guwahati, India would look to bounce back in the series' deciding 3rd and final T20I against Australia, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

11 Oct 2017

Real Madrid

US miss out on FIFA World Cup berth

For the first time since 1986, US national team failed to qualify for FIFA World Cup, the 2-1 loss to Trinidad & Tobago being the final nail in the coffin.

11 Oct 2017

Football

Pakistan handed suspension from international football by FIFA

FIFA has suspended Pakistan from international football for an uncertain period of time owing to "third-party interference."

Aussie cricketer Usman Khawaja talks about being racially abused

Usman Khawaja, Australia's first Pakistan-born player, and the first Muslim to play Test cricket for them, opened up about his struggle with racial abuse as a child.

Rock thrown at Australian cricket team bus in Guwahati

Reportedly, the Australian cricket team was attacked with a stone after the second T20 match in Guwahati. Australia won the match by eight wickets.

10 Oct 2017

Virat Kohli

India vs Australia- Records broken in the 2nd T20 match

Australia defeated India by eight wickets in the second T20 match to level the three match series 1-1. It was Australia's second win on their tour of India.

Rahane chooses vacation over Ranji Trophy

Top Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane left the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) selectors in a fix when he announced his unavailability for Mumbai's opening Ranji Trophy game against Madhya Pradesh starting 14th October.

10 Oct 2017

Badminton

HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth among PBL's top buys

As the Premier Badminton League (PBL) auction concluded, Indian shuttler HS Prannoy emerged as the costliest buy for the upcoming edition of the tournament.

09 Oct 2017

India

BCCI makes Yo-Yo test mandatory for Team India selection

BCCI has now made it compulsory for cricketers to pass the Yo-Yo fitness test if they want to find a place in the national squad.

09 Oct 2017

India

India-Australia 2nd T20- Who could be in the playing XI?

After clinching a convincing nine wicket victory in the first T20 match against Australia at Ranchi, the Indian cricket team will face the Aussies in second T20 at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium.

09 Oct 2017

Football

India U-17 face Colombia in their second Group Stage match

Days after losing the opener against USA, the India U-17 team take on Colombia in the Group A tie later today.

08 Oct 2017

Virat Kohli

Kohli all praises for the team after T20 win

Indian skipper Virat Kohli applauded the team members and the management for the success the team has seen in the last few months.

08 Oct 2017

Formula 1

Formula 1- Hamilton wins Japanese Grand Prix

British racer Lewis Hamilton stole a victory at the 2017 Japanese Grand Prix, to inch closer to his fourth world title.

India vs Australia- Interesting stats from the 1st T20 match

India defeated Australia by nine wickets in a rain interrupted 1st T20 match. India lead the three match T20 series 1-0.

07 Oct 2017

India

FIFA: On opening day, Delhi kids left sick, thirsty, struggling

During the 2010 Commonwealth Games, India was left embarrassed as stands stood empty during events: many locals had chosen to give the games a miss.

06 Oct 2017

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup: Germany and England seal World Cup berths

Defending champions Germany booked their spot in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, beating Northern Ireland 3-1, as England too sealed their World Cup berth in a tepid 1-0 victory over Slovenia.

06 Oct 2017

India

India-Australia 1st T20: Who could be in the playing XI?

India and Australia will face each other in the first T20 of the three match series at Ranchi's JSCA International Stadium Complex.

06 Oct 2017

FIFA World Cup

India take on USA in a tough World Cup opener

The India U-17 team will kick off their FIFA World Cup campaign by playing against a formidable USA's team in the opener.

06 Oct 2017

India

The 2017-18 Ranji Trophy season to start from today

The 2017-18 season of India's premier first-class cricket tournament, Ranji Trophy, is all set to begin from today.