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League leaders Manchester City equal PL record-winning-streak

Coming back from a goal down, Premier League leaders Manchester City beat West Ham 2-1 at the Etihad, in their 13th successive victory.

Can Prithvi Shaw live up to the expectations?

Mumbai's rising star, Prithvi Shaw, will lead India in the upcoming Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand.

#Throwback: A look at Cristiano Ronaldo's career

There is no doubt that Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best footballers on the planet.

India forced to declare as smog troubles Sri Lankan players

Virat Kohli & Co. were forced to declare their first innings on day 2 of 3rd Test at 536/7, as Delhi's smog played a spoilsport affecting the Sri Lankan players.

International cricket's top run scorers in a calendar year

Did you know the tally of 2,500 runs in a calendar year has been achieved just 13 times in the history of international cricket?

'Lesser known' Test records of the run-machine Virat Kohli

With a 243-run knock in the 3rd Test against Sri Lanka, Virat Kohli made his highest Test score and in the process broke many records.

Indian skipper Mithali Raj turns 35

The guide to FIFA 2018 World Cup draw

3rd Test Ind vs SL: Kohli & Vijay pummel SL

Rs. 4,900 crore: BCCI's expenses in the next few years

How much does Cheteshwar Pujara earn?

Cheteshwar Pujara, unarguably the best Indian Test player of our times, unfortunately doesn't get enough credit for his talent in terms of fame or money as do the short-format specialists.

3rd Test India vs SL-Predicted Playing XI lineup

Having decimated Sri Lanka in the 2nd Test in Nagpur to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, India are overwhelming favorites going into the 3rd Test at Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla.

SC-panel approves hikes for Team India, reportedly 100% or more

Team India has more to look forward to in Test cricket than winning. After a meeting with captain Virat Kohli, his predecessor MS Dhoni and coach Ravi Shastri, an SC-appointed panel has approved massive salary hikes for the players.

Third season of PBL to kickoff from December 23

The Premier Badminton League is all set to kick off from the 23rd of December with India's shuttle queens Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu battling it out in the season opener.

SC seeks response from BCCI on treasurer's threat to CFO

Supreme Court has asked the BCCI and its treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry to respond to allegations of threat from the latter to board's CFO Santosh Rangnekar.

Kabaddi coach dresses like a woman to watch a match

The Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship in Iran has sparked a rage on social media not due to performances of the players but instead of the images of a man dressed as a woman.

Who is Mirabai Chanu?

India's Mirabai Chanu clinched gold medal at the World Weightlifting Championship, a first weightlifting gold for the country in more than two decades, after Karnam Malleswari's 1995 gold.

Ajmal accuses ICC of being unfair

Pakistani ace-spinner Saeed Ajmal who called it a day on his cricket career on Wednesday, has stirred up a hornet's nest by lashing out at the International Cricket Council's protocol of assessing bowling actions.

What to expect from Rohit Sharma's captaincy?

Virat Kohli has done a great job as the captain of the Indian cricket team so far.

Who is better overseas- Ashwin or Jadeja?

Ashwin and Jadeja have been a vital clog in India's incredible success over the last few years.

What is so great about the Number 10 jersey?

The BCCI has decided to unofficially retire Sachin Tendulkar's iconic Number 10 jersey, nearly 5 years after the legendary cricketer's retirement from the sport.

BCCI should focus on developing quality coaches, says VVS Laxman

VVS Laxman, one of the members of Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), which includes the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, and Sourav Ganguly, has said that the focus should be on developing quality coaches and not just infrastructure.

CCI imposes Rs. 52 crore penalty on BCCI

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of Rs. 52.24 crore on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for its anti-competitive practices with respect to IPL media rights.

BCCI unofficially retires jersey number 10

The BCCI is considering retiring the iconic number 10 India jersey worn by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

Thisara Perera named Sri Lanka's limited-overs captain

Sri Lankan all-rounder Thisara Perera has been named the captain of the ODI side for the upcoming three match series against India.

Barcelona desperate to hold on to Messi

Lionel Messi has signed a new contract with Barcelona FC which will tie him down with the club until 2021.

England could lift Ben Stokes's suspension

England have gone down 1-0 in the Ashes after losing the first Test in Brisbane.

Kohli's ex U-19 teammate, Siddarth Kaul receives maiden India call-up

Siddarth Kaul, the 27-year-old pace bowler from Punjab, is among 15-member squad announced by BCCI for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

26/11 attack: Tendulkar remembers how security-forces inspired Team in 2008

Sachin Tendulkar, in an exclusive conversation with former marine commando Praveen Kumar Teotia, recounted how the valour displayed by the Indian security forces during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, inspired Team India to secure victory against England in Dec 2008.

Mayank Agarwal: 1,000 runs in 27 days

Remember the month of November for Mayank Agarwal who scored over a 1000 runs this month.

Decoding the peculiar Ajinkya Rahane

Most Indian batsmen fare well at home, but in foreign conditions they tend to show some discomfort.

AC Milan sack Montella, replace him with Gattuso

AC Milan have relieved coach Vincenzo Montella of his duties after Sunday's goalless draw with Torino.

Is Ashwin India's greatest spin bowler?

When it comes to the art of spin bowling, Indians excel at it. We have produced some of the best spinners in the world over the years.

India not ready to host Olympics yet says Abhinav Bindra

Abhinav Bindra, known for his sharp insights on sports development and management, said that India is not yet ready to host the Olympics as we do not have the right set up for it.

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Records broken

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja put in dominating performances as India thrashed Sri Lanka by an innings and 239 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series.

Bairstow accused of allegedly headbutting Bancroft

England's Ashes tour has take an unwanted twist. Wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.

How much does Virat Kohli earn in a year?

Virat Kohli's status as one of the world's best batsman possibly overshadows the fact that he is perhaps the richest player in international cricket today.

Sri Lanka face an uphill task

The fans at the Vidarbha Cricket Stadium witnessed a fine batting display as Virat Kohli slammed his 5th double ton.

England crumble, Australia on the brink of victory

Joe Root and his men had a disastrous day at office today as the 'Three Lions' are now on the verge of losing the first Ashes Test.

Kohli decimates Sri Lanka, slams his 5th double ton

2017 has been a dream year for Indian skipper, Virat Kohli. The run machine is in devastating form and added to his tally by scoring a double century on Sunday against Sri Lanka in the second Test.