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13 Dec 2017

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Rohit Sharma's 3rd double ton: Who said what?

It was the 'Rohit Sharma show' in the 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka at Mohali.

T10 Cricket League to kick off on 14th December

Almost 10 years after the launch of IPL in 2008, we are about to witness another innovation in the shortest format of cricket- a new ten-over-a-side, T10 Cricket League.

13 Dec 2017

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma slams his third double ton in ODIs

Rohit Sharma is the first cricketer with 3 ODI double hundreds to his name. Two of them were against Sri Lanka.

13 Dec 2017

Indian Army

Legendary boxer, Kaur Singh struggles to pay for medical treatment

69-year-old Indian boxing icon, Kaur Singh is the latest victim of apathy against sports persons in the country.

12 Dec 2017

BCCI

BCCI's new FTP proposal explained

The BCCI's new Future Tours Programme (FTP), if approved by ICC, will see India playing 81 home matches between 2019 and 2013 as opposed to 51 in the current 2015-19 cycle.

IPL 2018 rules: All you need to know

The Indian Premier League is undoubtedly the biggest T20 league across the globe. It's not only popular among the fans, but is also the perfect stage for young cricketers to showcase their talent.

12 Dec 2017

Virat Kohli

India vs SL 2nd ODI: Predicted Playing XI

Having lost the first ODI in an embarrassing fashion, Indian team-sans-Virat Kohli, will look to bounce back in the 2nd ODI in Mohali to remain in contention for the 3-match ODI series.

Do you know the most weird records in cricket?

While the top batting and bowling records are widely known across the cricketing audiences, there are some bizarre cricket stats which are unique in their own way but are less known.

Man who defeated cancer to win World-Cup: Happy birthday Yuvi!

Veteran star batsman, Yuvraj Singh, turns 36 today. The champion cricketer known for his all-round skills and ability to swing a boundary at will has been part of 40 Tests, 304 ODIs, and 58 T20Is.

Australia's iconic WACA stadium prepares for its last Ashes

WACA (Western Australian Cricket Association) cricket ground prepares to host its final Ashes Test, as it is set to be replaced as Perth's premier stadium by the new state-of-the-art Perth stadium come January.

11 Dec 2017

India

Sachin writes to Prime Minister Modi

Cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar, has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to include all international medallists in the Central Government Health Scheme.

India to host the World Cup in 2023

It is good news for cricket fans in India as the country is all set to host the 13th edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023 and the 2021 Champions Trophy.

11 Dec 2017

India

India to play more T20Is in future

Ever since its inception, T20 cricket has been very popular among fans. The rise in T20 leagues across the globe is a testament to that.

11 Dec 2017

Sourav Ganguly

Dada vs Diego in Kolkata

Football icon and Argentina's all time great, Diego Maradona, is in the city of joy, Kolkata.

10 Dec 2017

India

India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: 5 Talking points

Team India has one of the best batting line-ups in the world but on Sunday they were victims of a batting collapse against Sri Lanka in the first ODI at Dharamshala.

Bumrah's grandfather's body found in Sabarmati river

Santokh Singh Bumrah, the 84-year-old grandfather of Indian pacer Jasprit Singh Bumrah, was found dead on Sunday. The senior citizen's body was fished out from Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad.

No international cricket during IPL?

The cricketing order across the globe is all set to change, thanks to the popularity of the cash rich Indian Premier League, the hottest property worldwide.

10 Dec 2017

India

Ind vs SL 1st ODI: List of India's unwanted records

The first ODI between India and Sri Lanka kicked off with the visitors winning the toss and putting India to bat first.

10 Dec 2017

Delhi

Triple H beats Jinder Mahal

WWE icon, Triple H proved why he is the best in the business after he reigned supreme at the marquee event of their Delhi tour.

10 Dec 2017

England Cricket Team

Ashes: England batsman Ben Duckett suspended

England are on the verge of losing the Ashes after going down 2-0 in the series; their troubles only seem to be mounting.

09 Dec 2017

India

India can reclaim No 1 spot in ODIs

India are already the top ranked nation in Test cricket and now, they have the opportunity to top the charts in the ODI rankings when they take the field against Sri Lanka in the first ODI at Dharamshala on Sunday.

09 Dec 2017

India

India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: Probable XI

After a series winning performance against the Sri Lankans in the Tests, the focus now shifts to ODIs when India led by Rohit Sharma take the field at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday.

09 Dec 2017

Football

Will the Ballon d'Or duopoly ever end?

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have established themselves as the best footballers on the planet.

08 Dec 2017

India

ICC to take note of pollution-hit India vs SL Test

The pollution-hit third and final test between India and Sri Lanka in the national capital will be remembered for everything but cricket. Now, medical experts will examine if BCCI was right to hold the test in such hazardous conditions.

08 Dec 2017

Football

All about the Manchester Derby

It's the biggest game of the Premier League, the Manchester derby.

08 Dec 2017

BCCI

India unlikely to host Asia cup

India may be on the verge of losing out on the 2018 Asia Cup scheduled to take place in September 2018, if Indian government does not allow the BCCI to host Pakistan in the tournament.

08 Dec 2017

Real Madrid

Ronaldo wins record equalling 5th Ballon d'Or

It's official. Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo is the best footballer on the planet.

CSK's love affair with MS Dhoni

The Chennai Super Kings are one of the most popular teams in the IPL.

07 Dec 2017

Virat Kohli

Kohli rises to second spot in Test batsman rankings

Indian skipper, Virat Kohli, has leapfrogged David Warner and Cheteshwar Pujara on to second position in the latest ICC Test batsman rankings with 893 points after a marvellous series against Sri Lanka.

07 Dec 2017

Real Madrid

From now onwards, Messi will earn Rs.1.5 crore per day

Argentina striker and five-time Ballon d'Or winner, Lionel Messi has extended his stay at Barcelona until 2021 after penning down a new contract.

06 Dec 2017

Serena Williams

Serena likely to defend her Australian Open crown

Former World Number 1 and defending Australian Open champion, Serena Williams, could make her comeback to the sport in January 2018.

06 Dec 2017

Rohit Sharma

India vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test: Records broken

Sri Lanka put in a commendable display on day five to draw the smog hit third Test at Kotla in Delhi. The visitors scored 299 for the loss of five to draw the game.

MS Dhoni to reunite with CSK soon

Chennai Super Kings was conspicuously missing from the last two editions of the IPL but they plan to return with a bang by re-signing their most successful captain, Dhoni.

What factors make day-night Test matches unique?

Team India is the only major cricketing nation yet to play cricket in whites under the lights, reluctant to embrace the pink ball test.

Unhappy SL Sports Minister recalls Sri Lanka's ODI squad

Pollution in the national capital, is making Sri Lankan players sick but that wasn't the reason behind Sri Lankan Sports Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara stopping 9 cricketers from travelling to India.

Lakmal falls ill due to Delhi smog

Pollution is taking center stage yet again in the 3rd Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Feroz Shah Kotla after Sri Lankan speedster Suranga Lakmal vomited on the ground.

Yuvraj dropped over fitness concerns

All-rounder, Yuvraj Singh, has been dropped yet again from the Indian squad for the upcoming T20Is against Sri Lanka starting from 20th of December.

05 Dec 2017

India

Indian hockey team in Australia alleges mismanagement, SAI defends

Two days ago, a video of Indian hockey players in Australia complaining about lack of facilities went viral.

India team for South Africa tour announced

BCCI has announced the Indian Test squad that will tour South Africa for a three-match Test series beginning in Jan 2018.

Top five bowlers with most wickets in a calendar year

As 2017 cricket-season nears its end, South Africa's Kagiso Rabada, with 81 wickets, is the leading wicket-taker this year across all formats.