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Cricket's biggies who have never played in the IPL

Since the inception of T20 cricket, the sport took a dramatic turn and when the IPL was born in 2008, it escalated to a new level.

Two-match ban for Ambati Rayudu for arguing with umpires

Hyderabad team captain, Ambati Rayudu has been handed a two-match suspension for breaching the BCCI's code of conduct during Hyderabad's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Karnataka.

ICC launches probe into suspicious UAE league cricket match

ICC's anti-corruption unit has launched an investigation into UAE's Ajman All Stars T20 league, after video clips of dodgy batting and shocking dismissals from one of its matches went viral.

31 Jan 2018

India

#INDvsSA 1st ODI: How have India performed historically at Durban?

At the back of a 2-1 Test series loss to South Africa, India will look to kick off the 6-match ODI series on a winning note.

31 Jan 2018

India

India's probable playing XI for 1st ODI against South Africa

After being outclassed in the first two Tests, India bounced back in style to beat South Africa in the third Test, thereby retaining the number one rank in Test cricket.

30 Jan 2018

Football

Transfer window: Top buzz from Europe

The January transfer window has already seen a lot of movement between European clubs.

Cheteshwar Pujara to play county cricket, re-signs for Yorkshire

Left unsold in the IPL auction, India's top-order Test batsman, Cheteshwar Pujara is all set to warm up for India's Test series against England by playing County cricket.

ICC World T20 2020 host cities revealed

Eight cities across Australia- Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Geelong, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney, have been confirmed as the host cities for the ICC World T20 2020.

30 Jan 2018

India

India eye number one spot in ODI rankings

The number one ODI ranking will be on the line when India take on South Africa in the 6-match ODI-series, scheduled to kick off from 1st February in Durban.

30 Jan 2018

India

Under-19 World Cup: India beat Pakistan by 203-runs, reach final

India are on course to win a record fourth Under-19 Cricket World Cup after a thumping 203 run victory over Pakistan in the semi-final of the prestigious tournament.

30 Jan 2018

Football

Arsenal agree club-record fee for Aubameyang

Arsenal fans, finally, have something to smile about.

29 Jan 2018

Olympics

WADA to investigate possible flaw in drug-testing kits

In what may become another doping-scandal, there are fears of a possible glitch in drug-testing kits which lets the sample bottles to be opened manually.

Amazing facts from this year's IPL auction

The Indian Premier League is the most watched T20 league in the world and competing in the tournament is a dream for many cricketers.

29 Jan 2018

Tennis

Roger Federer, the making of a 'resurgent' champion

As if he hasn't already proved, Roger Federer reaffirmed his position as the tennis "GOAT"- Greatest of All Time, with his 20th Grand Slam victory at the Australian Open 2018.

Legends who remained unsold at the 2018 IPL auction

After two days of exhaustive bidding, the IPL auction finally came to an end on Sunday.

29 Jan 2018

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli surpasses legend Brian Lara in all-time ICC-player rankings

ICC Cricketer of the Year and Indian Test captain, Virat Kohli has leapfrogged West Indies legend, Brian Lara in the all-time ICC player rankings for Test Batsmen.

Most expensive Indian players at IPL auction

2018 IPL auction has finally come to an end after two days of exhaustive bidding from the 8 franchises.

28 Jan 2018

Tennis

Federer wins his 6th Australian Open crown

Roger Federer is continuing to defy the laws of time.

28 Jan 2018

BCCI

Death-threats and muscle power in BCCI: The dark side exposed

While it does seem that things are going well for BCCI, with the Indian cricket team's victory in the third-test in South Africa and the IPL auctions, a Hindustan Times report suggests things "inside BCCI" are pretty messy.

India announce squad for T20 series against South Africa

India have named a 16-member squad for the upcoming T20 series against South Africa.

India vs South Africa series: 5 talking points

India might have lost the series against South Africa 2-1 but walked away with pride after their breath-taking performance in the third Test at the Wanderers.

28 Jan 2018

India

Who is India's best batsman overseas in Tests?

India have dominated Test cricket for the past few months, however, most of it was played in the subcontinent.

27 Jan 2018

India

India won 3rd-match: Records broken in SA v/s India Series

India won the final Test of the 3-match series at Johannesburg, a dead rubber essentially, with South Africa bagging it 2-1.

27 Jan 2018

Tennis

Caroline Wozniacki is the new Australian Open champion

The long wait has finally ended for Caroline Wozniacki as she lifted the Australian Open trophy, her first Grand Slam title.

Who are the biggest buys at the 2018 IPL auctions?

The world's biggest cricket carnival, the Indian Premier League 2018 auction started today with several big names from the sport going under the hammer.

IPL 2018 Auction: Complete list of players sold till now

The 2018 IPL auction has lived up to its expectations.

27 Jan 2018

Indian Cricket Team

When does a cricket pitch become dangerous?

The Wanderers pitch, Johannesburg, where the third and final South Africa vs India Test is going on, is under fire for its quality.

Pool 2 of marquee players sold at IPL 2018 auction

The 2018 IPL auctions are going on in Bengaluru.

2018 IPL: First set of 8 marquee players auctioned

The 2018 IPL auctions are underway in Bengaluru.

2018 IPL auctions: Day 1

578 players would be waiting to know their fate, when the 2018 IPL auction gets underway in Bengaluru today.

26 Jan 2018

Sexual Harassment

Call out the Nassars of Indian sports, urges Sharda Ugra

Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor, has been sentenced to up to 175 years of prison for sexually abusing hundreds of young athletes.

26 Jan 2018

England Cricket Team

Australia vs England 4th ODI: Records broken

After losing the ODI series and going down 3-0, Australia have finally claimed a consolation victory in the 4th ODI at Adelaide.

26 Jan 2018

Virat Kohli

Who is teenage sensation Shubman Gill?

Young Indian cricketer, Shubman Gill is catching everyone's attention at the ongoing ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup.

Who will be the top buys at 2018 IPL auctions?

The much awaited IPL auctions are now just hours away.

Under-19 World Cup: India thrash Bangladesh by 131 runs

India are inching closer towards their 4th Under-19 World Cup after a comfortable 131 run victory over Bangladesh in the quarterfinal of the tournament.

25 Jan 2018

Tennis

Australian Open : Cilic, Halep, Wozniacki march into finals

Marin Cilic had an easy sailing into his first ever Australian Open final outclassing Kyle Edmund.

Meet Manzoor Ahmad Dar, the 'Ravindra Jadeja' of J&K

Manzoor Ahmad Dar, the 24-year-old big hitter from Jammu & Kashmir, is eyeing the IPL contract and could become the second player from the state to play in it after Parvez Rasool.

25 Jan 2018

Football

5 football players who jumped the ship to China

Barcelona have confirmed that Javier Mascherano will be parting ways with the club and has signed a deal with Hebei China Fortune.

25 Jan 2018

Virat Kohli

How different is Kohli's captaincy compared to Dhoni?

Virat Kohli has done a fantastic job after taking over the Indian cricket team.

24 Jan 2018

Table Tennis

11-year-old, Anna Hursey to represent Wales at 2018 CWG

11-year-old table tennis player, Anna Hursey has been named in Wales' squad for the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia.