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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Kohli hits 6th double ton; records broken in this innings

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.