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IPL 11: Possible replacements for injured Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc's injury comes at the worst possible time for Kolkata Knight Riders.

Ball-tampering incident: David Warner issues a tearful apology

Shattered by his actions, Australian vice-captain David Warner issued an apology for his role in the ball-tampering saga on Saturday.

SA vs AUS: Markram scores a ton but Aussies fightback

Aiden Markram's emphatic knock of 152 runs was the highlight of the day as South Africa reached 313/6 at stumps.

30 Mar 2018

Liverpool FC

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Salah could equal RVP, CR7's record

Liverpool's Egyptian king Mohamed Salah is in sight of equalling the record of scoring in 21 Premier League games in a 38-match season.

Darren Lehmann and controversies go hand in hand

Australian coach Darren Lehmann will step down as the coach of the Baggy Greens after the fourth and final Test against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.

30 Mar 2018

England Cricket Team

NZvsENG 2nd Test Day 1: Bairstow saves England's blushes

Wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow's unbeaten 97 helped England steady the ship against New Zealand on a frantic Day 1 of the second Test.

30 Mar 2018

David Warner

Varun Dhawan comes out in support of skipper Steve Smith

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan has lent support to Australian skipper Steve Smith over the ball-tampering controversy and hopes that fans will "forgive" him for his actions.

Mitchell Starc ruled out of IPL 2018

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has been ruled out of both the fourth Test against South Africa and the 2018 Indian Premier League.

30 Mar 2018

Mohammad Amir

5 incidents that rocked the cricket fraternity over the years

Over the years, the world of cricket has witnessed several dark phases that rocked the fraternity and fans all over the world.

30 Mar 2018

Virat Kohli

Audi lover Virat Kohli gets himself a Bentley Continental GT

That Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli is an avid lover of German car manufacturer Audi is known to all his die-hard fans.

30 Mar 2018

Chelsea FC

Who could be Bayern Munich's next manager?

The managerial position at Bayern Munich is the hottest talking point, given that Jupp Heynckes is set to leave at the end of the season.

30 Mar 2018

Tennis

Miami Open: Stephens, Ostapenko to face each other in final

2017 US Open Champion Sloane Stephens has been joined by Jelena Ostapenko in the final of the 2018 women's singles Miami Open.

Were Warner and Smith involved in ball-tampering in 2016?

A shocking report in the Sydney Morning Herald claims that a match referee had warned about Australian duo Steve Smith and David Warner being involved in ball-tampering in domestic cricket during the Sheffield Shield in 2016.

Heinrich Klaasen likely to replace Steve Smith at Rajasthan Royals

Steven Smith's 12-month ban have come as a huge blow for IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals.

30 Mar 2018

India

Sushil Kumar's name missing from entry list on CWG website

The 2018 Commonwealth Games are just 5 days away and ace Indian wrestler Sushil Kumar's name has gone missing from the official entry list on the Gold Coast 2018 website.

IPL 2018: RCB's home-fixture against Delhi rescheduled due to elections

Royal Challengers Bangalore's home fixture against Delhi Daredevils has been rescheduled due to Karnataka state assembly elections.

29 Mar 2018

England Cricket Team

New Zealand vs England- 2nd Test Preview

Visiting England will look to avoid a series defeat against an in-form New Zealand, when they face each other in Christchurch.

Darren Lehmann to step down as coach after 4th Test

In the latest development pertaining to the ball-tampering controversy, Darren Lehmann is set to step down as the coach of the Australian team at the end of the current Test series against South Africa.

29 Mar 2018

India

Women's cricket: Consolation victory for India women in tri-series

India women's team grabbed a consolation victory in the ongoing T20I tri-nation series in Mumbai.

Smith breaks down while addressing media, celebs find it devastating

Former captain of Australian cricket team Steve Smith broke down while addressing a press conference at Sydney airport after the scandalous ball tampering incident.

ICC could set stricter punishments for sledging

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will hold a special meeting to take a wide-ranging view into player behaviour.

Who are the top wicket-keeper batsmen in IPL history?

Wicket-keeper batsmen are specialized commodities who hold high value in the shortest format of cricket.

Steve Smith breaks down during press-conference, apologizes for his actions

Steve Smith apologized to the entire nation in a press conference after landing in Sydney on Thursday.

Ball-tampering scandal: How will the ban impact Rajasthan and Hyderabad?

Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad have been hit hard as they have lost their top players in Steve Smith and David Warner respectively.

Post Warner ban, Sunrisers Hyderabad appoint Williamson their new captain

NZ skipper Kane Williamson has been appointed as the new captain of the Sunrisers Hyderabad for the IPL 2018 season.

Warner apologizes, says he put stain on game he loves

Banned Australian opener David Warner today apologized for his role in the ball-tampering scandal, saying he put a "stain on the game he loved as a boy".

29 Mar 2018

Tennis

Miami Open: Isner, Potro book semis spot in men's singles

Big-serving American John Isner moved into the semi-finals of the 2018 Miami Open after overcoming South Korea's Hyeon Chung 6-1, 6-4 in straight sets.

Who can replace Smith and Warner in IPL 2018?

The ban of Steve Smith and David Warner from IPL 2018 means Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad will have to find their replacements soon.

28 Mar 2018

Real Madrid

Isco lashes out at Zidane over lack of game-time

Spain's hat-trick hero Isco was the chief architect of their 6-1 victory over Argentina on Tuesday.

BCCI unhappy with Manohar, doesn't want him as ICC Chairman

The members of the BCCI are planning to oppose Shashank Manohar's re-election as the ICC Chairman.

Bangladesh keen on hiring Gary Kirsten as their consultant

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) are in talks with former SA player Gary Kirsten to hire him as a consultant for the national cricket team.

28 Mar 2018

Liverpool FC

Klopp perfect fit for Bayern Munich, claims his agent

There is no doubt that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is one of the brightest minds in football.

LG Electronics not to renew Warner's contract after ball-tampering scandal

David Warner suffered another setback after LG Electronics decided not to renew its contract with him, following Warner's role in the ball-tampering scandal.

Aussie duo Smith and Warner banned from IPL 11

Steve Smith and David Warner have been axed from participating in the Indian Premier League 2018.

Meg Lanning becomes first Australian to score 2,000 T20I runs

Australian batswoman Meg Lanning showed why she is a class above the rest as she scripted a new record.

Ball-tampering: Cricket Australia bans Warner and Smith for 12 months

Steve Smith and David Warner have been banned for one-year by Cricket Australia (CA) for their involvement in the ball tampering incident in the 3rd Test against South Africa.

28 Mar 2018

Football

Football: Spain and Belgium run riot, Germany lose

Brazil avenged their humiliating 7-1 loss to Germany by defeating them 1-0 in an international friendly match. Brazil ended Germany's 22-game unbeaten run.

28 Mar 2018

Tennis

Miami Open: Isner upsets second seed Cilic to reach quarters

American John Isner overcame Marin Cilic to progress into the quarter-finals of the 2018 Miami Open.

IPL 2018: Warner steps down as captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad

Australian vice-captain David Warner has stepped down from the captaincy of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the wake of the ball tampering scandal that has engulfed Australian cricket.

Warner and Smith to miss IPL if CA imposes ban

The fates of Steven Smith and David Warner have been hanging by the thread ever since the ball-tampering scandal came to light.