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Australia's Chris Lynn dislocates shoulder during Trans-Tasman final

Big-hitting Aussie batsman Chris Lynn, who has had a bad luck with injuries throughout his career, suffered yet another injury during the Trans Tasman T20 tri-series final against New Zealand.

21 Feb 2018

David Warner

Australia beat New Zealand by 19 runs, here're records broken!

Australia have made the number one T20 rank their own after beating New Zealand by 19 runs via D/L method in the tri-series final.

21 Feb 2018

India

The role of Shikhar Dhawan in India's ODI success

India have tasted success a lot of success in ODIs in past few months and Shikhar Dhawan has been at the forefront of it.

21 Feb 2018

India

SA-Ind 2nd T20I at SuperSport Park, Centurion: Ground statistics

As India go into the 2nd T20I of the 3-match series against Proteas with a 1-0 lead, the in-form men in blue eye their first double series win on the South African soil.

20 Feb 2018

Pakistan News

Young Pakistani cricketer commits suicide over non-selection

Former Pakistani cricketer Aamer Hanif's son, Mohammad Zaryab, reportedly committed suicide over alleged heartbreak for not being selected in the Under-19 cricket team.

20 Feb 2018

India

King Kohli crosses 900 rating points in the ICC rankings

Leading India from one victory to another on the South African soil, Virat Kohli, the unfazed Indian captain is, aggressively yet casually, adding record after record to his name.

Weird rules of cricket you probably don't know

Cricket like any sport has several rules, some are common others rarely come into use.

20 Feb 2018

India

Sardar Singh back as captain of Indian Hockey Team

Half-back Sardar Singh will return as the captain of Indian hockey team for 27th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, scheduled to kick off from March 3 in Ipoh, Malaysia.

South Africa vs India 2nd T20I: Probable Playing XI

Kohli's men in blue are flying high right now and will look to win the T20I series, when they take on South Africa in the second T20 at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.

20 Feb 2018

South Korea

Wardrobe malfunction at Olympics: French ice skater suffers costume disaster

French ice dancer Gabriella Papadakis suffered what she calls her "worst nightmare", a wardrobe malfunction, on Monday while performing at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

20 Feb 2018

Football

Talking points from Wigan vs Manchester City

Not many teams across Europe have been on the winning side when they have faced Pep Guardiola's Manchester City this season.

Chris Lynn keen to captain KKR in IPL 2018

Kolkata Knight Riders are facing a dilemma; who will lead the side in IPL 11.

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson bats for the T20Is

New Zealand coach, Mike Hesson defended T20 Internationals after his England counterpart, Trevor Bayliss suggested to scrap them.

19 Feb 2018

Athletics

Coleman smashes 20-year-old 60m indoor world record

American sprinter, Christian Coleman breezed home in 6.34 seconds to set a new 60m world indoor record.

19 Feb 2018

Athletics

Skier Gus Kenworthy's kiss at Winter Olympics wins hearts

Skier Gus Kenworthy didn't win a medal at the Winter Olympics but he isn't leaving Pyeongchang without a triumph.

19 Feb 2018

Football

9 red cards see football match abandoned

Football is known as the beautiful game, but sometimes it does turn ugly.

19 Feb 2018

India

These cricket records Virat Kohli will break in near future

Indian skipper, Virat Kohli has made breaking records a habit.

19 Feb 2018

Real Madrid

#FootballRoundup: Real Madrid, Chelsea & PSG run riot

As usual, football saw some exciting moments this weekend. Goals, action, drama, all were on offer during the weekend matches.

18 Feb 2018

India

India beat South Africa in 1st T20I, here're records broken

Virat Kohli's India have extended their dominance over South Africa by beating the hosts by 28 runs in the first T20 international at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.

18 Feb 2018

England Cricket Team

England thump New Zealand but Kiwis reach final

England defeated New Zealand by 2 runs in the 6th match of the Twenty20 Tri Series, but New Zealand won the bigger prize, as they qualified for the final of the tournament.

18 Feb 2018

BCCI

India's 2018-19 season to have 63 international matches

India have started 2018 in style by 5-1 thrashing of South Africa in the ODI series. India also dethroned South Africa from the number one ODI ranking.

18 Feb 2018

India

BCCI's big plan for Indian cricket

India might have won the ODI series in South Africa in a convincing fashion, but the 1-2 defeat in the Test series is something that the BCCI wants to work on.

Pre-match analysis: South Africa vs India 1st T20I at Wanderers

Fresh on the heels of a 5-1 ODI victory, an upbeat Indian side will look to secure another limited-overs win in the T20I series, set to begin today.

17 Feb 2018

Tennis

Interesting Roger Federer facts you might not know

Roger Federer is unequivocally the greatest tennis player of all time.

South Africa vs India 1st T20I: Probable Playing XI

After wrapping up the ODI series with a comfortable 5-1 margin, India will shift gears as the action turns to T20Is.

17 Feb 2018

Badminton

BWF now wants to change badminton's scoring system

It has not been long since the Badminton World Federation introduced the World Tour calendar. It then brought the change in 'Service Law' (to be implemented from March) and now the body is mulling a change in the scoring system.

Is this India's best bowling line-up ever?

Even before India embarked the journey to South Africa, the build-up was all about India's fine batsmen against the vicious bowling attack of Proteas.

16 Feb 2018

Virat Kohli

#MatchInNumbers: India thrash South Africa to clinch series 5-1

India are flying high as they defeated South Africa by 8 wickets in 6th ODI at Centurion to clinch the series 5-1.

16 Feb 2018

India

Yuki Bhambri advances into final of ATP Challenger Chennai Open

India's top-ranked singles player, Yuki Bhambri advanced into the final of Chennai Open, beating Korea's Duckhee Lee in the semis.

16 Feb 2018

Indian Hockey Team

Odisha government to sponsor national hockey team

In a first-of-its-kind association, Odisha state government will sponsor the Indian national hockey teams, men and women, for the next five years.

Australia defeat NZ in 5th T20I; here're are records broken

Talk about a mouth-watering contest and that is what exactly the 5th T20I between New Zealand and Australia was.

16 Feb 2018

Virat Kohli

Is India's fragile middle-order a matter of concern?

Kohli-led India might have won the series 4-1, after their 73 run victory in 5th ODI, but all is probably not well with the Indian camp.

16 Feb 2018

Virat Kohli

South Africa vs India 6th ODI: Pre-match analysis

Virat Kohli and his men in blue scripted history, when they became the first Indian team to win an ODI series in South Africa.

Star signs 11 IPL sponsors for the 2018 IPL edition

In its first set of sponsor associations, Star India has already signed 11 brands despite a steep hike in ad rates compared to last year.

15 Feb 2018

Indian Hockey Team

Pakistan to visit India for 2018 Hockey World Cup

Ending the speculation surrounding their participation in 2018 Hockey World Cup, Pakistan men's hockey team will travel to India later this year in November.

15 Feb 2018

Virat Kohli

South Africa vs India 6th ODI: Probable XI

With the series already wrapped up, the men in blue will look to rest some key players as India take on South Africa in the 6th ODI at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.

IPL11 to kickoff from April 7, here's the complete schedule

The much awaited season 11 of the Indian Premier League is all set to kick off from April 7, 2018 with defending champions Mumbai Indians taking on the returning Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

15 Feb 2018

Real Madrid

Real Madrid show PSG they are the champions

Real Madrid have passed their first stern test of the season as they outclassed PSG 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16.

Kagiso Rabada fined for Dhawan's send-off

South Africa's young speedster, Kagiso Rabada was reprimanded by ICC for the send-off he gave to opener Shikhar Dhawan in the 5th ODI at Port Elizabeth.

Coaching on mind post-retirement, says Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh, who has been out of Indian team since last June, is hopeful of making a comeback and feels that he still has a couple of years of cricket left in him.