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25 Feb 2018

Pakistan News

Mohammad Hafeez wants ICC to tweak rules to retain 'doosra'

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez said the International Cricket Council (ICC) should tweak its rules to ensure that the 'doosra' remains a part of the sport.

Ganguly calls hiring Chappell the biggest mistake of his career

In his book "A Century Is Not Enough", former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly who is known to not mince words, spilled beans on various aspects of his career, including the infamous spat with Greg Chappell.

25 Feb 2018

England Cricket Team

New Zealand defeat England by 3 wickets

New Zealand defeated England by 3 wickets in the 1st ODI at Hamilton.

25 Feb 2018

Bayern Munich

Arsenal vs Manchester City League Cup Final: Pre-match report

As Arsenal lock horns with Manchester City in the League Cup final, Arsene Wenger will try to win a competition he has never won.

25 Feb 2018

Chelsea FC

Manchester United vs Chelsea: Pre-match report

Talk about an amazing contest and we have one on the cards today.

25 Feb 2018

India

Milestones achieved by India during tour of South Africa

India's tour of South Africa has been record-breaking.

I can definitely come back in the ODIs soon: Raina

Suresh Raina said that he is hoping to continue his strong show in the upcoming T20 tournaments including the IPL, in his bid to make a comeback into the ODI-squad.

25 Feb 2018

Russia News

IOC upholds ban on Russia at the Winter Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) upheld its ban on Russia over doping allegations.

Rohit Sharma to lead India in 2018 Nidahas Trophy

The 15-member Indian squad, which will play at the upcoming Tri-nation T20 series in Sri Lanka, the Nidahas Trophy, has been announced.

South Africa vs India T20I series: 5 talking points

India are high on confidence after beating South Africa by 7 runs in the 3rd T20I, thus clinching the series 2-1.

25 Feb 2018

Virat Kohli

India beat SA to clinch T20I series, here're records broken

India defeated South Africa by 7 runs to clinch the 3 match T20Is series 2-1.

Rajasthan Royals appoint Steve Smith their captain

Rajasthan Royals have appointed Australian skipper Steven Smith their captain for the upcoming IPL season.

24 Feb 2018

Virat Kohli

Kohli to receive ICC Test Championship mace after 3rd T20I

The ICC will present the ICC Test Championship mace to Virat Kohli at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town after the end of the third and final T20I against South Africa today.

24 Feb 2018

India

Aruna Budda Reddy clinches bronze at Gymnastics World Cup

Aruna Budda Reddy made India proud as she claimed the bronze medal in Women's vault at the ongoing Gymnastics World Cup in Melbourne.

No shooting at 2022 Commonwealth Games

In a major blow to India's medal hopes, Commonwealth Games Federation has decided not to reinstate the shooting event for the 2022 edition of the tournament.

This day in 2010, Sachin scored the first ODI double-ton

Eight years ago, on this day, Sachin Tendulkar became the first male cricketer to score a double hundred in ODIs.

24 Feb 2018

Japan

Indian shuttler Sameer Verma enter Swiss Open semis

Indian shuttler Sameer Verma has advanced to the semifinals of the Swiss Open after defeating former world no. 2 Japan's Kento Momota in Basel.

24 Feb 2018

India

India lose to Jordan in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Indian basketball team put up a spirited fight before losing 88-102 to higher-ranked Jordan in the Asian qualifiers for the 2019 FIBA World Cup at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

24 Feb 2018

Tennis

Tennis player Eugenie Bouchard and the USTA reach settlement

Canadian tennis player and former world number 5, Eugenie Bouchard has reached a settlement in her lawsuit against the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA).

24 Feb 2018

South Africa

Former South African cricketer, Lonwabo Tsotsobe turns DJ

South African left-arm speedster, Lonwabo Tsotsobe is currently serving an 8-year ban from cricket after he was found guilty of match-fixing.

KKR and RR find a unique way to name skippers

Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders are all set to announce their captains in a unique way.

24 Feb 2018

India

Saurav Ganguly is in favour of T20 cricket

Former India captain, Sourav Ganguly has spoken in favour of Twenty20 tournaments. He said that the game of cricket can't survive without them.

Wriddhiman Saha close to full fitness ahead of IPL

Sunrisers Hyderabad will be thrilled to find out that India's Test wicket-keeper, Wriddhiman Saha is now close to gaining full fitness.

23 Feb 2018

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli vs Steven Smith: Who is better?

Talk about one of the biggest modern day rivalries in international cricket and the names of Steven Smith and Virat Kohli come to your mind.

Canada now has a T20 League!

Canada has joined the list of countries to have its own franchise-based T20 cricket league as, ICC sanctioned the ambitious venture titled "Global T20 Canada."

23 Feb 2018

Hashim Amla

South Africa vs India 3rd T20I: Ground statistics

India and South Africa will lock horns in the 3rd and final T20I of the series on Saturday at the Newlands stadium in Cape Town.

Rani Rampal to lead Women's Hockey team for Korea tour

Ace striker Rani Rampal was today named captain of Indian women's hockey team for the next month's season-opening away series against Korea, where Poonam Rani will make a comeback.

Cheteshwar Pujara and wife welcome a baby girl

Cheteshwar Pujara has a new role to take on. The Test specialist and his wife, Puja have welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on February 22.

23 Feb 2018

BCCI

BCCI and CoA in a tussle over proposed Day/Night Test

The Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) head, Vinod Rai has come down hard on the BCCI's acting secretary, Amitabh Choudhary over proposing India vs West Indies day and night Test match in October.

Pakistan and not Australia are number 1 team in T20Is

Australia's joy, at being the number one ranked T20I team, was short-lived as Cricket Australia's chief has clarified that Pakistan will retain the number one rank.

23 Feb 2018

Jasprit Bumrah

South Africa vs India 3rd T20I: Probable Playing XI

India's two-month-long tour of South Africa is drawing to a close with the final T20I game being the series decider.

23 Feb 2018

Europa League

Michy Batshuayi hits back at racist fans

Borussia Dortmund striker, Michy Batshuayi has accused Atalanta fans of racist abuse, after his team's 1-1 draw against them in the Europa League in Lombardy.

Bhuvi, Bumrah likely to be rested for Tri-Nation T20 series

The national selection committee, headed by MSK Prasad, will decide the Indian squad that will tour Sri Lanka for Tri-Nation T20 series in March.

22 Feb 2018

Tennis

Tennis star Bouchard testifies about US Open locker room fall

Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard took to witness stand in her negligence lawsuit against the US Tennis Association (USTA).

5 reasons why IPL is better than Pakistan Super League

The third edition of the Pakistan Super League is all set to kick off from today, with defending champions Peshawar Zalmi taking on debutants Multan Sultans in Dubai.

22 Feb 2018

India

Dhoni does a Kohli, abuses Manish Pandey on field

'Captain Cool' MS Dhoni is known for his restrained and serene temperament, and he has won hearts for keeping calm even in the tensest of situations.

22 Feb 2018

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

South Africa beat India in 2nd T20I, here're records broken!

After losing the first T20I, South Africa have bounced back in style to keep the series alive, by beating India by 6 wickets at SuperSport Park in Centurion.

RCB cuts ties with Kingfisher, signs Dura Cements

IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore have decided to cut all ties with Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher, thereby ending an association of 10 years.

Pujara to begin homework for England tour with county stint

The month of April in the cricket calendar means only one thing, the Indian Premier League.

Pakistan Super League 2018 to kick off tomorrow

The third edition of Pakistan's domestic T20 league, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is all set to kick off tomorrow in Dubai.