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22 Mar 2018

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Hardik Pandya in trouble after parody-account makes controversial tweet

A court has ordered an FIR against Hardik Pandya for 'his comment' on Dr BR Ambedkar.

22 Mar 2018

Serena Williams

Miami Open: Serena knocked out by Osaka, Azarenka through

Serena's comeback to tennis after a 14-month lay-off hasn't quite gone as per her plans.

22 Mar 2018

India

Olympian Soumyajit Ghosh accused of raping 18-year-old

Indian Olympian Soumyajit Ghosh, table tennis champion, has been accused of rape by an 18-year-old, who says she got pregnant and was forced to undergo an abortion.

West Indies beat Scotland, qualify for 2019 ICC World Cup

West Indies qualified for the ICC 2019 World Cup after overcoming Scotland in a rain-affected match.

Here's why 6 IPL captains will skip the opening ceremony

Six of the eight IPL franchise captains are set to give this season's opening ceremony a miss.

IPL 2018: DRS will be used in this edition

IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla has confirmed that the Decision Review System (DRS) will be used in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.

14 Mar 2018

French Open

French Open increases prize money, winner to pocket €2.2 million

The French Open has increased the cash prize for this year's tournament.

Reports claim Shakib Al Hasan broke the dressing room window

Reports have emerged that Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan was responsible for shattering the dressing room window.

IPL 2018: 5 youngest cricketers to play in the IPL

Indian Premier League has always been about youngsters.

21 Mar 2018

BCCI

BCCI extends its contract with Star for women's matches

BCCI has extended its media rights contract with Star India by 15 days (till April 15) to ensure the live telecast of Indian women's cricket team matches scheduled to take place next month.

21 Mar 2018

BCCI

Mohammed Shami vs Hasin Jahan case: New details emerge

New details have surfaced in the Mohammed Shami and Hasin Jahan case as England based businessman Mohammed Bhai has denied any wrongdoing.

Women's IPL is not a good idea: Mithali Raj

In order to popularise women's cricket, the BCCI is considering to launch the women's IPL.

SA vs AUS: Which team holds the edge in 3rd-Test?

The much-awaited third Test between South Africa and Australia will kick off on Thursday at the Newlands cricket stadium in Cape Town.

IPL 2018: The most embarrassing records over the years

The Indian Premier League has given fans plenty to cheer about, with players and the teams setting several splendid records.

20 Mar 2018

Pakistan News

Afridi offers to pay for the treatment of hockey legend

Shahid Afridi has already itched his name as a cricketing legend with his brilliant performances on the field; now the ace cricketer is winning hearts off the field with his kind-hearted gestures.

2018 World Cup Qualifiers: All about the Super Sixes

In the ongoing Super Sixes stage of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers 2018, five teams are still in contention to qualify for the main event.

20 Mar 2018

Real Madrid

Ronaldo ready to shell out money to avoid prison sentence

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is willing to pay any amount to the Spanish authorities to withdraw their request to give him prison sentence for an alleged tax fraud amounting to €14.7 million.

20 Mar 2018

Real Madrid

Floyd Mayweather to buy New Castle United FC?

Retired boxing celebrity Floyd Mayweather has made the headlines for a bizarre claim.

20 Mar 2018

BCCI

Women's Cricket: Committee being set-up after 0-3 whitewash against Aussies

The BCCI has decided to form a committee to review Indian women's performance against Australia.

20 Mar 2018

India

IPL: How has Kohli's league fee changed over the years?

India and RCB skipper Virat Kohli's brand value is incomparable to other players in the IPL.

20 Mar 2018

Football

Kochi Turf: A bone of contention between cricket and football

The Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi has become a bone of contention between the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) and football enthusiasts.

IPL 2018: List of oldest players in last 10 seasons

IPL has been a platform for young cricketers to showcase their talent.

Rabada's suspension overturned, he will play remaining Tests against Australia

The ICC Code of Conduct appeal commissioner has overturned South African pacer Kagiso Rabada's two-match suspension.

West Indies batsman Samuels penalised for breaching code of conduct

West Indies middle-order batsman Marlon Samuels has received a warning and has been handed one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.

ICC wants to change the format of Champions Trophy

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reeling under financial pressure due to their proposed revenue-distribution scheme for the members.

In-form wrist spinner Chahal jumps 12 spots onto 2nd spot

India's wrist-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal climbed 12 spots to become the number 2 bowler in the world, as per the latest ICC T20I Rankings for bowlers.

20 Mar 2018

Russia News

England might not play in 2018 World Cup. Here's why.

England's diplomatic crisis with Russia is turning uglier by the day and now it has cast doubts about the participation of the Three Lions in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

19 Mar 2018

Real Madrid

#StatAttack: Break-up of Ronaldo's 50 career hat-tricks

Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 50th hat-trick of his career as the Spanish giants ran riot to beat Girona 6-3.

19 Mar 2018

BBC

Tennis star Martina Navratilova says BBC paid McEnroe '10-times more'

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova has accused BBC of a shocking pay discrimination wherein her fellow Wimbledon pundit John McEnroe was paid at least '10 times more' than her for the expert analysis.

19 Mar 2018

BCCI

New twist in Mohammed Shami's story

Mohammed Shami's story is seeing a new twist everyday.

10-years of IPL: First century, first hat-trick, first of everything!

There is a first for everything. Being the first not only gives you a sense of pride but it's a piece of history as well.

IPL 2018: Mumbai Indians pick McClenaghan to replace injured Behrendorff

Mumbai Indians were quick in finding a replacement for injured Jason Behrendorff.

19 Mar 2018

Chelsea FC

#FootballRoundup: Barca remain unbeaten, PSG closer to Ligue 1 title

Barcelona remain the only unbeaten team in Europe while Cristiano Ronaldo scored 4 against sorry Girona.

2018 Nidahas Trophy: 5 talking points

India edged past Bangladesh in a last-ball thriller to win the 2018 Nidahas Trophy by 4 wickets in Colombo on Sunday.

19 Mar 2018

Tennis

Indian Wells: Potro edges past Federer to win the title

Roger Federer's 17-match unbeaten run in 2018 finally came to an end as the Swiss maestro went down against Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro in the final of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.

IPL 2018: 5 West Indian stars to look out for

Like Australians, West Indies cricketers, too, have enjoyed playing in the Indian Premier League.

19 Mar 2018

Football

Sachin Badadhe: The chaiwala who coached I-League winners Minerva Punjab

While Chennaiyin might be the talk of the town after they won the ISL, one man is quietly going about his business of serving tea at 'Shreenath Tea & Snacks Centre'.

18 Mar 2018

Rohit Sharma

India beat Bangladesh to lift Nidahas Trophy

India are the winners of Nidahas Trophy.

18 Mar 2018

Badminton

All England Open: Tai Tzu-ying thrashes Yamaguchi in final

Tai Tzu-ying, who has been dominating the badminton circuit since 2016, beat Akane Yamaguchi in straight games to win the 2018 All England Open.

18 Mar 2018

Smriti Mandhana

Australia women whitewash India in ODI series

The Indian women were thrashed black and blue by Meg Lanning & Co. as Australia beat India by 97-runs to whitewash the 3-match ODI series.