Pankaj Singh greeted his most expensive
analysis in Test history with the words 'That is cricket'. It was
admirable acceptance from an impressive man of a record he did not
deserve......... Read more
Can't See India Saving Southampton Test, Says Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar feels India have lost their chance
of forcing a draw in the third Test against England after losing four
top-order wickets on the penultimate day.....
Number of times Alastair Cook has scored a fifty in both innings as
captain of England. Cook has achieved this feat on nine previous
occasions, but never as captain..... Read more
England v India: Hosts close on win after Moeen Ali strikes twice
England moved closer to levelling the series against India with another
dominant display on day four of the third Test in Southampton..... Read more
India in England: Virat Kohli Wants Teammates to Show Character
Virat Kohli urged the Indian team to stand up on
the final day of the third Test against England and show some character
on what is bound to be a tough day.....
Jacques Kallis, the legendary South African allrounder, announced his
retirement on Wednesday (July 30) from all formats of international
cricket...... Read more
James Anderson in fresh controversy during India-England 3rd Test at Southampton?
England pace spearhead James Anderson could possibly be involved in a fresh controversy after appearing to have few words with India batsman Ajinkya Rahane during the final over of the fourth day’s play in third Test at Southampton... Read more
Kohli's weakness grows wider
Virat Kohli's is a game without any other
glaring weakness but England have clearly tried to play on the attacking
batsman's ego a bit but starving him outside off stump... Read more
Gordon Lewis to hear Jadeja’s appeal too
Gordon Lewis, the judicial commissioner who will preside over James Anderson’s Level 3 hearing on Friday (August 1) morning – the day after the scheduled close of the third... Read more
Yuvraj, Ganguly, Zaheer and Indian team to come together in support of my charitable cause’
So what am I up to these days? Well, the T20 blast has been in full swing and Surrey have qualified for the quarter-finals and the Royal London 50 over tournament which started on Sunday. But, more of that later..... Read more
Malinga picks Mumbai Indians over Sri Lankan team for Champions League
Lasith Malinga will represent Mumbai Indians at the Champions League T20
over the Southern Express side he led to the Super Fours title in Sri
Lanka. Although he will not turn out for them, Malinga has over the past
few.... Read more
India vs England, 3rd Test at Southampton: Draw the most likely result, feels Sunil Gavaskar
It looks like a draw,” said the Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar
as he left the media centre at Ageas Bowl on the evening of the third
day of the second Test match. “Mainly because the wicket has not
deteriorated at all.”.... Read more
Boon instructs Moeen to remove wristbands
England batsman Moeen Ali has been told to remove his controversial 'Save Gaza' and 'Free Palestine' wristbands..... Read more
Reckless India in danger of following on
For almost two whole days India's bowlers had laboured on a surface that
appeared docile. On the third, James Anderson showed them how it's
done. He ran in with verve... Read more
Alastair Cook's 95 brings him back from the cricketing abyss
Even if the greatest of batsmen have the ups and downs to prove that
form is a fickle mistress, Alastair Cook must still have begun to think
that he would never be loved again... Read more
Richardson tells captains to not 'undermine' ICC judiciary process
ICC chief executive David Richardson has come out in support of match referee David Boon's verdict on Ravindra Jadeja, relating to the incident with James Anderson at Trent Bridge..... Read more
Ben Stokes, Matt Prior testify against Jadeja
In a fresh twist to the alleged altercation between Ravindra Jadeja and
James Anderson, two England players have testified that the Indian
all-rounder had turned towards the English bowler with a raised bat
during the showdown... Read more
India in England: Sunil Gavaskar Unimpressed With MS Dhoni's Slip Cordon
Alastair Cook made the most of a dropped chance on
Day One of the third Test against India. Sunil Gavaskar feels the fault
lies in the fielders manning the slip cordon and also the men chosen to
be placed at that vital position...
Ishant Sharma to undergo more tests on sore leg: Joe Dawes
India’s bowling coach Joe Dawes
was apprehensive about Ishant Sharma’s fitness, saying the pace
spearhead will undergo tests in the next few days after missing out on
the second test due to a sore leg.... Read more
MS Dhoni Reprimanded by ICC for Protesting Ravindra Jadeja Fine
MS Dhoni had called the ICC decision to fine
Ravindra Jadeja 50 per cent of his match hurtful. A day after, the ICC
came down heavily on the Indian captain for his comments.....
AB de Villiers burst on to the international scene when he had just a
dozen first-class games to his credit. He was his generation’s freak... Read more
South Africa need 331 more on final day
Kumar Sangakkara and Angelo Mathews struck brisk half-centuries on Sunday (July 27) to help Sri Lanka set up a thrilling... Read more
India vs England, 3rd Test, at Southampton: Alastair Cook, Gary Ballance put England in strong position
Almost immediately after tea, Mohammed Shami bowled short and Alastair Cook rocked back to pull him to the mid-wicket fence. It took him into the nineties. He flashed at the next ball outside... Read more
Hampshire groundsman confident in pitch: ENG vs IND
Hampshire head groundsman Nigel Gray believes the Ageas Bowl pitch is in
good shape for the third Test between England and India... Read more
England threw away Test on first day
After the draw at Trent Bridge, England wanted a green-tinged surface,
and a bit more bounce. They got both at Lord’s, with the green more than
just a tinge..... Read more
India invests in short ball and reaps rich dividends
If you are an international batsman then one examination you are bound
to sit at some point is the test of how you negotiate the short ball.
You may avoid it for a while but rest assured it will come, as opponents
probe for.... Read more
Bankrupt Graeme Pollock turns to India for help
Graeme Pollock, the man with the 2nd highest Test batting average
all-time behind Bradman, is on the verge of bankruptcy and losing his
mortgaged home.... Read more
India to Host Champions League T20 from September 13 to October 4; KKR vs CSK in opener
Kolkata Knight Riders, winners of the Indian Premier League in 2014 and
2012, will take on Chennai Super Kings, winners of the IPL in 2011 and
IPL and CLT20 champions in 2010, in the inaugural Group match of the
Champions........ Read more
Manan Vohra, Mohit Sharma Star in Easy India A Win
Young opener Manan Vohra and limited overs specialist Mohit Sharma came
up with fine performances as India A posted a comfortable six-wicket win... Read more
ICC turns down inclusion of cricket in 2018 Commonwealth Games
The International Cricket Council (ICC) turned down an invitation for cricket to feature in the 2018 Commonwealth Games at Gold Coast in Australia., although..... Read more
Virat Kohli’s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma advises him not to play square of wicket
Virat Kohli‘s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has advised his ward to “avoid playing strokes square off the wicket initially” in order to counter the swing, saying it.... Read more
India in England: R Ashwin Should be in Playing XI, Says Bishan Singh Bedi
Spin legend Bishen Singh Bedi feels India are
missing out a trick in England by not including off-spinner R Ashwin in
the playing XI. He had to sit out the first two Tests as India preferred
to go in with Karnataka all-rounder Stuart Binny...
My Career Really Took Off After Knock of 114 at Bouncy Perth Track: Sachin Tendulkar
Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar's response
came when he was asked by a student to rate his best Test century out of
the 51 tons he had scored in his 24-year international career in which
he also notched up 49 ODI hundreds to make it a round 100 centuries...
The English press has come down heavily on Alastair Cook and his men,
with ex-cricketers calling for the captain's resignation in the wake of
the embarrassing loss to India on a tailor-made Lord's surface..... Read more
Matt Prior 'hunted mercilessly' by media, says Sussex boss
Matt Prior 'hunted mercilessly' by media, says Sussex boss
Media scrutiny played a major part in wicketkeeper Matt Prior's decision
to stand down from England duty for the rest of the summer, according
to Sussex manager Mark Robinson.... Read more
Williamson banned from bowling due to illegal action
Williamson banned from bowling due to illegal action
Kane Williamson, the part-time New Zealand offspinner, has been
suspended from bowling in international cricket after his action was
found to be illegal.... Read more
MS Dhoni takes 5th spot in Forbes Magazine’s valuable sports persons list
MS Dhoni takes 5th spot in Forbes Magazine’s valuable sports persons list
Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been rated as the fifth valuable sportsperson on the planet, according to Forbes Magazine..... Read more
India vs England: MS Dhoni Street-Smart, Alastair Cook Unimaginative, Says Steve Waugh
India vs England: MS Dhoni Street-Smart, Alastair Cook Unimaginative, Says Steve Waugh
After their win versus England at Lord's, former
Australian Test captain Steve Waugh feels India will challenge Australia
when they travel Down Under later this year....
I Would Love to Play for England Again, Says Kevin Pietersen
I Would Love to Play for England Again, Says Kevin Pietersen
The 34-year-old Kevin Pietersen, who was left out
of the England team after dressing room problems with some of his
teammates including skipper Alastair Cook, said he is open to coming
back....
Anderson hearing at end of third Test
James Anderson's disciplinary hearing will take place on August 1 at the conclusion of the third Test between India and England...... Read more
Ishant climbs to 20th on ICC charts
Ishant climbs to 20th on ICC charts
Ishant Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, M Vijay and Ajinkya Rahane were among the Indian players to make significant.... Read more
To quit now would be wrong, says Cook
To quit now would be wrong, says Cook
Despite widespread calls for him to go for the great and good of English
cricket, Alastair Cook insisted that he would not walk away after... Read more
Jos Buttler calls his Test call-up for England against India a “dream come true”
Jos Buttler calls his Test call-up for England against India a “dream come true”
New England wicket-keeper Jos Buttler
finally gets the Test status after serving as a One-Day cricketer and
this, he says, is a “dream come true”. Lancastrian Buttler, 23, has
played 63 times in limited-overs.... Read more
England Captain Steven Gerrard Retires From International Football
England Captain Steven Gerrard Retires From International Football
land captain Steven Gerrard has announced his retirement from international soccer, the Football Association said on Monday.The Liverpool midfielder won 114 caps for his country after making his debut in a 2-0 win over Ukraine at Wembley in 2000... Read more
Alastair Cook Struggles to Accept 'Tough Lord's Defeat'
Alastair Cook Struggles to Accept 'Tough Lord's Defeat'
England Alastair Cook was crestfallen after
England's 95-run defeat against India at Lord's but promised to turn
things around in the remaining three matches in the series....
India vs England: Roles Have Reversed, We Can Bounce Out Teams Too, Says Sourav Ganguly
India vs England: Roles Have Reversed, We Can Bounce Out Teams Too, Says Sourav Ganguly
Ishant Sharma's hostile spell in the post-lunch
session on Day 5 of the Lord's Test consigned England to a 95-run
defeat. This was India's first overseas Test win since 2011 and Sourav
Ganguly saluted MS Dhoni's young Turks...
Ishant Sharma who picked a career-best 7/74 gave full credit to MS Dhoni for coaxing him into bowling short balls."All
these wickets are for the captain as he told me that I am tall enough
and to bowl the bouncers," said Ishant after winning the Man of the
Match award.... Read more
Matt Prior takes sensible decision by withdrawing himself from England squad
Matt Prior takes sensible decision by withdrawing himself from England squad
As the game hung in the balance at lunch on Day Five, a determined Matt Prior
walked out with that look in the eye. The third ball he faced was short
and wide, which was smashed by Prior out of the middle of the bat
through the off-side..... Read more
Ishant devastates England in landmark win
Ishant devastates England in landmark win
Ishant Sharma, bowling short and aggressively with the old ball, produced one of the most memorable spells in... Read more
England Cricketers Spooked Out, Claim Team Hotel at London Haunted
England Cricketers Spooked Out, Claim Team Hotel at London Haunted
According to Daily Mail on Sunday, England players'
wives and girlfriends have refused to stay at the famous Langham Hotel
during London Test matches this summer after complaints of mysterious
goings-on at night....
India tour of England 2014: Ravindra Jadeja may have changed his Test career
India tour of England 2014: Ravindra Jadeja may have changed his Test career
There was a lot more to the contest than what transpired on the field alone. Ravindra Jadeja walked out at Lord’s on Day Four, with a host of challenges ahead. Firstly, he was public enemy no 1 given....Read more
Steyn thanks Donald, rates Galle heroics among his best
Steyn thanks Donald, rates Galle heroics among his best
South African fast bowler Dale Steyn
rated his match-winning performance in the Galle test against Sri Lanka
among his best and said watching videos of former fast bowling great
Allan Donald...
There was a time, especially in the days when the spin quartet were to
the fore, when the phrase ‘Indian pace bowler’ was almost an oxymoron,
something to elicit.....
England v India: Tourists close in on victory in second Test at Lord's
England v India: Tourists close in on victory in second Test at Lord's
England are on the verge of defeat after India put in a superb performance with the bat and ball in the second Test at Lord's.
.... Read more
Land of Football No More, Brazil Needs to Reinvent Itself
Land of Football No More, Brazil Needs to Reinvent Itself
The largest country in Latin America, most commonly known for its
vibrant soccer, left 200 million citizens shocked after its loss in.... Read more
England v India: Alastair Cook criticised by Geoffrey Boycott
England v India: Alastair Cook criticised by Geoffrey Boycott
Alastair Cook will not "make it as a tactical captain", according to former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott... Read more
1st Test, Day 2: JP Duminy's Ton Guides South Africa to 455/9
1st Test, Day 2: JP Duminy's Ton Guides South Africa to 455/9
Jean-Paul Duminy hit a superb unbeaten century to put South Africa in a
position of strength on the second day of the first Test against Sri
Lanka on Thursday.... Read more
Dhoni implacable on Anderson
Dhoni implacable on Anderson
James Anderson has riled many opponents in an
illustrious Test career, but when it came to his disagreement with
Ravindra Jadeja, India's captain MS Dhoni saw a chance to make a stand...
India vs England, 2nd Test at Lord’s: Ajinkya Rahane learnt from MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli how to bat with tail
India vs England, 2nd Test at Lord’s: Ajinkya Rahane learnt from MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli how to bat with tail
Delighted to be on the Lord’s roll-of-honour after a gritty hundred on the opening day of the second Test, Ajinkya Rahane revealed that he was a little nervous before his first Test at this
celebrated ground. The batsman though did calm down on the morning of
the match, and that was enough to......
At this end of his 200th and final Test, Sachin Tendulkar didn’t just address the thousands that had gathered to bid him...... Read more
Manuel Pellegrini Rejects Offer to Coach Brazil
Manuel Pellegrini Rejects Offer to Coach Brazil
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini refused
to enter into negotiations with the Brazilian FA, saying that he wanted
to complete his three-year contract at the Etihad.....
South Africans will believe they let a potentially dominant position slip to a good one – and then a modest one in.. Read more
Dravid elected into Laureus academy
Dravid elected into Laureus academy
Rahul Dravid will join the likes of Steve Waugh, Sir Ian Botham and Sir
Vivian Richards on the panel of the Laureus World Sports Academy.... Read more
Cook: This is all a tactic to get rid of Jimmy
Cook: This is all a tactic to get rid of Jimmy England captain Alastair Cook is convinced India
only laid a charge against fast bowler James Anderson in an attempt to
rattle the paceman, or to get him ...
Fifteen minutes after Alastair Cook suggested India were being cheeky in making an official complaint against James Anderson, trying to eliminate their best bowler from the series, MS Dhoni sought to..... Read more
England v India: Jonathan Agnew on Kerrigan, Cook & pitches
England v India: Jonathan Agnew on Kerrigan, Cook & pitches
England fought back gamely at Trent Bridge to give themselves an outside chance of victory going into the final day.. Read more
How Brazil silenced its critics
How Brazil silenced its critics
I'll hold my hand up, and so should quite a few others, for perhaps
underestimating Brazil's ability to hold what turned out to be an
overwhelmingly successful World Cup... Read more
Russians learn from Brazil while India ‘sleeps’
Russians learn from Brazil while India ‘sleeps’
The 2014 World Cup in Brazil has been a smashing success on all fronts.
Despite all the problems and protests, the organisers have managed to
build 12 swanky stadiums, Fan fest areas have drawn huge crowds in
Brazil and many other parts of the World... Read more
Blatter also surprised by Messi award
Blatter also surprised by Messi award
FIFA President Joseph Blatter has admitted to being surprised by the
Golden Ball award to Lionel Messi as the outstanding player of the World
Cup in Brazil. Read more
Sim Bhullar, First Indian-Origin Athlete to be Part of NBA
Sim Bhullar, First Indian-Origin Athlete to be Part of NBA
Sim Bhullar, 21, a centre from New Mexico State
University, has signed a summer contract with the Sacramento Kings, a
professional basketball team in the United States...
Thirty-one-year-old Hashim Amla is the first non-white player to captain the South African Test side in a full-time capacity. Ashwell Prince has skippered on a stand-in basis...
The Trent Bridge Test saw Bhuvneshwar Kumar bat for 5 hours, score a fifty in both innings, use the new ball, log 30.5 overs and finish with an average of 121, and figures of 5 for 82. Read more
Mahela Jayawardene to retire from Test cricket
Mahela Jayawardene to retire from Test cricket
Jayawardene will retire from Test cricket following the home series against South Africa and Pakistan....
Numbers aren’t everything, but when it comes to the downturn in English cricket fortunes since that 4-0 thumping of India three years ago, they reveal a great deal.
Ian Chappell wants Virat Kohli to take over Test captaincy from MS Dhoni
Ian Chappell wants Virat Kohli to take over Test captaincy from MS Dhoni
Former Australia captain Ian Chappell does not find Mahendra Singh Dhoni good enough to be India`s Test captain, saying he was past his prime as far as leading the side and it was right time to hand the reins of the team to Virat Kohli...
Thousands welcome Argentina home after World Cup final defeat
Thousands welcome Argentina home after World Cup final defeat
A crestfallen Lionel Messi kept a low profile as thousands welcomed the Argentina squad home Monday after a World Cup final defeat to Germany.... Read more
Stuart Broad: Indian wickets are faster
Stuart Broad: Indian wickets are faster
Stuart Broad made some interesting points during his press conference at the end of the second day of the first Test match played against India at Trent Bridge... Read more
England vs India, 1st Test, Day 2: Bhuvneshwar, Shami Star as India Take Charge at Trent Bridge
England vs India, 1st Test, Day 2: Bhuvneshwar, Shami Star as India Take Charge at Trent Bridge
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami added 111 runs
for the last wicket as India piled up 457, before England went to
stumps at 43/1, still trailing by 414 runs on the second day of the
first Test at Trent Bridge....
Brazil's injured striker Neymar will attend Saturday's third place play-off when the battered World Cup hosts take on the Netherlands... Read more
Brazil's Neymar makes wheelchair claim
Brazil's Neymar makes wheelchair claim
Brazil star Neymar broke down in tears as he claimed the challenge that ended his World Cup could have left him paralysed.. Read more
Argentina to Take on Germany for Third Time in World Cup Final
Argentina to Take on Germany for Third Time in World Cup Final
Argentina eliminated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout to set up a third meeting with Germany in the World Cup final... Read more
Aguero: Underdog tag helps Argentina
Aguero: Underdog tag helps Argentina
Argentina striker Sergio Aguero believes his side will relish the tag of
underdogs when they face Germany in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final™ in
Rio de Janeiro on Sunday... Read more
Kuyt: Van Gaal just wants success
Kuyt: Van Gaal just wants success
Dirk Kuyt is convinced that Louis van Gaal will be a resounding success at Manchester United.
The
62-year-old will assume his position as Red Devils boss next week after
taking charge of Netherlands in their 2014 FIFA World Cup™ third-place
play-off against Brazil on Saturday.... Read more
All-round Dilshan overpowers South Africa
All-round Dilshan overpowers South Africa
Thirteen is thought to be the number of misfortune. For Hashim Amla and South Africa, it was the opposite until today.... Read more
Trent Bridge groundsman apologises for 'Indian' pitch
Trent Bridge groundsman apologises for 'Indian' pitch
Nottinghamshire head groundsman Steve Birks said things hadn't gone to
plan after appearing to produce a pitch ideally suited for India, rather
than England, in the first Test at Trent Bridge on Wednesday.... Read more
Vijay repels England with stylish ton
Vijay repels England with stylish ton
M Vijay’s first overseas century – the fourth of his career –
underpinned India’s batting effort on the first day of the series at
Trent Bridge. England, who lost the toss on a slow and placid pitch.. Read more
FIFA World Cup 2014: Nobody Will Die, Says Defiant Luiz Felipe Scolari
FIFA World Cup 2014: Nobody Will Die, Says Defiant Luiz Felipe Scolari... Read more
World Cup 2014: Argentina victory would complete Brazil's humiliation
As the rain finally ceased and Argentina won their World Cup semi-final
against the Netherlands on penalties, the celebrations were in full
swing with sights fully set on Sunday's meeting with Germany... Read more
Advantage Germany in final after ‘war’, says Argentina coach Sabella
The Argentina manager, Alejandro Sabella, has admitted Germany’s freshness will hand them a considerable advantage in Sunday’s World Cup final after the South Americans overcame Holland to reach the showpiece for the first time in 24 years... Read more
A test for two rebuilding teams
Just under three years ago, most of the talk was about milestones heading into India's tour of England. The 2000th Test. The 100th Test between England and India. Sachin Tendulkar's 100th international hundred. Duncan Fletcher's 100th Test as coach... Read more
Teams in transition have all to play for
WhenWisden Indiainterviewed himmidway through the 2012-13 Ranji Trophy season, Stuart Binny was quite candid about his expectations. “I do not want to set high goals because sometimes.. Read more
Cheteshwar Pujara hurts you slowly but Virat Kohli can devastate an attack: Kevin Pietersen
England batsmanKevin Pietersenfeels the new set of Indian batsmen could prove heavy for England if the hosts slip up in their bowling. Pietersen markedVirat Kohliand Cheteshwar Pujara to succeed in this series.. Read more
World Cup 2014: 'Dutch Messi' Arjen Robben ready for Argentina
The diving controversies which have shrouded Arjen
Robben's FIFA World Cup campaign in Brazil cannot mask the fact that
the Bayern Munich star has been Holland's most consistently effective
attacker..
World Cup loss ‘worst moment of my life’, Scolari says after crushing Brazil defeat
Luiz Felipe Scolari called his side’s humbling 7-1 semi-final defeat to Germany “the worst moment of my life”, but insisted Brazilian football does not require an overhaul... Read more
World Cup 2014: Miroslav Klose breaks finals goals record
Germany striker Miroslav Klose became the record scorer in World Cup
history by netting his 16th finals goal in the 7-1 semi-final victory
over Brazil... Read more
Brazil stars struggle to explain shock scoreline
Brazil's stunned football stars struggled to explain one of the biggest
upsets in FIFA World Cup history after they lost their semi-final 7-1
to Germany on Tuesday.. Read more
Germany humiliate Brazil 7-1 to reach FIFA World Cup final
Germany poured in the goals Tuesday to hand Brazil its heaviest World
Cup loss ever with an astounding 7-1 rout in the semifinals that stunned
the host nation... Read more
Marsh, Whiteman punish India A
Marsh, Whiteman punish India A
Mitchell Marsh and Sam Whiteman put on a mammoth 371-run stand for the
seventh wicket to help Australia A claw their way back from a precarious.. Read more
New script for a new generation
New script for a new generation
For some, 42 is the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the
Universe, and Everything. For Indian cricketers embarking on a tour of
England, it’s an old ghost that’s never far from the pavilion... Read more
Shakib Al Hasan’s ban is justified
Shakib Al Hasan’s ban is justified
Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan has been banned for six months
from playing international cricket by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on
Monday. Moreover, he has been prevented from participating in overseas
Twenty20 (T20) tournaments till the end of 2015.. Read more
Silva declares Zuniga a coward
Silva declares Zuniga a coward
Brazil captain Thiago Silva has branded Juan Zuniga a "coward" for causing the injury that ended Neymar's World Cup... Read more
FIFA dismisses Silva plea, slams leniency claim
FIFA dismisses Silva plea, slams leniency claim
FIFA rejected Brazil's request to allow suspended captain Thiago Silva
to face Germany in the World Cup semifinals on Monday as they angrily
hit back at claims referees had been ordered to take a lenient approach
to foul play.. Read more
Brazil threaten doctors over false Neymar hope
Brazil threaten doctors over false Neymar hope
Reports emerged on Sunday that the 22-year-old could feature in the
World Cup final, should the Selecao make it, but there have been furious
reactions to those claims... Read more
Scolari: We are ready to cope without Neymar
Scolari: We are ready to cope without Neymar
Luiz Felipe Scolari has insisted Brazil is physically and mentally
prepared to overcome Germany in the World Cup semifinals despite the
absence of injured talisman Neymar... Read more
All-round West Indies level T20I series
All-round West Indies level T20I series
New Zealand’s batting collapsed under the pressure of an ever-increasing asking rate as West Indies claimed a 39-run victory in the second and final Twenty20 International at Windsor Park in Dominica on Sunday... Read more
Flintoff steady on comeback
Flintoff steady on comeback
Andrew Flintoff eased into county-cricket mode in front of a packed crowd at New Road in Worcester as he scalped a couple of wickets in Lancashire Lightning’s comfortable win against Worcestershire Rapids in the NatWest T20 Blast North Group... Read more
1st ODI: Hashim Amla Hits Ton as South Africa Thrash Sri Lanka by 75 runs
1st ODI: Hashim Amla Hits Ton as South Africa Thrash Sri Lanka by 75 runs
When Yuvraj Singh Sought Sachin Tendulkar's Blessings and Lord's Cheered
When Yuvraj Singh Sought Sachin Tendulkar's Blessings and Lord's Cheered
Cricket at Lord's got a touch of Indian tradition on Friday. Yuvraj Singh - batting for Rest of the World (ROW) - smashed a.... Read more
Argentina's Angel Di Maria out of semi-final but better news on Sergio Aguero
Argentina's Angel Di Maria out of semi-final but better news on Sergio Aguero
Angel Di Maria will miss Argentina's semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday after hobbling out of their match with Belgium over the weekend..... Read more
World Cup: Brazil boss Luiz Felipe Scolari says Neymar lost feeling in his legs
World Cup: Brazil boss Luiz Felipe Scolari says Neymar lost feeling in his legs
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari claims Neymar feared he was paralysed shortly after he was injured during the 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory over Colombia on Friday.... Read more
Krul: I told penalty takers I knew their plan
Krul: I told penalty takers I knew their plan
It appeared as if a spell had been cast on the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador on Saturday, as the stadium .. Read more
Kuyt: We're one team with one goal
Kuyt: We're one team with one goal
"You only have to do one thing. Taking a penalty is really quite simple: you either miss it, or you score."... Read more
Thousands welcome home Cafeteros
Thousands welcome home Cafeteros
Thousands of people mobbed the streets of Bogota to grab a glimpse of their heroes as Colombia's FIFA World Cup squad arrived home Sunday after their historic run to the quarter-finals.. Read more
Sania Mirza's Wimbledon Campaign Sees Sad End Following Third Round Mixed Doubles Exit
Sania Mirza's Wimbledon Campaign Sees Sad End Following Third Round Mixed Doubles Exit
India's Sania Mirza, who was seeded sixth in the
draw along with her Romanian partner Horia Tecau, had earlier lost in
the second round of..
Eugenie Bouchard Sets Up Historic Wimbledon Final With 2011 Champion Petra Kvitova
Eugenie Bouchard Sets Up Historic Wimbledon Final With 2011 Champion Petra Kvitova
World No. 13 Eugenie Bouchard beat the third seed
and French Open runner-up Simona Halep 7-6, 6-2 and will take on Czech
sixth seed Petra Kvitova, the 2011 champion, in Saturday's ladies
singles final at Wimbledon...
It's time to Right a Wrong in England, Says Sourav Ganguly
It's time to Right a Wrong in England, Says Sourav Ganguly
Calling it the Revenge Series, former skipper Sourav Ganguly feels this
is India's best chance to win a Test series in England. India.. Read more
Germany players suffering with flu symptoms
Germany players suffering with flu symptoms
Seven Germany players are suffering from flu symptoms, 24 hours before Friday's World Cup quarter-final against France... Read more
Few pluses for Indians in facile win
Few pluses for Indians in facile win
In the middle of the afternoon, with Ishant Sharma almost in his run-up, the batsman Billy Godleman was left nonplussed as the keeperMS Dhoniran towards the unmanned cover region... Read more
Who is Maria Sharapova? A cricket atheist who does not know Tendulkar
Who is Maria Sharapova? A cricket atheist who does not know Tendulkar
With a country’s expectations weighing heavily on his shoulders in 2013,
Neymar rose to the occasion as Brazil swept all aside at the FIFA
Confederations Cup. This summer, the burden was increased.. Read more
Armero: We are going for glory
Armero: We are going for glory
Colombia defender Pablo Armero has laughed off suggestions that Brazil
are vulnerable going into Friday's FIFA World Cup quarter-final clash
in Fortaleza... Read more
Overpass in Brazil's World Cup host city collapses on to vehicles below
Overpass in Brazil's World Cup host city collapses on to vehicles below
An unfinished overpass collapsed in the Brazilian World Cup host city of Belo Horizonte on Thursday, killing at least two people, emergency officials said... Read more
Sourav Ganguly: India should take a leaf out of Sri Lanka’s book to beat England
Sourav Ganguly: India should take a leaf out of Sri Lanka’s book to beat England
Sourav Ganguly, the former India
captain, has featured in three series in England. Under his leadership
in 2002, India managed to draw it 1-1. In 2007, they won it 1-0 with
Ganguly scoring crucial runs. In this interview, Ganguly talks about how
India can succeed in England and what Mahendra Singh Dhoni should do during the five-match Test series.. Read more
Costa Rica goalkeeping hero Keylor Navas nursing injury ahead of World Cup quarter final
Costa Rica goalkeeping hero Keylor Navas nursing injury ahead of World Cup quarter final
The 27-year-old stopper has been a standout performer at the tournament
and was decisive in the shootout win over Greece earlier this week.. Read more
India Must Attack Out-of-Form Alastair Cook, Feels Ravi Shastri
India Must Attack Out-of-Form Alastair Cook, Feels Ravi Shastri
England skipper Alastair Cook has been struggling
with the bat and his captaincy is increasingly under the scanner. Former
India star Ravi Shastri feels MS Dhoni's men must target Cook, who is
at the lowest ebb of his international career as the two sides brace up
for a five-match Test series.
Cheteshwar Pujara, Stuart Binny Hit Fifties as Indian Batsmen Enjoy Outing vs Derbyshire
Cheteshwar Pujara, Stuart Binny Hit Fifties as Indian Batsmen Enjoy Outing vs Derbyshire
Stuart Binny and Cheteshwar Pujara led the way with fluent half
centuries as India ended day two of their three-day tour game versus
Derbyshire at 341/6, enjoying a useful day of batting practice before
the first Test begins at Nottingham on July 9... Read more
Who holds the balance of power in world football?
Who holds the balance of power in world football?
Brazil's World Cup has been played in the style that so many hoped for
once football's showpiece was awarded to the country regarded as the
home of the game's free spirits.... Read more
Neymar Hopes James Rodriguez's 'Good Run Ends' Against Brazil
Neymar Hopes James Rodriguez's 'Good Run Ends' Against Brazil
Neymar has lavished praise on James Rodriguez, saying he hopes the
Colombian playmaker's stunning World Cup form ends against Brazil
Friday... Read more
Musical Superstars to wow audience at FIFA World Cup Final
Musical Superstars to wow audience at FIFA World Cup Final
The Final Match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ will be preceded by a
spectacular musical show, with the superstar line-up of artists for the
Closing Ceremony now announced. Taking centre..... Read more
Low's Germany face acid test against old rivals France
Low's Germany face acid test against old rivals France
Under-fire Germany face rejuvenated France in Friday's FIFA World Cup™
quarter-final at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Maracana stadium in a
mouth-watering clash of two European powerhouses... Read more
Wimbledon 2014: Title Favourite Maria Sharapova Suffers 4th Round Exit
Wimbledon 2014: Title Favourite Maria Sharapova Suffers 4th Round Exit
Maria Sharapova suffered more Wimbledon heartache as the French Open
champion crashed to a shock 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 6-4 defeat against Germany's
Angelique Kerber in the fourth round on Tuesday... Read more
Wimbledon: Australia's Wildcard Entrant Nick Kyrgios Knocks Rafael Nadal Out in 4th Round
Wimbledon: Australia's Wildcard Entrant Nick Kyrgios Knocks Rafael Nadal Out in 4th Round
Australia's world number 144 Nick Kyrgios caused one of the greatest
Wimbledon sensations on Tuesday when he sent world number one and
14-time Grand Slam title winner Rafael Nadal crashing to a shock defeat... Read more
India in England 2014: Virat Kohli Says He Doesn't Need to Prove Anything
India in England 2014: Virat Kohli Says He Doesn't Need to Prove Anything
He has seen success across all three formats during the last few years
which has elevated him to the status of the team's 'Numero Uno' batsman
but Virat Kohli feels that there comes a point in someone's career when
one doesn't feel an.... Read more
Indian Bowlers Struggle Again as Derbyshire Pile up 326/5
Indian Bowlers Struggle Again as Derbyshire Pile up 326/5
Billy Godleman (67 not out of 159 balls, 8x4s) and
17-year-old Harvey Hossein (53 not out of 89 balls, 8x4s) were at the
crease at the end of opening day's play as Derbyshire took full toll of a
poor Indian attack on Day One of the tourist's second warm-up game
ahead of the first Test against England....