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Billy Bowden, Umpire With The Crooked Finger, Demoted by New Zealand Cricket

International cricket will miss Brent ‘Billy’ Bowden, the Kiwi umpire famous for his unusual style while officiating a match. Known…Read more

June 16, 2016

Hashim Amla breaks another Virat Kohli record, becomes fastest to 23 ODI tons

For a long time now, Hashim Amla has been breaking records set by Virat Kohli. On Thursday, he did the…Read more

June 16, 2016

Delhi Commission for Women recommends FIR against Sardar Singh in Sexual Assault Case

The Delhi Commission for Women on Wednesday recommended registration of an FIR against India Hockey captain Sardar Singh in an…Read more

June 16, 2016

Ignored Gayle, Bravo and Sammy Lash Out At West Indies Selectors

Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo and Darren Sammy have lashed out at the Windies selectors for ignoring them for the tri-series…Read more

May 21, 2016

Why Azhar Always Had His Collar Up While Playing

Mohammed Azharuddin lived his life as a cricketer and a moderately successful politician. Azhar, now in the spotlight for a…Read more

May 15, 2016

Would love to work with Team India, open to coaching them: Shane Warne

Australian spin legend Shane Warne on Friday expressed his desire to coach the Indian cricket team if he is approached…Read more

April 1, 2016

Australian scribe shares his story of ‘sit-down’ with Dhoni

Australian scribe Sam Ferris, who was at the receiving end of Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s sarcasm-laden jibe for asking about his…Read more

April 1, 2016

Wasim Akram Confronted by Drunk on Live TV

Fast bowling legend Wasim Akram had a nasty experience in Mumbai when he was confronted by a drunkard while on…Read more

March 30, 2016

Pakistan cricket team arrives to hostile reception in Lahore and Karachi

The Pakistan cricket team, sans captain Shahid Afridi, returned to a hostile reception in Lahore and Karachi after their disastrous…Read more

March 27, 2016

What is MS Dhoni trying to prove? asks Yograj Singh

Yuvraj Singh’s father Yograj launched another attack on India skipper MS Dhoni for underbowling his son in the ongoing World T20 and shuffling…Read more

March 27, 2016

Why Mahendra Singh Dhoni Gets an Extra Kick When Playing Bangladesh In World Cups

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has admitted that he still has painful memories of India’s defeat to Bangladesh in the 2007 ODI…Read more

March 25, 2016

Vijender Singh Discusses State of Indian Boxing With Prime Minister Narendra Modi

He is no longer a part the amateur boxing circuit but concerned about the shambolic state of its administration in…Read more

March 23, 2016

Eden Gardens Felicitates Imran Khan, Sachin Tendulkar

Eden Gardens felicitated cricketing greats Imran Khan, Wasim AKram, Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag ahead of Saturday’s India vs Pakistan…Read more

March 19, 2016

India must quickly deflate Afridi’s confidence, says Ian Chappell

India’s batting was inept against New Zealand on a pitch that assisted spinners. That’s like saying the prawn vindaloo failed…Read more

March 19, 2016

Virat Kohli – the man Pakistanis fear the most

It wasn’t the ideal situation to walk into on March 18, 2012, in Mirpur. Mohammad Hafeez and Nasir Jamshed had…Read more

March 19, 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni my Favourite But Virat Kohli Mr Popular in Team, Says Pakistan Women’s Captain

In the past 11 years, Sana Mir has done her bit to change the perception about women’s cricket in Pakistan.…Read more

March 16, 2016

How MS Dhoni’s Haters Crossed The Line of Decency Before Asia Cup Final.

ust before the final of the 2016 Asia Cup final between India and Bangladesh, fans had a field day on…Read more

March 7, 2016

The Great Khali’ bounces back from injury to win in Dehradun

International wrestler Dalip Singh Rana, popularly known as ‘The Great Khali’, who was admitted in a Dehradun hospital four days…Read more

February 29, 2016

Sindhu, Srikanth to lead Indian challenge at German Open

With Saina Nehwal missing another event due to fitness issues, P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth will spearhead the Indian…Read more

February 29, 2016

India Will be Tough to Beat in World Twenty20, Says Steve Smith

Australia skipper Steve Smith is determined to secure the one major international cricket trophy his country has never won but…Read more

February 29, 2016

Afridi reconsidering retirement from international cricket

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi on Wednesday said he was reconsidering plans to leave Twenty20 international cricket as he is facing…Read more

February 24, 2016

Virat Kohli Happy With Mohammad Amir’s Return to the Pakistan Side

Virat Kohli is happy that Mohammad Amir has come back to the Pakistan team, calling him a world-class bowler. The…Read more

February 23, 2016

PSL can’t produce players like Virat Kohli right away: Waqar Younis

Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis has cautioned his countrymen not to expect the Pakistan Super League to immediately churn out…Read more

February 13, 2016

Dale Steyn’s Close Encounter With Deadly Black Mamba

When one of the world’s most feared fast bowlers came face to face with one of the planet’s deadliest snakes,…Read more

February 8, 2016

Irfan Pathan Follows Harbhajan Singh to Become Latest Indian Cricketer to Get Married

Irfan Pathan is following the footsteps of Harbhajan Singh and Rohit Sharma. The Baroda cricketer married Safa Baig, a 21-year-old…Read more

February 8, 2016

Commentators Anil Kumble and Sanjay Manjrekar Get Rs 39 and 36 lakh

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has paid former India captain Anil Kumble and batsman Sanjay Manjrekar…Read more

February 8, 2016

IPL auction 2016: Shane Watson, Yuvraj Singh receive high bids in 1st round

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson attracted the highest bid for a marquee player in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions on…Read more

February 6, 2016

Dhoni breaks wicketkeeping, captaincy records in historic T20I series win in Australia

After receiving flak for his captaincy during the ODI series in Australia, which India lost 1-4, MS Dhoni seems to…Read more

January 30, 2016

Yuvraj Singh disappointed with Chris Gayle’s fifty, says should have made it in 10 balls

Yuvraj Singh has tweeted his ‘disappointment’ of Chris Gayle not being able to break his world record fastest fifty in…Read more

January 19, 2016

Zaheer Khan announces international retirement

India seamer Zaheer Khan has announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket. He will, however, continue to play in…Read more

January 14, 2016

Sachin Tendulkar recalls near-death experience from school days

Speaking at the launch of two initiatives by the Mumbai Railway Police — SAMEEP (Safety Alert Messages Exclusively For Passengers)…Read more

January 14, 2016

Saeed Ajmal accused of fraud, asked to vacate land for academy

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has been accused of fraud and misuse of facilities by the administration of the University of…Read more

January 10, 2016

Top Indian stars add colour to 2016 HIL

Some of the big names of Indian hockey will be seen in action in the fourth Hockey India League (HIL)…Read more

January 9, 2016

Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis start 2016 with title win at Brisbane

The world’s top women tennis pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis started the New Year on a brilliant note…Read more

January 9, 2016

Hashim Amla quits as South Africa’s captain.

Hashim Amla’s decision to step down as South Africa captain will have been made in the best interest of the…Read more

January 7, 2016

Chris Gayle to file defamation case against Fairfax Media

Under-fire Chris Gayle has sought the services of a leading Australian lawyer to start defamation proceedings against Fairfax Media over…Read more

January 7, 2016

‘I expected you to ask such a ‘ghatia’ question’: Miffed Afridi

A miffed Pakistan Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi today abandoned a press conference midway in Lahore after he had a verbal…Read more

January 6, 2016

Syed Kirmani Nominated for CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award

Former stumper Syed Kirmani was bestowed with the prestigious Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Indian…Read more

January 5, 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni Mum on Retirement Plans.

India’s limited-overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni decided to keep his cards close to his chest on his retirement and decided…Read more

January 5, 2016

‘Cheeky’ Chris Gayle Flirts With Female Reporter During Live Interview in Big Bash League

Chris Gayle is known for being a free spirit on and off the field. The West Indian cricket star stuck…Read more

January 4, 2016

Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni among most searched in 2015

India Test cricket captain Virat Kohli is the most searched sportsperson on Google in 2015 ahead of Barcelona FC’s Argentine…Read more

December 17, 2015

Yuvraj Singh stakes strong claim for Australia Tour and World T20

Yuvraj Singh is making all the right noises ahead of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection…Read more

December 17, 2015

Wushu Coach Booked in Sexual Harassment Case in Haryana

Two persons including a coach were booked on the charge of sexual harassment following a complaint lodged by an 18-year…Read more

December 8, 2015

Virender Sehwag thanks Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble at BCCI felicitation

Retiring legend Virender Sehwag on Thursday thanked his former India captains Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble along with iconic…Read more

December 3, 2015

Virat Kohli Says Team India Has no Fixed Combination of Players

India Test captain Virat Kohli has said that there is no set combination in the team and that everyone is…Read more

November 23, 2015

Debt load has many Canadians ‘living on the edge,’ with high housing prices largely to blame

Canadians households have become so financially stretched and hooked on debt to get by that, in just the past year,…Read more
What Your Passport Color Says About You

Passport news is typically about changing rules, records, and regulations surrounding the official document. And rightfully so: State Department urgings…Read more
Reducing Sugary Drinks Cuts Calories, But Only A Few

Studies from Britain and Mexico suggest reducing sugar in sweetened drinks or taxing it more to cut consumption can help…Read more
Kitchen 2025: How Will Our Kitchen Look 10 Years From Now?

Futurama excites me! If you Google the term you will get its precise meaning as “(a) an exhibition or display…Read more
Insulin-Producing Pancreatic Cells Created From Human Skin

Scientists have successfully converted human skin cells into functional pancreatic cells, a breakthrough that may lead to a personalised cell…Read more
What Happens When You Don’t Eat Enough Fiber

Fact: Not getting enough fiber can increase your risk of weight gain and heart disease. But most Americans consume less…Read more
5 Foods to Boost Your Immune System

Don’t want to get sick? Grab some red bell peppers or pumpkin seeds. Colder temperatures, shorter days and the hustle…Read more