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BCCI demands $42 million from WICB

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Operation T20 confidence

A fresh Australian Twenty20 combination will seek to reassure the nation - and themselves - that the Test team's UAE travails are more a matter of unfriendly conditions than a lack of quality in the playing personnel via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

BCCI demands $42m in damages from WICB

Calling the pull-out by West Indies midway into the India tour as "monumental disaster", the BCCI is demanding repayment by slapping a US$41.97 million damages claim on the WICB. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

The final whistle

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Muralitharan was 'lucky' to have played: Yousuf

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'Time to gauge first choice openers for World Cup'

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Tough questions for USA after WCL debacle

While it may seem jarring, USA's relegation to WCL Division Four was a culmination of factors including inconsistent selection policies and a lack of proper preparation via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Richmond College v Polonnaruwa Combine Schools

Richmond College v Polonnaruwa Combine Schools via Cricinfo Live Scores

Sri Lanka A v West Indies A

Sri Lanka A v West Indies A via Cricinfo Live Scores

Ananda College v St. Peters College

Ananda College v St. Peters College via Cricinfo Live Scores

Azhar's son in UP Vijay Hazare squad

The Uttar Pradesh one-day squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy includes former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin's son Mohammad Asaduddin via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Clarke's field setting in second Test 'against spirit of cricket': Border

Former Australia cricket team captain Allan Border has said that current skipper Michael Clarke's field setting against Pakistan in the second Test going on at Abu Dhabi is against the spirit of via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/sports/clarkes-field-setting-in-second-test-against-spirit-of-cricket-border-news-cricket-ok5mJqefdijed.html

Younis stays modest as records tumble

There may be debates over whether he is Pakistan's greatest Test batsman, but Younis Khan wants to be remembered as a team man whose performances made his country proud via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Eyebrows raised as Azhar's son named in UP one day team

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United SC beat Air India 2-1 in Durand Cup

, Oct 31 (IANS) United SC defeated Air India 2-1 in a crucial second round Pool B match to keep their semi-final hopes alive in the 127th Durand Cup football tournament at the Raia Sports Complex here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nWInA7

Asian and Commonwealth Games squash medallists feted

Gold medallists at the Asian and Commonwealth Games and other medallists as also the fresh Arjuna Award winner Anaka Alankamony were felicitated here Friday by the Squash Rackets Federation of India. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tpxHJJ

Nearly 2000 athletes to attend forest sports meet in Goa

Nearly 2,000 athletes drawn from forest departments across the country will participate in the 21st All India Forest Sports meet which gets underway in Goa from Nov 5. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nWImfF

Too many foreigners not good for ISL: Zico

, Oct 31 (IANS) Too many foreigners in the starting 11 won't help Indian Super League's (ISL) cause of developing football in the country, said Brazilian legend and FC Goa coach Zico. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tpxEO9

Younis can, but can Australia?

Victory in the Abu Dhabi Test may not be on the cards but Australia's batsman have the opportunity to show that they can adapt to slow conditions by learning from Younis Khan's innings via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Rally de Bengal: Rao leads Gill on Day One

Mangalore-based Arjun Rao and co-driver Satish Rajagopal, in a Volkswagen Polo, took a 16.6-second lead over championship leader Gaurav Gill (Musa Sherif) of Mahindra Adventure at the end of a chaotic Leg-1 of the Rally de Bengal, the fourth round of the FMSCI Indian Rally Championship, near here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tpxHcP

T20s a chance to push for World Cup spots - Duminy

JP Duminy, who will lead South Africa for the first time in the T20 internationals against Australia, has said that the three-match series is a chance for players to stake claims for World Cup spots via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Junior squash Nationals: Kush, Harshit in title round

Reigning U-19 champions Kush Kumar and Harshit Kaur Jawanda cruised into the final with comfortable wins in the boys' and girls' sections, respectively, in the sub-junior and junior national squash championship being held here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nWIkV6

CTL won't clash with IPTL: Vijay Amritraj

The inaugural Champions Tennis League (CTL) from Nov 17-26 to be played across six cities in India won't have any clash of interests with the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), though, both will have franchises based out of New Delhi, former Indian tennis star and CTL promoter Vijay Amritraj said Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1G2IobJ

Arjun Tendulkar to tour South Africa

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Dhoni is an extraordinary character: Gilchrist

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Duleep Trophy: Central take 111 runs lead over South

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Give Arjun breathing room, says Tendulkar as son leaves for SA tour

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Give Arjun breathing room, says Tendulkar as his son leaves for SA tour

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AIFF relaxes Habas' ban

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Friday reduced Atletico de Kolkata head coach Antonio Lopez Habas' four-match ban to two and put him on a two-month probation from Oct 23. If Habas commits another infringement he would have to serve out his two-match ban again. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/aiff-relaxes-habas-ban-news-others-ok5tEtdbejfga.html

AIFF reduces Habas's ban, puts him on probation

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Friday reduced Atletico de Kolkata head coach Antonio Lopez Habas's four-match ban to two and put him on two-month probation from Oct 23. If Habas commits another infringement he would have to serve out his two-match ban again. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/aiff-reduces-habass-ban-puts-him-on-probation-news-others-ok5tu0fbihejc.html

Younis enters 8000 club

Stats highlights from the second day of the second Test between Australia and Pakistan at Abu Dhabi via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Underdone Sri Lanka dial down expectations

Sri Lanka arrive for an unexpected tour, lacking proper preparations and missing two key bowlers via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Central ride on strong opening stand to take 111 runs lead

A strong opening partnership by Faiz Fazal and Jalaj Saxena helped Central Zone to take a 111-run lead in the second innings against South Zone, who were bowled out for 379 on the third day of the final Duleep Trophy cricket match at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1s0ohSa

Poovamma eyeing gold at National Open Athletics

Fresh from her Asian Games double medal winning feat, athlete M.R. Poovamma Friday warned her rivals ahead of the National Open Athletics Championships starting Sunday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, stating she would settle for nothing less than gold. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1s0ogxA

Jha extends lead to six shots

Local challenger Abhishek Jha blasted a seven-under-65 to zoom into a healthy six-shot lead in round three of the Asian Development Tour's TAKE Solutions India Masters golf tournament, at the Eagleton Resort, here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1s0oe8T

Younis fires double ton as Pakistan declare on 570/6

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Pune FC down Churchill 3-0 in Durand Cup

, Oct 31 (IANS) I-league side Pune FC began their Durand Cup campaign in style with a comfortable 3-0 win over Churchill Brothers SC in a Group IV quarter-final stage match of the 127th Durand Cup here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/10ES7VG

Central Zone bounce back to even up game

Central Zone consolidated a 111-run lead on the back of half-centuries from Faiz Fazal and Jalaj Saxena via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Now, Ajay Devgan joins the 'League'!

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India-centric CTL won't clash with IPTL: Vijay Amritraj

Spinners give South Island 15-run win

Two wickets apiece from Matt Henry and James McMillan, and economical bowling from the South Island spinners gave them a 15-run win against North Island in the Georgie Pie Super Smash exhibition match in Hamilton via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Rimmington five-for rolls Tasmania for 215

Western Australia carried on their Matador Cup-winning form and confidence to roll Tasmania for 215 on the first day of their Sheffield Shield opener at the WACA Ground via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Mills turns south to forward career

Tymal Mills, the left-arm fast bowler seen as one of the most exciting young talents in England, has left Essex to join Sussex on a two-year contract. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

India announce squad for AFC U-19 Women's Championship qualifiers

Head coach Priya P.V. has named a 23-member India squad for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-19 Women's Championship China 2015 qualifiers starting Wednesday in Amman, Jordan. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1wMFCCe

Clarke gives Smith 'shelling' over 'friendly chat' with 'adversary' Ali

Australia cricket team captain Michael Clarke gave a telling off to his teammate Steve Smith during the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan after the batsman's friendly chat with their via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1zQBN3r

Nittabuwa Ladies v North-East Combined Ladies

Nittabuwa Ladies v North-East Combined Ladies via Cricinfo Live Scores

Prince of Wales College v Jaffna Combine Schools

Prince of Wales College v Jaffna Combine Schools via Cricinfo Live Scores

Trinco-Batti Combined Schools v Karandeniya Central College

Trinco-Batti Combined Schools v Karandeniya Central College via Cricinfo Live Scores

Mannar-Vavuniya Combined Schools v Maris Stella College

Mannar-Vavuniya Combined Schools v Maris Stella College via Cricinfo Live Scores

Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club Women v Badulla Ladies

Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club Women v Badulla Ladies via Cricinfo Live Scores

Gloucestershire submit floodlight plans

Gloucestershire have applied to Bristol council for planning permission to erect floodlights at the county ground via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Azhar focused on making starts count

Azhar Ali's hundred helped Pakistan boss over Australia on the opening day of the second Test but, more importantly, it showed that he was focused on ensuring his starts were not wasted via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Sachin's Blasters record first win in ISL

Kerala Blasters FC registered their first win of the inaugural Indian Super League (ISL) football tournament, defeating hosts FC Pune City 2-1 in a close contest at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium here. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/sports/sachins-blasters-record-first-win-in-isl-news-football-ok4waydfjafej.html

I have learnt a lot from AB de Villiers - KL Rahul

Karnataka batsman KL Rahul has scored plenty of runs over the past year, but he says a place on the Australia tour isn't on his mind via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

WICB urged to seek CARICOM mediation in player standoff

As has become routine through its several crises over the past decade, the WICB has again been urged to seek the help of the inter-governmental Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in resolving potentially it's most destructive dilemma yet via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Kerala Blasters beat FC Pune City to win first ISL match

Happy to be compared with Dravid: Rahul

South Zone opener Lokesh Rahul, who scored an unbeaten 168 to guide his team to take a 32-run lead against Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy final at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Thursday, expressed his happiness over his comparison with legendary batsman Rahul Dravid. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1wJUimG

A busy day at the ideas factory

Australia gambled with their XI, Clarke set some unconventional fields, but the result remained the same - another day of Pakistan domination via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

My commitment to India should not be questioned: Paes

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It would be great if I can score like Dravid: Rahul

Western Australia v Tasmania

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Younis - 27 hundreds, only 28 fifties

Stats highlights at the end of the first day of the second Test between Australia and Pakistan at Abu Dhabi via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

IPTL tickets go on sale from Friday

Micromax Indian Aces Thursday announced that online ticket sales for the Delhi leg of the inaugural International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) will start from Friday morning. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1p6JUEJ

Somdev to play for Punjab Marshalls in CTL

India's No.1 tennis star Somdev Devvarman will be turning out for the newly launched Punjab Marshalls, the Chandigarh franchise of the Champions Tennis League (CTL), that was launched here Thursday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1p6JUok

'Dhoni told me there's nothing lucky or unlucky'

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Pune FC face Churchill Brothers in Durand Cup opener

Pune FC will be eager to kick-off their Durand Cup campaign with a win when they face Goan side Churchill Brothers in their quarterfinal stage Group IV opener at the Raia Sports Complex here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1xFpRfJ

Golfer Rashid Khan eyes Panasonic Open India

Rising star Rashid Khan is planning another title assault at the $300,000 Panasonic Open India, seven months after claiming a 'life changing' first Asian Tour victory at the Delhi Golf Club (DGC). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1xFpSjy

Vaishavi grabs lead in Hero women's golf

Vaishavi Sinha played the only under-par round on Day 2 to grab the lead in leg 13 of the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour at Jaypee Greens here Thursday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1wguNJz

Tvesa thrilled to get DGC Ladies trophy from Saina

Tvesa Malik, one of India's leading amateurs, grabbed the Usha fifth Delhi Golf Club Ladies Open Amateur title, one of the leading events for the ladies on the Indian Golf Union circuit here Thursday. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/tvesa-thrilled-to-get-dgc-ladies-trophy-from-saina-news-others-ok4uutibiejfj.html

National Open Athletics in New Delhi Nov 2-5

The National Open Athletics Championships will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Nov 2-5. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/national-open-athletics-in-new-delhi-nov-2-5-news-others-ok4uuwfaiihbh.html

Saina expresses surprise at French Open loss

Top Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal said Thursday that she was surprised by her sudden capitulation and subsequent loss in the women's singles quarter-final of the French Open Super Series against Chinese World No.2 Shixian Wang. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/saina-expresses-surprise-at-french-open-loss-news-others-ok4uuxeiiegfg.html

Rajasthan XI skipper Pankaj hopeful of a good season

Captain Pankaj Singh Thursday hoped that a newly-formed Rajasthan XI will have a good season ahead, after the state cricket body Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) was suspended by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for elected former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi as its president. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1p6wtVs

Bindra elected ISSF Athletes Committee head

India's lone individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra was Thursday elected chairman of the International Shooting Sport Federation's Athletes Committee. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1p6wqJ3

Sharma, Pandey script big win for India A

Twin centuries by Rohit Sharma and Manish Pandey helped India A beat the Sri Lankans by 88 runs in a 50-over warm-up game at the Brabourne Stadium here Thursday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/105XADH

South take 1st innings lead against Central

Opener Lokesh Rahul's unbeaten 168 helped South Zone gain a 32-run lead against Central Zone, who were bowled out for 276 on the second day of the Duleep Trophy final at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Thursday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ziL1UZ

Karun Chandhok elected to Formula E panel

Mahindra Racing's Karun Chandhok has been elected as a drivers' representative for the FIA Formula E Championship along with Dragon Racing's Oriol Servia. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ziL03r

Twenty entries for Rally de Bengal

The 2014 FMSCI Indian Rally Championship (IRC) resumes after a three-month break with the Rally de Bengal, the fourth round of the series, to be run over two days from Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ziKZMN

Happy to be compared with Dravid: Lokesh Rahul

AMU wins north zone varsity tennis

The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) tennis team won the North Zone Intervarsity Tennis (men) Tournament for the third time, beating Punjab University, Patiala (PUP), in the finals at DCR University in Murthal. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1wIbwjl

Had given my 100% on Test debut - Pankaj

If you speak to Pankaj Singh about being distinctly unlucky during his debut Test match against England in Southampton, he will tell you what captain MS Dhoni told him during the tour via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Rohit showed total recovery from injury - Bangar

Sanjay Bangar, India assistant coach, said that Rohit Sharma's 142 against the Sri Lankans in a warm-up match on Thursday showed that the Mumbai batsman had fully recovered from the finger injury that had sidelined him for more than two months via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

South Australia v Queensland

South Australia v Queensland via Cricinfo Live Scores

Advani still a work in progress: Sethi

Pankaj Advani, when still in teens and yet to make his mark, had nursed a wish that his name becomes synonymous with cue sport, much like his idol Geet Sethi's. Just over a decade later, the Bangalorean has more than fulfilled that wish. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1wNNoyc

Vikas downs Ranjit in junior national squash

Tamil Nadu's Vikas Mehra upset second seed Ranjit Singh of Uttar Pradesh in four games for a semifinal berth in the Under-17 boys section as another day of intense competition was completed in the sub-junior and junior National Squash Championship here Thursday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1wNNqWR

Fit-again Sharma, Pandey hit tons in India A's win over SL

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Golfer Jha takes lead at India Masters

India's Abhishek Jha continued his good form at the inaugural India Masters by matching his opening day's effort with another six-under-par 66 to take the second round lead at the Eagleton Golf Resort here Thursday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1zNbmM4

Saina climbs to No.5 in rankings

India's leading shuttler Saina Nehwal climbed a place to be ranked No.5 in women's singles in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released Thursday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1sKiLlL

Victoria v New South Wales

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Younis stays hot even after tea break

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Give Arjun breathing room: Tendulkar

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Rohit and Pandey flay Sri Lankans

Rohit Sharma, Manish Pandey and Karn Sharma made the most of their opportunities for India A while Sri Lankans didn't have much to gain from the warm-up one-dayer at the Brabourne Stadium via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

West Indies won't be 'lost' - Edwards

Wally Edwards, the chair of the ICC's executive committee, is leaning heavily on what he believes to be a new spirit of good faith at the board table to resolve the current West Indies debacle via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Broad confident of World Cup fitness

Stuart Broad believes he is on track to return for England in the one-day triangular series with Australia and India ahead of the World Cup via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Rahul 168* hands South Zone lead

KL Rahul, Robin Uthappa and Pankaj Singh pushed their claims for an India spot with national selectors Saba Karim and Vikram Rathour watching on the second day of the Duleep Trophy final in Delhi via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Indian team for Oz tour to be picked on Nov. 4

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Polonnaruwa Ladies v North-East Combined Ladies

Polonnaruwa Ladies v North-East Combined Ladies via Cricinfo Live Scores

Ananda College v Prince of Wales College

Ananda College v Prince of Wales College via Cricinfo Live Scores

Richmond College v Karandeniya Central College

Richmond College v Karandeniya Central College via Cricinfo Live Scores

St. Peters College v FOG-Seenigama

St. Peters College v FOG-Seenigama via Cricinfo Live Scores

Devapathiraja College v Maris Stella College

Devapathiraja College v Maris Stella College via Cricinfo Live Scores

Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club Women v Matale Ladies

Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club Women v Matale Ladies via Cricinfo Live Scores

Jaffna Combine Schools v International Schools Combined

Jaffna Combine Schools v International Schools Combined via Cricinfo Live Scores

Trinco-Batti Combined Schools v S.Thomas' College Bandarawela

Trinco-Batti Combined Schools v S.Thomas' College Bandarawela via Cricinfo Live Scores

Mannar-Vavuniya Combined Schools v Polonnaruwa Combine Schools

Mannar-Vavuniya Combined Schools v Polonnaruwa Combine Schools via Cricinfo Live Scores

Shakthi Ladies v Badulla Ladies

Shakthi Ladies v Badulla Ladies via Cricinfo Live Scores

Hard work, not natural talent, has made me - Rohit

Rohit Sharma on his frustrating road back from injury, staying mentally fit, and the need for young cricketers to be disciplined via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Rohit 'excited' to return from injury

After having recovered from a "frustrating" two-month injury layoff, Rohit Sharma is "excited" to be able to return to competitive cricket via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Tendulkar inducted into Don Bradman Hall of Fame

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Referee denied us a penalty: NorthEast coach

NorthEast United FC coach Ricki Herbert Wednesday said his team were denied a certain penalty during the goalless match, a decision that could have been decisive and tilted the balance in their favour in a closely contested game. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/100nfOC

ISL: Delhi Dynamos, NorthEast United play out barren draw

Hosts Delhi Dynamos and NorthEast United FC promised a lot but delivered little to produce a lively yet goalless draw Wednesday in an Indian Super League (ISL) match here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1wFr86j

'I may never play for India again' - Yuvraj

It has been more than six months since Yuvraj Singh turned out for India and he accepts that he might have played his last match for the national team via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Odisha announces Rs.1 crore for Olympic gold medallists

The Odisha government Wednesday announced a Rs.1 crore award for sportspersons from the state for winning gold medals in the Olympics, World Championships and the Asian Games. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tNoDB3

Rehenesh shines in goalless draw

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Malaysia v Singapore

Malaysia v Singapore via Cricinfo Live Scores

Nepal v Uganda

Nepal v Uganda via Cricinfo Live Scores

Bermuda v United States of America

Bermuda v United States of America via Cricinfo Live Scores

Not ideal preparation for India tour: Matthews

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews said Wednesday that his side was never reluctant to tour India but hesitant since they were not properly prepared for a tough series. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/13cq8xx

Misbah eyes rare Australia-series win

Misbah-ul-Haq is very keen to add to Pakistan's list of home-venue Test series victories against Australia, when the second match in Abu Dhabi gets underway via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Zimbabwe prepare against spin threat

After being outspun in the first Test in Dhaka, Zimbabwe have been practicing using a square piece of net on the pitch to prepare for the turners in Khulna via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Spinners hurt Central Zone progress

Central Zone's batsmen squandered a strong start against South Zone, giving away five wickets to spinners, including three to part-timers, on a batsman-friendly pitch in Delhi via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Duleep Trophy: South in control

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Samuels blames WIPA president

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Dravid bats on different wicket

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Dream big to achieve success: Lara

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FC Pune City gears up for clash against Kerala Blasters

Buoyed by its first win at home, the Rajesh Wadhawan Group owned FC Pune City is geared up for its second home game in the Indian Super League (ISL) against the Kerala Blasters here Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1sEDyHo

Sandhu, Dipika bag titles

Harinder Pal Sandhu and Dipika Pallikal emerged champions in the fourth and concluding leg of the JSW-PSA Challenger squash circuit, here Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/13bM1gv

Dipika, Sandhu bag titles

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Mathews expects tough India tour

In the absence of Lasith Malinga and Rangana Herath, the Sri Lankan team management is hoping for the experienced batsmen to flourish and inexperienced bowlers to step up via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Sharmila in early lead at Hero golf

Bangalore's Sharmila Nicollet took an early lead after the first round of the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour at the Jaypee Greens here Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/ZZy43h

Hopefully bowlers will pull things back: Bist

Regretting his dismissal at the score of 79, Central Zone batsman Robin Bist hoped that his side's bowlers will help them pull things back against South Zone on the second day of the Duleep Trophy final here Thursday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1p0POqT

South restrict Central to 237/7 in Duleep Trophy final

South Zone bowlers dished out a decent show to restrict Central Zone to 237/7 in 87 overs on the first day of the Duleep Trophy final at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/ZZy1EK

Murray upbeat despite gruelling schedule

Britain's Olympic tennis champion Andy Murray is playing for the sixth consecutive week at the ongoing Paris Masters but the World No.8 said that he feels no physical strain and is looking forward to being on court in the event. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1p0PKaB

'Play for India or don't expect grants'

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Pankaj Advani reaches final

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Represent India to avail of grants: Sports ministry

In a bid to crack the whip on players who shied away from the 2014 Asian Games, the sports ministry Wednesday said players can avail of government grants only if they attend to call-up for national duty. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1p0KuUs

Can Pakistan end 20 years of hurt?

Pakistan can glimpse a first series win over Australia for more than 20 years, while Australia will seek to strike back in conditions they do not enjoy via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Recalled Wade tempers his rage

Matthew Wade has admitted that he needs to control his rage, after he was hit with a one-match suspension for breaking a window during the domestic limited-overs tournament via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Golfer Chikka sets early pace at India Masters

Indian golfer S. Chikka took advantage of his home course knowledge by firing a flawless eight-under-par 64 to grab the opening honours at the inaugural India Masters here Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1zIJeK2

IPTL will take tennis to great heights: Murray

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Djokovic, Berdych advance

World No.1 tennis player Novak Djokovic won his first match after becoming a father and Czech Tomas Berdych also triumphed but local favourite Gilles Simon was the first seed to crash out of Paris Masters here. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1p0qh0X

'Ashwin's action is suspicious'

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2018 WC logo unveiled

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National selectors keep an eye on Duleep Trophy final

Indian cricket team hopefuls, who are playing in the ongoing Duleep Trophy final here, saw reasons for extra motivation when two national selectors -- Saba Karim and Vikram Rathour -- arrived at the Ferozeshah Kotla to monitor the performance of the players Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1zIxBCW

Sex scandal rocks Sri Lanka Cricket

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Brad Haddin rested for SA ODI series

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Lyon dropped, Hazlewood earns recall for SA ODIs

Spin duo Nathan Lyon and Xavier Doherty have been left out while Josh Hazlewood's sizzling form in the Matador Cup has earned him a recall into Australia's 13-man squad for the first two ODIs of a five-match series against South Africa via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Sri Lanka's fringe players aim to seize opportunity

After five days of skills training, Sri Lanka embark on a tour of India which they feel is about as difficult a limited-overs assignment as a team could undertake. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Pakistan Under-19s v Afghanistan Under-19s

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Shakthi Ladies v Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club Women

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Central Zone v South Zone

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Jaffna Combine Schools v Ananda College

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Trinco-Batti Combined Schools v Richmond College

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Mannar-Vavuniya Combined Schools v Devapathiraja College

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Matale Ladies v Badulla Ladies

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Prince of Wales College v International Schools Combined

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Karandeniya Central College v S.Thomas' College Bandarawela

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Maris Stella College v Polonnaruwa Combine Schools

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Nittabuwa Ladies v FOG-Seenigama Ladies

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Dynamos must guard against complacency: Coach

Having received a morale-boosting big-margin victory in their previous match, Delhi Dynamos manager Harm van Veldhoven has warned his team against complacency when they host NorthEast United FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) match Wednesday. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/dynamos-must-guard-against-complacency-coach-news-others-ok2xEkdfhhaff.html

'Working very hard to rectify mistakes' - Mangongo

Zimbabwe's capitulation against spin in the Dhaka Test gave the team a break of six days before the second Test, but they could be racing against time to drastically improve their techniques of playing and bowling spin via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Chennai thrash Mumbai 5-1

Chennaiyin FC marquee player ElanoBlumer and John Mendoza fired two goals each to steamroll ahapless Mumbai FC 5-1 and bounce back from their previousmatch defeat in the Hero Indian Super via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1sAfeX0

Kaushal takes ten in drawn game

West Indies A drew the third unofficial Test with Sri Lanka A but not before collapsing from 217 for 3 to 234 all out in their second innings via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

SLC wants 'unofficial' Senanayake re-test

Sri Lanka offspinner Sachithra Senanayake is to undergo unofficial testing of his bowling action after satisfying the SLC coaching staff with the remedial work he has carried out with them since being reported five months ago via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

I'm not even a finger tip of the greats like Viru: Wonder-boy Aditya

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Bermuda v Uganda

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Malaysia v Nepal

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Singapore v United States of America

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Performance of Indian players to determine ISL's standard: Herbert

NorthEast United FC coach Ricki Herbert Tuesday said that despite luring renowned footballer stars from all over the globe, it will be the performance of home-grown players that will ultimately determine the standard of the inaugural Indian Super League (ISL). via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/performance-of-indian-players-to-determine-isls-standard-herbert-news-others-ok2vuqcigigcd.html

Underdogs Central against South heavyweights

After contrasting performances in the semi-finals, Central Zone's batting and South Zone's bowling will vie in the Duleep Trophy final at Feroz Shah Kotla from Wednesday via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Modi is dynamic, says Sania

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza Tuesday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "an extremely dynamic personality". via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1zEBPeK

Waqar aims for more consistency

Pakistan have a chance of shooting up the ICC Test rankings if they seal a series win against Australia, but for their head coach Waqar Younis, rankings are less important than making his team a more consistent unit via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Naman Ojha hopes big scores bring India call-up

Riding on a dream run that has continued with a double-hundred in last week's Duleep Trophy semi-final, wicketkeeper Naman Ojha is hoping to be picked for India's tour of Australia, even if as a specialist batsman via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Sania's next goal is to become world number one

Elated over ending the season with WTA year-end championship after a series of incredible victories, Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has now set the goal to become world number one doubles player next season. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/sanias-next-goal-is-to-become-world-number-one-news-others-ok2uuvidgbbag.html

Squash: Sandhu, Dipika in title round

Harinder Pal Sandhu and Dipika Pallikal, winners of the third leg in Mumbai, reached the final of the JSW-PSA and JSW-WSA Challenger squash tournament at the ISA courts here Tuesday. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/squash-sandhu-dipika-in-title-round-news-others-ok2uu0iigiibd.html

Bowling coach Dawes and BCCI part ways

Joe Dawes, the India bowling coach, has said that he has parted ways with the BCCI, and has also turned down the board's offer of working at the NCA in Bangalore via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

NBA legend Bowen to promote basketball in India

National Basketball Association (NBA) legend Bruce Bowen will be coming to India for a week-long promotional tour starting Oct 31 to support the continued growth of basketball and to connect with fans in the country. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/131EErW

Golfer Gauri leads on first day

Defending champion Gauri Monga played superbly to catapult into the lead on the first day of the fifth DGC Ladies Open Amateur Golf at the Delhi Golf Club here Tuesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tdafzp

Vani eyes 7th Hero golf title

Vani Kapoor has had a dream season so far and will look to extend her run when she takes the field for Leg 13 of the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour at Jaypee Greens here Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1u35WtX

I am not competing with Saha: Naman Ojha

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Santoro to coach Indian Aces in IPTL

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Duleep Trophy final will be an even contest

The Duleep Trophy cricket title clash starting Wednesday between Central Zone and South Zone will be an even but low profile affair at the Feroz Shah Kotla here. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1v9R1ZC

Izumi to lead Pune FC in Durand Cup

Long serving midfielder Arata Izumi will lead a 20-member Pune FC squad at the 127th edition of Durand Cup in Goa. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/131cayw

Sania Mirza targets number one spot

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Trott named in England Lions squad

The possibility of Jonathan Trott resuming his international career has increased with his inclusion in the England Lions squad to tour South Africa via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

No Suarez in Ballon d'Or shortlist

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Raptors strongest team in CTL: Amritraj

Bangalore Raptors, one of the six franchises participating in next month's Champions Tennis League (CTL), Tuesday unveiled the team colours and logo with CTL promoter Vijay Amritraj presiding along with owners Mittu and Inga Chandilya. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1u2HNDP

Watching Dhoni, Kohli helped me: Uthappa

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SA reclaim number-one spot

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IPTL announces team coaches

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I thought of quitting: Sania

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I thought of retiring: Sania

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Junaid suffers injury setback

Pakistan fast bowler Junaid Khan has been dealt another big setback after being diagnosed with a Grade-3 osteochondral fracture in his knee which will keep him sidelined from cricket for a while via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Chowrasia to lead local charge in India Masters

Asian Tour stalwart S.S.P. Chowrasia of India has pledged his support for the Asian Development Tour's (ADT) newest golf event by committing to the inaugural TAKE Solutions India Masters which gets underway Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tDFl5Z

'West Indies will participate in the World Cup'

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Kohli drops down to No. 3

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Titans coach Walter gets three-year extension

Rob Walter, the Titans coach, has signed a three-year extension with the franchise that will keep him with the team until 2017 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Jones signs as Gloucs four-day captain

Former England wicketkeeper Geraint Jones has signed a two-year contract with Gloucestershire and will captain the side in first-class cricket next season via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

'India could have taken West Indies to the cleaners'

Former West Indies seamer Ian Bishop has labelled the current crisis surrounding the WICB, WIPA and the players as "disappointing" and one which occurred at "the wrong place and the wrong time". via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

'ICC forced to clamp down on chucking'

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The only Test cricketer to be murdered

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Smith rues 'disappointing' dismissal

Steven Smith has bemoaned the way he threw his wicket away in the first innings against Pakistan in Dubai by cutting a topsinner straight to point just when he was beginning to look set via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Singapore edge past Bermuda in low-scorer

A round-up of the World Cricket League Division 3 matches played on October 28, 2014 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Murdoch ton seals 307 chase for Wellington

Stephen Murdoch's sixth first-class century helped Wellington gun down 307 to secure a remarkable four-wicket victory against Canterbury in Christchurch via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

I am a proud father: Djokovic

Serb Novak Djokovic will try to defend his title as well as the world No.1 spot against Swiss Roger Federer and other world-class tennis players at the BNP Paribas Masters starting Monday night amid the joy of becoming a father. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1wxltzR

Laughlin back with Northern Knights

Australia fast bowler Ben Laughlin has rejoined Northern Knights for the upcoming Georgie Pie Super Smash, New Zealand's domestic Twenty20 competition via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Samuels claims never said he'd stand by 'any' decision

Marlon Samuels has strongly disagreed with the statement from West Indies ODI captain Dwayne Bravo, who said that the Jamaican had given consent to standing by "any decision taken by the team" including abandoning the tour of India via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Wasim Khan 'not daunted' by Leicestershire challenge

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Pakistan Under-19s v Afghanistan Under-19s

Pakistan Under-19s v Afghanistan Under-19s via Cricinfo Live Scores

ICC discussing reintegration of banned players

David Richardson, the ICC's chief executive, has said that the governing body is discussing amendments to its anti-corruption code that will allow banned players to play competitive cricket at domestic level within a certain period before the end of the via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Srinivasan looks to strengthen support base

With less than a month to go for the board elections, N Srinivasan, the BCCI's sidelined president, is working to strengthen his support base in the east zone, a region that could be important in the forthcoming election via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Carter fifty builds WI A lead

Jonathan Carter's unbeaten half-century led West Indies A to a lead of 166 at stumps on day three of the third unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Marsh reflects on 'special, tough' Test debut

Mitchell Marsh said it was a dream come true to have his father out on the ground in Dubai to welcome him into the ranks of Australian Test cricketers via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Taijul Islam scripts famous win for Bangladesh

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Bermuda v Singapore

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Nepal v United States of America

Nepal v United States of America via Cricinfo Live Scores

Al-Amin out, Anamul in for Khulna Test

Bangladesh have left out fast bowler Al-Amin Hossain from the squad for the second Test against Zimbabwe via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Richardson backs timing of bowling crackdown

The ICC's chief executive David Richardson has defended the timing of the recent clampdown on illegal bowling actions, which has resulted in Saeed Ajmal and other spinners being suspended months before a World Cup via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

De Villiers happy with NZ outing ahead of World Cup

AB de Villiers said that it was important for South Africa to acclimatise to New Zealand as they will be playing half of their World Cup group fixtures in the country via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Flight plan helps Taijul soar

Taijul Islam's 8 for 39 was built around the spinner's ability to flight the ball and out-think the Zimbabwe batsmen via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Chennaiyin FC eye revival against Mumbai

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FC Pune City rope in Arjun Kapoor as brand ambassador

FC Pune City Monday added a fresh dose of Bollywood glamour to their team, roping in actor Arjun Kapoor as their brand ambassador for the inaugural season of the Indian Super League (ISL) football tournament. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1supvnJ

Squash: Dixit, Sandhu in semifinals

Kush Kumar wasted a match point and went down in five games to Egypt's Hossam Nasser in a well-fought quarterfinal match in the fourth leg of the JSW-PSA Challenger squash circuit here Monday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1supvns

Taijul Islam scripts famous win

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Ladies Open Amateur Golf Championship to tee-off Tuesday

A total of 86 Indian and international amateur golfers will be in the fray for the fifth Usha DGC Ladies Open Amateur Golf Championship which gets underway at the Delhi Golf Club course here Tuesday. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/ladies-open-amateur-golf-championship-to-tee-off-tuesday-news-others-ok1tuxdfchjje.html

PIA stay unbeaten after Tahir six-for

A round-up of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Silver League matches that ended on October 27, 2014 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Hopeful Sarita to file plea to revoke ban

In her bid to revoke the provisional suspension before the World Women Boxing Championships to be held Nov 14-23, boxer L. Sarita Devi will file her plea to the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Monday night. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1wC4fnA

Imran Butt's 189 sets up SNGPL win

A round up of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2014-15, Gold League matches that ended on October 27, 2014 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

SA captain killed trying to protect girlfriend

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ISL: Chennai, Mumbai hope to bounce back from defeats

Approaching their fourth match on the back of defeats in their previous games, Chennaiyin FC and Mumbai City FC will aim to return to winning ways when they face-off in an Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Tuesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1t930Z8

Being bowled out for 114 hurts - Taylor

Brendan Taylor has blamed Zimbabwe's poor batting as the reason for their narrow loss in the first Test against Bangladesh via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

FICA hopes to engage with West Indies players

The arrival of five West Indies cricketers to play in South Africa's domestic T20 competition could provide the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations an opportunity to engage them about the ongoing dispute with their board via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Taijul, Bangladesh's bowling topper

Stats highlights from the third day of the first Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh, in Mirpur via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Leicestershire turn to Wasim Khan

Leicestershire have announced the appointment of Wasim Khan as their new chief executive officer via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Federer wins Basel title, eyes world top spot

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Warner, Younis rise in ICC Test rankings

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Bravo, Pollard, Sammy among Ram Slam's overseas signings

Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard, Chris Gayle, Darren Sammy, Andre Russell and Craig Kieswetter are the Ram Slam's "headline" overseas signings for the 2014-15 season via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

PM congratulates Sania for winning WTA Finals title

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday congratulated tennis star Sania Mirza for her victory in the WTA Finals. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1yFaFAa

'Miffed' Younis thanks Flower, Luden instead of selectors for Pak victory

Pakistan's veteran batsman Younis Khan, who scored hundreds in both innings against Australia to cap a memorable Test, has thanked his side's batting coach Grant Flower and trainer Grant Luden for via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1stg1ZP

South Africa football captain shot dead

South African football team captain Senzo Meyiwa has been shot dead at a house in Vosloorus township, authorities said. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1yFaBk0

Paralympian Sharath Gayakwad matches PT Usha's record

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HI appoints Kaushik as central zone's high performance manager

Hockey India (HI) Monday appointed Olympian Maharaj Krishan Kaushik as the high performance manager for the Central Zone. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1xuzOMK

Shami ruled out of Sri Lanka ODI series, Kulkarni in

India seamer Mohammed Shami was Monday ruled out of the five-match One-day International (ODI) series against Sri Lanka, starting in Cuttack Nov 2, due to an injury and will be replaced by Dhawal Kulkarni. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1xuzOwf

Job vacancy? World Cup 2015 needs 1500 net bowlers

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Injured Shami ruled out of SL ODIs, Kulkarni in

Indian medium-pacer MohammedShami has been ruled out of the five-match ODI series againstSri Lanka starting November 2, due to an injury. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tvTYIk

RVP late goal gives United a draw, but Van Gaal calls him 'stupid'

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We got beaten with straight balls - Lehmann

Not for the first time during his tenure as Australia's coach, Darren Lehmann has sat in the rooms and watched his batsmen give up their wickets by missing straight balls via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Pakistan defeat puts fire in Australian bellies

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Rain plays spoilsport in NZ-SA final ODI

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Shami ruled out of Sri Lanka ODIs

Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the ODI series against Sri Lanka with an injury. Dhawal Kulkarni has been called up to the squad for the first three matches via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

India drop, Pakistan rise in ICC Test rankings

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Matt Henry eases in on comeback

Matt Henry may have wanted more than just a third of a game to take place, but the 22-year old made the most of the only opportunity he had to take on South Africa via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Taijul's five debilitates Zimbabwe

Taijul Islam's second five-wicket haul in Tests engineered a familiar Zimbabwe collapse that has put the opening Test firmly in Bangladesh's corner via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

'Accepting Pakistan captaincy was a mistake'

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New Zealand pick Henry, Nathan McCullum and bowl

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum gave his bowlers first use of cold and overcast conditions in Hamilton by choosing to chase once again in the final ODI via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

United Arab Emirates v Pakistan A

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De Bruyn, Cook make centuries in wins

A round-up of Momentum One Day Cup matches played on October 26, 2014 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Srinivasan refuses to comment on BCCI-WICB row

Even as a livid BCCI has decided to initiate legal proceedings against the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) for abruptly cancelling its tour of India, its sidelined chief and ICC chairman N. Srinivasan Sunday refused to comment on the issue. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1zbVZvA

Squash: Kush stops Beddoes for last-eight berth

Kush Kumar came up with a fluent display as he surprised fourth seed Lance Beddoes of New Zealand 11-2, 11-9, 8-1, 11-5, en route to the quarter finals of the final leg of the JSW-PSA Challenger squash here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1pNY6gE

Trezeguet adds to Goa's misery, Pune taste first win

FC Pune City registered their first win of the Indian Super League (ISL) by beating FC Goa 2-0 in a group match at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tsHdhP

FC Pune City beat FC Goa 2-0 to register first ISL win

Clarke sees light in the gloom

Michael Clarke believes his players have improved in Asian conditions since their horror tour of India last year, despite the scorecard in Dubai showing a 221-run victory for Pakistan via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Morkel upbeat on Australia tour

Morne Morkel believes he has a good chance of making South Africa's World Cup squad and that he's happy with his progress, after suffering a shoulder injury in August that almost ruled him out of the tri-series final in Zimbabwe via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

The futility of Bangladesh's fifties

Conversion of fifties to hundreds has been a problem area for Bangladesh. Again, when their batsmen found ways of getting out soon after reaching half-centuries, it reeked of casualness. Just fifties don't take you too far in Tests via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Bermuda v Singapore

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Malaysia v Uganda

Malaysia v Uganda via Cricinfo Live Scores

Nepal v United States of America

Nepal v United States of America via Cricinfo Live Scores

Srinivasan refuses to comment on BCCI-WICB row

Kerala Blasters hold Atletico de Kolkata 1-1

A depleted Atletico de Kolkata retained their place atop the points table with a 1-1 draw against Kerala Blasters, who claimed their first point in the Indian Super League (ISL) here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DPEOj4

Depleted Atletico impress in 1-1 draw against Blasters

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Serena destroys Simona in revenge match, wins title

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Tharanga fifty leads SL A reply

Upul Tharanga made 77 but several of his team-mates could not build on starts as Sri Lanka A ended on 248 for 6 in reply to West India A's 282 in the third unofficial Test in Moratuwa via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

All-round Rehman sinks Wolves

A round-up of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Silver League matches that ended on October 26, 2014 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Misbah closes in on Pakistan captaincy record

Stats highlights at the end of the fifth day of the first Test between Australia and Pakistan at Dubai via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Panyangara puts tri-series expulsion behind him

Zimbabwe seamer Tinashe Panyangara, who had been expelled from the Zimbabwe team last month for "childish behaviour", said that he was not looking to make a point, after his five-for restricted Bangladesh's advantage to just 14 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Indian golfer Lahiri clinches Macau Open crown

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri claimed a sensational one-stroke victory at the $900,000 Macau Open after front-runner Scott Hend of Australia agonisingly bogeyed the last hole here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/12H9shj

Will make plans for every Indian batsman: Mathews

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Klinger and Behrendorff take WA to title

Western Australia have ended a nine-year drought in the domestic one-day competition with a crushing 64-run victory over New South Wales via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Pakistan crush Australia by 221 runs in first Test

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Van Niekerk fifty gives SA series

Dane van Niekerk struck an unbeaten 70 to guide South Africa to a nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka and a 2-1 women's T20 international series victory in Colombo via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Jwala, 31, focussed on fitness, 2016 Olympics

Top doubles shuttler Jwala Gutta said Sunday that she is focussing on improving her fitness to achieve consistency in performance, to realise her ultimate dream of winning an Olympic medal in 2016 Rio de Janeiro. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rEoAlc

Japan's Sugita wins Pune Challenger tennis

Fourth seeded Japanese Yuichi Sugita defeated Spaniard Adrian Menendez-Maceiras 6-7(1), 6-4, 6-4, in the final of the KPIT-MSLTA ATP Challenger tennis tournament here Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1wvloz9

New Zealand v South Africa

New Zealand v South Africa via Cricinfo Live Scores

Sania Mirza-Cara Black signoff with WTA Finals title

Indian ace Sania Mirza and herZimbabwean partner Cara Black ended the season and theirpartnership on a remarkable high by clinching the WTA finalswomen's doubles title with a comprehensive via Sify.com http://ift.tt/12G155L

More than 100 golfers confirmed for India Masters

A strong field of more than 100 golfers will tee off at the inaugural India Masters to be held at the Eagleton Golf Resort here from Oct 29 to Nov 1. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DOTfnw

Indian women's hockey team camp starts

The Indian women's hockey team core probables will undergo a preparatory camp at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre here from Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DOTcrU

Malla ton sets up big Nepal win

A round-up of the World Cricket League Division Three matches played on October 25, 2014 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Dominant SA look to reclaim No.1 spot

Having already secured the series, South Africa will be looking to reclaim the No.1 ranking in ODIs with a win in Hamilton via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

I wanted to quit cricket last year, says 'wonder boy' Aditya

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ISL Super Sunday: Ganguly's Kolkata look to blast Sachin-less Kerala

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Watch: ISL's first head-butt, punch earn penalty

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Saturday came down hard on FC Goa marquee player Robert Pires, Atletico de Kolkata striker Fikru Lemessa and head coach Antonio Lopez Habas by slapping them with severe fines and match suspension for offensive behaviour during the ill-tempered Indian Super League (ISL) encounter in Margao, Thursday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DdYcnY

Penalty killed the game: Materazzi

Chennaiyin FC player-manager and Italian world cupper Marco Materazzi Saturday said Bruno Herrero Arias' 79th minute spot kick was the decisive moment in his team's 1-4 loss against Delhi Dynamos in the Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Saturday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/ZPzugo

Watch: ISL's first head-butt, punch earns penalty

Real fight back to take 'Clasico' spoils

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KwaZulu-Natal Inland v Free State

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South Western Districts v Western Province

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Easterns v Boland

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Dolphins v Cape Cobras

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Knights v Lions

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Warriors v Titans

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Namibia v North West

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Sri Lanka Women v South Africa Women

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Penalty killed the game: Materazzi

Choosing the 'difficult path' pays off for Younis

Younis Khan, the Pakistan batsman, has said he chose the more difficult path by deciding to play the Tests against Australia, after being dropped for the ODIs, and the decision has paid off via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

ISL professionalism will take Indian football forward: Morgan

The professional standards of the Indian Super League (ISL) augur well for Indian football, says Kerala Blasters FC assistant coach Trevor Morgan. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1t2DQLL

ISL: Delhi Dynamos dismantle Chennaiyin 4-1

Delhi Dynamos sauntered to their first win in the inaugural Indian Super League (ISL) with a 4-1 win over a sedate Chennaiyin FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Saturday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/12zQaKK

Clarke craves time in the middle after tough day

Australia's best player of spin failed in both innings, as Pakistan's tweakers made life difficult for Clarke and the rest via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

ISL: AIFF slaps fines on Pires, Fikru, Habas

Malaysia v Bermuda

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Nepal v Singapore

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Uganda v United States of America

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SL A fight back after Fudadin ton

Assad Fudadin's fourth first-class hundred helped West Indies A to a strong start in Moratuwa, but a five-wicket haul from the offspinner Tharindu Kaushal dragged the visitors down to 239 for 6 at stumps via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Disciplinary hearing on RCA postponed again

The BCCI disciplinary committee meeting has been deferred, once again, with none of the three stakeholders of the Rajasthan Cricket Association turning up for the hearing today at the BCCI headquarters via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Younis becomes Pakistan's leading century-maker

Stats highlights at the end of the fourth day of the first Test between Australia and Pakistan at Dubai via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Indian Squash Challenger Chennai leg from Sunday

Following the Jaipur and Mumbai legs, the JSW Indian Squash Challenger Circuit will be held here at the Indian Squash Academy from Sunday for one last time this year. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/12yLLHY

WTA Finals: Sania Mirza-Cara Black in summit clash

Sania Mirza and Cara Black showednerves of steel as they saved three match points in the SuperTie Break against Kveta Peschke and Katarina Srebotnik tocruise into the summit clash of the WTA via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DLUN1B

Dhaka pitch helps Shakib bounce back

Expressing some surprise on the bounce afforded by a first-day Dhaka pitch, Shakib Al Hasan said he expected Bangladesh's batsmen to give the team a substantial lead against Zimbabwe via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Bangladesh's first Test legspinner impresses on debut

Jubair Hossain has broken through Bangladesh's endless supply of left-arm spinners. His first day in Test cricket was a promise of more wickets via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Teams vie for more than just a trophy

The Matador BBQ's One-Day Cup final will offer both New South Wales and Western Australia players a final chance to impress Australian selectors ahead of the 2015 World Cup via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Duleep Trophy: Central sets up final against South

Central Zone proceeded to the Duleep Trophy final with a first innings lead over North Zone as the four-day semi-final ended in a draw at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium here Saturday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/12yeBbE

New South Wales v Western Australia

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Wrestling: Silver for Bajrang, Narsingh bags bronze

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Central win on first-innings lead

A top-order slide from Central Zone would have given North Zone more than a glimmer of hope, but a century from Mahesh Rawat saved the day via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Bangalore indoor stadium venue for World snooker

Looking at a budget of Rs.50 lakh for next month's IBSF World Snooker Championship here, Billiards and Snooker Federation of India (BSFI) officials have been doing the rounds of state government offices and also the municipality in a bid to put on a show worthy of the occasion. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/ZNXMY5

AIFF fines Pires, Fikru and Habas

Giant-killer Halep looking forward to rematch with Serena

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Pune FC sign Liberian Brown

I-League club Pune FC Saturday completed the signing of Liberian playmaker Eric Brown for the 2014-15 season. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1w3AJpm

CTL: Venus to play for Bangalore, Ferrer in Chandigarh

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Amritraj announces launch of Champions Tennis League

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AirAsia name Bangalore CTL team as Bangalore Raptors

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CTL ties up with Tennis channel for broadcasting in USA

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Sony Six bags telecast rights of CTL in India

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Dhoni buys Ranchi Rays hockey franchise

Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who recently became a co-owner of football team Chennians FC, Saturday joined Sahara Adventures Sports Limited to co-own the new Ranchi-based Hockey India League (HIL) team Ranchi Rays, which was unveiled here Saturday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DLp0hs

Champions Tennis League to begin on Nov. 17

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It's a special day for me: Ranchi Rays co-owner Dhoni

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Cuttack to host 1st India-Sri Lanka ODI

Cuttack will host the first of the five One-Day Internationals (ODI) between India and Sri Lanka Nov 2, the Indian cricket board announced Saturday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1wwrNGW

ISL is most watched tournament on TV after IPL

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Samuels opts out as WI players retain lawyers for battle ahead

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Complete itinerary for India-Sri Lanka series

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Cuttack to host India-SL series opener

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Saina, Kashyap bow out of French Open quarters

After ousting top-10 competitors in the first two rounds, Indian shuttler Parupalli Kashyap had to bite the dust as he lost his men's singles quarter-final to China's Zhengming Wang but not before putting up a fight at the $275,000 French Open Super Series here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1tm7QVx

Torrid season over as Nadal opts for surgery

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Cuttack gets first SL ODI, Ranchi last

Cuttack will host the first ODI between India and Sri Lanka on November 2 while Ranchi will host the fifth and final game on November 16, according to the schedule released by Sri Lanka Cricket via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Former Pakistan captain, Shoaib Malik's action under scrutiny

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Abrahams century sets up Knights' first win

A round-up of Momentum One Day Cup matches played on October 24, 2014 via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Samuels wanted to finish India tour, Bravo 'shocked'

Adding a new twist to West Indies' pullout from their India tour, Dwayne Bravo, their ODI captain, has said he is "shocked" at statements by team-mate Marlon Samuels, who indicated earlier this week that he had not wanted to quit during the series via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Zimbabwe bat; two legspinners debut

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United Arab Emirates v Pakistan A

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Yasir Shah makes early impact after long wait

The legspinner made his first-class debut back in 2002, and grabbed his Test chance when it finally came via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Sri Lanka Women v South Africa Women

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Sri Lanka A v West Indies A

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Bangladesh v Zimbabwe

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Australia slow on the uptake of the slow

Australia's performances on slow pitches are consistent. And the more they struggle, the more teams will prepare slow surfaces to greet them via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Shuttler Kashyap loses in French Open quarters

John's NorthEast stun 9-man Mumbai

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Brathwaite in West Indies A one-day squad

Opener Kraigg Brathwaite has been named in the West Indies A squad for the one-dayers against Sri Lanka A in the first week of November via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Dynamos seek maiden win over Chennaiyin FC

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Gurunath Meiyappan's voice sample confirmed in IPL spot-fixing case: Reports

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VVS Laxman named Bengal batting consultant

VVS Laxman has been named batting consultant by the Cricket Association of Bengal as part of its Vision 2020 project, which aims to help Bengal players progress to the national team via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

'Look forward to Ganguly-Tendulkar faceoff'

Come Sunday, and the fans couldexpect VVS Laxman soaking in football fervour at its 'Mecca'on the sidelines of Atletico de Kolkata versus Kerala Blastersfixture in the Indian Super League. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/12qTwQb

'Looking forward to Ganguly-Tendulkar faceoff'

Golfer Ormsby aims for title defence at Panasonic Open India

Australian golfer Wade Ormsby believes good rest will be the perfect tonic for his title defence at the $300,000 Panasonic Open India which will be held here Nov 6-9. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rtf9VJ

Myneni-Sanam win Pune Challenger title

The Indian camp had some consolation as Saketh Myneni, who lost his singles semi-final match, paired up with Sanam Singh to bag the men's doubles title, defeating top seeded Thai twins of Sanchai and Sonchat Ratiwatana 6-3, 6-2 in the $50,000 KPIT-MSLTA ATP Challenger tennis tournament here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rtf6cz

Central take lead despite Gambhir 167

Gautam Gambhir hit his highest first-class score in five years but that wasn't enough to prevent Central Zone from taking the crucial first-innings lead on the third day in Mohali via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Scoring big hundreds way to Indian team: Laxman

Roped in as a batting consultant by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), former India cricket great V.V.S. Laxman has a simple message for the upcoming generation of batsmen -- score big hundreds. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1uPOEee

Big hundreds way to Indian team: Laxman

Ton-up Gambhir rescues North Zone from trouble

Gautam Gambhir's 167 powered North Zone to 457 on the third day of the Duleep Trophy cricket semi-final against Central Zone at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1z4hxKx

GCA wants tax probe into Kapil's lights firm

The Goa Cricket Association has asked the state government's finance ministry to probe iconic cricketer Kapil Dev's firm Dev Musco Lighting for inflated costs and other alleged improprieties in the process of installing floodlights at the association's academy. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/gca-wants-tax-probe-into-kapils-lights-firm-news-others-okytuleabjcai.html

AITA president Khanna rubbishes resignation reports

All India Tennis Association (AITA) president Anil Khanna Friday rejected reports that the sports ministry has asked him to step down for violating the government guidelines in the election process and reiterated that the tennis body was the first National Sports Federation (NSF) to accept the sports code. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/aita-president-khanna-rubbishes-resignation-reports-news-others-okytuodjjjbjj.html

Gambhir scores 167 but Central Zone get lead

South thrash East to reach Duleep Trophy final

, Oct 24 (IANS) South Zone thumped East Zone by an innings and 118 runs in the semi-final of the Duleep Trophy cricket at the Chaudhary Bansi Lal Stadium here Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1rsTBsf

Doubles tennis title for Myneni and Sanam

De Villiers upbeat about different combinations

AB de Villiers could afford to be jovial after South Africa won the second ODI against New Zealand, especially since his medium pace claimed two wickets via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Mushfiqur looks to dominate

Mushfiqur Rahim wanted his batsmen to put pressure on Zimbabwe's inexperienced spinners via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Laxman confident of India doing well Down Under

Banking on the abundance of talented Indian cricketers, former India batting great V.V.S. Laxman Friday exuded confidence about the Indian cricket team doing well in its upcoming tour to Australia. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1woAu72

Top Indians for Challenger squash

The Indian Squash Academy here will host the fourth and concluding round of the JSW Indian Squash Challenger circuit beginning Saturday, followed by the National sub-junior and junior championships that have received over 500 entries. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1wkBGuK

Bangladesh start as rare favourites

While it's a chance for Mushfiqur Rahim to turn around his fortunes as the captain, for Zimbabwe it is yet another opportunity to give a good account of themselves via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Cummins helps NSW scramble into final

New South Wales scrambled to elimination final victory over a doughty Queensland in Blacktown to set-up the domestic limited overs decider against Western Australia at the SCG on Sunday. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Zimbabwe focus on spin and fitness

Zimbabwe have worked on their fitness ahead of their first three-Test series in 12 years, and also on their technique against spin via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Hockey India announces team for Australia tour

Asian Games champions India will play a four-match hockey Test series against Australia to prepare for the FIH Champions Trophy 2014 slated in Bhubaneswar Dec 6-14, Hockey India (HI) announced Friday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DHIvHD

'Captain Dhoni not 'innovative and proactive' enough'

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India wait on Saha fitness

India's national selectors will wait on the physio's report before hey decide if India need a replacement for Wriddhiman Saha, who injured his thumb during the Duleep Trophy semi-final in Rohtak via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Middlesex latest club to ditch nickname

Middlesex have dropped their one-day nickname in a growing trend of counties reverting to using solely their traditional name. via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Peterson replaces injured Phangiso for Australia series

Left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso has been ruled out of the rest of South Africa's games in New Zealand and the limited-overs tour of Australia, with a sprained finger via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Warner ton drives Australia against Pakistan

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Rodgers gives Balotelli until January to 'prove his worth'

Liverpool football team boss Brendan Rodgers has provided striker Mario Balotelli to prove his worth or the manager would have to accept that his 16 million pounds gamble has not worked out and via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1sWWR1W

Matured Warner finds his aggressive roots

David Warner believes he has become wiser with age, and revealed that he had worked with a sports psychologist to help him deal with a troubled 2013 which saw him suspended for two Ashes Tests and fined for a Twitter spat with two journalists via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Pakistan fight back after Warner ton

David Warner rattled along to his third Test century in as many innings, but Australia stuttered notably on the third morning of the first Test, allowing Pakistan to dream of a first-innings lead in Dubai via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Won't compromise team dynamic for Ryder - McCullum

Despite New Zealand's top-order tumbling for the second time in successive matches, Brendon McCullum treaded carefully when asked to consider whether it may be time recall for Jesse Ryder via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

ISL: Was Pires punched in the face by opposition coach?

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Pennsylvania town can keep Jim Thorpe's body

The remains of famed athlete Jim Thorpe will remain in the Pennsylvania town where he was laid to rest six decades ago. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/pennsylvania-town-can-keep-jim-thorpes-body-news-others-okxwpqhijajfj.html

Coach fired over watermelon celebration is rehired

A South Carolina high school football coach has been reinstated after his firing over postgame celebrations that officials said had racial overtones, with players smashing watermelons and making via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/coach-fired-over-watermelon-celebration-is-rehired-news-others-okxwpsdaficcj.html

Ohio State: Fired band director was dishonest

Ohio State University's fired band director witnessed more sexually charged incidents than previously reported, once proposed punishing a female band member who reported sexual assault and kept a via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/ohio-state-fired-band-director-was-dishonest-news-others-okxv40fbdehid.html

After endless wait, O'Keefe endures character-building toil

Steve O'Keefe is accurate, has a good arm ball, and an excellent first-class record, but is quickly learning he needs to do more with the ball to succeed in Test cricket via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Gazi to work on bowling action in Malaysia

The BCB has arranged for offspinner Sohag Gazi to travel to Malaysia and work with former Bangladesh fielding coach Mohammad Salahuddin to remodel his bowling action via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Dhaka Gladiators owner files case against ICC, BCB

The owner of Dhaka Gladiators has filed a case against top officials of the ICC, the Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) and the BCB via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Bermuda v Nepal

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Malaysia v United States of America

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Singapore v Uganda

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Ferrer, Murray reach Valencia quarterfinals

David Ferrer and Andy Murray both advanced to the Valencia Open quarterfinals after easy wins against error-prone opponents on Thursday. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/ferrer-murray-reach-valencia-quarterfinals-news-others-okxu4xfcaicib.html

Serena bounces back to best at WTA Finals

Serena Williams awoke on Thursday dreading playing tennis. By the end of the day, her doubts were defeated and she was still in the running for a third straight WTA Finals crown. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/serena-bounces-back-to-best-at-wta-finals-news-others-okxvpwfbeebgc.html

Vols, Wolverines out to flip trends against rivals

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The second quickest Test ton by a keeper

Stats highlights at the end of the second day of the first Test between Australia and Pakistan at Dubai via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Senators ask gov't for nationwide air bag recall

Two U.S. senators are calling on U.S. auto safety regulators to immediately issue a nationwide recall for cars with faulty air bags made by Takata Corp. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/12j4reF

Murray beats Fognini to reach Valencia quarters

Andy Murray eased by the error-plagued Fabio Fognini 6-2, 6-4 to reach the Valencia Open quarterfinals on Thursday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1scY8OP

Giants' Hudson to face Royals' Guthrie in Game 3

In the middle of a champagne-and-beer-soaked clubhouse after the San Francisco Giants won the NL Championship Series, Tim Hudson was given the chance to speak to his team. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/12j4oj4

SL bowlers steal slim win for 1-0 lead

A 30-ball 41 from Lizelle Lee took the South Africa Women close to their target, but Sri Lanka Women prevailed in the rain-affected match to clinch a seven-run win via Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com

Serena receives Tarpischev apology

Serena Williams says she has received a written apology from Russian tennis chief Shamil Tarpischev for offensive comments in which he called her and sister Venus the "Williams brothers." via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vT0AjB

Johnson still a doubt for Lions game in London

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson is still a doubt for Detroit's game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in London. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1xdihZf

Saina, Srikanth, Kashyap rise in BWF rankings

Indian men shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and Parupalli Kashyap jumped seven places each in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released Thursday while Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal moved up one spot to the sixth. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1vT0ybq

Whirlwind Sarfraz ton powers Pakistan to 454

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Thursday's Time Schedule

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Myneni makes semi-finals

Saketh Myneni maintained his winning momentum and entered the singles semi-finals and the doubles finals of the KPIT-MSLTA ATP Challenger tennis tournament here Thursday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1nAoazU

New South Wales v Queensland

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Dravid's letter to KP on 'playing spin'

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Williams beats Bouchard 6-1, 6-1 at WTA Finals

Serena Williams rebounded from the worst beating of her professional career to rout Eugenie Bouchard 6-1, 6-1 at the WTA Finals on Thursday. via Sify.com http://www.sify.com/news/williams-beats-bouchard-6-1-6-1-at-wta-finals-news-others-okxnpmdhjibcg.html