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Nadal fires early warning to the big guns

Rafa Nadal might have been condemned to a lowly 10th seeding at Wimbledon but he remains a floater everyone will want to avoid after getting his campaign off to an impressive start with a straight-sets dismissal of Thomaz Bellucci on Tuesday. The t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GLK0Un

Federer and Kvitova feast on Wimbledon starters

When Roger Federer's game flows at Wimbledon and his opponent knows his place you half expect him to slide into a deckchair at changeovers, pour cream on to some strawberries and tuck in. It was like that on Centre Court on Tuesday as the King of C via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Nw9tWK

Dhoni-Kohli rift is the biggest load of bull***t: Ravi Shastri

"Biggest load of bull**** I have been hearing", Indian cricket team's director Ravi Shastri said, dismissing reports of a rift between Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli. It's one honest bunch who believes in playing for each other. That's why t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1CIjp9M

Rahane seeking Dhoni-Kohli traits when he turns skipper

Named captain for the tour of Zimbabwe, Ajinkya Rahane says he would like to take Mahendra Singh Dhoni's calmness and Virat Kohli's controlled aggression into the field when he wears the skipper's hat in the upcoming limited-overs series. Over the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ei0Kfd

St Lucia Zouks v Barbados Tridents

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Essex v Australians

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Surrey v Gloucestershire

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Netherlands v Nepal

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India Women v New Zealand Women

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Brutal Kvitova begins title defence in style

Petra Kvitova began her Wimbledon defence as she left off in last year's final with a brutal exhibition of power tennis, dismantling Dutchwoman Kiki Bertens 6-1 6-0 in a 35-minute rout on Tuesday. The Czech second seed has form for leaving the Cent via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JuAE6c

Puma sells iconic tennis shoe brand Tretorn to ABG

BERLIN (Reuters) - German sportswear company Puma is selling the rights to the Swedish brand Tretorn that makes iconic tennis shoes to U.S. firm Authentic Brands Group (ABG) as part of a strategy to narrow the focus of its business. AGB, which via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LzUdcT

ICC congratulates Australia, New Zealand for in day-night Test

The International Cricket Council (ICC) congratulated Cricket Australia (CA) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on their landmark decision to play a day-night Test in Adelaide from November 27 to December 1. "It's to be applauded. Day-night first c via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GJRgA4

After doing well in Tests, I expected ODI call-up: Vijay

Chennai: After being selected in the limited overs series against Zimbabwe, India batsman Murali Vijay said following couple a good run in Tests, he expected to be called up in the One-Day Internationals (ODI), and added that he would grab the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1T0zyAL

IPL betting: ICC dropped charges; Raina, Jadeja, Bravo can sue Lalit Modi

Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) had found no evidence against the three international cricketers, who have been accused of accepting bribes by former Indian Premier League (IPL) Commissioner Lalit Modi and had closed the matter after via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NuNGyz

Watch: Virat Kohli's Dubsmash debut as Baburao Ganpatrao Apte

Team India Test skipper Virat Kohli has made his Dubsmash debut in stye by slipping into the Paresh Rawal's role 'Baburao Ganpatrao Apte' from the famous Bollywood flick Hera Pheri. In the video, cricket analyst and friend Sandeep Raj enacts Aksha via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GJHPAD

Cambridge University v Oxford University 15 *

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IPL betting: ICC drop charges against Raina, Jadeja, Bravo

IPL betting: ICC drops charges against Raina, Jadeja, Bravo

Harbhajan Singh excited about Zimbabwe challenge

It's been an exciting last two months for Harbhajan Singh following a return to Test cricket and the senior off-spinner is now looking forward to the challenge of bowling in the limited-overs format. The veteran off-spinner Monday staged a comeback to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1RP1hC1

Wimbledon: Bopanna-Mergea enter second round

Wimbledon: The Indian-Romanian tennis pair of Rohan Bopanna and Florin Mergea earned a straight sets victory in the men's doubles first round to enter the second round of the Wimbledon Championship on the grass courts here on Monday. Ni via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eXdQzs

Cricket World Cup an economic boon to host countries

Australia and New Zealand have received a significant boost to their local economies as a result of co-hosting the ICC World Cup 2015 while generating a staggering 1.1billion Australian dollars (843.59 million dollars). The findings of an econo via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ju2iQV

Bangladeshi newspaper mocks Team India

New Delhi: Showing utter disrespect towards the Indian cricket team, a Bangladeshi newspaper has produced a fake 'cutter' advertisement, in which seven Indian cricketers are seen standing with their heads half-shaven. Young Bangladeshi paceman via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LF7DVZ

Rahane is a sincere, hard working cricketer: Tendulkar

New Delhi: Legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar today extended his greetings to new captain Ajinkya Rahane, hoping the youngster will do a good job during the upcoming Zimbabwe tour.

'Bhajji has a lot of cricket left in him'

Delighted with Harbhajan Singh's comeback in the national team for the upcoming ODI series against Zimbabwe, his coach Devender Arora on Monday said the off-spinner has a lot of cricket left in him and will turn out to be the 'best bowler' in the tour via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GWdMcd

Adelaide Oval to host first day-night Test match in November

Australia will host the first day-night Test match under lights in November when they meet neighbours New Zealand at the Adelaide Oval. "The historic event will be the third of a three-Test series against the Black Caps on Australian soil this summer via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ipfd58

Jamaica Tallawahs v St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

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Ganguly hails Harbhajan's return to ODI team

Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday hailed Harbhajan Singh's comeback to the ODI team and said it's a good opportunity for the veteran off-spinner to make a mark following his return to the 50-over format side after a gap of four years. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1U2Cn5V

Dhoni in Forbes list of highest-paid celebrities

Washington: India cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni has made it to the Forbes annual Celebrity 100 rankings of the world's highest-paid celebrities. The Indian ODI skipper with $31 million is ranked 82nd. This year's list ranks the world's via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1U2AjL5

Lalit Modi targets Srinivasan

Tainted former IPL commissionerLalit Modi Monday accused his bete noire and current ICCchairman N Srinivasan of "shielding" the three players who arefrom Chennai Super Kings in the wake of his allegation thatthey were bribed by a business tycoon via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ip7uUF

Netherlands v Nepal

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Ravi Shastri not to tour Zimbabwe

Team director Ravi Shastri will not be travelling with the Indian cricket squad for next month's tour of Zimbabwe owing to prior engagements. "He has prior engagements so he won't be joining us for the Zimbabwe tour. The other three coaches will be via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1C1WcVv

Djokovic, Serena through in straight sets

Defending champion Novak Djokovic moved confidently into the second round of Wimbledon with a 6-4 6-4 6-4 win over German Philipp Kohlschreiber on Monday. With no competitive matches in the build-up to the championships after his French Open final via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HsMUDP

No rift between Dhoni and Kohli, claims BCCI

Insisting that all is well in the Indian cricket dressing room, BCCI Secretary Anurag Thakur and chief selector Sandeep Patil on Monday dismissed reports about a rift between limited-overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Test captain Virat Kohli. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1C1SGKI

Gambhir working with Langer to revive India career

India discard Gautam Gambhir is training in Perth under former Australia test batsman Justin Langer to revive his international career, finetuning skills that made him the world's number one test batsman in 2009. The 33-year-old opener was dumped f via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1U06CdQ

Zimbabwe tour: Cheteshwar Pujara to lead India A squad

New Delhi: Saurashtra batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has been picked to lead the India A squad for the two four-day matches against Australia A in July-August. In its aim to promote young talent, the selection committee Monday announced a 15-member via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eUvfIO

BCCI gives clean chit to Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo

In what comes as a relief to the trio of Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo, the BCCI has cleared them of any wrong-doing they were accused of by Lalit Modi. Modi had accused the trio of accepting bribes from a bookie- Baba Diwan, who via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1TZU1ay

BCCI gives 'clean chit' to three CSK players

The BCCI on Monday gave a clean chitto three international cricketers, who were accused ofaccepting bribes from a Mumbai-based businessman by ousted IPLcommissioner Lalit Modi. BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur said "there is nothing init" whe via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1TZS8uh

Sreesanth says he has full faith in court

New Delhi/Kochi: After a court in New Delhi on Monday deferred to July 25 the framing of charges in the 2013 Indian Premier League spot-fixing case involving him, former cricket speedster S. Sreesanth said he has fully faith in the judiciary. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Lxx3Uz

Rahane to lead Team India; Dhoni, Kohli, Ashwin rested

Ajinkya Rahane will lead India in the absence of senior players in the upcoming Zimbabwe tour.The national selectors named the squad for the Zimbabwe tour today and as expected MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and R Ashwin were rested for the short series. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GHekzl

Sri Lanka beats Pakistan by 7 wickets to level 3-test series

Colombo: Sri Lanka needed a little over 26 overs to chase down a 153-run victory target for a series-levelling seven-wicket victory in the second Test against Pakistan on Monday.

IPL spot-fixing case: Charges against Sreesanth & co. to be framed on July 25

A Delhi court on Monday deferred the framing of charges against cricketers Ajit Chandila, S. Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan and others, including underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and his aide Chhota Shakeel, to July 25. Additional Sessions Judge Neena Ba via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IFvsGR

ICC confirms sharing Lalit Modi's mail with BCCI

Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday acknowledged having received former cricket administrator Lalit Modi's confidential e-mail -- in which he accused three international players of being involved in betting -- and shar via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1C0C8CJ

Djokovic denies accusations of cheating

London: Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic has denied accusations of cheating despite admitting top players routinely break the rules by communicating with their coaches during matches. Tennis governing body rules forbid coaches from instructing via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NoVpPl

ICC clean bowled 'mystery spinners', rues Saeed Ajmal

Out-of-favour Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal believes that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has brought an end to mystery spinners and their varieties, which left many batsmen bamboozled over a consistent period of time. The 37-year-ol via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ImRnXF

Sri Lanka need 153 to win after dour Azhar Ali ton

Colombo: Sri Lanka require 153 runs for a series-levelling victory after Pakistan rode Azhar Ali's obdurate century before being all out for 329 on day four of the second Test on Sunday. Heavy rain washed out the entire final session, leaving S via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ImPCK1

Ravi Shastri likely to miss Zimbabwe tour

Team India may be without a coach or a Team Director for its tour of Zimbabwe next month. Team Director Ravi Shastri in all likelihood will miss the Zimbabwe series starting July 10 due to his media commitments. With BCCI yet to announce a rep via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1g0BafV

Lancashire v Northamptonshire

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Nottinghamshire v Worcestershire

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Controversial Nepal football chief returns to head association

KATHMANDU, June 28 (Reuters) - Nepal's embattled footballchief Ganesh Thapa has reclaimed his role as president of theAll Nepal Football Association, an official said on Sunday,despite a FIFA probe into allegations of graft on his watch thathas not via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1SVj1OE

Lalit Modi names three CSK players who were bribed

New Delhi: Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chief Lalit Modi alleged on Saturday that Indian cricketers Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja and West Indian Dwayne Bravo had taken bribes from a bookie who was also a builder. The trio are all memb via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GJhBiD

IPL-6 spot fixing case: Court to pass order on charge Monday

A Delhi court is likely topronounce its order Monday on framing of charges in IPL-6spot fixing case in which suspended cricketers S Sreesanth,Ajit Chandila, Ankeet Chavan and others, including underworlddon Dawood Ibrahim and his aide Chhota Sha via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Iljab3

ICC asked to clarify on Modi claims about three CSK players

File photo of Chennai Super Kings players New Delhi: Cricket Association of Bihar (CAB) secretary Aditya Verma on Sunday shot off a letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking clarification on allegations against three int via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fY3zmJ

India likely to rest key players for Zimbabwe tour

Taking note of the fatiguefactor, India are likely field a second string team for thetour of Zimbabwe and senior players such as skipper MahendraSingh Dhoni might be given a break when the selectors meethere tomorrow to pick the squad for the li via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1SUc8gp

St Lucia Zouks v Jamaica Tallawahs

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Sangakkara to call it a day after second Test against India

Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara will quit international cricket during the Test series against India in August, the island nation's most prolific batsman said on Saturday. "I have decided to call it a day...(after) the second Test of the India serie via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Jf0Sa6

Bangladesh have every reason to crow

India saved itself from great embarrassment by winning the third and final One Day International against Bangladesh and avoiding a 'Banglawash' as the media were calling it. Bangladesh have every reason to crow, for they played superb cricket and won via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KmccnG

Durham v Yorkshire

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Middlesex v Hampshire

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Warwickshire v Sussex

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Somerset v Glamorgan

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No rift between Dhoni and Kohli: Shami

Insisting that all was well in the Indian cricket dressing room, pacer Mohammad Shami on Friday said reports of a rift between Test captain Virat Kohli and ODI skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni were wrong. "That the team is divided and the team is not perf via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1CB3PNf

IPL Betting: Lalit Modi names three cricketers who were bribed

New Delhi: Controversial former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi has alleged that two leading Indian cricketers and a West Indian player had been bribed by an Indian real estate tycoon, who is also a bookmaker. London-based Modi tweeted a letter he via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1CB3PNa

India Women v New Zealand Women

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ICC suspends Cricket America

The ICC Board, exercising its power under Article 2.7 of the ICC's Articles of Association, has unanimously decided to suspend the membership of the USA Cricket Association (USACA) with immediate effect. "The ICC Board has made this difficult dec via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fM5lr5

English grab at rising Aussie talent Steve Smith rebuffed

Australia batsman Steven Smith revealed English county side Surrey once tried to push him into the country's national set-up by virtue of his mother's British heritage. Though born in Sydney, Smith played club cricket in Kent, his mother's home county via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1TTUVoK

Double faults hurt Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis in Eastbourne WTA

Eastbourne (England): Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis's Wimbledon preparations were on Friday cut short when the Indo-Swiss tennis pair was ousted from the $731,000 Eastbourne International after losing their women's doubles semifinal match in s via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HlSAhb

Doube faults hurt Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis in Eastbourne WTA

ICC scraps Batting Powerplays from ODIs

Batting powerplays have been scrapped from one-day international cricket and field restrictions relaxed to provide some relief to bowlers who were set upon mercilessly at the World Cup. At its annual conference in Barbados, the International Cricket C via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1SREJ5X

Barbados Tridents v St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

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Why should MS Dhoni quit? asks Anjum Chopra

New Delhi: Joining the chorus of fellow cricketers, former women's team captain Anjum Chopra on Friday said that there is no need for limited-overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni to relinquish captaincy since defeats are part and parcel of the game. "Wh via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1RFd9Xe

Played with injury in World Cup to not lose momentum: Shami

Bengaluru: Indian pace spearhead Mohammed Shami has said that he played with his knee injury during the World Cup as the team's chief wicket-taker did not want to disturb the winning momentum in the final stages of the showpiece event. Forced t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fLA4EB

Shahid Afridi bats for under-fire MS Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni may have faced lot of flak for his team's embarrassing ODI series defeat against Bangladesh but Pakistan T20 captain Shahid Afridi is "not happy" in the manner the Indian ODI skipper was being targeted. Afridi termed this as "sub- via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1TTh4na

Surrey v Gloucestershire

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Kenya v United Arab Emirates

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Cambridge University v Oxford University

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Nottinghamshire v Northamptonshire

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Sharapova, Ivanovic lead the glamour show at pre-Wimbledon party

The Wimbledon Championships will ace off on Monday and the girls on the circuit are already having a ball in London. Most of the top stars and former Grand Slam champions including Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, Ana Ivanovic and Petra Kvitova were via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BRxwyE

Djokovic handed tough Wimbledon opener

Defending champion Novak Djokovic was handed a tough opening round at Wimbledon when Friday's draw paired him with Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber.

No Indian to play in Wimbledon singles this year

London: For the second consecutive Grand Slam this year, there will be no Indian featuring in the singles event as Saketh Myneni bowed out of the Wimbledon qualifiers following compatriots Yuki Bhambri and Somdev Devvarman. Myneni lost his second roun via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FECFVE

Review row hits Sri Lanka-Pakistan Test

Colombo: Pakistan were granted an extra review option Friday after being robbed of a wicket due to an apparent error by TV umpire Paul Reiffel during the second Test in Colombo.

Shakib world's best Test, ODI, T20I all-rounder

Dhaka: Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hassan has been ranked the best all-rounder in One-Day Internationals (ODI) once again. Latest ICC rankings The latest via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1J9ckUH

Leander Paes: 100 not out!

India's tennis hero Leander Paeshas added yet another milestone to his terrific career, whichis full of achievements, as the veteran pro has now playedwith 100 different partners on the ATP circuit. When Paes took court with Marcel Granoll via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1TQWX9a

Leander Paes: 100 not out!

Team for Zimbabwe tour to be chosen on Monday

Even though the scheduled tour ofthe Indian team to Zimbabwe next month is yet to be officiallyconfirmed, the national selectors have been told by theBCCI to pick the team in Delhi on June 29. However, no information over the availability, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LyNmBv

McCullum commits to NZ for another year, but to miss SA tour

Wellington: New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum will skip tours of Zimbabwe and South Africa this year but will return to the side and be available until at least next year's World Twenty20 tournament in India, the country's cricket governing body via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1e7ohPL

Bayliss believes in-form England can target Ashes win

England coach Trevor Bayliss was encouraged by the performance of his new charges in their recent encounters with New Zealand and thinks they have every chance of winning the Ashes if they can keep producing good cricket. Australian Bayliss, appointed via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GMCjQU

India A Women v New Zealand Women 39 *

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St Lucia Zouks v Guyana Amazon Warriors

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'We want Sehwag to finish his career with Delhi team'

New Delhi: DDCA vice-president Chetan Chauhan on Thursday said they want Virender Sehwag to continue playing for the Delhi team, pleading ignorance that the opener was considering a switch for the upcoming domestic season. "A few days back I sent an S via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JmYrVC

'Dhoni needs to do more to boost confidence of bowlers'

New Delhi: Former India cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar feels that current limited-overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni should go that extra mile to encourage a bowler when he is getting hit for runs. Asked if it was necessary to give bowlers conf via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FDQa7Y

No conflict within Indian team: Ganguly

Kolkata: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday rubbished reports of internal conflict within the Indian team following a humiliating One-Day International (ODI) series defeat against Bangladesh. "You get to hear all these when a team via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QSswAr

Leicestershire v Yorkshire

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Worcestershire v Northamptonshire

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Gloucestershire v Sussex

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Middlesex v Somerset

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Lancashire v Warwickshire

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Glamorgan v Surrey

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Derbyshire v Nottinghamshire

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Essex v Hampshire

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Ashwin breaks into top 10 of ODI bowlersâ€™ rankings

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has jumped two places to the 10th position in the ICC bowlerâ€™s rankings issued on Thursday. Ashwin, who bagged six wickets in the three ODIs against Bangladesh, was Indiaâ€™s leading wicket-taker in the just-con via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LED6Vh

Sachin Tendulkar voted best Test player of 21st century

India's legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar has been voted the 'Best Test player' of the 21st century in an online poll conducted by Cricket Australia's website. The former India skipper got the highest number of votes to emerge on top of the list o via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GJZ4oq

Zaheer Abbas confirmed as ICC President

Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas assumed the role of the ICC President on day three of the ICC Annual Conference week in Barbados. Zaheer began his one-year term and thanked the ICC Board and the Full Council for confirming his nomination. He s via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GJZ4om

Kohli questions 'doubtful' approach of players

India's Test skipper and ODI captain-in-waiting Virat Kohli has expressed his disapproval at the subdued performance of the team against Bangladesh in a 1-2 series loss. Kohli, who was himself not amongst runs in the three-match series, questi via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BOiZno

India avoid Banglawash but drop points in rankings

India dropped two points but managed to retain their second position despite losing the three-match series 1-2 to Bangladesh, who moved a place to seventh in the latest ICC ODI rankings. The 2-1 series win in Mirpur has put Bangladesh on 93 rating via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HjeVvC

It's time to take call on pacers: Dhoni

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Wednesday said he was pleased with the overall efforts put in by his team in the final One-Day International match against Bangladesh, but pointed out that there were a lot of areas which needed improvement. Ch via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BBWdyV

Barbados Tridents v Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel

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Kent v Australians

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Kenya v United Arab Emirates

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Durham v Lancashire

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Sri Lanka v Pakistan

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India demolish B'desh, pocket consolation win

Suresh Raina scalped career best figures of 3/45 as India avoided a Banglawash by registering a consolation win in Mirpur on Wednesday. A spirited Bangladesh were charged up for a 3-0 win but chasing 318 runs to win, their batsmen buckled under pr via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Jj1UEF

Mortaza approaches Dhoni seeking IPL contract for Mustafizur

Kolkata: The name that rocked the Indian batting line-up in the ongoing tour against Bangladesh - Mustafizur Rahman - in all likelihood will be grabbed by an Indian Premier League team soon. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FAFwil

Bangladesh hero Mustafizur Rahman eyes IPL contract

Kolkata: The name that rocked the Indian batting line-up in the ongoing ODI series against Bangladesh - Mustafizur Rahman - in all likelihood be grabbed by an Indian Premier League team soon. According to a report in the Mid-Day.com , the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1K9NKnV

Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis enter Eastbourne quarterfinals

Eastbourne (England): Indo-Swiss tennis pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis thrashed their unseeded opponents in only 46 minutes to enter the women's doubles quarter-finals of the $731,000 Eastbourne International, the final warm-up tourname via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dfAD7B

Bangladesh put India into bat in final ODI

Mirpur (Bangladesh): Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza won the toss and decided to field against India in the third One-Day International of the three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here on Wednesday.

Two Associate players from Americas get CPL contract

Bridgetown (Barbados): American wicketkeeper Steven Taylor and Canadian off-spinner Nikhil Dutta will play in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) following successful try outs with Barbados Tridents and St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots. Ta via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ltufsn

Steffi Graf to be brand ambassador of God's Own Country

Kerala tourism is in need of a boost - and the state government has decided to turn to a superwoman for it. None other than Tennis legend Steffi Graf has been roped in to promote tourism by the state cabinet. The 22-time Grand Slam winner, the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1SJ2LjJ

Tennis popularity will take a hit after Roger-Rafa quit: Boris Becker

London: Six-time Major winner Boris Becker on Tuesday feared that tennis could be lacking big personalities and its popularity might sink in the near future if Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal call time on their careers.. The former world No.1 sa via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LlyCom

Relationship with Elizabeth Hurley was 'hard': Shane Warne

Cricketer Shane Warne and actress Elizabeth Hurley broke-off because they both found their relationship too "hard".The former cricketer was engaged to the 50-year-old actress for three years before they went their separate ways in 2013. Speaking to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1J40cEf

Hossain plays down Banglawash talk

Bangladesh batsmen Nasir Hossain has expressed confidence of inflicting a 3-0 serieswhitewash over India when the two sides meet in the third andfinal ODI tomorrow, but chose to underplay the "Banglawash"refrain used by the home team's fans. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FAf74n

'I share a good relationship with Dhawan'

Bengaluru: Shikhar Dhawan may have grabbed the opportunity in his absence during the one-off cricket Test against Bangladesh with both hands but KL Rahul will tell you that he shares a "good relationship" with the Delhi lad and the competition for via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FAf74l

St Lucia Zouks v St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

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HWL: India thump Poland 3-0 for second win

Antwerp: India registered their second consecutive victory in the Hockey World League (HWL) Semi-Final defeating Poland 3-0 in a pool A contest at the Brasschaat Municipal Park here on Tuesday. For India, Yuvraj Walmiki (23rd minute), skipper Sardar S via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fzedAc

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If my captain asks me to die on the field, I'll do it: Ashwin

Mirpur: India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has said that the team is standing strongly behind beleaguered skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and there is no change in the dressing room atmosphere despite the visitors losing their first-ever ODI series via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GmcIfb

Ashwin backs 'beleaguered' Dhoni despite Bangladesh ODI series loss

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has come out in support of beleaguered Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni after the latter suggested that he is willing to resign from captaincy if that guarantees a change of fortunes for the national side. Indi via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Gm8e8n

Dhoni, Kohli's coaches say all not well in Indian dressing room

The personal coaches of India's limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Test captain Virat Kohli have spoken to TV channels, giving indications that all is not well in the dressing room. Some Indian channels are putting up screaming headline via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HbDHxT

Aaron Finch discharged from hospital after being hit in rib-cage

Australia batsman Aaron Finch on Tuesday was discharged from hospital following precautionary X-rays of his rib-cage after he edged a pull shot during an English county cricket match between Yorkshire and Worcestershire. Finch, batting for Yorkshire in th via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1SFXfhy

'Can't expect Mustafizur to take five wickets every time'

Mirpur (Bangladesh): Bangladesh bowling coach Heath Streak made it clear that inspite of pacer Mustafizur Rahman claiming 11 wickets in his first two One-Day Internationals (ODI), expecting five-fors in every match would be unrealistic. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QNwV7Q

ICC announces America's Cricket Combine

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that a Cricket Combine will take place in Indianapolis, USA, in September to select an ICC Americas representative team. They will play in the West Indies Cricket Board's (WICB) Nagico Super via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ibte6t

Team India looks to avoid 'Banglawash'

Mirpur (Bangladesh): As the words 'whitewash' and 'minnows no more' are making rounds in Dhaka and around the country, India head into the third and inconsequential One-Day International tie against Bangladesh on Wednesday looking to salvage so via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1RsghWn

ODI win against Kiwis can set tone for Ashes: Billings

Sam Billings, who is set to make his T20 debut for England in Tuesday's match, believes the ODI series win against New Zealand can really inspire the team to perform well and hopefully win the Ashes. England, coming from a disastrous 2015 World via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GkFwoh

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Bangladesh teen sensation Mustafizur idolises Md Aamir

Karachi: Gearing up for a comeback to international cricket in three months time, Pakistan's banned left-arm pacer Mohammad Aamir said he felt happy to learn that new Bangladesh pace sensation Mustafizur Rahman idolises him. A left-armer like via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Rs1hIb

It would not be fair to remove Dhoni as captain: Gavaskar

New Delhi: Former captain Sunil Gavaskar today said it is too early to write off Mahendra Singh Dhoni and called him the best Indian ODI skipper ever and still has a lot to offer. India lost the first two ODIs to allow Bangladesh take an unassailable via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1SFa0ck

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Brazilian ex-footballer 'Carlinhos' dies at 77

Rio De Janeiro: Brazilian football club Flamengo on Tuesday mourned the death of its former player and coach Luis Carlos Nunes da Silva at the age of 77. "Carlinhos", as he was popularly known, was nicknamed "The Violin", due to his "el via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1CpO5fP

Dhoni is always a step ahead of Indian media

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is always a step ahead of the Indian media. He is not the sort who would habitually say when the team loses that they batted badly, bowled poorly and fielded atrociously! Like a good general he, by and large, defends his forces.< via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BIr5Op

Pakistani Hafeez faces one-year ban over suspect action

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez could be banned from bowling for one year after the part-time off-spinner was again reported by match officials for a suspect action during the Test against Sri Lanka in Galle that ended on Sunday. The opening batsman has to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1RrMIEp

Don't put MS Dhoni down: Sourav Ganguly

New Delhi: Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday demanded respect for beleaguered Mahendra Singh Dhoni, saying he has astonishing One-day records as skipper and needs to be given all the time in the world to take a decision.

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Let's give MS Dhoni respect and time: Sourav Ganguly

Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday demanded respect for beleaguered Mahendra Singh Dhoni, saying he has astonishing one-day records as skipper and needs to be given all the time in the world to take a decision. Following India's defeat in the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Lwz7d5

Warne confirms booking three US venues for exhibition T20 league

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne on Monday confirmed the booking of three of the United States' most famous baseball venues as part of his and Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar's proposed global cricketing tour. According to Warne, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Rqotq8

Dhoni failures due to dressing room environment: Former coach

Chanchal Bhattacharya, the former personal coach of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, on Monday said the India captain maybe is unable to deliver results expected of him as skipper because of the prevailing atmosphere in the dressing room. Bhattacharya told AN via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LfSadL

Dhoni offers to step down, former stars oppose move

Under attack for India's shock defeat in the ODI series against Bangladesh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has offered to step down from captaincy but several former players expressed their opposition against such a move.

MS Dhoni not 'Captain Cool' anymore, he needs 'Yoga': Bishan Singh Bedi

Former India skipper Bishan Singh Bedi on Monday said Mahendra Singh Dhoni is "not 'Captain Cool' anymore" and suggested yoga sessions for the beleaguered cricketer to overcome the tough phase. An agitated Dhoni said he was ready to relinquish ODI via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Je1Iqa

BCCI calls off Zimbabwe tour citing broadcast issues, fatigue: report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly called off the proposed tour to Zimbabwe citing broadcasting issues and fatigue factors. Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men were scheduled to play three ODIs and two T20 Internationals in via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1I9kgXc

The rise of Bangla tigers

Every cricketing nation has a turning point. How would Indian cricket had been different had we lost against the mighty West Indies in the 1983 ODI World Cup final? One really canâ€™t imagine. It might have been a bleak alternate reality. Similarly s via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ItM04A

Team India fan Sudhir Gautam attacked in Dhaka

Indian cricket team and Sachin Tendulkar's fan Sudhir Gautam has claimed that he was attacked by a mob in Dhaka after India lost the three match series to Bangladesh on Sunday. Bangladesh scripted history in Mirpur by defeating India to take an un via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ghqf7M

Coach should not be appointed hastily, warns Dhoni

Insisting that there are enoughpeople in the support staff to take care of players, Indiacaptain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said it is fine if thecoach's position remains vacant for some time rather thanappointing "anybody" to fill in. The via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GusYKc

We didn't expect to beat India by big margins: Mortaza

Upbeat after handing out back-to-back humiliating defeats to India, Bangladesh captain MashrafeMortaza has credited the success to his side's "fearlessapproach" and acknowledged that the team did not expect to winby such big margins. Afte via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Rolhv0

Why Team India will keep disappointing fans

It happens with most teams. Every time they win a major tournament, their grit and determination and spirit and form are praised. And every time they lose, everyone who follows the game pounces on them, dissecting every aspect of their performance in post via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Roliz5

Shah spins Pakistan to thumping win against Lanka

Yasir Shah claimed seven second innings wickets in a spectacular display of leg-spin bowling to destroy Sri Lanka as Pakistan crushed the hosts by 10 wickets in the first Test to go 1-0 up in the three-match series at Galle on Sunday.

Happy to step down if I am the reason for all wrongs: Dhoni

Under-fire India captain MahendraSingh Dhoni in a sarcastic tone said that if his removal fromcaptaincy can help Indian cricket move in right direction thenhe is game for it. "I am always the one who is responsible for anything badthat ha via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Cmn4Ke

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Mustafizur scalps six as B'desh script historic series win

Mustafizur Rahman scalped his second five-wicket haul, six overall in the decider match as a listless India lost the three match series to Bangladesh in Mirpur on Sunday. Rahman continued to baffle the Indian batsmen as after picking five in the f via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1K4UVxE

Rahane dropped for Rayudu!

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni surprised many when India dropped Ajinkya Rahane for Ambati Rayudu. India playing in a do-or-die clash against Bangladesh made three changes as Rayudu, Axar Patel and Dhawal Kulkarni came in place of Ajinkya Raha via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Lc2dAB

India's tour next year if issues remain: Zimbabwe Cricket

Harare: A cloud of uncertainty prevailed over India's forthcoming tour of Zimbabwe next month with the country's cricket Board saying that the series could be postponed to next year if the ongoing issues between the BCCI and broadcaster Ten Sports via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1CkJL1l

Srinivisan, not Dalmiya, to represent BCCI at ICC Board Meeting

Dubai: N Srinivasan might have been barred from becoming BCCI President but he is set to represent the Indian Board in the ICC Board Meeting in Barbados later this week, instead of Jagmohan Dalmiya. According to a release from the world governi via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GsgRgO

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Bairstow heroics seals thrilling series for England

Jonny Bairstow bludgeoned a brilliant 83 not out in Durham to lead England to a three-wicket win over New Zealand on the Duckworth-Lewis method on Saturday, earning a 3-2 victory in the five-match series of one-dayers.

'Time for selectors to open their blinkers and look at fresh talent'

Bangladesh's thumping win over India in the first one-dayer is not only a wake up call to the Indian team but also to the selectors to open their blinkers and look at fresh talent. Not making changes to a winning combination is one thing, but not changing via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1K3xLb0

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BCCI clarifies stance on Dhoni's conflict of interest issue

Kolkata: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya on Saturday clarified his stance, saying he was misquoted regarding the news that the Indian cricket governing body is probing the country's limited overs skipper via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BCGWOq

Galle Test: Shafiq, Sarfraz give Pakistan control against Lanka

Asad Shafiq's seventh hundred and a belligerent 96 from Sarfraz Ahmed helped give Pakistan a sizeable lead against Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the opening Test at Galle on Saturday.

Warne insists it's really him on dating app

London: Australia cricket great Shane Warne has women on the dating app Tinder believe he is impersonating himself. The 45-year-old Warne, engaged to British actress Elizabeth Hurley from September 2011 until the couple split up in December 2013, told via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ft4hwI

We have plans for Bangladesh: Rohit

Mirpur: Claiming that the team has identified the reason for the loss in the first ODI against Bangladesh, Indian opener Rohit Sharma said that the bowlers should take wickets up-front to put pressure on the opposition in the must-win game, here Su via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BCwRkG

Livid Shastri gives pace trio a dressing down

Team India Director Ravi Shastri sent out a strong message after Team India's miserable showing in the first One Day International against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium on Thursday. According to a Times of India report, S via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1J9SMSQ

'It would take courage to stick to the courageous approach'

Former England off-spinner Graeme Swann is delighted with England's new approach in one-day cricket and has encouraged the team to maintain their courageous approach and get rid of the fear of failure once for all.

Galle Test: Sarfraz counter-attack thwarts Sri Lanka's hopes of lead

Sarfraz Ahmed narrowly missed his fourth Test century but his counter-attack put paid to Sri Lanka's hopes of a sizeable first-innings lead on the fourth day of the opening Test against Pakistan at Galle on Saturday.

India eye turnaround against gung-ho Bangladesh

Mirpur (Bangladesh): After getting convincingly beaten by hosts Bangladesh in the first One-Day International (ODI), India will aim to put up a much better performance and level the three-match series in the second ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Nc6xio

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Loss painful but India better side than Bangladesh: Suresh Raina

India batsman Suresh Raina on Friday said the 79-run defeat by hosts Bangladesh in the first one-day international was painful but insisted that they are still a better team and would come back stronger. India lost by 79 runs on Thursday. After co via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1I2iuHh

Didn't like what Dhoni did: BCB president

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hazsan on Friday said that they did not like what MS Dhoni did in the first ODI. Dhoni was fined 75 per cent of his match fees for allegedly shoving young Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman during th via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1L60MU8

Switzerland may tighten anti-money laundering rules

By Joshua Franklin and Karolin Schaps ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland may tighten its anti-money laundering laws after a report by a government-appointed group found the country was still subject to financial crime. A report from Switz via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1I1MH9r

Prasad strikes after Silva ton takes Lanka to 300

Sri Lankan fast bowler Dhammika Prasad struck early to jolt Pakistan after opening batsman Kaushal Silva's second test century took the hosts to 300 in their first innings on the third day of the opening Test at Galle on Friday.

Dhoni fined 75 per cent match fee for shoving Mustafizur

Video grab: Courtesy starsports.com Mirpur: India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoniwas Friday fined 75 per cent of his match fees for allegedlyshoving young Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman during thefirst ODI of the three-match cricket se via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1L5mPdH

Dhoni summoned by match referee for hearing

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoniwas Friday summoned by match referee Andy Pycroft for a hearingfor shoving Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahaman during thefirst One-Day cricket International here. Pycroft has also summoned Mustafizur to li via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1TzV54z

Revenge was never in mind: Mortaza

Mirpur (Bangladesh): Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza is averse to the idea that the clinical win in the first One-Day International (ODI) against India was a revenge for the World Cup quarterfinal defeat. The hosts took a 1-0 le via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ReYyS4

Dhoni brushes aside collision with Mustafizur

Mirpur (Bangladesh): What happens on the field, stays on the field - a view the captains of Bangladesh and India said they share. Both Mashrafe Bin Mortaza and Mahendra Singh Dhoni said they do not wish to make a big deal out of the collision b via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1TzPN9o

Fans delirious after Bangladesh avenge World Cup loss

Mirpur (Bangladesh): Before the match, the Ban via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1SurWGp

Why Bangladesh was desperate for the win over India

Mirpur (Bangladesh): Bangladesh have enhanced their chances of securing a Champions Trophy berth after their brilliant win over India in the first One-Day International (ODI) of the three-match series that took them to seventh spot in the Internati via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dNGD8m

Loss does 'hurt' the morale of the team: Dhoni

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhonisaid his team was "hurt" by the morale-shattering 79-run lossto Bangladesh but credited rivals pacers for extracting goodbounce and variations on a slow wicket during the firstone-day international here. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1N8s4bD

Finn, Footitt named in England training squad for Ashes

Uncapped Derbyshire fast bowler Mark Footitt and Steven Finn have been included in England's pre-Ashes training camp, which is going to start from June 27 in Spain. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LiVztk

T20 has improved spinner's ability: Vettori

Jamaica: Former New Zealand left-arm spinner and captain Daniel Vettori believes the Twenty20 format has helped spinners evolve in the long run, also adding that it has made the spinners think a step ahead of the batsman and take extra risks.< via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MQYGWK

Delighted with team's all-round performance: Bangladesh skipper

Mirpur (Bangladesh): Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza said he was delighted with the overall performance put up by his team to beat India, adding that debutant pacer Mustafizur Rahman's (5/50) did not come as a surprise to them. Chasing a st via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1H2oEIy

When Virat Kohli kept wickets

Mirpur: In what seemed like a surprising change behind the stumps, Virat Kohli donned the wicketkeeper's gloves for an over as captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni took an over's break during the Bangladesh innings here today. Kohli, who has never kep via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1InTTJ1

It was a disappointing loss for us: Dhoni

Mirpur (Bangladesh): India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni hailed hosts Bangladesh for putting up an all-round show to outclass India in all departments in the first One-Day International (ODI) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here on Thursda via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1StXBYO

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Rahman picks five on debut as B'desh decimate India

Mustafizur Rahman picked five wickets on debut as Bangladesh defeated India in the first ODI of the three match series in Dhaka on Thursday. Chasing 308 runs to win, India were bowled out for 228 handing Bangladesh a 79-run win as the whole of Mir via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GjDunt

Bangladesh post highest score against India

Bangladesh put up a gritty batting display to post a strong 307 runs against India in their first One-Day International (ODI) here on Thursday. Openers Taim Iqbal (60) and Soumya Sarkar (54) and middle-order batters Shakib Al Hasan (52) and Sabbir via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BqgzLt

Rain halts Bangladesh march in first ODI

Mirpur (Bangladesh): Rain halted Bangladesh's march against India in the first One-Day International (ODI) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here on Thursday.

Lanka ride luck in Galle Test against Pakistan

Kaushal Silva capitalised on an early reprieve to hit his eighth Test fifty and help Sri Lanka to 123 for one at tea on day two of the first Test against Pakistan at Galle on Thursday. Dropped on six in the morning session, the right-handed opener was via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Rc24g8

ECB to launch Women's cricket super League next summer

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has decided to make its biggest investment in women's cricket by pumping three million pounds to launch a six-team super league tournament. The tournament, which is scheduled to start next summer, will i via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Rc25AI

Topley, Vince named in England T20 squad

London: Uncapped Reece Topley and James Vince have been named in England's 13-man Twenty20 squad to face New Zealand at Old Trafford next Tuesday. Essex left-arm seamer Topley and Hampshire batsman Vince join fellow T20 international newcomers via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1epRJRW

Pakistan strike early in Sri Lanka Test

Galle: Pakistan struck an early blow after sending Sri Lanka into bat in overcast conditions as play finally began in the rain-hit first Test in Galle, here Thursday. After inclement weather had washed out the entire first day's play, the match via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Im6fRG

CPL manager backs under-fire Narine

Port of Spain (Trinidad): Guyana Amazon Warriors manager Omar Khan believes embattled off-spinner Sunil Narine remains a massive threat despite his recent troubles. Trinidadian Narine has been dogged by criticisms of his action over the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Im6dcL

India vs Bangladesh: Thunderstorm threat during first ODI

Rain is likely to play spoilsport during the first One Day International between India and Bangladesh in Mirpur Thursday. The monsoon already made its presence felt during the drawn Fatullah Test where nearly 250 overs of the five-day game was washed via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1TwnacU

Cricket in rain and Kohli's loud thinking

What is the point of planning tours in the subcontinent in the rainy season? The tour to Bangladesh is ill-timed. The Test was a washout and it is to be seen whether the three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) could be salvaged. Despite their past experience via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1d3ezgz

Dhoni praises 'improved' Ashwin

Mirpur: Mahendra Singh Dhoni during the last four years has depended on Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja for performing the spinners' duties and is satisfied with how the Tamil Nadu tweaker and Saurashtra left-armer have progressed so far. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1CeFZXk

ICC confirms squads for World Twenty20 Qualifier

Dubai: All 14 countries have confirmed their squads for the World Twenty20 Qualifier to be held in Ireland and Scotland from July 9 to 26, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Wednesday. "The top six sides from the 18-day tourna via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1L1kyAf

Captain Morgan fires record England run chase

Classy centuries from captain Eoin Morgan and Joe Root propelled England to a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the fourth one-day international in Nottingham on Wednesday to square the pulsating five-match series at 2-2. Chasing a huge target via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1N4MiDd

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Unhappy Team India wants change of hotel

The Indian team is reportedly not happy with the location of their team hotel and have requested for change in hotel. According to media reports, incessant honks and Bangladesh traffic has irked the Indian team who are currently staying at the Pan via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1G3HgCi

BCCI's stand on DRS remains same but open to talks: Dalmiya

Just a couple of days after India's Test captain Virat Kohli gave positive signals about the use of Decision Review System (DRS), the BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya today clarified that board's "stand remains same" but the Cricket Advisory Committee migh via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IkCGjq

Mortaza upbeat about team's chances of beating India

Bangladesh ODI skipper Mashrafe Mortaza says they are going into the three-match series opener with the belief that they have the wherewithal to beat India in Thursday's game. Mortaza said his side has gone from strength-to-strength in the last few via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1N2pZ14

My approach remains same even after quitting Tests: Dhoni

Itâ€™s been six months since Mahendra Singh Dhoni quit Test cricket but the manner in which he used to approach the shorter format â€œwould not changeâ€ as his philosophy is to adapt as per the demands of the situation. Questioned if his approach has ch via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BinC9a

Fresh beginning for India in ODIs against Bangladesh

It will be a fresh beginning for a full-strength India in limited overs cricket after the World Cup semifinal exit as they face a buoyant Bangladesh, who have more to gain then their famed neighbours, in the three-match ODI series starting in Mirpur on Th via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HSjJst

India taking Bangladesh seriously: Raina

Suresh Raina, who captained the side that toured Bangladesh last year, has said that India is taking the three-match One-Day Internationals (ODIs) seriously. The neighbours had also played a three-match ODI series last year which India won 2-0 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GsEw3R

Nasty onfield collision: Henriques, Burns released from hospital

London: Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques was released from hospital following his on-field collision with teammate Rory Burns while playing in a Twenty20 match for English county club Surrey.

Documentary raises questions about cricket's future

Image courtesy: deathofagentlemanfilm.com London: A new documentary titled 'Death of a Gentleman' raises fresh doubts about the future of Test cricket and asks if the game is losing its identity in the face of stiff competition from comme via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1R82LqB

CPL says KKR owners intend to buy T&T franchise

Port-of-Spain: The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Wednesday announced that the owners of Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) intend to acquire the Trinidad & Tobago franchise, subject to all the "regulatory and board approvals" via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1R7Iphb

Chelsea may vacate Stamford Bridge for two seasons

London: Chelsea football club, which plans to redevelop its Stamford Bridge stadium into a 60,000-seat stadium, could see it play its home matches elsewhere for at least two seasons should the go-ahead be given for work to begin on its home of 110 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GsrVxp

Shahid Afridi's worried about Pakistan cricket

Pakistan swashbuckling all-rounder Shahid Afridi has stressed that the country's domestic cricket needs to be overhauled and stated that the absence of international cricket at home shouldn't be used as an 'excuse' for the team's shortcomings. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BhUrCZ

Pink Kookaburra cricket ball ready for day-night Tests

Melbourne: Kookaburra, the manufacturer of cricket's new pink ball, on Tuesday declared it is Test match ready, if the inaugural day-night contest goes ahead in Australia in November. Cricket Australia (CA) hopes to stage the first day- via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KXPnG7

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Sunil Chhetri becomes first Indian to score 50 international goals

Tamuning (Guam): Prolific striker Sunil Chhetri on Tuesday became the first Indian footballer to score 50 international goals during his team's 2018 World Cup qualifying match against Guam. Chhetri's feat, though, came in a losing cause, as India suff via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1SmBH9B

Nadal sent packing at Queen's

Just when it seemed safe for Rafa Nadal devotees to peer up from behind the sofa the Spaniard suffered another horror show at the hands of Ukrainian spin wizard Alexandr Dolgopolov at Queen's Club on Tuesday. Former world number one Nadal looked rejuv via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1cZwDrG

Salman Butt officially admits spot-fixing in 2010: PCB

Lahore: Tainted former Pakistan captain Salman Butt Tuesday signed a confession note admitting to his role in the spot-fixing scandal during the Pakistan versus England series back in 2010, which led to a five-year ban. PCB chief Shaharyar Khan via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FlyKg9

'Honest' Dhoni gives you enough chances to succeed: Smith

New Delhi: It's not very common for a cricketer to say that the "best cricket team" he has ever played is a franchise and not his country but for West Indie via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QCVGDD

3-0 win over Bangladesh won't fetch India top ODI spot

Dubai: A 3-0 victory over home side Bangladesh in the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series will not be enough for second-placed Mahendra Singh Dhoni's India to reclaim the top spot in ICC rankings, but a series win for the hosts will boost t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FlyLAR

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Guam beat India 2-1 in 2018 World Cup qualifier

India suffered an embarrassing 1-2 defeat to tiny pacific island side Guam, ranked 33 places below them in the FIFA rankings, in their 2018 football World Cup qualifying group match in Tamuning on Tuesday. India ca via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ek87De

Harbhajan Singh inspires girlfriend Geeta Basra

Actress Geeta Basra, who will be seen in an upcoming film "Second Hand Husband" after a brief hiatus, says she wants to imbibe the same passion for work as her boyfriend cricketer Harbhajan Singh has for his game. The 31-year-old actress said she a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HOzZuF

I still see myself as a beginner: Mohit Sharma

Speedster Mohit Sharma, who calls himself a "beginner in international cricket" attributes his recent success in international cricket to the opportunities that was given to him by his IPL and India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Mohit has played 20 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IimRtz

Dhoni takes charge as India gear up for ODI battle

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be back in the saddle after over a month-long break as eight players join India's squad and get battle-ready to face Bangladesh in a three-match ODI series starting Thursday. Dhoni along with Stuart Binny, Ravin via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GJHion

Extra bowler the way forward for Test captain Kohli

The biggest change made by India captain Virat Kohli since taking over from Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the inclusion of an extra bowler, and while it is too early to judge if the strategy will pay off in the long run, he intends to give it every chance. < via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LdzcSS

Murali Vijay fined 25% match fee for violating ICC's logo regulations: Report

Team India test opener Murali Vijay was fined 25% of his match fees by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for flouting bat logo rules. According to a report in the Hindustan Times, Vijayâ€™s bat had a smaller logo just below the logo of his mai via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1SjDgFv

Mohammad Amir deserves a second chance: Michael Holding

Former West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding believes that Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir deserves a second chance to make a comeback to international cricket. Amir was handed a five year ban for his involvement in the infamous spot fixing scan via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HNhkj1

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Dhawan, Vijay rise; Kohli slips in ICC Test rankings

Dubai: Indian openers Shikhar Dhawan and Murali Vijay achieved career-best positions but skipper Virat Kohli dropped out of the ICC rankings' top-10 after the drawn one-off Test against Bangladesh in Fatullah.

ATP Challenger tournament returns to Bengaluru after 12 years

Bangalore: The Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) Monday announcedthe return of an ATP Challenger Tournament, a Men's $50,000 prize money event. The last time Benguluru hosted an ATP Challenger was in 2003. The same is scheduled to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JT4hwq

Now we're ready for England, says Clarke

Australia's short Caribbean tour always looked like something of an hors d'oeuvres for the Ashes and captain Michael Clarke finally allowed himself to address the main course after wrapping up a comfortable 2-0 series sweep on Sunday.

Will discuss DRS usage with team: Virat Kohli

Fatullah (Bangladesh): India Test captain Virat Kohli said he is open to discussing the usage of the Decision Review System (DRS) with his team, even as the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) continues to oppose its employment in match via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LarLMk

Extra bowler the way forward for captain Kohli

The biggest change made by captain Virat Kohli since taking over from Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the inclusion of an extra bowler, and while it is too early to judge if the strategy will pay off in the long run, he intends to give it every chance. Kohli via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IelFrc

Sangakkara 'likely' to retire after first Test against India

Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara is expected to retire from international cricket after the first Test match against India, tentatively scheduled to be played at Galle starting August 18. According to reports, Sangakkara has informed the Sri Lanka C via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1L9VqVR

Bopanna-Mergea clinch Stuttgart Open title

Stuttgart: Indo-Romanian pair of Rohan Bopanna and Florin Mergea clinched the men's doubles title at the 574,965-euro Stuttgart Open on the grass courts of Tennis Club Weissenhof here on Sunday. The fourth seeds took just an hour and 12 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HIsvJv

Williamson, Taylor guide New Zealand to victory

Fluent centuries by Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor powered New Zealand to a comfortable three-wicket win over England in the third one-day international in Southampton on Sunday.

Australia crush West Indies to win series 2-0

Australia maintained their dominance over the West Indies with a crushing 277-run victory on the fourth day of the second Test in Jamaica on Sunday to claim a 2-0 series win.

Shastri treats team to Dinner for good show

Fatullah: Team director Ravi Shastri Sunday hosted the entire Test squad for 'Team Dinner' to celebrate a good performance in a rain-marred one-off cricket Test, here.

Henriques left with a broken jaw in horrible onfield collision

An English county Twenty20 match was abandoned on Sunday when two Surrey fielders ran for a catch and collided, resulting in both being taken to hospital. The incident, played out in front of a large crowd at Arundel, left Australian Moises Henriques via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HIhbxa

India Blue Women 51/1 * v India Green Women

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Can give reserve day in Tests a thought: Kohli

Fatullah: Left frustrated by rain interruptions which scuttled the chance of an outright result against Bangladesh in the one-off Test here, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli Sunday said it is not a bad idea to have reserve days for the longer-for via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KRDkKu

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Shikhar can do what Viru paaji used to do: Kohli

Mighty impressed with ShikharDhawan after his blazing 173 in the one-off Test againstBangladesh, India skipper Virat Kohli Sunday said that theopener has it in him to replicate the swashbuckling VirenderSehwag at the top.

Dhoni meets junior Indian women's hockey players

New Delhi: India's junior women hockey players got a rare opportunity to meet the country's limited overs cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, when the star wicketkeeper-batsman went through a personal training session at the Major Dhyan Chand Nat via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1L8iffT

India drop to fourth in Test Rankings after Fatullah draw

Dubai: India dropped a place to the fourth spot in the Test rankings, after playing out a rain-enforced draw against hosts Bangladesh in a one-off Test at Fatullah on Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dExa30

India settle for draw in rain-hit Fatullah Test despite Ashwin, Harbhajan show

Ravichandran Ashwin cast his web with a five-wicket haul and was duly complemented by Harbhajan Singh before India settled for a draw against an Bangladesh in the rain-marred one-off cricket Test which was interrupted by downpours on all five days.< via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1TlmHdx

Bhajji surpasses Akram's Test scalps, inches closer to Kapil's record

Fatullah: India's senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Sunday reached a landmark as he surpassed Pakistan legend Wasim Akram's tally of Test wickets to climb to ninth in the all-time highest wicket-takers' list. Harbhajan dismissed Imrul Kaye via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FTJ00J

Shastri's fate to be decided in next meeting: Ganguly

Kolkata: Former captain Sourav Ganguly, who is now a part of the Indian Cricket Board's advisory committee, Sunday said that the BCCI is yet to formally decide on Ravi Shastri's tenure as the Team Director. Ganguly said Shastri's fate will be decided via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KPVKuX

Ganguly backs Kohli for preferring Rohit over Pujara

Kolkata: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Sunday defended Test skipper Virat Kohli's call to play Rohit Sharma ahead of Cheteshwar Pujara in the ongoing one-off Test match against Bangladesh in Fatullah. "Virat wants to play five bowlers via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MAtZVx

India reduce Bangladesh to 219/7 as Test heads for draw

Fatullah (Bangladesh): Following the washout of the morning session due to showers, the rain gods allowed a full session of play post-lunch as India reduced Bangladesh to 219/7 at tea on the fifth and final day of the lone cricket Test at the Khan via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MAtZVu

PCB to launch Pakistan Premier League in UAE

Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that it would launch its own T20 international league in February in the United Arab Emirates. The PCB announced it through a statement issued by the board after the meeting of the Board of Go via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Tl82iu

Australia have Windies on ropes in second Test

Australia surged towards another emphatic victory over West Indies after the third day of the second Test on Saturday. Australia captain Michael Clarke's surprisingly early declaration in the final session reaped immediate dividends as West Indies los via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Tl82is

Low morale, groupism prompted 2012 captaincy change plan

Groupism and a low morale were the reasons why the selection committee wanted to replace Mahendra Singh Dhoni with the young and untested Virat Kohli as Indian cricket captain back in 2012, a plan which was scuttled by the then BCCI President N Srinivasan via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1C5R7py

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Indian tail-enders need to hang in: Gavaskar

Even as India continue to pulverise the hapless Bangladesh attack in the one off Test match in Dhaka, Australia continue to show the resilience that makes them the number one team in the world. England seemed to have learnt a new trick or two afte via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1L6UkKx

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Selangor v Kuala Lumpur

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You will see bigger stands between me and Vijay: Dhawan

Fatullah: Claiming to be a much-improved batsman, India's Shikhar Dhawan, who returned to form with a blazing 173 in the ongoing one-off Test against Bangladesh, Saturday said that many more big stands are in store with his opening partner Murali V via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IR3Sfg

Rain again plays spoilsport, Bangladesh trail by 351 runs

Rain completely washed out the second and third sessions as Day 4 of the the lone India-Bangladesh cricket Test at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium here ended on Saturday with the home team batting at 111/3. India declared at their overnight first via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1My2Dzt

I am aiming to breach the double ton mark now: Vijay

Fatullah: With a penchant for scoring big Test hundreds, Indian opener Murali Vijay is now aiming to cross the 200-run barrier as he approaches the next phase of his cricketing career. The Tamil Nadu batsman, who scored a patient 150 in the on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1My2Dzr

I want to put in a good performance against India in ODIs: Rubel

Disappointed at being left out of the Test squad for the one-off match against India, Bangladesh all-rounder Rubel Hossain said the omission has fired him up for the three ODIs starting June 18. Rubel was rested form the Tests to keep him fresh for the OD via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IBjFvK

Tamim Iqbal becomes Bangladesh's highest run scorer in Tests

Left-handed opener Tamim Iqbal became Bangladesh's highest Test run-scorer after scoring seven runs on the fourth morning against India here on Saturday. Tamim, 26, surpassed Habibul Bashar's 3026 runs, eight years after the latter retired from via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Bdhpek

No grudge against KP: Prior

Former England wicket-keeper Matt Prior has said that he does not hold any grudges against ex-team-mate Kevin Pietersen. Pietersen had accused Prior, who recently announced his retirement from cricket, of being a backstabber, a bully and bad for via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IaCraO

Morgan backs change in Duckworth-Lewis method

London: England captain Eoin Morgan backed a change in the Duckworth-Lewis system after rain and a revised target thwarted the team's hopes of beating New Zealand in the second One-Day International here. Chasing 399, England needed 54 runs off via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MxXtDr

Smith misses double ton, but Australia take command

Australia moved towards another massive victory over West Indies on the second day of the second test in Jamaica on Friday after the hosts collapsed for the third time in as many innings.

PCB chief rubbishes rumours of bribing Zimbabwe players

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan rubbished claims that Zimbabwe was "bribed" into touring Pakistan. Mr. Khan said on Friday that while it had paid around $500,000 to Zimbabwe cricket to cover their expenses for the tour but it was via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dCDTKK

Bad news for NZ's Anderson as exciting series levelled

London: A thrilling victory over England in the second match of their one-day series was tempered for New Zealand with the news that all-rounder Corey Anderson would be sent home to investigate a stress fracture in his back.

Fatullah Test: Rain halts play twice, Bangladesh trail by 351 runs

Fatullah (Bangladesh): Rain halted play twice in the morning session of Day 4 of the lone cricket Test between Bangladesh and India as the hosts were batting at 111/3 at lunch at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium here on Saturday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JLEs2M

Shastri the right man to manage Team India, feels Boycott

Legendary England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott has hailed BCCI's decision to persist with Ravi Shastri as Indian cricket team's director and said that at the highest level an international side needs a manager and not a coach. "I am glad Ravi is ther via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GDE9Xk

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I was not batting at my best, says ton-up Vijay

Fatullah: Murali Vijay Friday said he scored a sixth Test hundred despite not batting at his best and credited opening partner Shikhar Dhawan for allowing him to pace his innings, which was halted by multiple rain breaks in the one-off game between via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HzgSVr

No rivalry with Ronaldo, media invented it: Messi

Santiago (Chile): Argentine forward Lionel Messi claims there's no rivalry with his Portuguese counterpart Cristiano Ronaldo and that the whole story has been cooked up by the media. The duo have been dominating world football by sharing between via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1TgkFLU

Chhetri among 10 to be put up for ISL Player Auction

Mumbai: Star striker Sunil Chhetri will be among 10 top Indian footballers to be put up for bidding among eight franchises in the first ever Hero Indian Super League Player Auction to be held here on July 10. All the 10 players in the auction lis via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Mvzghe

Shastri the right man to manage Team India: Boycott

London: Legendary England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott has hailed BCCI's decision to persist with Ravi Shastri as Indian cricket team's director and said that at the highest level an international side needs a manager and not a coach. "I am glad via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1L2rF9r

Paes excuses himself from Davis Cup

New Delhi: Tennis ace Leander Paes has opted out of India's squad for their Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group I second round tie against New Zealand which will be played on the indoor hard courts of the Wilding Park Tennis Centre in Christchurch fro via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1TgcY8p

Play called off after Vijay, Rahane steer India to 462/6

The third day's play in the lone cricket Test between India and Bangladesh at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium here was called off on Friday as the showers got heavier after tea. India went to tea at 462/6 in their first innings. Ravichandran Ashw via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dAG0Pq

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib takes 100 Test wickets at home

Fatullah (Bangladesh): Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan captured his 100th Test wicket at home on the third day of the one-off Test match against India here on Friday.

'Aggressive' Kohli should harness his passion, emotion: Boycott

London: England cricket legend Geoffrey Boycot via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IN9iYO

Shastri has been terrific as team director: Dravid

New Delhi: Batting legend Rahul Dravid has given a thumbs up to Ravi Shastri and said the current Indian cricket team director has done a terrific job in his role so far. According to latest media reports, Shastri will be announced as the new h via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dAxW19

Former BCCI chief Srinivasan re-elected TNCA President

Chennai: Former BCCI chief and current ICC Chairman N Srinivasan was unanimously re-elected President of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association in its 85th Annual General Meeting Friday. Srinivasan, who was forced to step aside from BCCI President' via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QRnvCU

India lose to Oman 1-2 in 2018 FIFA WC qualifier

Bengaluru: An inexperienced Indian football side gave a good fight before going down 1-2 against Oman in the home leg match of the 2018 World Cup Preliminary Qualification round here Thursday. Oman, ranked 40 places above India in the FIFA char via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Sa14eK

Chettri to feature in ISL player auction scheduled for July 10

Mumbai: The player auction for the second edition of the Indian Super League will occur on July 10, a statement from the organisers said on Thursday. Ten Indian footballers, including leading striker Sunil Chhetri, have been identified who will via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JJQ866

Fatullah Test: India cruising at 398-3 at lunch against Bangladesh

Fatullah (Bangladesh): The rain gods finally allowed play in the morning session of the third day of the lone cricket Test between India and Bangladesh with the former reaching 398/3 at lunch here on Friday. Heavy showers had affected the first via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JJQ864

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Buttler aspires to be England's AB de Villiers

London: Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler aspired to be England's AB de Villiers but admitted he has a long way to go to rival the great South African even after his brilliant century against New Zealand. Buttler raced to a century in ju via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GAfL8X

Let's be patient with Virat Kohli : Dravid

Bengaluru: Former India captain Rahul Dravid feels that Virat Kohli needs to be given enough time to settle as the leader of the pack in Test cricket and the upcoming home engagements will help him establish well. "India will be playing a lot many hom via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KsvN4C

'Kohli could have led India 3 years back but for Srinivasan'

Kolkata: Batsman Virat Kohli would have become India's One-Day captain in early 2012 itself had then Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanswamy Srinivasan not intervened, says a former national selector. Raja Venkat, a member via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Gvgbvv

'MS functions quietly, Virat loves to lead by example'

Having watched Virat Kohli lead Royal Challengers Bangalore from close quarters, West Indies' T20 captain Darren Sammy feels that the dashing batsman "loves to lead by example" which is in contrast to his predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni's "quiet way" of via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JHy5gQ

Former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior retires from cricket

London: Former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior has retired from all forms of cricket on medical advice, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday. The 33-year-old, known as the "engine room" in two Ashes-winning sides, has been via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KYCbP5

Experience as Royals mentor will help in coaching: Dravid

Mumbai: Former India cricket captain Rahul Dravid said the experience he gathered during his stint as mentor of Indian Premier League (IPL) side Rajasthan Royals will come handy when he starts coaching the India A and Under-19 teams. "T via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FU7gis

I have no aspirations to be Indian coach now: Dravid

Former captain Rahul Dravid Thursday emphatically ruled out the notion that he was interested in taking up the India coaching job after Duncan Fletcher's departure. "No, absolutely not. I am only looking at India-A and Under-19 appointment (as coach). via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JHbEbE

Heavy rain washes out second day's play

The second day of the first Test match between India and Bangladesh has been called off due to rain. Play was supposed to start half an hour earlier than the scheduled time as showers washed away 34 overs of play on Wednesday and only 56 overs wer via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MKKKOK

Dhoni 23rd in Forbes list of highest-paid athletes with USD 31 million earnings

Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni is among Forbes magazineâ€™s 100 highest-paid athletes in the world, the only Indian sportsman on the list that has been topped again by American boxer Floyd Mayweather and includes golfer Tiger Woods, tennis star Roger Federe via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FKASzJ

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Ravi Shastri may sign Rs 7 crore-a-year deal with BCCI as Team India coach

It seems the wait for a new Team India coach is over. According to a report in the Hindustan Times, current Team director Ravi Shastri is all set to become the India coach. The report quoting BCCI sources stated that Shastri will be offered via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f4bLS3

I have no aspirations to be India coach now: Dravid

Mumbai: Former captain Rahul Dravid todayemphatically ruled out the notion that he was interested intaking up the India coaching job after Duncan Fletcher'sdeparture. "No, absolutely not. I am only looking at India A andUnder-19 ap via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JGGbGD

Northamptonshire v Derbyshire

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Bangladesh coach defends decision to not play Rubel

Even after failing to take asingle Indian wicket on Day 1 of the one-off Test, Bangladeshcoach Chandika Hathurusingha Wednesday defended the teammanagement's decision of not including pacer Rubel Hossain inthe playing XI on the pretext of keepin via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IFAxoa

We are backing our bowlers to do the job: Ashwin

Backing the team's decision ofpicking five bowlers on what looks to be a good batting track,off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin Wednesday said that the bowlingdepartment will certainly use their Australian experience onplacid Bangladesh wickets in t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GyD033

From startled rabbits, England roar like lions

England's transformation from "startled rabbits" at this year's World Cup to record-breakers against New Zealand on Tuesday has left fans and pundits shaking their heads in disbelief.

Dhawan, Vijay give rollicking start as India reach 239/0

Shikhar Dhawan hammered a listlessBangladesh bowling attack into submission with a scintillatingcentury as India seized the initiative on a rain-hit openingday, reaching 239 for no loss in the one-off cricket Test. Making full use of the o via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GdH6KH

Fatullah Test, Day 1: Centurion Dhawan, Vijay put India in command

Fatullah: India ended the first day of the one-off Test against Bangladesh at 239 for no loss at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium here on Wednesday.

Arnab to lead Indian football team in World Cup qualifiers

Bengaluru: Both Oman and India, who clash here on Thursday in the second round of the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier, expressed cautious optimism about the outcome of the game, with home team coach Stephen Constantine announcing that defender Ar via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KVd7Zg

'BCCI should help Nepal the way it backed Lanka'

New Delhi: Nepal head coach Pubudu Dassanayake wants the BCCI to support the neigbouring Himalayan nation the way it supported Sri Lanka when it was striving to become a force in international cricket. Dassanayake, who played 11 Tests and 16 OD via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BYtzTp

India off to solid start against Bangladesh

Fatullah: It was a perfect toss to win for captain Virat Kohli as India openers Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan piled on runs at a good run rate without losing a wicket before rain interrupted play in the morning session on Day 1 of the lone Te via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1B5NpAV

Former Test cricketer Hemant Kanitkar no more

Former Maharashtra stumper HemantKanitkar, who had a 15-year first class career but played inonly two Tests as a batsman in the home series against CliveLloyd's West Indies in 1974-75, passed away in Pune at hisresidence Tuesday night. Th via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BYmaDB

Zimbabwe confirm India tour in July

Harare: Zimbabwe Cricket on Wednesday said India have agreed to tour Zimbabwe for a limited overs series featuring three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and two Twenty20 Internationals. "I can confirm that it's now a done deal. India are via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Gdb0Pb

'Batting genius' AB de Villiers to release autobiography in November

South African captain AB de Villiers is all set to release his autobiography titled 'AB: The Autobiography' in November. Pan Macmillan South Africa, the book's publisher, said the reader would be transported to the backyard of AB's childhood h via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dvHQRr

Buttler, Root lead England rout of New Zealand

Birmingham (England): Jos Buttler and Joe Root thrashed brilliant centuries in England's highest one-day international score on the way to a 210-run rout of New Zealand in the first game of the series at Edgbaston on Tuesday. Adil Rashid hit 69 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1S3BBU8

Gayle backs Pietersen to play for England

West Indies star cricketer Chris Gayle has added his voice to the debate on controversial English batsman Kevin Pietersen, saying he should be representing England across all formats of the game. Pietersen was sacked by the England and Wales Cricke via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JErCU3

Federer, Djokovic dislike each other: Boris Becker

London: Six-time Grand Slam winner and Novak Djokovic's coach Boris Becker has revealed that the Serbian tennis ace and former World No 1 Roger Federer dislike each other, and that the Swiss "cannot possibly" be as nice as he appears. Becke via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MnhRqO

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Being 'politically correct' is making tennis boring: Becker

London: Six-time Major winner Boris Becker said tennis no longer has entertaining rivalries because players are too scared of being fined for swearing about their opponents. The installation of on-court microphones at Wimbledon and othe via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dsNrbd

Mashrafe urges Bangladesh to remain 'realistic' against India

Fatullah (Bangladesh): Bangladesh One-Day International (ODI) captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has said the home side should be 'realistic' and think about drawing the one-off Test match against India, starting on Wednesday here. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HlTn1L

"Shastri-led staff should be given a year's run"

Having seen the Indian cricket team set-up from close quarters as manager in Australia, former spinner Arshad Ayub says the players are responding well to Team Director Ravi Shastri and the current support staff should be given a one-year run to make a di via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1cIo7NM

Gayle urges English cricketers to play in 'fantastic' IPL

Hertfordshire (England): West Indies hard-hitting batsman Chris Gayle has hailed the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a "fantastic" tournament and urged England cricketers to participate in the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament. "England has via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HlTmuZ

De Villiers record not on my mind: Mominul

Fatullah: On the verge of equalling AB de Villiers' record of half-centuries in 12 consecutive Tests, Bangladesh batsman Mominul Haque said he is merely eyeing a good performance against India in the one-off match starting Wednesday and the mi via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IrTIyC

Nadal slumps to lowest ranking after dominating for a decade

Madrid: In his lowest position since he jumped into the top 10 more than 10 years ago, Spain's Rafael Nadal dropped to the No.10 spot in the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) world singles rankings, published on Monday. Serbian via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1G9ePoK

Rejuvenated India start favourites against Bangladesh

Fatullah: Virat Kohli's proactive andaggressive style of leadership will be tested when India takeon sprightly underdogs Bangladesh in the one-off cricket Teststarting via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1AZeLJe

Record partnership in Karnataka cricket league

Bengaluru: Skipper Pawan Deshpande and Anirudh Joshi of Vultures Cricket Club slammed double centuries apiece during a record fifth-wicket partnership of 403 runs in a First Division league match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here. In th via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dsaPWp

Don't know what Ravi is doing different from head coach: McGrath

Chennai: Australian pace great Glenn McGrath said that Indian team would need to execute their plans properly during their one-off Test match against Bangladesh starting in Fatullah on Wednesday. "There is only one Test and they need to play via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1AZ6gho

Team India hits the nets on arrival in Mirpur

The Indian cricket team got down towork soon after landing here today for the short seriesagainst Bangladesh, sweating it out in a gruelling two-hournet session at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. The side led by Kohli arrived here by a morning via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Irolo3

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India series always beneficial for Bangladesh: Shakib-al-Hasan

Bangladesh's top all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan feels that a series against India can always prove to be beneficial as playing the most glamorous outfit in cricket world helps the minnows grab eyeballs and attract sponsors if they do well. For Test ca via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QhL0dp

I might be there longer than expected: Shastri

Asserting that the Indian cricketteam does not require "more coaches" than what it already hasright now, Director Ravi Shastri said he might just bethere "longer" than expected. Shastri was retained as Director of the team for the tourof via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QEOPUO

'Big Four' out of my reach says Stan Wawrinka

Stan Wawrinka joined the elite band of players who have won more than one Grand Slam title in Paris on Sunday, but he still believes he does not belong in the current top bracket. That is the reserve of the so-called "Big Four" of men's tennis comp via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Kk77uQ

Virat Kohli and co. arrive in Dhaka for short tour

The Virat Kohli-led Indian cricket squad arrived here on Monday for a short series against Bangladesh, featuring a one off Test that begins on Wednesday followed by three One-day Internationals. The 14-man side flew in from Kolkata, where it had as via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1cG0Tba

Lokesh Rahul ruled out due to dengue

Talented Karnataka opener Lokesh Rahul was on Saturday ruled out of the Indian cricket team's upcoming tour of Bangladesh as he is yet to recover from dengue. The 23-year-old, who made his Test debut against Australia in Melbourne, was declared unf via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1AWCcms

Always interested in grooming youngsters: Dravid

All excited about shaping the next generation of cricketers, newly-appointed India A and under-19 coach Rahul Dravid said he has landed the job he was always interested in and would now look to give his best to it. "I think it is really exciting b via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1dXkEfT

Litmus test for captain Kohli

In the game of cricket a captain plays a very important role. Every important decision taken on a cricket field is made by him. His tactical acumen on the field and his off- field leadership is critical to the success of the team. But does the pre via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1F3KT9s

India versus B'desh- Master Stroke

It was a day in Dhaka when Sachin Tendulkar was the talk of the town. It was business as usual for people outside the Bangabandhu National Stadium. But inside, the Master was at work busy scripting history via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1QDYcUJ

Djokovic vows to make strong comeback

World number one Novak Djokovic has vowed to return stronger to bag the elusive clay-court title of Paris despite losing out to Stanislas Wawrinka in the French Open final on Sunday. Eighth seed Wawrinka magnificently recovered from a set down via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1GkzDLo

We need to improve fitness: Kohli

India's Test captain Virat Kohli on Sunday said though his team was good on the skills front, it needed to improve on the fitness aspect. "The team is in good shape. On the skills front we have been really good for a while and looking for consis via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Jy6EGr

Dravid to coach India A, U-19 teams

Former captain Rahul Dravid wastoday appointed coach of the India A and under-19 cricketteams after the first meeting of BCCI's high-profile advisorycommittee here but there was no clarity on Ravi Shastri'sfuture as senior team's Director post t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HVOoku

My stint with Yorkshire has improved my batting: Pujara

India's Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday said his brief stint with Yorkshire in county cricket has helped him enhance his game as he had to face hostile, unfriendly conditions in England. "I really enjoyed playing for Yorkshire. The weather via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Mhg7Q6

Dravid appointment as India 'A', U-19 coach brilliant: Pietersen

England batsman Kevin Pietersen on Sunday lauded Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) decision to appoint batting legend Rahul Dravid as coach of India 'A' and Under-19 teams. "BCCI appoint Rahul Dravid as U19 & A team coach! Absol via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Mhg7Q2

Great shots, crazy shorts -- Wawrinka's Roland Garros legacy

Forget the breathtaking backhands, formidable forehands and astonishing aces that Stanislas Wawrinka produced during his magnificent run to the French Open title -- it was his bizarre red and white checked shorts that stole the limelight on Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1RX2wB7

Whether you bowl on turf or marble, you have to hit right areas: Ishant

Raring to make a comeback after injury, Indian pacer Ishant Sharma on Sunday said bowling on dead wickets in Bangladesh would not be a matter of concern for him. Ishant, who made his debut in the same country in 2007, said: "I donâ€™t really look at via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BTzpFy

We have learnt enough to execute plan, deliver: Kohli

Even as Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday asserted that one continues to learn with every game, he insisted that his players have acquired enough knowledge to execute plans and deliver results. "We learn about the game all the time, even wh via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Hh5k9c

Harbhajan hails Virat's aggression, intent to win

Excited to be back into the Indian team, off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Sunday heaped lavish praise on Test skipper Virat Kohli for his aggression and intention to win. "Virat is a match-winner, someone who is very competitive. No matter what the s via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Hh5k93

Willing to take up added responsibility as coach: Ravi Shastri

Indian cricket team's director Ravi Shastri on Sunday said he is willing to take up added responsibility of being the head coach of the team but insisted that there was no need to have a coach for the Bangladesh tour. "We have got three coache via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Hh5k91

Dhoni made us believe in ourselves: Rahane

Even as he hailed Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli for his aggression, batsman Ajinkya Rahane on Sunday credited former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni for making the youngsters in the team to believe in themselves. "Playing under Dhoni, we youngsters via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Gknztj

Have been taking tips from Dhoni: Wriddhiman Saha

Eager to fill the void created by prolific wicketkeeper-batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Wriddhiman Saha on Sunday said he was following him closely and seeking tips from the former Test captain. "I have been with the team for a long time now. Ev via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IoF0s9

The Kiwis' Test skills are heart warming

New Zealand's marvellous display to win the second Test and thereby level the two Test series was heart warming for many reasons. The first was the way they batted throughout the Test. In fact even in the first Test that had batted aggressively via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Gk6b8f

Dravid appointment as India 'A', U-19 coach brilliant: Pietersen

Mumbai: England batsman Kevin Pietersen on Sunday lauded Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) decision to appoint batting legend Rahul Dravid as coach of India 'A' and Under-19 teams. "BCCI appoint Rahul Dravid as U19 &am via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1G5oFYG

'Stellar' Wawrinka outmuscles Djokovic to lift maiden French Open title

Paris: Stanislas Wawrinka produced a stellar performance on Sunday as he cruised past world number one Novak Djokovic in a pulsating four-set thriller to claim his second Grand Slam title in the French Open. Eighth seed Wawrinka magnifice via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BTnKGL

All eyes on comeback man Harbhajan

Kolkata: Camera shutters went click as veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh made his way onto the field at Eden Gardens here on Saturday, having returned to the Indian squad after a gap of two years. For the next one and a half hours, he via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1BRYsJ6

Dravid named U-19, India 'A' coach

Kolkata: Batting legend Rahul Dravid was on Saturday named the coach of the India 'A' and Under-19 teams by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The development was confirmed by BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur at a press confe via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1T43I7i

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Gloucestershire v Lancashire

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Kent v Derbyshire

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Worcestershire v Nottinghamshire

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University of Central Punjab Lahore v Jinnah Degree College Karachi

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Serena beats Safarova to win French Open

Paris: World No.1 Serena Williams clinched her 20th Grand Slam title by beating Czech 13th seed Lucie Safarova to claim the French Open here on Saturday. American Serena needed two hours and one minute to win 6-3, 6-7 (2-7), 6-2 at Rola via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Hcw8XX

Selangor v Penang

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Djokovic fends off Murray to enter French Open final

Paris: World number one Novak Djokovic has reached his third French Open final with a five-set victory over his British opponent Andy Murray here on Saturday. The Serbian required two days to defeat Murray 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 5-7, 6-1 as an in via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KLOX3f

Leicestershire v New Zealanders

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Durham v Warwickshire

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Wawrinka beats Tsonga to enter maiden French Open final

Paris: Swiss world No.9 Stanislas Wawrinka outclassed French world No.15 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3, 6-7, 7-6, 6-4 in the semi-finals to advance into his maiden final of the French Open here on Friday. The 30-year-old Tsonga's dream of beco via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KRVAEg

University of Central Punjab Lahore v University of Sargodha

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Islamia University Bahawalpur v Jinnah Degree College Karachi

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Selangor v Penang

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Kuala Lumpur v Malaysian Armed Forces

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Voges record-breaking debut ton puts Australia in command against West Indies

Adam Voges became the oldest player to score a century on debut as Australia seized control of the first Test against the West Indies on the second day in Dominica on Thursday. Voges made 130 not out, combining with number 11 Josh Hazlewood to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1M9F53D

Serena Williams to play Safarova in French Open final

Paris: US tennis player Serena Williams, the world number one, defeated the Swiss Timea Bacsinszky 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 in the semifinals of the French Open in a match that lasted for one hour and 54 minutes. Williams took another step towards via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1M9bA26

Indian team to reach Kolkata on Friday for fitness test

Kolkata: Indian cricketers led by Virat Kohli will fly in to the city on Friday to undergo fitness test ahead of their upcoming trip to Bangladesh starting June 7. "All the players will be arriving on Friday at different times of the da via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1RNJJIh

Blatter discusses FIFA structural reforms

Madrid: FIFA president Sepp Blatter said he had a highly "constructive meeting" with Domenico Scala, independent chairman of the FIFA Audit & Compliance Committee, to discuss structural reforms of the world soccer governing body, media repo via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1FXTvT2