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Smith’s 53-ball 90 in vain as England beat Australia

England took three wickets in a tight final over from Ben Stokes to seal a five-run win over Australia in a one-off Twenty20 international, continuing its impressive summe via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NUjqzY

Ishant, Prasad, Chandimal and Thirimanne charged by ICC

Indian pace bowler Ishant Sharma and Sri Lanka players Dhammika Prasad, Dinesh Chandimal and Lahiru Thirimanne have been charged by the ICC for their roles in several heat via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JtWkL2

Gavaskar unhappy with Ishant's theatrics

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar on Monday loathed the way Indian and Sri Lankan cricketers got involved in ugly on-field altercations, saying such incidents are poor adverti via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PI5bN5

Federer launches U.S. Open bid against Mayer

World number two Roger Federer launches his bid for a sixth U.S. Open title, and his first since 2008, with a first-round match against Argentina's Leonardo Mayer at the A via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KBl20k

Nadal flashes old form in win over Coric

Rafa Nadal showed flashes of his top form under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium to beat young Croat Borna Coric 6-3 6-2 4-6 6-4 and close Day One at the U.S. Open tennis via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IBLcKD

Top seeds in a hurry on day of U.S. Open upsets

World number ones Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic launched their U.S. Open title bids in ruthless style on Monday, while Kei Nishikori's hopes of making another magical via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KBkZle

Nishikori, Ivanovic out as U.S. Open starts with upsets

Kei Nishikori was back in the U.S. Open spotlight on Monday but for all the wrong reasons as last year's runner-up headlined a day of first-round upsets at Flushing Meadow via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KBkZla

I am not going to shy away playing my shots: Rohit

Someone known to give straightforward replies, India middle-order batsman Rohit Sharma made it clear that he won't stop pulling the short balls from the pacers. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1N6eNDP

India poised to win series: Kumble

Cricket is a game of glorious uncertainties but the Indians are in such a dominant position at the SSC that the Sri Lankans will look up more to the weather Gods for an es via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LPPcOZ

Durham v Hampshire

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Essex v Northamptonshire

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Kent v Lancashire

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Leicestershire v Gloucestershire

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Surrey v Derbyshire

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Warwickshire v Middlesex

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Worcestershire v Sussex

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Yorkshire v Somerset

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Maria Sharapova pulls out of US Open

New York: Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova pulled out of the US Open on Sunday due to a leg injury. The tennis tournament starts here on Monday. The 28-year-old Russian and the World No.3 has not played since Wimbled via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Etf9Bi

Afghanistan Under-19s v Saudi Arabia Under-19s

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Malaysia Under-19s v United Arab Emirates Under-19s

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Nepal Under-19s v Kuwait Under-19s

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We stand in a very good position: Rohit

India batsman Rohit Sharma has said that his side is in a 'good position' at the moment after reducing Sri Lanka to 67 for 3 at draw of stumps on the fourth day of the decisive third and final Test in Colombo on Monday.

India-South Africa series named Gandhi-Mandela Series

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Monday announced that they will title all future bilateral series between the two countries 'The Mahatma Gandhi-Nelson Mandela Series'.

Tempers flare as Ishant loses his cool, again!

Colombo: Indian speedster Ishant Sharma was again involved in an altercation with some Sri Lankan players during the visiting team's second innings on the fourth day of the third cricket Test here on Monday.

India dent Sri Lanka's chase of 386

Ishant Sharma scalped two wickets and Umesh Yadav picked one as India finished Day four of the series decider on a commanding note. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Q3nMUF

India-South Africa eries named Gandhi-Mandela Series

Man who fired at Wasim Akram gives unconditional apology

Pakistan's former cricket captain Wasim Akram has received an unconditional apology from the retired military man who fired on his car during a road rage incident in Karachi earlier this month. Major (retd) Amirul Rehman, in a letter to Akram, has sa via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JGwy5A

Keep supporting Team India in transition, Dhoni to diaspora

Toms River (New Jersey): In a rare public appearance in the US, Indian ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni interacted with the diaspora, called on them to keep supporting the cricket team, which he said is going through a lot of changes. "Keep sup via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Uhc8v4

India take vital 243-run lead in final Test

Colombo: Top order batsman Rohit Sharma struck a much needed half-century to help India gather a vital 243-run second innings lead at lunch on Day 4 of the third and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground on Monday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Q2UHbO

England Women v Australia Women

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England v Australia

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Afghanistan Under-19s v United Arab Emirates Under-19s

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Kuwait Under-19s v Saudi Arabia Under-19s

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Malaysia Under-19s v Nepal Under-19s

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Match is open now: Kusal Perera

Colombo: Having hit a defiant fifty to helpSri Lanka claw back into the game, wicketkeeper-batsman KusalPerera on Sunday said the match was evenly poised after India'stop-order was rattled in the second innings on Day 3 of thethird and final via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NH0yW2

Enjoy bowling with new ball on green wicket: Ishant

Colombo: On a high after claiming afive-for, pace spearhead Ishant Sharma said that he enjoyedbowling on a "green wicket" with a red kookaburra which "seamsand swings a bit" causing trouble for the batsmen.

Lanka fightback after Ishant takes five

Fast bowler Ishant Sharma's seventh five-wicket haul helped India bundle out Sri Lanka for 201 but the hosts fought back to take three quick wickets and leave the third and via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Q1fEEb

Sri Lanka fightback after Ishant fires India

Lanka fightback after Ishant fires India

FIR against Vinod Kambli, wife after domestic help lodges complaint

Mumbai: An FIR has been registered against former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli and his wife following a complaint filed by the couple's domestic help, police said Sunday. The Bandra Police filed the FIR on Saturday against 43-year-old Kambli a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1UeG630

Ishant, Binny make Lanka struggle; India all out for 312

Colombo: Ishant Sharma and Stuart Binny clinched a couple of wickets each to leave Sri Lanka struggling at 47/5 at lunch in the first innings on Day 3 of the third Test against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) here on Sunday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EqDF5W

Gavaskar praises Rahane, Pujara

Indian cricket has always been blessed with top class players who have served it without any demands or even complaints. They are just so proud to represent their country via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JtzdCJ

Pujara's hard work has paid off: Kumble

If I had to give one message to the Indian team, it would be 'don’t waste any time with the last two batsmen, declare overnight’. There has been a lot of time lost already via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Vn7b0X

Northamptonshire v Lancashire

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Watch: Video highlights of India vs Sri Lanka, Third Test

Cheteshwar Pujara made a sensational comeback to Tests, notching up his seventh ton on Day 2 of the final Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo. With great calm & composure via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1WZqwXF

Dravid said there was nothing wrong with my technique: Pujara

Colombo: Relieved after notching up his first hundred in close to two years, Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara on Saturday thanked A team coach Rahul Dravid for reassuring him that there was "nothing wrong" with his technique during the prolonged le via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NFHffz

Pujara, Mishra put India in command

Cheteshwar Pujara scored his seventh century to help India reach 292 for the loss of eight wickets when play was called off for the day after rain intervened on the second via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JD1Hqs

Pujara's unbeaten 101 takes India to 220/7 at tea

Colombo: Cheteshwar Pujara scored his seventh century to help India reach 220/7 at tea on the second day of the third Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) here on Saturday.

Pakistan cricket can survive without playing India: PCB chief

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan has said that he is not hopeful about having a bilateral series against India in the near future, considering the current political turmoil between the two nations. "Given the present via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PEqhMi

Northamptonshire v Warwickshire

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Hampshire v Lancashire

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Afghanistan Under-19s v Nepal Under-19s

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Malaysia Under-19s v Kuwait Under-19s

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Saudi Arabia Under-19s v United Arab Emirates Under-19s

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Saudi Arabia Under-19s v United Arab Emirates Under-19s

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Day One Highlights- India in Sri Lanka, Third Test

Rain played spoilsport on Day One of the final Test match between India and Sri Lanka. Only 15 overs were bowled with India losing opener KL Rahul and Ajinkya Rahane and the repair work was carried out by Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli when the heaven via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1i79G9f

All batsmen willing to bat at any position: Bangar

India's batting coach Sanjay Bangaron Friday lauded his batsmen for adapting quickly to team'srequirements by coming out to bat at any position they areasked to. "All the batsmen are willing to bat at any position whichis a big plus of this t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Vhy5Hx

India 50-2 in rain-shortened day in Colombo

India lost two quick wickets to reach 50-2 before rain washed out the rest of the opening day of the third and final test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club Gr via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PCGz8d

No plans to retire, goal is to get 10,000 Test runs: Younis Khan

Australian captain Michael Clarke and Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara may have bid adieu to international cricket but Pakistan veteran Younis Khan has no such plans as h via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1F2dgqg

Never said would quit Argentina: Messi

Argentine forward Lionel Messi on Friday hit out at local media for reports stating he would take a break from his national side after a disappointing performance in the Copa America. The 28-year-old star was put under the scanner by the local via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1F2bTb9

England batsman Bell not ready to retire

England right-handed batsman Ian Bell on Friday said he still has the "hunger and desire" to play top-flight cricket. Bell, 33, hinted he could quit cricket after winning the Ashes last week for the fifth time. But he has had a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EoJLEn

Axar Patel's 4/0 helps India A beat South Africa A

Krishnagiri (Kerala): An excellent bowling performance, highlighted by left-arm spinner Axar Patel's supreme figures of 4-0, helped India A win the second and final four-day cricket match by an innings and 81 runs at the Krishnagiri Stadium here on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NLhtFO

Messi wins UEFA goal of the year

Nyon (Switzerland): Spanish giants FC Barcelona captain Lionel Messi was declared winner of the European football governing body UEFA's goal of the season for 2014-2015 on Thursday. Messi scored a stunning goal against German champions Bayern M via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1VgMovT

Djokovic, Nadal could square off in US Open quarters

New York: Serbian World No.1 Novak Djokovic will take on Brazilian Joao Souza in the first round of US Open and could face Spain's Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals, according to the tournament draw released on Thursday. Second-ranked Swiss Rog via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fK0buN

Rain forces early lunch with India on 50/2

Colombo: Rain forced an early lunch on the opening day of the third and final cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka with the visitors losing two wickets for 50 runs at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) here on Friday.

Shastri reveals why Dhoni quit Tests

Indian cricket's Team Director Ravi Shastri on Thursday said the reason ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni quit Test cricket was to make way for his deputy Virat Kohli to take charge of the Test side. According to a report on IBNlive.com, Shastri said t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1UabyPU

CSK's plea challenging suspension: BCCI asked to file counter

The Madras High Court on Friday directedthe Indian cricket board to file its response on the meritsand maintainability of a petition filed by Chennai Super Kingschallenging Justice Lodha Committee's order suspending it fromIndian Premier League via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ua9Uh5

Venkatapathy Raju joins coaching team for ICC Americas Cricket Combine

Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) Thursday announced that former Indian spinner Venkatapathy Raju would be part of the coaching team for the ICC Americas Cricket Combine to be held at Indianapolis in the USA from September 18 to 27.< via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1InvdQ2

Nadal refuses to play with Kyrgios in charity event

Former world number one Rafael Nadal has reportedly refused to play with controversial Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios in a doubles match at John McEnroe's charity event. Eight-seeded Nadal instead played a singles match against Lleyton Hewitt of via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Kp0FU6

IPL governing council for two new teams next season

Kolkata: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely to have two new teams in the next edition, and the cash-rich tourney could be a 10 team affair from 2018 onwards, an IPL governing council member said on Thursday. The council, which me via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PBRWgJ

Australia beat Ireland by 23 runs in rain-affected ODI

Belfast, Northern Ireland: David Warner struck 84 in 80 balls to set Australia on its way to a 23-run win over Ireland using the Duckworth/Lewis method in a rain-curtailed one-day international on Thursday.

Sri Lanka win toss, opt to bowl in final Test against India

Colombo: Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews won the toss and opted to bowl in the third and final Test against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on Friday.

'Lanka series will end up as a very different one for India'

A great opportunity awaits the Indian team when they take the field for the third and final Test at the SSC on Friday. The Indians may have lost a couple of key players, as also their first choice wicketkeeper for the series decider, but I still firm via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PBK9iU

England Women v Australia Women

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Mis Ainak Region v Band-e-Amir Region

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Speen Ghar Region v Boost Region

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Sri Lanka v India

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Afghanistan Under-19s v Kuwait Under-19s

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Malaysia Under-19s v Saudi Arabia Under-19s

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Nepal Under-19s v United Arab Emirates Under-19s

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Kohli rises to No.4 in ODI rankings; India retain 2nd spot

Dubai: India's batting mainstay Virat Kohli has climbed up a place to number four in the ICC rankings for the ODI batsmen, while the side retained its second position in the team list. Besides Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan and ODI skipper Mahendra Sin via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LCRBMV

Shastri wants India to play 'proper cricket' to seal Lanka series

India's team director Ravi Shastri on Thursday, urged his side to display 'proper cricket', just as they had played in the second Test match at Colombo, if they want to clinch the three-Test series against Sri Lanka.

Tharanga to replace retired Sangakkara in 3rd Test

Colombo: Sri Lanka has named left-handed Upul Tharanga to replace retired Kumar Sangakkara in the third series-deciding Test against India starting Friday. In via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KPUVyH

Watch: Nadal plays strip tennis with supermodels!

Rafael Nadal warmed up in style for the final Grand Slam of the season, playing 'strip tennis' in a full tailored suit. Check out this video: via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hHDZmY

Resurgent India seek final flourish against Sri Lanka

Colombo: India will seek to clinch their first series win on Sri Lankan soil in 22 years as they go into the third and final cricket Test against the hosts on Friday in what promises to be a thrilling duel between the two young teams.

Smith to pick Ponting's brain for captaincy tips

Melbourne: New Australia captain Steven Smith will seek counsel from former skipper Ricky Ponting on how to lead the team and be its best batsman in a period of transition.

Pakistan T20 Super League cricket in Doha next year

Islamabad: The Pakistan Cricket Board says it will organize the inaugural Twenty20 Pakistan Super League in Doha, Qatar, next year. Five teams will compete in 24 T20 matches from February 4-24 for a total prize pot of $1 million (880,000 euros) via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Ij4Ivb

Why Don's the greatest ever!

Today is the 107th birth anniversary of the greatest batsman of all time:Sir Donald George BradmanHis batting ave:Test: 99.94FC: 95.14 — Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman)

Why Don Bradman's the greatest ever!

Today is the 107th birth anniversary of the greatest batsman of all time:Sir Donald George BradmanHis batting ave:Test: 99.94FC: 95.14 — Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman)

Indo-Pak series unlikely to happen: PCB chairman

Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan has said the chances of a bilateral series with India taking place later this year were highly unlikely. The PCB were scheduled to host India in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), but t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1UeAbp6

Rahane not ideal long term No.3 batsman: Manjrekar

Mumbai: Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar believes that in-form batsman Ajinkya Rahane should bat at No.4 or 5 in Tests as the No.3 spot is not an ideal place for him on a long term basis.

Legal roadblock over Khel Ratna for Sania Mirza

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday issued a notice to the sports ministry for naming ace tennis star Sania Mirza for the coveted Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award. City-based Paralympic Games medallist H.R. Gi via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IiQBGg

Team India needs a long rope

Weaving a half-baked theory after one innings is a cardinal sin, but a handful of cricket writers did just that when India collapsed at Galle for 112, losing the Test by 63 runs on August 15. Evidently, the collapse hadn't gone down well with a sectio via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Uerb3j

De Villiers leads from the front as South Africa claim ODI series

Durban: AB de Villiers returned to form with a brisk half-century which helped South Africa to complete a 62-run win and a 2-1 series victory over New Zealand on Wednesday.

Batsmen put India A on top against South Africa A

Krishnagiri (Kerala): A combined batting effort highlighted by opener Abhinav Mukund's 72 and skipper Ambati Rayudu's 71 ensured India A a vital 82-run first innings lead against South Africa A at stumps on Day 2 of the second and final four-day crick via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PVbrlj

Ireland v Australia

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Essex v Yorkshire

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Surrey v Kent

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There is a little bit of pressure: Naman Ojha

The injury to Wriddhiman Saha has opened the door for Naman Ojha after a long time. Ojha was called up into the squad after Saha injured his hamstring which ruled him out via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EjAo8X

Driving a 'tuk-tuk', playing badminton: Team India take a break

Having levelled the three-match Test series in Colombo Virat Kohli and his team members are unwinding themselves in the most cool way. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NAWNBm

Risk-taker Kohli will help India better overseas record: Gilchrist

It is not often that you see India winning a Test overseas but Virat Kohli's penchant for taking calculated risks could buck that trend, feels Australian great Adam Gilchr via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MMkxRj

Sangakkara offered post of envoy to Britain

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena offered the post of high commisisoner to Britain to cricketer Kumar Sangakkara who retired from international cricket on Monday. Sirisena who was at the P. Sara Oval cricket ground in Colombo on Monday via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1V92esC

Serena, Djokovic named top seeds for US Open

WTA world number one player Serena Williams, aiming to complete the first calendar-year Grand Slam in 27 years, and ATP world number one Novak Djokovic were named top seed via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1U5CccB

Gloucestershire v Hampshire

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England Women v Australia Women

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South Africa v New Zealand

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Kohli drops out of top-10, Ashwin moves up to eighth

Owing to his remarkable performance in the ongoing series again via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1LxxmAi

Centurion Rahul pleased with his efforts in India win

Adjudged Man-of-the-Match for his scintillating 108-run knock in the first innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka, India Test opener Lokesh Rahul on Monday said he via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1UahAdY

India A v South Africa A 26 *

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Nottinghamshire v Durham

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Zaheer, Swann challenged me the most: Sangakkara

Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin might have dismissed Kumar Sangakkara in his last four innings, but the legendary cricketer today rated veteran India pacer Zaheer Khan as one via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Jv7yT2

Kohli likes Ashwin's aggressive mindset

Virat Kohli gave a thumbs upto spinner R Ashwin's aggressive style of bowling as the Indiacaptain savoured a crushing 278-run series-levelling victoryover Sri Lanka, here today. Off-spinner Ashwin has picked 17 wickets in two matchesand for s via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JrBrPE

Never hits you until the end: Kumar Sangakkara

Showered with mementos and good wishes in an elaborate farewell ceremony after the second Test match against India, an emotional Kumar Sangakkara on Monday said when one r via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1I8geJI

Has Team India finally turned it around?

Legends Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman gave us twin overseas Test whitewashes on their way out. Zaheer Khan, Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir faded away. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Nw5gpq

Sangakkara one of the greatest ever: Gilchrist

Former Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist heaped praise on Kumar Sangakkara on Monday, saying that the retiring Sri Lankan is one of the greatest batsmen the game has ever seen. "I think he is one of the greatest batsmen to have played the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JO4JP4

Kohli commends team for series levelling victory

Virat Kohli on Monday hailed his teammates for helping him register his first Test win as India captain and said it was a "commendable effort" from the side to regroup qui via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PuvCFX

Kohli writes emotional letter to Sangakkara

Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli has penned a heartwarming farewell message to retiring Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara, saying that he felt "lucky" to have played in t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EQAqj2

Cheteshwar Pujara to open in third Test

India skipper Virat Kohli on Monday said that middle-order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara will open the innings along with KL Rahul in the third Test against Sri Lanka. </ via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KH5qEp

Federer beats Djokovic to claim Cincinnati title

Roger Federer avenged his Wimbledon final loss to Novak Djokovic by beating the top-seeded Serb 7-6(1) 6-3 on Sunday to capture his second consecutive Western & Southern Open title. The Swiss second seed, playing Djokovic for the first time since via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1I7iVLI

Ashwin spins India to historic win in Colombo

Colombo: Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin claimed five second innings wickets as India beat Sri Lanka by 278 runs in the second Test for a series-levelling victory at the P Sara Oval on Sunday.

Callow England can build on Ashes success

England relished their surprise Ashes win but were soon searching for ways to build on it with an inexperienced team packed with exciting young talent. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PuduvF

Lucky to have played in same era as Sanga: Kohli

Colombo: Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli has penned a heartwarming farewell message to retiring Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara, saying that he felt "lucky" to have played in the same era as the legendary cricketer.

Sri Lanka A Emerging Players v South Africa Emerging Players 10 *

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'A beginning of a new era at No.3 for Team India'

Some very good Test cricket on part of the Indians on days three and four of the second Test has left them with a great chance of going into the final Test against a Sangakarra-less Sri Lankan side with the series level 1-1. The Indians, who missed o via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JLJgpV

Oval defeat should not take gloss off Ashes win: Cook

England captain Alastair Cook said defeat in the final test against Australia would not take the shine off his team's achievement of regaining the Ashes. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hTvhC2

Ojha, Nair to replace injured Saha, Vijay in Test squad

Madhya Padesh wicket-keeper Naman Ojha and Karnataka batsman Karun Nair were on Sunday named as replacements for injured Wriddhiman Saha and Murali Vijay, respectively, for the remainder of India's tour of Sri Lanka. "Saha has via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1V2oswk

Ishant fined 65% of match fee for breaching ICC Code

Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharmawas fined 65 per cent of his match fee for twicebreaching the ICC Conduct of Conduct during the fourth day'sin the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka at P Sara Ovalhere. Sharma was charged with breaching via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1V2orIx

Australia give Michael Clarke a winning farewell

Australia gave skipper Michael Clarke a winning farewell as they bundled out England for 286 to win the final Ashes Test by an innings and 46 runs at The Oval on Sunday.&n via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PJzUK9

Sangakkara makes 18 in final knock, India sense win

Colombo: Sri Lankan batting great Kumar Sangakkara made 18 in his final Test innings as India dominated fourth day's play in the second Test on Sunday to stand eight wickets away from a series-levelling victory.

Gavaskar hails retiring legends

After the Test matches in Colombo and London, two wonderful cricketers -- Kumar Sangakkara and Michael Clarke -- will have left the international stage for good. While Kumar Sangakkara has indicated that he may continue playing first class cricket via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hTeajG

Thank you Sanga!

The End of a golden era. ...The final walk back... well done @KumarSanga2 It's gone very quite here in Colombo

Miserly Siddle enjoying test return

Recalled Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle was happy with his contribution after the tourists moved to the brink of victory over England in the final Ashes test against E via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PIQIkG

My plan was to get it going across Cook: Siddle

London: Recalled Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle was happy with his contribution after the tourists moved to the brink of victory over England in the final Ashes Test against England at The Oval on Saturday.

'Dawood in Karachi and you expect us to play cricket?'

New Delhi: BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur Saturday made it clear that there will be no cricketing ties with Pakistan until they stop giving shelter to mafia Don Dawood Ibrahim and not make attempts to indulge in dialogue with separatist leaders. "Dawood via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1EN4vQx

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Cook's resistance ends as Australia sniff win

England skipper Alastair Cook made a fighting 85 but Australia sniff win as England finished Day three on 203 for the loss of six wickets, trailing still by 129 runs. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PsgZ5W

After Sehwag, Mithun Manhas to leave Delhi Ranji team

Close on the heels of Virender Sehwag's decision to leave Delhi for Haryana, another domestic heavyweight Mithun Manhas has also decided to leave Delhi after 17 seasons w via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Lr1Bc0

Lahiru Thirimanne fined

Sri Lankan batsman Lahiru Thirimanne was fined 30 percent of his match fee for breaching the International Cricket Council (ICC) Code of Conduct during the third day's play of the second Test against India at the P.Sara Oval on Saturday. "Thiri via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h3UOHQ

Sehwag leaves Delhi for Haryana

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Sehwag leaves Delhi for Haryana

It's official! Virender Sehwag will pad up for Haryana in the forthcoming domestic season. The dashing India opener has ended his 17-year association with Delhi with this move. Happy to ann via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MEER77

Colombo Test: Mathews slams ton before India strike back

Colombo: Indian bowlers snared four wicketsin quick succession after a fighting hundred by Sri Lankanskipper Angelo Mathews as the hosts reached 298/7 at tea onday three of the second cricket Test on Saturday.

Yuki Bhambri reaches Vancouver Challenger semis

Vancouver: India's Yuki Bhambri reached the singles semifinal and the men's doubles final of the Odlum Brown Vanopen Challenger level tennis tournament to cap off a memorable day. Yuki eked out a close 6-4, 6-4 win in the singles quarterfinal m via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1h2Qdpt

Mathews-Thirimanne frustrate India on Day 3

Colombo: Indian bowlers failed to get a breakthrough as Angelo Mathews and Lahiru Thirimanne guided Sri Lanka to 224 for three at lunch on day three of the second cricket Test on Saturday.

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Tendulkar lauds MRF Pace Academy

Chennai: Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar joined legendary Australian pace bowler Glenn McGrath at the MRF Pace Foundation Academy here on Friday giving insights into the game while spending time with the current batch of pace bowling trainees. McGrat via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MJAwkB

Open to bat at any position: Lokesh Rahul

Colombo: India Test opener Lokesh Rahul on Friday said he is open to batting at any position according to the team's needs.

'Invincibles' opener Morris dies aged 93

Arthur Morris, one of Australia's finest opening batsmen and a key member of Don Bradman's 'Invincibles' side, has died aged 93. Left-hander Morris scored 3,533 runs in 46 tests at an average of 46.48 and was named in Australia's team of the century i via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NLDvX1

That's the best we've bowled all series: Steve Smith

London: Centurion Steve Smith praised Australia's bowlers after they reduced England to 107 for eight in the first innings to set up a victory bid in the fifth and final Ashes Test on Friday.

'Team India must hold on and not give in'

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Awesome Australia wreck captain Cook's ship

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Nair helps India A draw against South Africa A

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Sangakkara leads Lanka reply in farewell Test

Colombo: After bowling out India for 393, Sri Lanka posted 65/1 at tea on the second day of the second Test here on Friday. Kaushal Silva and Kumar Sangakkara remained unbeaten at 30 and 29 respectively at tea.

Miandad lashes out at PCB for recalling Pakistan's tainted trio

Former Pakistan skipper Javed Miandad has lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for recalling Mohammad Asif, Salman Butt and Mohammad Amir to play active cricket, saying that the tainted trio don't deserve a second chance after being accused via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Jo8FDU

Low Test totals due to 'short-tempered' batting: Viv Richards

Dubai: Former West Indies captain Viv Richards has said a combination of outstanding bowling and short tempered batting are the reasons low totals are lately being produced in Tests. Richards, considered one of the greatest batsmen of a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1K9T37G

Watch: Team India's guard of honour to Sangakkara

Colombo: Playing his final Test, Sri Lankan batting legend Kumar Sangakkara was Friday accorded a warm welcome as he walked out to bat with the rival Indian team forming a guard of honour to applaud the veteran cricketer. Coming in to bat after via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hvnRVD

Saha fifty frustrates Lanka as India reach 386-8

Colombo: Wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha capitalised on a charmed life to hit his second successive Test fifty and guide India to 386-8 at lunch on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Friday.

'Tendulkar told me I will become World No.1'

New Delhi: Set to be bestowed with the Arjuna award, ace India shuttler Kidambi Srikanth on Thursday said that the prestigious honour in addition to some encouraging words by legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has made him hungrier to scale new h via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1U2VUjZ

Australia top order did the job: Warner

London: Australia profited from losing the toss as they piled up 287 for three on the first day of the final Ashes Test against England at The Oval on Thursday, opener David Warner said.

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Smith, Warner impress as Clarke fails in farewell Test

Steve Smith (78 n o) and Adam Voges (47 n o) put up a century stand for the fourth wicket and placed Australia in a position of strength at the end of Day one of the final Ashes Test match. Smith and Voges carried their bat through as bad light stopped pl via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Llz0C8

Looking to restrict India to 350: Dhammika Prasad

Sri Lanka pacer Dhammika Prasad said that his team conceded the early advantage to India, but vowed to come back stronger and restrict the visitors to around 350 in their first innings. India, despite losing two wickets for just 12 runs after optin via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hsGERr

I should have scored more runs: Lokesh Rahul

He struck a fluent century to steady India from early jitters against Sri Lanka in the second cricket Test but rookie batsman Lokesh Rahul has mixed feelings, saying that he should have scored more runs to take his side to even a better position. 2 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NHDkf7

Gavaskar criticises change in Rahane's batting position

Lashing out at the Indian team management's decision to force Ajinkya Rahane bat at number three, former captain Sunil Gavaskar on Thursday said the think-tank has "sacrificed" an "uncomplaining" cricketer. Rahane has almost made the number five sl via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1J75lfc

Team India to get new chief coach in September

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will decide on a new chief coach for the national team next month, BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur said on Thursday. Thakur said the decision in this regard will be taken in consultation via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1TVsB8a

Akhtar considers Dravid as his biggest 'nightmare'

Former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar branded Indian legend Rahul Dravid as his biggest 'nightmare' saying that the 42-year-old was the first batsman who could intimidate him. Speedster Akhtar compared Dravid with former American boxer M via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JsKndY

Watch: Video highlights from Day 1 of Colombo Test

India dominated the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Thursday. Here are a couple of highlights from the day's play: India opener Murali Vijay is trapped LBW in the first over

Colombo Test: Rahul, Kohli take India past 200 at Tea

Colombo: Opener Lokesh Rahul's unbeaten knock of 98 runs aided by captain Virat Kohli's 78 put India in a formidable position at 206/3 at tea on Day One of the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka here on Thursday.

Ex-ICC boss accuses Pakistan of 'manipulation'

Islamabad: Former International Cricket Council (ICC) president Ehsan Mani has accused Pakistan of manipulating an upcoming tri-series to safeguard its qualification for the 2017 Champions Trophy. The West Indies needed to play in the t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1TV1IBc

Pakistan cricket circle divided over tainted trio's return

Karachi: The ICC might have confirmed that the tainted trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamir can return to cricket after the expire of their bans, but a divided house seems to have emerged in Pakistani cricket fraternity over whethe via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1E6cqO9

India steady after early blows in Sangakkara farewell

Colombo: Skipper Virat Kohli and Lokesh Rahul helped India recover from a shaky start to reach 97 for two wickets at lunch on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the P Sara Oval on Thursday.

Pakistan's Asif, Butt cleared to return: ICC

Pakistani cricketers Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt will be free to return to competitive action on Sept. 2 after serving bans for involvement in match-fixing, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Wednesday. The pair, suspended in 2011 for t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Lm8Xh4

Federer eases through, Kyrgios out in Cincinnati

Roger Federer returned from a month-long layoff with a 6-4 6-4 second round victory over Roberto Bautista Agut on Tuesday at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati. Federer had not competed since losing in the Wimbledon final to Novak Djokovic via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NwwVFL

I want to go out on a high: Michael Clarke

Australia captain Michael Clarke was in reflective mood on the eve of his final Test match against England at The Oval as he plotted a consolation victory to finish the series on a high.

India bat first in Sangakkara's farewell Test

Colombo: India captain Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat first on Thursday in the second Test against Sri Lanka, which is also the last match for home hero Kumar Sangakkara.

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'Team India has to play as a unit to come back into the series'

The P Sara Oval is one of Sri Lanka's oldest venues and it's only fitting that Kumar Sangakkara's home club gets to host his final Test.

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Vijay set to open for India in Colombo, Kohli backs Binny

A recovering Murali Vijay is likely to open the innings for India in the second test against Sri Lanka beginning on Thursday as the beleaguered visitors chase a series-levelling victory. India's second innings implosion while pursuing a moderate 17 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HVHX01

Dhoni parajumps from AN-32

Former Indian test cricket captain M.S. Dhoni, a honorary Lt. Col. in the Indian Army, on Wednesday parajumped from an AN-32 aircraft from a height of 1,250 feet. Journalists were not permitted to interact with him. But an official at the Malp via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NEyMX2

KXIP co-owner Priety Zinta shocked by reports of match-fixing claims

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Preity Zinta on Wednesday blasted media reports that she had accused several players of the Indian Premier League (IPL) team of match fixing. A section of the media had reported on Wednesday that the former Bollywood a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NkryKH

India hope for improved show in Sangakkara's farewell game

Colombo: Handed an unexpected thrashing inthe opening game, India would look to plug their loopholes andget their team combination right even as Sri Lanka eye aseries winning farewell for their iconic batsman KumarSangakkara in the second cr via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NkgblZ

Some Kings XI players may have thrown away matches: Preity Zinta

In a shocking revelation, Kings XI Punjab's co-owner Preity Zinta has reportedly told BCCI officials that some players from her team may have indulged in match fixing activities linked to throwing matches. According to a report in a leading newspa via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PlotYv

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Harbhajan Singh trying too hard in comeback: Raju

Harbhajan Singh's lackluster performance in the first Test against Sri Lanka has put him under pressure and former India tweaker Venkatapathi Raju feels the veteran off-spinner's poor form is the result of trying "too hard" to prove his worth on comeback. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Jo46vr

Having captain's faith most important for spinner: Prasanna

Indiaâ€™s legendary off-spinner Erapalli Anantharao Srinivas Prasanna said the most important thing for a spinner is for his captain to have faith in him. â€œThe most important thing for a spinner is that the captain should have faith in you. He should via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Jo47iU

Indian batsmen still best players of spin: Amit Mishra

It may be Kumar Sangakkara'sfarewell game but the Indian team is all focussed on previousmatch's centurion Dinesh Chandimal with leg-spinner AmitMishra vowing not to allow a repeat show by the Sri Lankabatman in the second Test, starting here on Wedne via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1J10Mkp

Chris Rogers to retire after Ashes

Opening batsman Chris Rogers confirmed on Tuesday that this week's final Ashes Test at The Oval would be his last for Australia. "I have had an amazing couple of years playing for Australia and enjoyed it and been part of some pretty special t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hJMlu4

Ponting urges Steve Smith to bat at No.3

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on Monday urged incoming Test captain Steve Smith to shelve consideration of dropping down the batting order, adding the right-hander has the technique to thrive at No.3 despite his failure in the past two Ashes via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JnHxa5

Five best knocks by Indian batsmen in Sri lanka

India lost the 1st Test of the current Test series in Sri Lanka by 63 runs. They made 375 runs in the first innings and whilst this may seem a good score, they looked set to score much more at one point of time. They were coasting at 255/2 and at via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1TPrC40

India won't change their style of play: Shastri

Notwithstanding India's shockdefeat in the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka, TeamDirector Ravi Shastri made it clear that they will notchange their style of play in the remaining two Tests, sayingthe endeavour has always been to play 'fearless cri via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hkAxib

Indian cricketers pay tributes to Sangakkara

Indian cricketers Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and team director Ravi Shastri paid tributes to veteran Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara, who will be playing the final Test of his career in the second game of the three-match series which begins at the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hkAy5y

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Injured Dhawan ruled out of Lanka series

India suffered a huge blow aftertheir in-form opener Shikhar Dhawan was ruled out of theremainder of the cricket Test series against Sri Lanka due toa hairline fracture in his hand. India, who lost the first Test by 63 runs against theis via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PuUXzW

Time running out for under-fire Harbhajan after Galle failure

As the beleaguered Indian cricketteam start picking up pieces after a 'Shocking Saturday', thespotlight is firmly fixed on team's senior-most pro HarbhajanSingh whose unimpressive show in the 63-run defeat has raisedquestion marks about his future. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hhA6VN

Kohli's aggro mojo backfires

While we did have overseas Test victories from the late 1960s to the 1980s, Team India would by and large be apprehensive when visiting foreign shores. The 1990s was the absolute pits when we drew a blank outside the sub-continent. We were whitewashed via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HQPkG8

'Time to introspect Indian batsmen's ability to play spin'

Former India captain Anil Kumble reviews Galle Test No Test match is over until the final ball is bowled â€“ it's a lesson we are told again and again. The Indians learnt the same lesson the hard way again on Saturday. They may have domina via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1WxvPNT

All-rounder Binny to join Indian team before second Test

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced that Karnataka all-rounder Stuart Binny will join the Test team before the second match of the three-Test away series against Sri Lanka. "All-rounder Stuart via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NcxWDy

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Off-spinner Ashwin climbs to ninth spot in Test rankings

Dubai: Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday climbed three places to the ninth spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test bowlers rankings after claiming match figures of 10 for 160 against Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1TIrraD

'Stop talking and focus on playing good cricket'

New Delhi: Terming India's loss in the Galle Test as "terrible", former captain Sunil Gavaskar Saturday said that it's time the team management stops the "aggressive and tentative talk" and focuses on playing good cricket.

Captain Kohli slams batsmen for lack of intent

Galle: India captain Virat Kohli slammed his team's batsmen for lack of intent during their failed chase of 176 in the opening Test at Galle and said the touring side did not do enough to counter Sri Lanka's spin threat.

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Kohli defends 5-bowler strategy after Galle defeat

Galle: India skipper Virat Kohli stoutly defended his five-bowler strategy, saying the blamelays with the batsmen who failed to deliver while chasing 176odd runs in the first cricket Test, here Saturday. Kohli said he would not say via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PeHXhf

I am speechless: Mathews after Lanka's sensational win

Galle: Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews credited his entire team for putting up a brave performance with both bat and ball in the second innings to beat India by 63 runs in the first Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium here on Satur via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ISQfYe

Post this series, we need to think how important DRS is: Kohli

Galle: Indian Test captain Virat Kohli Saturday made it clear that the issue regarding the use of the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) needs to be deliberated after the end of the ongoing three-Test series against Sri Lanka.

We have to blame ourselves for loss: Skipper Kohli

Galle: India Test skipper Virat Kohli has blamed the talented batting line-up for team's humiliating 63-run defeat to hosts Sri Lanka on the first Test on Saturday.

Rahane makes it to record books by taking 8 catches

Galle: India's Ajinkya Rahane today became the first fielder in Test history to take eight catches in a game, achieving the feat in the ongoing first cricket match against Sri Lanka here Friday.

Herath takes five to put Lanka on brink of comeback win

Galle: Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath picked up his 22nd five-wicket haul to put Sri Lanka on the brink of a spectacular comeback win against India on the fourth day of the opening Test at Galle on Saturday.

'Root, one of the linchpins of English batting'

By Sunil Gavaskar A couple of years back when a young English batsman walked out to bat in his debut Test at Nagpur the cameras that followed him all the way did not pick any signs of nervousness. There was no fidgeting with th via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DS410W

'Spinners paid the price for bowling the way they did on Day 1'

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'Indians must follow Chandimal's example in chase'

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Sanju Samson spit on our players, alleges Australia A skipper Khawaja

The Unmukt Chand-led side chased down a modest 227-run target to win the title clash by four wickets but the unfortunate incident left a sour taste among the visiting players. The problem started when Samson claimed a catch during the Australian innin via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1hadKpf

India A beat Australia A to clinch tri-series

Chennai: A brilliant half century from Gurkeerat Singh backed up by a steady knock from Sanju Samson (24) enabled India A to beat Australia A by four wickets in the final of the 50-over tri-series tournament at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here on via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PcrslG

Galle Test: Chandimal gives Sri Lanka lead

Galle: Young batsman Dinesh Chandimal's aggressive 98 not out helped Sri Lanka reach 263 for six and take a 71-run lead in their second innings against India at tea on the third day of the first cricket Test here on Friday.

Australia appoint Smith to replace Clarke as Test captain

Melbourne: Steven Smith will take over as captain of the Australian Test team following the retirement of Michael Clarke after the fifth Ashes test against England, the country's cricket board said on Friday.

Virat Kohli was born to lead: Sunil Gavaskar

New Delhi: Former captain Sunil Gavaskar described Test skipper Virat Kohli as someone born to assume leadership role and hoped he will live up to the expectations of the people.

Galle Test: Sangakkara, Mathews fall before Lunch on Day 3

Galle: India restricted Sri Lanka to 108 for five in their second innings at lunch on the third day of the first Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium here on Friday.

Watch: Rahane takes a stunner to dismiss Sangakkara

Ajinkya Rahane took a stunning catch at the slips, diving to his left, to remove the retiring Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara before lunch on Day 3 of the opening Test at Galle on Friday.

Kyrgios issued second fine for insulting remarks against Wawrinka

Montreal: Australian Nick Kyrgios has been issued two separate fines and could be suspended for insulting Swiss opponent Stan Wawrinka and a ball person during a match at the Rogers Cup, the ATP said on Thursday. After his incendiary remark tow via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gFy2WI

Live: India A versus Australia A tri-series final

Australia A openers Joe Burns and Usman Khawaja have given the visitors a perfect start in the tri-series final against India A at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Gurkeerat Mann provided the hosts the first breakthrough. Burns was dismiss via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HKe6Yu

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Dhawan hails partnership with Kohli

Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan, who scored a splendid ton in the ongoing Test against Sri Lanka, said that he has been performing well since the Australia tour and wants to retain that consistency in the coming matches as well. "I didn't change ma via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fa45No

I see a bit of Maradona in Kohli: Ganguly

Kolkata: Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday compared present Test skipper Virat Kohli's passion and aggression to that of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona. "Maradona is one of my favourite sportspersons and everytim via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1L8HRtH

Mayank, Manish steer India A into tri-series final

Chennai: Mayank Agarwal and Manish Pandey smashed centuries to power India A to a 34-run win over South Africa A and qualify for the tri-series final at the M A Chidambaram Stadium here Thursday. Agarwal (176 runs off 133 balls) and Pandey (108 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MpH2wI

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Ponting to be Australia's batting consultant?

Sydney: Cricket Australia (CA)'s executive general manager of team performance, Pat Howard on Thursday said he "would love" to have former captain Ricky Ponting as a batting consultant with the national side, with discussions between the two pa via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DPiQRA

'Baggy green culture disappeared under Clarke'

Sydney: Former Australia cricket coach John Buchanan took a dig at retiring Test skipper Michael Clarke on Tuesday, saying that the 'Baggy Green' culture eroded a bit under his captaincy.

Galle Test: Kohli, Dhawan tons put India on top

Galle: India skipper Virat Kohli struck an impressive century while opener Shikhar Dhawan scored 134 to help India extend their first innings lead to 121 runs at tea on Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Cricket St via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1L7NtUQ

Warne blasts Buchanan for criticising Clarke

Sydney: Legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne on Thursday hit out at former Australia cricket coach John Buchanan for his criticism of outgoing captain Michael Clarke's leadership skills.

Wawrinka slams Kyrgios after off-colour insult against girlfriend

Australian Nick Kyrgios has major behavioural issues and should face disciplinary action after an off-colour insult directed at opponent Stan Wawrinka at the Rogers Cup in Montreal, the Swiss has said. Kyrgios, who is well known for his outbursts off via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1L7BbMl

India A post a mammoth 371/3 against South Africa A

India A posted their best ever one-day List A total of 371/3 against South Africa A in the final league game at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Manish Pandey registered his second hundred in List A matches.

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Chelsea doctor Eva faces demotion following Mourinho's outburst

London: Chelsea's first team's doctor Eva Carneiro faces demotion after manager Jose Mourinho criticised her for entering the field during the critical stoppage time in the team's 2-2 draw against Swansea in an English Premier League match. Mou via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1f99gwU

Zidane names son new captain of Castilla

Madrid: Real Madrid Castilla coach Zinedine Zidane, who will soon start his second season at the team's helm, appointed his son Enzo Zidane as the new team captain. The 20-year-old played last season in the ranks of Real Madrid C in the Third D via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NbTfEx

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I have rediscovered myself: Ashwin

Galle: Ravichandran Ashwin Wednesday said herediscovered himself after critically analysing his bowling,as he left the Sri Lankans bamboozled with a six-wicket haul,which gave India an upper hand in the first cricket Test here.

Ashwin spins India to box seat in Galle Test

Galle: Ravichandran Ashwin claimed six for 46 in a fine display of spin bowling as India skittled out Sri Lanka for 183 in two sessions on the opening day to take upper hand in the first Test at Galle on Wednesday.

Dhawan, Kohli put India on top post Ashwin heroics

Galle: India posted 128/2 at stumps in reply to hosts Sri Lanka's 183 in the first innings on Day One of the first Test match at the Galle International Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday.

Ashwin claims six, Sri Lanka fold for 183

Galle: Ravichandran Ashwin claimed six for 46 in a fine display of spin bowling as India skittled out Sri Lanka for 183 in two sessions on the opening day of the first Test at Galle on Wednesday.

Ashwin's unique feat at Galle

Galle: Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin claimed an impressive six-wicket haul as India bundled out hosts Sri Lanka for 183 in the first innings on Day One of the first Test match at the Galle International Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MnG5Fd

Watch: Indian pacers take wickets off bouncers

The two Indian quicks, Ishant Sharma and Varun Aaron impressed in the morning session of the opening day of the first Test at Galle by bowling short stuff at the Sri Lankan batsmen. The hosts were shot out for 183 in their first innings withi via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1L4YkfD

India A eye final tri-series berth in last league game

Chennai: Eyeing a spot in the tri-series final, the Unmukt Chand-led India A will look to sort out its batting woes and patchy form when it takes on a struggling South Africa A in the last league match here. Having played three games with just via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1N9wbX3

Retiring Sangakkara regrets not winning ODI World Cup

Sri Lanka's batting great Kumar Sangakkara described his illustrious international career as great, but revealed that his biggest regret was not being able to win the ICC ODI World Cup, despite reaching the final of the pinnacle tournament twice. </ via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1TsvfwB

Ashwin claims three, India blow away Lanka top half in Galle

Galle: Ravichandran Ashwin picked up three quick wickets as India blew away Sri Lanka's top half and reduced them to 65 for five at lunch on the opening day of the first Test at Galle on Wednesday.

'Ashes buck stops with me'

Melbourne: Cricket Australia's high performance director Pat Howard has taken the blame for the Ashes capitulation and put himself forward as the first person to be held to account in a post-series review.

Sri Lanka win toss, opt to bat in first Test against India

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews won the toss and opted to bat in the first match of the three-Test series against India at Galle on Wednesday. Full Scorecard via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NpqS3A

Smith to lead Australia's new-look one-day squad

All-rounder Marcus Stoinis, spinner Ashton Agar and batsman Joe Burns are set to make their one-day international debuts for Australia in Britain as the world champions seek to regenerate following their fifth World Cup triumph.

Retiring Sangakkara still a thorn in rival flesh

Kumar Sangakkara has featured prominently in strategy meetings in rival dressing rooms over the last one-and-half-decades and it is no different even in the final series for the retiring Sri Lankan great.

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Sania Mirza recommended for Khel Ratna by awards selection panel

Sania Mirza Tuesday became only thesecond tennis player to be recommended for the prestigiousRajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, while star cricketer Rohit Sharma andace shooter Jitu Rai were among the 17 sportspersons pickedfor this year's Arjuna awards. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IWeyUv

'I haven't seen Bradman but have watched Sangakkara'

In a fitting tribute to KumarSangakkara, Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews today spoke ofDon Bradman and the retiring great in the same breath, callinghim the most "consistent batsman he has ever seen". "We are very thankful for Sanga the w via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IHcQal

Prefer Mishra over Harbhajan because of variety: Agarkar

Mumbai: Former India bowler Ajit Agarkar on Tuesday said he would pick leg-spinner Amit Mishra as the second spinner alongside Ravichandran Ashwin and not Harbhajan Singh for the first Test against Sri Lanka starting on Wednesday because of his var via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1TkiysR

India aim to regain third spot in Test rankings during Lanka series

Dubai: The Indian cricket team has a chance to climb to the third spot in Test rankings from the fifth position, provided they whitewash Sri Lanka 3-0 in a Test series starting on Wednesday and Australia defeats England in the fifth Ashes Test via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gZFdd9

Warner defends presence of WAGs during Ashes

London: Opening batsman David Warner has dismissed suggestions that the presence of wives and girlfriends of Australian cricketers led to their poor performance in the ongoing Ashes series.

West Ham stun Arsenal in EPL

London: Goalkeeper Petr Cech endured a miserable English Premier League (EPL) debut for Arsenal as West Ham United ended an eight-year wait for a win over their London rivals with a surprise 2-0 victory at Emirates Stadium here on Sunday. < via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1HDHGyJ

Leander Paes partners Andy Murray in Montreal, wins opener

Montreal: The new tennis combination of Leander Paes and Andy Murray took less than an hour to advance to the second round of men's doubles in the $3.5 million Canada Open here. Paes and Murray defeated the South African-French pair of Kevin An via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IBPIfj

'There's no comparison, Kohli plays for India & I play for Pakistan'

Karachi: Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad has dismissed the tag of being indisciplined and having attitude problems, insisting that his ambition was to play 100 Test matches for the nation. The 23-year old also made it clear that he didn't like be via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1P2RjfV

Australia captain-in-waiting Smith to carry burden alone

Melbourne: Faced with the task of rebuilding an Australian team laid low by Ashes failure, Steven Smith's short apprenticeship under the captaincy of Michael Clarke comes to an end with the fifth and final Test at The Oval.

German Cup match suspended after referee hit in head

Frankfurt: A German Cup match between two lower-tier teams was abandoned in the second half after the referee was hit in the head by a lighter thrown from the stands. Referee Martin Petersen did not appear to be seriously hurt but he sent the t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1WeBtV8

Pakistan opener Shehzad dismisses 'indisciplined' tag

Triseries: South Africa A, Australia A match postponed to Wednesday

Chennai: The league match between South Africa-A and Australia-A in the ongoing Tri Series cricket tournament slated for Tuesday has been postponed to Wednesday, August 12 and India-A would cross with Australia-A in the final match of the league ph via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1P2M0go

Can Captain Kohli snap India's 22-year-old hoodoo in Lanka?

India have embarked on their seventh bilateral Test tour of the Emerald Isle. Overall the results between the two teams in Tests, is heavily skewed in favour of India.â€‹ India have won 14, lost 6 and 15 matches have been drawn. But this is beca via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1J8ghMJ

Australia A beat India A to reach triseries final

Australia A batsmen once againshowed their prowess in tackling the Indian spin attack on adifficult track as they comfortably beat the hosts by threewickets to enter the final of the tri-series crickettournament, here Monday. Australia A via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1UA2fFI

Sania Mirza fined for violating traffic rules

Hyderabad: Tennis star Sania Mirza was on Monday fined for violation of traffic rules. Hyderabad police on Monday night imposed a fine of Rs.200 as the number plate of her car was found to be in violation of the rules. Police sources said the via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1PhT8qb

Injured Vijay ruled out of first Test against Lanka

Indian cricketer Murali Vijay has been ruled out of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle due to a hamstring strain. India's tour of Sri Lanka - Complete Schedule via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1TnLHOy

You don't come to a cricket ground to draw a match: Ravi Shastri

Galle: Team Director Ravi Shastri says the learning curve for the Indian side is over and it's time that the players start winning Test matches abroad by finding ways to get 20 wickets.

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Lalit Modi reveals blueprint of breakaway cricket body to rival ICC

London: He is living in exile and facing arrest but that has not stopped sacked IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi from preparing the blueprint for a breakaway governing body for cricket to rival the ICC â€” a plan which he claims is the future â€œworld order via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MXEBl5

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Root on top of the world; Broad jumps to second in bowlers' rankings

Nottingham: Joe Root has replaced Steven Smith as the world's number one ranked batsman in Test cricket after playing a key role in England regaining the Ashes. The 24-year-old Yorkshireman struck a superb 130, his second hundred of the series, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KYOnDg

'Playing with India should not be linked to politics'

Karachi: Pakistan's Test captain, Misbah-ul-Haq has stressed on the need for Pakistan and India to revive their bilateral cricket ties this year and said it should not depend on the political relations between the two neighbouring nations. Insi via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DzfS3F

Police recovers car involved in road rage with Akram

Karachi: Senior police officials said that they have finally recovered the car that was involved in the road rage incident with Pakistan pace legend Wasim Akram in the city's busy Karsaz area on Wednesday. Karachi-East Zone DIG Munir Ahmed Shaikh told via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DzfS3z

Ashes lost, Lehmann looks for EPL tickets!

Just hours after his team surrendered the Ashes in abject fashion, Australia cricket coach Darren Lehmann has come under fire for turning to Twitter in search of tickets to an English Premier League soccer match.

'Rohit needed at No 3 to score 300 in a day'

Colombo: Indian cricket team's batting coachSanjay Bangar defended Rohit Sharma's cheap dismissals in thetwo innings of the warm-up game, stating that the talentedMumbaikar's flair at No. 3 is necessary as they aim to score300 plus runs on each via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IuXMi7

'England's new ball bowlers rattled the Australians'

Just when everybody including many English supporters thought that the Ashes had slipped out of their grasp after that huge loss in the second Test at Lordâ€™s Cricket Ground, the England team turned the tables on the Australians and in such a manner that via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IWA6EL

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Indian bowlers impress in drawn game against Sri Lanka President's XI

Colombo: The Indian cricket team played out a draw against Sri Lanka Board President's XI here on Saturday after dominating the three-day warm-up game. India's tour of via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NhfvdV

Michael Clarke to retire after Ashes

Australia captain Michael Clarke will retire at the end of the current Ashes series, bringing a dismal end to a storied 114-test career. Time looked to be running out for Clarke after he failed again with the bat on Friday as his team slid towards a h via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OWYGWg

I will pay money to play in IPL: SA spinner

Chennai: South Africa A cricket team's leg-spinner Eddie Leie says he is ready to "pay money" to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL). "I haven't played in IPL. I haven't been selected. All I know is, I will pay money to play in the IPL. I watch a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IOTNtQ

Watch: Australia all out for 60

England fast bowler Stuart Broad orchestrated the great Australian collapse in the first 90 minutes of the fourth Ashes Test at Trent Bridge. Broad finished with career-best figures of 8-15.

India A hope to get act right against South Africa A

Chennai: India A would look to get their act right in all departments of the game and open their account when they lock horns with South Africa A in the home team's second tri-series cricket match here Sunday. Playing their first match of the series o via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DBXy9X

Sri Lanka call up pacer Fernando in Test squad against India

Colombo: Sri Lanka called up uncapped 23-year-old pacer Vishwa Fernando into their 16-member squad on Friday for the three-Test series at home against India. India's to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MguoA6

We're in an unbelievable position: Stokes

Nottingham: England all-rounder Ben Stokes was trying to keep his feet on the ground after taking five wickets to bowl England to the brink of victory in the Ashes series on Friday.

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Five-star Stokes puts England on brink of victory

Nottingham: Ben Stokes took five wickets to put England on the verge of a famous victory that would win back the Ashes as Australia finished on 241 for seven after a compelling second day of the fourth Test at Trent Bridge on Friday.

Dhoni undergoing training with Army's elite Para brigade

New Delhi: India's ODI captain MS Dhoni, conferred an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel, is undergoing a two-week initial training with the elite Para regiment of the force in Agra.It is expected that the ace cricketer, who had written to the Ar via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MSz6E8

Williamson's knock sets up Kiwi series win

Harare: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson scored 90 to lay the foundations for a 38â€“run victory over Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on Friday which gave the Kiwis the three-match one-day international series 2-1.

India have got variety in fast bowling: Arnold

New Delhi: Backing Virat Kohli's five-bowler theory to win Test matches, former batsman Russel Arnold today said that the Indian pace attack has the variety to match their Sri Lankan counterparts.

Khawaja, Burns star as Aus A thrash India A by 119 runs

Chennai: Captain Usman Khawaja and his opening partner Joe Burns smashed scintillating centuries as Australia A thrashed a hapless India A by a massive 119 runs in the second tri-series cricket match here Friday. Khawaja and Burns continued their via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1NeVjcF

I will go hard at Sangakkara, says Ishant

Colombo: India's fast-medium bowler Ishant Sharma has fired off a shot in the direction of Kumar Sangakkara ahead of the three-Test series starting in Galle on August 12 via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1Mafnyn

Captain Mathews back for India Tests after injury scare

Colombo: Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has recovered from a wrist injury to be included in a 16-man squad to play three Tests against India starting next week. India via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gitw07

Ishant claims five as Indians extend lead in warm-up game

Colombo: Pacer Ishant Sharma claimed an impressive five-wicket haul to restrict Sri Lanka Board President's XI to 121 in their first innings as India extended their second innings lead to 342 at stumps on day two of their three-day practice game he via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MeWFXX

Ashes: England declares on 391-9, 1st-innings lead of 331

Nottingham: England strengthened its grip on the fourth Ashes Test by advancing its first-innings lead to 331 runs before declaring on 391-9 on Friday, with Australia paceman Mitchell Starc claiming a career-best 6-111.

Ishant fifer destroys SL President XI top-order

Colombo: Ishant Sharma wrecked havoc on Friday in the Sri Lanka Board President XI camp after the Indian-medium pacer bagged five wickets to reduce the hosts to 35 for five at lunch on Day 2 of the three-day tour game here.

Haunted Clarke rues one of his toughest day

Melbourne: Ashen-faced Australia skipper Michael Clarke described the firs via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DuFxue

Live: India A versus Australia A - Triseries

India A finally get their breakthrough against the rampant Australia A in the tri-series in Chennai. Usman Khawaja departs for 100. Karun Nair got the first wicket after which Sandeep Sharma struck to remove Travis Head for a duck.

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Ruthless England turn the screw as Australia wilt

Nottingham: England skittled out shell-shocked Australia for 60 and piled up 274 for four in reply to take control of the fourth Ashes Test on a dramatic first day at Trent Bridge on Thursday. A rampant Stuart Broad took eight wickets as the to via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1M8tkNg

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Played with positive intent: Rahane

Colombo: India batsman Ajinkya Rahane on Thursday said his intent has been to play positively whether in the subcontinent or overseas, adding that he was happy to score a ton in the warm up match against Sri Lanka Board President's XI here on T via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1W3OjVZ

Broad equals fastest five-wicket haul in Tests

Nottingham: England paceman Stuart Broad equalled the fastest five-wicket haul in Test cricket as the hosts skittled out Australia for a mere 60 runs in their first innings on the first day of the fourth Ashes Test match here on Thursday. < via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IZhXIo

Watch: Stunning catch by Ben Stokes

Adam Voges was brilliantly caught one-handed by a diving Ben Stokes at gully as Australia slumped to 21 for five (before being bundled out for 60) on Day 1 of the fourth Ashes Test against England at Trent Bridge on Thursday. Watch the stunn via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1M7RkzS

Rahane hits ton as India reach 314/6 in warm-up game

Image courtesy: @BCCI Colombo: Middle order batsman Ajinkya Rahane's brilliant unbeaten century helped the Indians reach a commendable score of 314/6 at stumps on day one of the three-day practice game against Sri Lanka Board Presiden via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IZ19RO

Watch: Messi headbutts, grabs throat of opposing defender in friendly match

Barcelona: FC Barcelona skipper Lionel Messi was involved in a fiery altercation with AS Roma defender Mapou Yanga-M'Biwa as Barcelona won 3-0 in their Gamper Trophy clash here. Despite it being a pre-season friendly, the pair got into via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1SSTvgs

Sreesanth now a South Indian film hero!

Kochi: Former India pacer S Sreesanth is all set to play the role of a hero in a big budget movie to be made simultaneously in Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil. The movie, to be directed by renowned filmmaker Sana Yadireddy, tells a spicy story of a via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eUBdbG

Cook calls on England 'to make history' in Trent Bridge Test

England skipper Alastair Cook has called on his team mates to create by winning the fourth Ashes Test and the series for a fourth consecutive time at home, when they take on Australia from Thursday. 30-year-old Cook said that the way series is p via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eUBdZt

Faulkner fined and banned from driving for two years

London: World Cup winner James Faulkner said he was "deeply embarrassed and sorry" after being fined USD 15,650 Thursday and banned from driving for two years. The 25-year-old all-rounder, who was named man of the match in this year's World Cup final, via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1M6A9yH

Play India if you want to perform under pressure: Inzamam

Karachi: Former batting great Inzamam-ul-Haq says if Pakistani cricketers have to learn performing under pressure, they must play arch-rivals India on regular basis. Inzamam urged the PCB to organize more tours for the national team to Australi via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gLH3y2

Live: India versus Sri Lanka Board President's XI

Team India begins its tour to Sri Lanka today with the warm-up game in Colombo. The team led by Virat Kohli will play three Tests, starting August 12. Sri Lanka Board President's XI won the toss and opted to field in the warm-up game. India are 14/0 aft via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1M6vr46

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India's rich medals tally at Special Olympics

Kolkata: The Indian contingent at the Special Olympics had a great outing pocketing 173 medals in the Los Angeles games that concluded recently. The athletes, who competed under the banner of Special Olympics Bharat, bagged 47 gold meda via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IlraHt

'Our aim is to dominate Test series against Lanka'

Indian cricket bowling coach Bharat Arun has expressed confidence that the Virat Kohli-led side would dominate the game when they take on Sri Lankan Board President's XI in the warm-up game beginning Thursday, ahead of the three-match Test series via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DuFPRB

'Want to give fitting farewell to retiring Sangakkara'

Sri Lanka cricket captain AngeloMathews Wenesday said the islanders are determined to give afitting send off to the retiring Kumar Sangakkara by winningthe upcoming Test series against India. "A series win is the best way to send off a pla via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IpOSjB

'Attack on Wasim Akram not assassination'

A gunman opened fire on former Pakistani cricket captain Wasim Akram's car in the city of Karachi on Wednesday an apparent incident of road-rage in a metropolis beset by violence. Akram, considered one of the greatest one-day international cricketers via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1SOU0rF

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Watch: Team India arrives to a warm welcome

Team India, led by Virat Kohli arrived to a warm welcome in Colombo on Monday. Watch video: Colombo welcomes #TeamIn via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MMciG4

Indian conditions not helpful for seamer all-rounders

New Delhi: Legendary South Africanall-rounder Jacques Kallis feels that conditions in thesub-continent is "not conducive" for producing seam bowlingall-rounders, something that the Indian cricket team haslacked for some years now. Post via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1T2g0KF

Latham hits maiden ton as rampant New Zealand level series

Harare: A sparkling unbeaten double-century opening stand from Martin Guptill and Tom Latham propelled New Zealand to an emphatic 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the second one-day international at the Harare Sports Club on Tuesday. via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1eS8jJp

Malinga a thorough gentleman, a world-class bowler: Tendulkar

Hyderabad: Appreciating speedster Lasith Malinga, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday said the Sri Lankan is a world-class bowler and that it was a fantastic experience to play with him in the Indian Premier League. "It's a difficult answe via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MM2yfb

I won't quit, says defiant Australian skipper Clarke

Sydney: Defiant and angry Australian captain Michael Clarke Wednesday vowed to keep playing on after the Ashes series with England, with those suggesting he was finished talking "a complete load of rubbish".

Unmukt Chand faces acid test as he leads India 'A' in tri-series

Having flattered to deceive on most occasions after his transition from U-19 to senior cricket, Delhi boy Unmukt Chand would like to make amends as he leads India A in the tri-nation 'A' series, which is considered to be a launchpad for getting into the s via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ILylKy

Watch: Team Team arrives to a warm welcome

Team India, led by Virat Kohli arrived to a warm welcome in Colombo on Monday. Watch video: Colombo welcomes #TeamIn via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1M48mit

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'Question my performance but not my desire'

London: Australia captain Michael Clarke has hit out at critics who have questioned his desire in the wake of his poor run of form during the current Ashes test series. Clarke, 34, has scored just 94 runs in his six innings against England so far, at via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gHUuPy

Kohli's boys upbeat ahead of warm-up game

Colombo: Despite rain playing spoilsport during their outdoor practice session, Indian batsmen made the most of the indoor facility at the National Cricket Club (NCC) while the bowlers stayed at the hotel for their assessments and gym sessions via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1P4nCvM

PCB's talent hunt scheme: Post your cricket video

Karachi: The PCB has found an unique way to tap budding talent as a launch of web portal is on the anvil in order to give the spotters an idea about the reservoir of talent in the region. According to information received, the PCB will shortly launch via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1VYoFlu

Nevill dismisses talk of Aussie dressing-room disharmony

Peter Nevill, who was retained as Australia's wicketkeeper ahead of first-choice Brad Haddin for the third Ashes Test, has brushed aside rumours of disharmony and discontent in the camp.

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Want to pass on my IPL knowledge to young SA players: Parnell

Chennai: Keen on seeing South Africa 'A' do well in the upcoming tri-series involving India 'A' and Australia 'A', medium-pacer Wayne Parnell on Monday said he wants to pass on the knowledge gained from IPL stints to young Proteas players and help via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gG9EEY

Shah Rukh thanks MCA for revoking ban

Mumbai: Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan today thanked the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) for showing "graciousness" in lifting the five-year ban imposed on him from entering the Wankhede Stadium. The Bollywood superstar was bann via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1gG885L

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IPL spot-fixing case: CAB urges SC to hand over sealed Lodha committee envelope

The unrecognised Cricket Association of Bihar Monday filed an application with a plea to Supreme Court to hand over the sealed cover and reports submitted by the Justice Mudgal Committee in the apex court to the Justice Lodha Committee. Petitioner in via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1N4Fa9u

Bangladesh vs South Africa 2nd Test abandoned, ends in draw

Dhaka: The second Test between Bangladesh and South Africa was declared a draw Monday after play on the fifth and final day was abandoned due to a wet outfield after days of rain.

Fine with BCCI introducing Code of Ethics: Kohli

Chennai: Indian Test captain Virat Kohli said that he is absolutely "fine" with the BCCI introducing a 'Code of Ethics', which will also require the players to declare that there is 'No Conflict of Interest'. Recently, there were reports that via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IFFj3F

Peter Roebuck inquest set to be reopened: Report

Sydney: An inquest into the apparent suicide of renowned cricket writer Peter Roebuck in South Africa four years ago is set to be reopened, his former employer reported today. English-born Roebuck, 55, was covering the Test series between South via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MGUJHn

Rahul Dravid's tips for Virat Kohli ahead of Lanka series

Chennai: India A coach Rahul Dravid, who spent some quality time with Test captain Virat Kohli advised him to make Virender Sehwag's unbeaten 201 at Galle (in 2008) against a rampaging Ajantha Mendis as a reference frame for facing the Sri Lankan t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DmaUXD

A hat-trick off first three balls of the match

London: Worcestershire bowler Joe Leach claimed a hat-trick with the first three balls of his side's Royal London One-Day Cup match against Northamptonshire on Sunday. Leach had Richard Levi and Rob Keogh caught behind by Ben Cox with the opening two via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1JGF6xT

Ervine blasts Zimbabwe to 7-wicket win over New Zealand

Harare: Craig Ervine blasted Zimbabwe to a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the first one-day international on Sunday.

Kohli could go for 5-bowler strategy in Lanka

Chennai: India captain Virat Kohli said here on Sunday that the basic idea in cricket is to take 20 wickets and for that he needs five bowlers in the team which would then put the responsibility on the batsmen to score runs.

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Warwickshire v Glamorgan

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England call up Plunkett and Footitt for fourth Test

London: England have added two pace bowlers to their 14-man squad for the fourth Test against Australia starting at Trent Bridge on Thursday as possible replacements for the injured James Anderson. Liam Plunkett and uncapped Mark Footitt were c via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DiyWD4

Nadal to lead Indian Aces in IPTL Season 2

New Delhi: Multiple Grand Slam champion and former World No.1 Rafael Nadal will make his debut in Season 2 of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), scheduled from December 2 to 20, as the marquee player of defending champions Indian A via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IwWu2N

Thrilling one-wicket win hands Pakistan T20 series

Colombo: Pakistan ended their tour of Sri Lanka with a dramatic one-wicket victory in the second Twenty20 on Saturday to complete a 2-0 series win, having also triumphed in the test and ODI encounters. The tourists, chasing a target of 173, slu via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IwVrjv

IPTL: It's Federer vs Nadal on December 12!

New Delhi: The apprehensions attached with a new tennis concept have disappeared as the top international players have embraced IPTL, feels Mahesh Bhupathi, whose league will feature a marquee match between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in the cap via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1UfjwUm

Akram in favour of resumption of Indo-Pak cricket ties

Karachi: Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has said that he is in favour of resuming bilateral cricket ties with India. Akram told the media here today that regardless of the political situation between the two countries it was necessary to have nor via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DjMhLd

Gavaskar hails Pakistan's marvelous comeback

Pakistan's marvelous comeback in the Test series against Sri Lanka and their terrific performances in the one-day series and the T20 shows how a team can settle down after a slow start. One of the reasons the first Test of an away tour becomes crucia via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1OHMsAx

Aggressive cricketers like Kohli make it big: Dravid

Chennai: Rahul Dravid expects Virat Kohli to deliver in his first full series as Test captain when the Indian cricket team leaves for Sri Lanka, besides backing the star batsman to continue playing in his "aggressive" style. "I think you have t via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KI4LYq

Akram in favour of resumption of Indo-Pak crick ties

India A cricket teams announced

Chennai: The India A teams for the one-day tri-series and the two-match four-day Test series against South Africa A were announced here on Saturday. The All-India Senior Selection Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) me via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1KI4Jjm

Sania Mirza top contender for Khel Ratna

New Delhi: Following a string of strong performances, Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza has emerged as the front-runner to be awarded the country's highest sporting honour -- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna. "Sania's name was initially recommended via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1ICY4oo

Mohammed Habib gets Bharat Gaurav award

Kolkata: India's soccer legend Mohammed Habib was on Saturday presented the 'Bharat Gaurav' award for his contribution to the game by East Bengal club. Habib, who was a household name in Kolkata football from the late 1960s to the 1980s via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1DjBsZI

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Lancashire v Warwickshire

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England Academy Women v Australia Women

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Australia A outclass India A by 10 wickets, claim series

Failing to put up any fight againsta rampaging Australia A, India A suffered a 10-wicket loss inthe second unofficial 'Test' to go down 0-1 in the two-matchcricket series here today. Starting on their overnight score of 267 for six, theCh via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1MZ7Xwo

Beleaguered Bell chimes in at crucial moment

Birmingham: Ian Bell, under enormous pressure after a poor run of form and promoted to number three in the order, answered his critics in emphatic fashion with a composed unbeaten 65 to steer England to victory in the third Ashes Test on Friday.< via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1IAzzbg

My poor form a major concern for Australia: Clarke

Michael Clarke conceded his side's middle-order woes were down to his poor form with the bat and vowed to get among the runs in the last two Ashes tests after Australia lost the third match on Friday to trail England 2-1. Clarke, dismissed twice by St via Sify.com http://ift.tt/1fRKQZD