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Taskin Ahmed: A tall, fast and handful poster-boySubscriber Only
June 17, 2015 08:37 IST
Taskin Ahmed, 20, has to tick all the boxes to become Bangladesh’s next big thing in cricket.
World Cup 2018 Qualifier: Tiny Guam slay IndiaSubscriber Only
June 17, 2015 08:49 IST
India snatched a 93rd minute consolation goal as Sunil Chhetri found the net.
Champions Trophy 2017 spot on the line, Bangladesh have more to gain than India in ODIsSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 18:50 IST
Hosts England with seven next highest-ranked sides on the ODI rankings as on September 30 will progress to the Champions Trophy.
Sunil Chhetri becomes first Indian to score 50 international goalsSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 18:32 IST
After Guam took a 2-goal lead by scoring in each half, Chhetri reduced the margin for the visitors in added time.
Guam vs India, World Cup Qualifier: Sunil Chhetri on the mark, India off it
June 16, 2015 18:55 IST
A familiar story unfolded against Guam on Tuesday. India went down 1-2 but Chhetri scored the lone goal taking his tally for India to 50.
Ashes: England have slight advantage due to home conditions, feels Shahid AfridiSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 17:16 IST
England drew their most recent Test series 1-1 against New Zealand while Australia dominated West Indies 2-0.
We didn’t bat the amount of balls we wanted to: Denesh RamdinSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 16:43 IST
Despite the overwhelming series defeat, Denesh Ramdin said there were positives to be taken from the experience.
AC Milan replace coach Filippo Inzaghi with Sinisa Mihajlovic
June 16, 2015 16:27 IST
Inzaghi, who spent 10 years at the club as a player, struggled throughout the campaign.
Nobel Peace Centre snaps ties with scandal-hit FIFASubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 15:11 IST
The Nobel centre and FIFA have been partners in the "Handshake for Peace" initiative between team captains and officials since 2012.
Krishna Poonia to get her London Olympics sixth-place finish certificateSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 14:59 IST
Krishna Poonia had finished seventh in women's discus throw event in London but her position was upgraded to sixth.
Viswanathan Anand loses to Magnus Carlsen, finishes fifth in blitz event of Norway Chess tournamentSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 13:28 IST
After starting off with two victories, Anand missed out on a winning opportunity against Norwegian Carlsen.
England are playing a brand of cricket that puts you under the pump: New Zealand coachSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 12:31 IST
England have cited New Zealand as an example to follow in 50-over cricket.
When Sachin Tendulkar met Boris BeckerSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 12:01 IST
Sachin Tendulkar posted a photograph with Becker on his official Twitter account on Monday.
Copa America: Chile held 3-3 by Mexico; Bolivia upset EcuadorSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 12:36 IST
Chile now top Group A on goal difference as they prepare to meet Bolivia in their final first round match on Friday.
Swaraj Kaushal confirms he has been Lalit Modi’s lawyer for the past 22 yearsSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 12:10 IST
Kaushal is among several guests who were provided accommodation at the hotel during the 2010 IPL season.
Sepp Blatter could remain as FIFA head, football body doesn’t deny possibility
June 16, 2015 01:41 IST
Stoehlker told Sky that Blatter could remain head of FIFA if a "convincing candidate" to replace him did not emerge.
Roger Federer survives scare in opening round at Gerry Weber OpenSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 01:31 IST
Federer is seeking his 8th title in Halle, a grass-court tournament that is traditionally his preparation for Wimbledon.
Germany, Argentina and Netherlands finish as top three in HWL semis; qualify for Rio OlympicsSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 01:21 IST
The results mean all three teams have also secured their spots in the HWL final to be held in India later this year.
Uddhav Thackeray’s bouncer: Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar retired but Sharad Pawar refuses toSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 07:48 IST
Without naming Pawar, Uddhav said that they were only interested in club’s membership and the piece of land.
Satnam Singh Bhamara’s dilemma, to be in NBA draft or notSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 15:24 IST
Interest in the towering 7-foot-2 inch Satnam has grown since he signed up as an ‘early entrant’ to the June 25 draft.
Bamboo shoots: A non-funny reparteeSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 03:28 IST
In response to 'Mauka Mauka' and 'Bachcha Bada Ho Gaya' ad campaigns the "Bamboo Is On" was conceived for the Indian team.
India a Goliath against tiny GuamSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 03:26 IST
Ranked 33 places above the Pacific island nation, India are favourites in World Cup/Asian Cup qualifier.
Key to having a 5-5-1 combo is 6, 7, 8 and 9’s role with the batSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 12:23 IST
Playing five bowlers in Dhaka wasn't the most adventurous call but it wasn't one India have tended to take too often, writes Harsha Bhogle.
MS Dhoni, old lion returns to new prideSubscriber Only
June 16, 2015 18:57 IST
Retired from Tests and with India’s new leader playing under him in ODIs, Dhoni will have to prove himself both with bat and brain.
ED to soon serve penalty notices in 16 cases against Lalit Modi, othersSubscriber Only
June 15, 2015 21:19 IST
The agency had slapped a similar show-cause notice against Modi, Srinivasan, the IPL and private multimedia firms.
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- Suryakumar Yadav interviewed by Ravi Shastri, Salman Ali Agha by Waqar Younis at toss ahead of Asia Cup final
- Rahul Chahar breaks 166-year-old record with eight-wicket haul on Surrey debut
- Joe Root shares incident of Stuart Broad's interaction with man in Melbourne wearing 'Stuart Broad is a s**t bloke' shirt: 'He has got no idea...'
- 'Catch better, stop toying with your batting order': Aakash Chopra's advice to India ahead of Asia Cup final vs Pakistan
- After stunning West Indies by 19 runs, Nepal captain Rohit Paudel says win to give little bit of happiness to people back home
- How are the Kakatiya Knights related to Archery? Tale joining Prataprudra's 9 lakh archers, Kohinoor diamond, Jyothi Surekha Vennam and the Archery league
