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Getting the initial goal in our name will help us build pressure: Paul van AssSubscriber Only
June 15, 2015 15:11 IST
Chief coach Van Ass stressed on the need to score early goals to put pressure on the opponents.
Spain lack potency in attack
June 15, 2015 15:06 IST
Spain won 2008 and 2012 European Championships along with World Cup in between, with forwards Villa and Torres in their pomp.
Mushfiqur Rahim wants Bangladesh bowlers to step up, match international standardsSubscriber Only
June 15, 2015 12:43 IST
Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim said that it is high time his bowlers match up to international standards.
Kumar Sangakkara likely to retire after first India Test, claims report
June 15, 2015 12:34 IST
Kumar Sangakkara put his retirement proposal in front of the selection committee last Wednesday.
I think I’m allowed to talk about (the Ashes) now: Michael Clarke
June 15, 2015 12:29 IST
Michael Clarke is acutely aware that Australia have not won an Ashes series in England since 2001.
On other side of Paris, grass greener for Rafael Nadal
June 15, 2015 11:14 IST
Rafael Nadal claimed his first grasscourt title for five years when he beat Serbian Victor Troicki 7-6(3) 6-3.
NBA Finals Game Five: Golden State Warriors one win away from first title in 40 years
June 15, 2015 10:48 IST
The Golden State Warriors won the battle of small-ball and defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-91.
Neymar’s brilliance saves Brazil against Peru; Venezuela upset ColombiaSubscriber Only
June 15, 2015 10:35 IST
Neymar has now reached 44 international goals at the age of 23, a year earlier than Brazilian legend Pele.
Yoga Day coach Baba Ramdev has team in a twist: ‘we will rid the world of gas’Subscriber Only
June 15, 2015 02:27 IST
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev is likely to share the stage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rajpath on International Yoga Day.
British-Indian MP, a regular host for cricket Team IndiaSubscriber Only
June 15, 2015 02:25 IST
In 2011, Vaz attended a ceremony by De Montfort University in which Indian captain M S Dhoni was conferred an honorary degree.
Lalit Modi’s fall from grace, his powerful backers and continuing battle with rivalsSubscriber Only
June 15, 2015 11:47 IST
Bharat Sundaresan looks at Lalit Modi's fall from grace and how he manages to remain in the news.
Wayne Rooney’s record strike gives England 3-2 win in Euro qualifiersSubscriber Only
June 15, 2015 13:06 IST
England clinch 3-2 win over Slovenia in 2016 European Championship qualifiers.
Australia show firepower before Ashes
June 15, 2015 11:09 IST
Australia bowled out West Indies for 114 in second innings to clinch second Test by 277 runs, series 2-0.
After collapse, England hit by two New Zealand tonsSubscriber Only
June 15, 2015 11:08 IST
NZ chase down England's 302 after Taylor (118) and Williamson (110) stitched together 206-run stand.
Moises Henriques, Rory Burns involved in horrible on-field collision, T20 match abandonedSubscriber Only
June 15, 2015 00:46 IST
Surrey duo Moises Henriques and Rory Burns were injured while going for a catch.
We know Harbhajan Singh can win us games at any stage: Virat KohliSubscriber Only
June 15, 2015 11:07 IST
Harbhajan Singh scalped three wickets on his Test return, and skipper Virat Kohli was happy for his teammate.
India vs Bangladesh: Unequal contest finishes in a drawSubscriber Only
June 15, 2015 02:02 IST
With more than 250 overs lost, hosts able to register only second draw vs India, but follow-on indicates gulf between sides.
MS Dhoni meets India’s junior women’s hockey team, wishes them luckSubscriber Only
June 14, 2015 23:12 IST
Dhoni spent some time with the players, spoke to them about their preparations and wished them luck.
India vs Bangladesh, Day 5 Stats: Indian spinners make new record in BangladeshSubscriber Only
June 14, 2015 20:25 IST
Statistical highlights on day five of Test match between India and Bangladesh, in Fatullah on Sunday.
As heavyweights show ‘no interest’, UAE likely to host Asia Cup next yearSubscriber Only
June 14, 2015 21:56 IST
UAE looks like the strongest candidate to host the biannual event.
Trent Boult suffers back injury, ruled out of England tourSubscriber Only
June 14, 2015 20:02 IST
Trent Boult took 13 wickets at the rate of 24.84 in the Test against England.
India vs Bangladesh: It feels that I am bowling at my best, says R AshwinSubscriber Only
June 14, 2015 19:40 IST
Ashwin troubled Bangladesh batsmen by generating sharp turn and bounce, ending with with figures of five for 87.
Rohan Bopanna-Florin Mergea win Mercedes Cup men’s doubles titleSubscriber Only
June 14, 2015 19:17 IST
Bopanna-Mergea eked out a 5-7 6-2 10-7 win over third seeded Peya-Soares in one hour and 11 minutes.
India drop to fourth in ICC Test rankings after Fatullah Test ends in a drawSubscriber Only
June 14, 2015 18:53 IST
India is currently on the fourth spot along with England and Pakistan each with 97 points each.
In next board meeting, we will decide on India’s coach: Sourav GangulySubscriber Only
June 15, 2015 00:23 IST
Ganguly is satisfied with Team India's current line up and the decision to drop Pujara from the first Test.
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