England becomes 1st team to score half-a-million Test runs

Johannesburg (IANS) England have become the first team in the world to score 500,000 runs in Test cricket. They achieved the feat during the ongoing fourth and final Test against South Africa being played at The Wanderers.

On Friday - the opening…

Divij Sharan exits Australian Open in 2nd round

Melbourne (IANS) India's Divij Sharan on Friday got knocked out of the ongoing Australian Open after he lost his second-round men's doubles match with New Zealand partner Artem Sitak.

Sharan and Sitak lost 7-6 (6-2), 6-3 to Brazil's…

NZ guys are so nice, can't think of revenge: Kohli

Auckland (IANS) India skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday insisted that his team is not thinking of avenging the World Cup loss against New Zealand in the upcoming series which starts Friday with the first T20I at the Eden Park.

It were New Zealand…

Dhoni, J'khand CM inaugurate new facilities at JSCA

Ranchi (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and former India captain M.S. Dhoni have inaugurated new facilities at the Jharkhand Cricket Association Stadium (JSCA).

On Wednesday evening, Dhoni and Soren inaugurated the solar power system,…

Good to start season against tough teams, says Rani

Bengaluru (IANS) India women's hockey team captain Rani has said that the team is looking forward to the New Zealand tour as it will give them a good boost for their preparations for the Tokyo Olympics slated to be held later in the year.

Thailand Masters: Saina, Srikanth disappoint as India's campaign ends

Bangkok (IANS) India had a disappointing opening day at the Thailand Masters as all four shuttlers participating from the country bowed out of the competition after facing defeats in their respective first round matches on Wednesday.

In men's…

Sachin, Walsh to don coaching hats for Bushfire Cricket Bash

Melbourne (IANS) Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar and West Indies fast-bowling great Courtney Walsh will coach the Ponting XI and Warne XI respectively in the Bushfire Cricket Bash set to be played on February 8.

The bushfire relief cricket…

Ranji Trophy: Manoj, Akash shine in Bengal's thumping win

New Delhi (IANS) Akash Deep and Manoj Tiwary starred for Bengal to crush Hyderabad by an innings and 303 runs in a Round six Ranji Trophy tie in Kalyani here on Tuesday. After being bowled out for just 171 runs, the visitors failed to show some spirit…

Hockey India donates $25,000 to Red Cross bushfire appeal

New Delhi (IANS) Hockey India (HI) has donated $25,000 to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal while also providing Hockey Australia with two playing shirts signed by the Indian men's and women's hockey teams to auction with all proceeds going to…

Zampa most successful bowler against Kohli in limited overs

New Delhi (IANS) Australia leggie Adam Zampa has become the most successful bowler against Virat Kohli in the limited overs format as he has now dismissed the Indian run-machine seven times.

After picking up Kohli's wicket in the 1st ODI…