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…

Rohit Sharma fastest to score 7k ODI runs as opener

Rajkot (IANS) India's Rohit Sharma on Friday became the fastest batsman to score 7000 ODI runs as opener, leaving behind Hashim Amla and Sachin Tendulkar. Rohit achieved the feat during the second ODI against Australia at the Saurashtra Cricket…

Mumbai loss big reality check for Kohli & Co: Akhtar

Mumbai (IANS) Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar says it was shock to see Team India lacking fire in the first ODI of the three-match series against Australia as they suffered an embarrassing 10-wicket defeat.

On Tuesday, India were first…

Sindhu wins, Saina out in 1st round of Indonesia Masters

Jakarta (IANS) PV Sindhu on Wednesday beat Japan's Aya Chori to progress to the second round of the ongoing Indonesia Masters. The reigning world champion came from one game down and won the match 14-21, 21-15, 21-11 in Jakarta.

Sindhu…

Sehwag warns players against corruption, doping

Mumbai (IANS) Former India opener Virender Sehwag has urged cricketers and administrators to keep the game clean, expressing concern over corruption and doping in the game.

"If you love this game, then you should not go on that path. If you…

ICC plans to increase teams in World T20 from 16 to 20

London (IANS) With the International Cricket Council (ICC) all set to discuss the controversial four-day Tests format, it has now come to light that the global cricket governing body is also considering increasing the number of teams in men's…