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'Toughest session of my career'

As an opener India's Lokesh Rahul is used to facing hostile spells from new-ball bowlers. But the Australian attack Sunday, he admitted, was the toughest of his career so far.
26 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Communal strife in India's Gujarat kills one, 14 hurt

One person is killed and about 14 injured when violence erupts following a scuffle between Muslim and Hindu school students in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat.
26 March 2017, 08:33 AM

Shashank Manohar agrees to stay on as ICC chief to help transition

Shashank Manohar has deferred his resignation as chairman of the International Cricket Council and will continue in the post until administrative reforms of the governing body is complete, the ICC said on Friday.
24 March 2017, 10:15 AM

Kohli doubtful for deciding Test

Skipper Virat Kohli's participation in the fourth and deciding Test against Australia here hangs in balance even as young Mumbai batsman Shreyas Iyer has been called as cover.
23 March 2017, 18:00 PM

South Asian satellite to be in orbit soon: Indian envoy

The South Asian Satellite will be launched into the orbit soon, says Indian High Commissioner Harsh Vardhan Shringla in Dhaka.
23 March 2017, 11:34 AM

Indian MP hits air steward 25 times with slipper

An Indian politician brazenly admits that he hit a steward on an Air India flight 25 times with his slipper during a row over a seat.
23 March 2017, 11:23 AM

Bad-tempered India, Australia Tests set for showdown

India and Australia begin the finale of a bitterly fought Test series Saturday, with home skipper Virat Kohli keen to silence attacks that even Australia's ex-skipper Michael Clarke has warned are "getting out of control".
23 March 2017, 07:18 AM

Bhatiary waiting to enthral golfers

The Bhatiary Golf & Country Club (BGCC) in Chittagong is all set to host its first-ever international golf tournament, the American Express Chittagong Open, from March 29 with participation of top golfers from India, Sri Lanka and hosts Bangladesh.
22 March 2017, 18:00 PM

S Asian Satellite: Dhaka, Delhi to sign deal tomorrow

Bangladesh is likely to sign a deal with India for using a transponder of the proposed South Asian Satellite.
22 March 2017, 09:27 AM

The runs will come, says Australia's David Warner

David Warner has never suffered from a lack of confidence and his experience of battling through previous run droughts has the Australian opener convinced he will soon be getting big scores on the board again.
22 March 2017, 07:45 AM

Smith fires Australia to 451 in India Test

Skipper Steve Smith scored an unbeaten 178 as Australia were bowled out for 451 in the afternoon session on day two of the third Test against India in Ranchi.
17 March 2017, 06:51 AM

Smith, Maxwell power Australia to 299-4

Under-fire skipper Steve Smith cracked a gritty century as he combined with the recalled Glenn Maxwell to give Australia the opening day honours in the third Test against India in Ranchi Thursday.
16 March 2017, 07:32 AM

Manohar quits as ICC boss

India's Shashank Manohar resigned Wednesday as chairman of the International Cricket Council after a fallout with his own board over efforts to reform the game's world governing body.
15 March 2017, 18:00 PM

India's Manohar quits as ICC chairman

India's Shashank Manohar has resigned as chairman of the International Cricket Council after his push for reforms ran into opposition from his own board, media reports said Wednesday.
15 March 2017, 09:02 AM

'No need to curb aggression'

India coach Anil Kumble Tuesday said there was no need for his team to curb its aggression despite the din over on-field behaviour in what is turning out to be an intensely-fought Test series against Australia.
14 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Test of maturity for Kohli and Smith in Ranchi

Keeping a lid on emotion will be nearly as important as executing gameplans for both India and Australia when the world's top two teams continue their captivating series with the third Test in Ranchi on Thursday.
14 March 2017, 07:48 AM

Shahrukh, Aamir spotted together again

Bollywood heavyweights, Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, spend some Khan time together with global internet TV network Netflix’s CEO Reed Hastings and his team in Mumbai.
13 March 2017, 06:58 AM

Pat Cummins called up to replace Australia paceman Mitchell Starc

Pat Cummins is in sight of a long-awaited second Test after being rushed into the Australia squad to replace injured pace spearhead Mitchell Starc for the remainder of the series in India.
11 March 2017, 10:18 AM

India withdraw Smith protest as boards make peace in DRS row

India have withdrawn an official protest about the actions of Australia captain Steve Smith in the second Test as the governing bodies of both countries moved to bring an end to the acrimony surrounding the ongoing four-match series.
10 March 2017, 03:43 AM

Cricket: Ashwin grabs six as India stun Australia

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin grabbed six wickets as India stopped Australia in their tracks to win a fiery second Test and level the series 1-1 on Tuesday.
7 March 2017, 10:40 AM