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We batted well, disappointed with fielding: Skipper Chigumbura

Although pleased with the batting efforts of his team, Zimbabwean captain Elton Chigumbura Thursday said he was disappointed with his team’s fielding after they beat United Arab Emirates (UAE) here in a Pool B World Cup encounter. Zimbabweans were loose on the field, as they let UAE post a decent... read more »

World Cup: South Africa use Kirsten and ...

World Cup: South Africa use Kirsten and Hussey experience to plot IndiaR...

The Indian cricket team sweated out at the nets today ahead of its Sunday’s World Cup clash against South Africa, who are drawing on the deep insight of Gary Kirsten, India’s former coach, to prepare for the tie. Kirsten, who was India’s coach from 2008 to 2011, has been roped in... read more »

Raina has shown the willingness to learn

Raina has shown the willingness to learn

For nearly a month after his hurried 20 against the Cricket Australia XI in Adelaide in December, Suresh Raina did not face another ball on tour. It was on January 6, a full thirty-two days later with the series lost, that he was finally named in the eleven, for his first Test match in 28... read more »

Teen golf champion Lydia Ko plans to ret...

Teen golf champion Lydia Ko plans to retire by 30

All of 17, top-ranked Lydia Ko says she’s already planning to retire from golf when she turns 30 and become a psychologist. Ko makes her second start at No. 1 in Thursday’s first round of the Women’s Australian Open at Royal Melbourne along with Karrie Webb and Australia’s Su Oh, an... read more »

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Delhi beat Himachal as Sehwag pulls out

NEW DELHI: An improved batting display by Delhi helped them beat Himachal Pradesh by five wickets in their third Vijay Hazare Trophy match at the Ferozeshah Kotla on Monday. Interestingly, the... read more »

Asia Cup: Praying for miracle, Virat Kohli sets si...

Mirpur, Bangladesh:  Trying to keep his and the team’s focus away from the mathematical calculations which give India a slight chance at... read more »

Asia Cup: Sri Lanka virtually make it to the finals

New Delhi: After beating two strong teams – Pakistan and India – in their first two matches of Asia Cup, Sri Lanka have proved that they are a strong... read more »

Still no decision on IPL venues

There is no decision still on the possible venue for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 7. The working committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India... read more »

R Ashwin’s mysterious new action produce same old resul...

India cruised to victory in their first match of the Asia Cup against Bangladesh thanks to a now-too-familiar Virat Kohli ton in the chase. But while the win... read more »

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