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England vs India: Kohli’s pacers break long-standing record for most wickets in a series
At a time when the much-fancied batting line-up has turned out to be failure as a unit, it has been the Indian bowling which has stood out in all the matches played so far and no wonder why…
US Open: High-flying Naomi Osaka gets past Serena Williams to clinch maiden Grand Slam title
The rise and rise of Naomi Osaka continued as she defeated her Serena Williams in straight sets in a highly dramatic final to win her first ever Grand Slam title at the Arthur Ashe Stadium…
One of the best attacks I have faced – Moeen Ali praises Indian bowling
England all-rounder Moeen Ali has joined in praise for the Indian bowling attack labelling them as one of the best he's ever faced.
Coming in to bat at number three, Ali scored a patient…
England vs India: Ajit Agarkar reckons Virat Kohli should have been wiser with his reviews
Former Indian pacer Ajit Agarkar asked Indian captain Virat Kohli to be smarter with his reviews after India wasted two of them on the first day's play at The Oval on Friday.
The former…
Not sure, but will try and qualify for 2020 Tokyo Olympics – Hima Das
Asian Games medallist Hima Das on Saturday said that she will work on improving her timing and try to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
The 20-year-old, who won three medals at the…
Kickboxer Tracy Darlong aims for an Olympic gold
Tracy Darlong, a kickboxer from Tripura, who won a gold in the ‘Francaise Savate Championship’ now aims to bring an Olympic medal home.
“I have been playing different games and sports in…
Rafa Nadal ‘vows’ to fight back after US Open semi-final injury
A devastated Rafael Nadal vowed to bounce back from the knee injury that ruled him mid-way out of the US Open semi-final against Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro on Friday.
“I know what is…
England vs India: KL Rahul equals Rahul Dravid’s long record for most catches
KL Rahul’s brilliant overhead catch to dismiss Stuart Broad off Ravindra Jadeja on the second day of the fifth Test between India and England at the Oval etched his name into history books,…
Leroy Sane leaves Germany national squad citing ‘private reasons’
Manchester City winger Leroy Sane, who was controversially left out of the Germany World Cup team in June, has now withdrawn from the national squad citing “private reasons” following a…
Murali Vijay to represent Essex in English County Championship
Opener Murali Vijay will play the three matches for Essex in the final phase of the English County Championship, the BCCI announced on Saturday.
The 34-year-old, who was dropped from the…
ISSF World Championship: Ankur Mittal wins gold in men’s double trap
India's dominance in the ongoing ISSF World Championship continued with Ankur Mittal's gold medal in the men's double trap on Saturday.
Mittal shot 140 out of 150 to head into the shoot-off…
Cook impressed by the performance of the Indian bowlers on Day 1
Outgoing opening batsman Alastair Cook had words of praise for the Indian bowlers who staged a dramatic fightback towards the end of the first day's play at The Oval on Friday.
Opting to…