Karachi, December 22 Saying the Indian pitches in the recently-concluded series against South Africa was not good advertisement for Test cricket, former Pakistan captain Younis Khan today urged the ICC to ensure uniformity of tracks in the longest format across the world. India won the four-match Test series 3-0 andRead More

Hamilton, Kane Williamson added to an already glittering resume as he led New Zealand to a five-wicket victory to wrap up the two-Test series against Sri Lanka. The New Zealand batting maestro completed his 13th Test century, and fifth of the year, as the Black Caps knocked off the 47 runsRead More

  Margao, Taking a strong exception to the brawl that followed the final between FC Goa and Chennaiyin FC on Sunday, the Indian Super League today referred the matter to its disciplinary committee. In a late night development yesterday, Goa police arrested Elano Blumer, captain of Chennaiyin FC, for allegedly assaultingRead More

Yokohama, Argentine football fans insulted and spat at their captain Lionel Messi as the talismanic Barcelona forward was returning home after winning the Club World Championship here after beating his country’s club River Plate 3-0. The 28-year-old was travelling through Narita airport where he was insulted by River Plate supporters onRead More

Zurich, December FIFA President Sepp Blatter and European soccer boss Michel Platini were both banned from soccer for eight years on Monday for ethics violations, leaving the global game leaderless as it struggles with a swirl of corruption cases. The pair, who were also fined, had been suspended in OctoberRead More

Margao, Chennaiyin FC scored twice in the 90th minute to snatch a pulsating 3-2 victory over FC Goa to win the second edition of the India Super League here today. Colombian striker John Stiven Mendoza compensated for his missed penalty to score in the 90th minute and claim the victory. HeRead More

Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh’s 30-year long wait for one of its cricketers to break into the Indian side ended on Saturday. Rishi Dhawan, the all-rounder from Mandi, has been included in the Indian ODI squad for the tour of Australia. Himachal Pradesh have been participating in the Ranji Trophy since 1985. AndRead More

Kolkata, With his career getting a fresh lease of life, Yuvraj Singh today said he cannot wait to be back in the dressing room after going through a “really terrible” phase. “The phase I went through was really terrible, it can’t be worse. But I’ve emerged stronger,” said Yuvraj. “There’s alwaysRead More

Hamilton, Kane Williamson had New Zealand on the brink of victory after a spectacular Sri Lanka collapse on the third day of the second Test. New Zealand were 142/5 at the close of play, requiring a further 47 runs to claim the Test and sweep the series. Shortly before the lunchRead More

New delhi, Riding on fine performances by World Championships medallists Vladimir Khinchegashvil, Vasilisa Marzaliuk and India’s Praveen Rana in the deciding bout, Punjab Royals prevailed over Dilli Veer 4-3 in the Pro Wrestling League. It went down to the wire with Punjab and Delhi tied at 3-3, before Praveen Rana helpedRead More