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Extremely honoured to be nominated for Khel Ratna: Rohit

I’m trying to stay in present: Rohit tells interviewer Kohli

6:49 pm July 7, 2019

Leeds: Rohit Sharma is trying to “stay in the present” after striking his record fifth hundred in the ongoing World Cup, a mind-boggling statistic that has floored even the great Virat Kohli. Star Indian batsman Rohit on Saturday became the first batsman to score five hundreds in a single World Cup, 103 against Sri Lanka, […]

The many highlights of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's glittering career

MSD turns a year older, team a bit wiser

6:38 pm July 7, 2019

Leeds: In the grey sideburns lies his cricketing wisdom that Virat Kohli so banks upon and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who turned 38 on Sunday, is all pumped to empty his tank and buy himself the best birthday gift possible — another World Cup triumph. One of the freeze-frame moments of Indian cricket is Sunil Gavaskar […]

It’s India against New Zealand in first semifinal, hosts England face Australia in other

2:18 pm July 7, 2019

Manchester: It’s going to be India versus New Zealand in the first semifinal of the ICC World Cup on Tuesday, with hosts England taking on five-time defending champions Australia in the other on Thursday. The 45-game group stage ended with the match between Australia and South Africa. Australia, India, England and New Zealand knew prior […]

England semi-final ‘excites’ Australia captain Finch

2:12 pm July 7, 2019

Manchester: Australia captain Aaron Finch insisted he was “excited” by he prospect of a World Cup semi-final against England even though his reigning champions will go into Thursday’s blockbuster match on the back of a 10-run loss to South Africa. Had Australia defeated the Proteas in Manchester on Saturday they would have returned to Old […]

Federer posts new Slam record as favourites cruise into Wimbledon last 16

2:10 pm July 7, 2019

London: Eight-time Wimbledon singles champion Roger Federer posted yet more landmarks as all the main contenders encountered few problems in reaching the last 16. Federer registered a record 350th win in Grand Slam matches in his 7-5 6-2 7-6 (7/4) victory over Lucas Pouille of France on Saturday and in the process reached the fourth […]