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Nothing to do with controversy over Dhoni's gloves: Army

Have requested for ICC approval, Dhoni not to remove insignia: CoA chief

2:37 pm June 7, 2019

London: Mahendra Singh Dhoni will continue wearing the dagger insignia on his wicket-keeping gloves as it is not a military symbol, Committee of Administrators (CoA) chief Vinod Rai asserted Friday, saying that the BCCI has sought the ICC’s permission for it. During India’s opening World Cup game against South Africa in Southampton, Dhoni’s green keeping gloves had a dagger logo embossed, which looked more like an Army insignia. […]

Starc's fiver after SEngland semi-final 'excites' Australia captain Finchith and Coulter-Nile show hand Australia 15-run win over Windies

Starc’s fiver after Smith and Coulter-Nile show hand Australia 15-run win over Windies

11:38 pm June 6, 2019

Nottingham: Mitchell Starc grabbed five wickets for 46 runs in a brilliant show of fast bowling as defending champions Australia pulled off a 15-run win against West Indies in a tense World Cup match to notch up their second win here on Thursday. Sent into bat, Nathan Coulter-Nile (92 from 60 balls) played a blinder of an innings, taking cue from a dogged fight back by Steve […]

Mary Kom Boxing Academy gets new infrastructure

I want to retire after Tokyo Olympics, says Mary Kom

6:38 pm June 6, 2019

New Delhi: After years of speculation over her retirement, six-time world champion MC Mary Kom on Thursday said she plans to hang her gloves after winning the elusive gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. The 36-year-old has been the inspiring force in Indian boxing. In her 18-year long illustrious career, she has won six World Championships, an Olympic […]

Bangladesh undone by New Zealand pace at World Cup

11:43 pm June 5, 2019

London: Paceman Matt Henry grabbed four wickets as New Zealand bowled Bangladesh out for 244 in their World Cup match at the Oval on Wednesday. Henry finished with figures of 4-47 to follow his three wickets against Sri Lanka as Bangladesh — sent in to bat — lost their last six wickets for just 65 runs. Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan hit a fighting 68-ball 64 with seven boundaries in […]

Rohit's ton and Bumrah's yokers take India to WC semi-final

Ton-up Rohit, Chahal star in easy India victory

11:39 pm June 5, 2019

Southampton: Rohit Sharma curbed his natural flair for greater good as his gritty hundred complemented a superb bowling effort in India’s resounding six-wicket victory over a hapless South Africa in their World Cup opener here Wednesday. It was an uncharacteristic 23rd ODI hundred for the Indian vice-captain (122 no off 144 balls) in a successful chase of 228 in conditions that were not exactly […]