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Having won the second Test match at Bengaluru by 75 runs, India would look to carry on the winning momentum, leading into the all-important 3rd Test starting on Thursday at Ranchi. The Virat Kohli-led side came back strongly in the second Test after losing the first one at Pune. The pitch at Ranchi is likely to be a slow turner ... Read More »

N’Golo Kante blasted Chelsea to a fiery 1-0 win over 10-man Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Monday as Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho feuded on the touchline. Kante’s superb second-half strike that eliminated the holders came after they had midfielder Ander Herrera sent off before the interval for two fouls on Chelsea star Eden Hazard. Incensed by ... Read More »

BIRMINGHAM: Top-ranked Lee Chong Wei won his fourth All England Open crown on Sunday and changed his mind about it being his 13th and last visit to badminton’s oldest championship. After swatting aside first-time finalist Shi Yuqi of China 21-12, 21-10, Chong Wei said he will return to defend the title of his favorite tournament. “Every year I come here ... Read More »

Many thought with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) withdrawing their complaint against Australia captain Steve Smith and batsman Peter Handscomb, focus will return to on-field matters. However, there seems to be no end to the bad blood brewing between the two teams. In the latest controversy, an Australian newspaper has made stunning allegations against India captain ... Read More »

Pat Cummins himself has been plagued with multiple injuries, derailing his Test career after making a stunning Test debut against South Africa at Wanderers in November 2011. Australia have named Pat Cummins as replacement for injured pacer Mitchell Starc for the remaining two Tests of the four-match series against India. The right-arm paceman will play his first Test since 2011 ... Read More »

“It is difficult to explain in words. This is a sport for crazy people, a unique sport. Any kid who was in the Camp Nou tonight will never forget this in their life. It was a torrent of feelings. I don’t cry – I would like to, but the tears don’t come out. But I enjoyed this as much as ... Read More »

Highlights Saina beat Okuhara 21-15, 21-14. Kidambi Srikanth lost to Zhao Junpeng of China 19-21, 21-19, 12-21. Sindhu drubbed 33rd ranked Mette Poulsen 21-10, 21-11.   NEW DELHI: Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal beat defending champion Nozomi Okuhara of Japan to advance to the All England Open second round on Wednesday. Saina beat Okuhara 21-15, 21-14. Saina improved her head-to-head ... Read More »

After debacle in the first Test, India were all out for 189 in their first innings and have already conceded a 48-run lead in the second Test. Cheteshwar Pujara said they should not be labelled bad batsmen after failure in three innings. Indian batsmen have struggled against the Australian spinners in the ongoing Test series but Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday ... Read More »