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July 19, 2016 9:42 PM

India pitted against Spain in Davis Cup World Group play-off Tie

India were today pitted against European powerhouse Spain as their Davis Cup World Group play-off opponents for the home tie as the International Tennis Federation announced the draw in London.India had beaten Korea 4-1 in their Asia/Oceania Group I second round tie while Spain defeated Romania with...

July 19, 2016 8:07 AM

IOA organises send-off event for Indian athletes participating in Rio Games

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) yesterday organised an official send-off event for the Indian athletes participating in the Rio Games beginning 5th of next month. Tennis star Sania Mirza, wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Vinod Tomar, gymnast Dipa Karmakar and young table tennis star Ma...

July 19, 2016 6:42 AM

WADA calls for ban on all Russian athletes at Rio Olympics

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has called for a ban on all Russian competitors and officials at the upcoming Rio Olympics and other international sports. This follows an investigation commissioned by the agency that found state-run doping at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games and other events. The probe b...

July 19, 2016 6:41 AM

Pakistan's Yasir Shah scales number one spot in ICC Test rankings

Wrist spinner Yasir Shah has scaled the number one spot in the ICC Test rankings becoming the first Pakistani bowler to do so since Mushtaq Ahmed in 1996. He reached the number-one spot after bowling Pakistan to a 75-run victory over England in the first Test at Lord's on Sunday. Yasir, who...

July 18, 2016 5:47 PM

Lord's hero Shah scales number one spot in ICC Test rankings

Wrist spinner Yasir Shah has scaled the number spot in the ICC Test rankings, becoming the first Pakistani bowler to do so since Mushtaq Ahmed achieved the feat in December 1996.He reached the number-one spot after bowling Pakistan to a 75-run victory over England in the first Test at Lord'...

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