Shashank Manohar elected unopposed as chairman of ICC

Shashank Manohar elected as first independent ICC chairman

Legendary West Indies commentator Tony Cozier passes away

Legendary West Indies commentator Tony Cozier has died in his native Barbados aged 75 yesterday. A familiar and respected voice around the world, the Barbadian will be remembered for a career in TV, radio and journalism spanning 58 years. Born in Bridgetown in 1940, he made his BBC Test Match Specia...

Shashank Manohar elected unopposed as chairman of ICC

Wrestlers Ravinder Khatri, Babita Kumari bag Rio Olympic berths

Wrestlers Ravinder Khatri and Babita Kumari have secured Rio Olympic berths. Khatri was awarded the berth in the Greco-Roman 85 kg category after Kenzheev Zhanarbek of Kyrgystan failed the dope test at the Asian Olympic qualifier. Babita also booked a ticket to Rio after Sumiya Erdenechimeg failed t...

Wrestlers Ravinder Khatri, Babita Kumari bag Rio Olympic berths

Wrestlers Ravinder Khatri and Babita Kumari have secured Rio Olympic berths. Khatri was awarded the berth in the Greco-Roman 85 kg category after Kenzheev Zhanarbek of Kyrgystan was tested positive at the Asian Olympic qualifier. Babita also booked a ticket to Rio after Sumiya Erdenechimeg failed th...

Rio Olympics: IOC insists Games will go ahead despite Zika

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said, it sees no need to cancel, delay or move the Rio Olympics because of the Zika virus threat. IOC Medical Director, Richard Budgett, however, said it would continue to monitor the situation closely.Dr Budgett was responding to a call by Canadian heal...

Ritu Rani, Raghunath & Dharamvir recommended for Arjuna Award

Hockey India has recommended women's team captain Ritu Rani, VR Raghunath and Dharamvir Singh for the Arjuna Award. Hockey India said in a statement that the players have beenrecommended as they have done India proud by earning several accolades internationally. It said, they deserve every ...

IPL: Mumbai Indians beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 wickets

In IPL Cricket, reigning champions Mumbai Indians beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 wickets at Bengaluru last night to hand Virat Kohli and Co. their 6th defeat in 10 games. After Mumbai won the toss and opted to field, Bangalore posted 151 for 4 riding on Lokesh Rahul's 68 not out. Sac...

Renowned West Indies cricket commentator Tony Cozier passes away

Renowned West Indies cricket commentator Tony Cozier has passed away following a long illness. He was 75. He was hospitalised on the 3rd of this month for tests related to infections in the neck and legs.Cozier covered almost every West Indies series since 1962, and is one of the most respected cric...