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October 28, 2014 9:46 AM

India vs Sri Lanka: Injured Mohammad Shami ruled out of ODI series

Indian medium-pace bowler Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the 5-match ODI series against Sri Lanka with an injury. Dhawal Kulkarni has been called up to the squad as his replacement for the first three matches. Kulkarni has played just one ODI, so far. In the warm-up ODIs against the West Indie...

October 28, 2014 7:15 AM

6 Indians including Pankaj Advani in last 16 of World Billiards

Pankaj Advani and five other Indian cueists have marched into the last-16 of the World Billiards Championships (time format) in Leeds, England. Advani, who had won the points format title last week, recorded five straight victories on way to the pre-quarterfinals of the time format. The top Indian c...

October 27, 2014 8:59 PM

Sarita Devi apologises; Boxing India to appeal against suspension

The Sports Ministry on Monday asked the newly formed Boxing India to work towards revocation of provisional suspension imposed by AIBA on L. Sarita Devi and three ringside coaches by helping them in filing their replies to the world body. Sarita has been provisionally suspended for refusing to accep...

October 27, 2014 6:05 PM

Injured Mohammed Shami ruled out of Sri Lanka ODIs

Indian medium-pacer Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka starting from 2nd of next month, due to an injury in the right toe. According to the national cricket board, Maharashtra medium-pacer Dhawal Kulkarni has replaced Shami in the 15-member Indian squad....

October 27, 2014 5:46 PM

Serena Williams seals WTA Finals title with thumping win over Simona Halep

Serena Williams sealed her fifth WTA Finals title with a thumping 6-3, 6-0 win over Simona Halep of Romania in Singapore Open on Monday. It was also a sweet revenge for the defending champion Serena who had lost 0-6,2-6 to Halep five days ago in the group play.With the win Serena Williams also reaff...

October 27, 2014 5:43 PM

Williams seals WTA Finals title with thumping win over Simona Halep

Williams sealed her fifth WTA Finals title with a thumping 6-3, 6-0 win over Simona Halep of Romania in Singapore Open on Monday. It was also a sweet revenge for the defending champion Serena who had lost 0-6,2-6 to Halep five days ago in the group play.With the win Williams also reaffirmed her supr...

October 27, 2014 8:05 AM

Pakistan beat Australia by 221 runs in first Test in Dubai

Pakistan defeated Australia by 221 runs in the first Test of the 2-match series in Dubai yesterday. Chasing 438 for victory, Australia resumed their second innings at their overnight score of 59 for 4, on the fifth and final day yesterday. They were bundled out for 216. For Pakistan, Zulfiqar Babar ...

October 27, 2014 8:02 AM

South African footballer shot dead

South Africa's football captain and goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa has died after being shot. Police said, the incident reportedly occurred at Meyiwa's girlfriend's house in Vosloorus, south of Johannesburg. It said that two men had entered the house, while a third man remained o...

October 27, 2014 7:58 AM

Pankaj Advani records second straight win in World Billiards Championships

Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani has recorded his second straight win in the World Billiards Championships (time format) at Leeds, England. Advani, who won the points format title earlier in the tournament, defeated Englishman Robin Wilson 1,060-376 yesterday. Having started tentatively in the first ...

October 26, 2014 8:50 PM

Serena Williams seals her 5th WTA Finals title

Serena Williams sealed her fifth WTA Finals title. In the title clash in Singapore today, the 18-time Grand Slam-winner hammered Simona Halep of Romania in straight sets 6-3, 6-0.Proving she remains on top of women's tennis at the age of 33, Williams also became the first player to win the ...

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