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December 21, 2018 8:49 AM

WV Raman appointed India women's team coach

Former India opener, W. V. Raman has been appointed the new coach of the Indian women's cricket team.  The BCCI said in a statement in Mumbai yesterday that the selection of 53-year-old Raman was based on recommendations of the ad-hoc committee comprising Mr Kapil Dev, Mr Anshuman Gaekwad a...

December 20, 2018 9:11 PM

Virat Kohli retains top spot in ICC Test rankings

India skipper Virat Kohli maintains his top spot, while young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant and pacer Jasprit Bumrah attained their career-best positions in the latest ICC Test rankings.  The India captain has increased his lead over New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson from seven to 19 points. K...

December 20, 2018 8:26 AM

Kabaddi Player Anup Kumar announces his retirement

Renowned Kabaddi Player, Anup Kumar announced his retirement from Kabaddi on Wednesday, ending a 15-year iconic career. The 35-year-old had led India to a memorable Kabaddi World Cup title triumph in 2016. A sports veteran, Arjuna awardee Anup began his international career in 2006 at the South Asia...

December 19, 2018 9:27 PM

ICC orders PCB to pay 60% of compensation claim to BCCI

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) Dispute Resolution Panel on Wednesday ordered Pakistan to pay 60 per cent of the cost demanded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).  Earlier,  the ICC  rejected Pakistan Cricket Board PCB's compensation claim which blamed In...

December 18, 2018 9:10 PM

IPL 2019 auction takes place in Jaipur

IPL 2019 auction takes place in Jaipur Architect turned cricketer Varun Chakravarthy of Tamil Nadu and Jaydev Unadkat were bought for a whopping 8.4 crore rupees each.  While Rajasthan Royals bought Unadkat, Chakravarthy joins Kings Eleven Punjab.  Varun is a mystery spinner having as many as seven ...

December 18, 2018 1:49 PM

India lose second test against Australia at Perth by 146 runs

In cricket, Australia defeated India by 146 runs in the second Test at Perth today. It has now levelled the four-match series 1-1. The hosts bundled out India for 140 runs in 56 overs in their second innings on the fifth and final day.  Starting from overnight 112 for five, India lost their last fiv...

December 18, 2018 8:42 AM

Hardik Pandya, Mayank Agarwal roped in for final test matches against Australia

All rounder Hardik Pandya and Mayank Agarwal have been roped in for the final two Cricket test matches against Australia. The board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced their names yesterday.  While Pandya has recovered from injury, Agarwal has replaced Prithvi Shaw who is down with an i...

December 17, 2018 2:28 PM

Men's Hockey: Belgium crowned new World Champions

In Hockey, Belgium has claimed their first ever World Cup title. They defeated Netherlands 3-2 in a dramatic shoot-out in the final of the Men's World Cup in Bhubaneswar yesterday. Both the teams, goalless at full time, were at level 2-2 after five penalties.  Belgium has won the trophy aft...

December 17, 2018 8:44 AM

37th Senior National Rowing Championship begins in Pune today

The 37th SeniorNational Rowing Championship will start in the Army Rowing Node in Pune fromtoday. Around 500 rowers and coaches from various rowing associations acrossthe country will take part in the Championship which will run up to 22nd ofthis month.  The Rowers for the World Championships-2019 w...

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