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August 16, 2018 7:57 AM

Former India captain Ajit Wadekar passes away at age of 77

Former India cricket captain Ajit Wadekar was an aggressive batsman. He was a trailblazer in Indian cricket despite a mere 37 Test appearances, leading India to triumphs in England and the West Indies in 1971. This the feat made him an icon. Wadekar scored 2,113 runs in his Test career, including on...

August 15, 2018 5:59 PM

Indian flag hoisted at Asian Games Village on I-Day

The Indian flag was hoisted by members of the Indian contingent at the Athletes Village of the Asian Games in both Jakarta and Palembang, marking the country's 72nd Independence Day.     In Palembang, deputy Chief of the Mission Balbir Singh Kushwaha hoisted the tricolour at a simple ceremo...

August 15, 2018 5:53 PM

Tennis world to vote on Davis Cup shake-up

A big overhaul in the 118-year history of the Davis Cup could be given the green light tomorrow as the Tennis world gathers in Florida to vote on sweeping reforms which have divided the sport. Around 120 delegates at the International Tennis Federation's annual meeting in Orlando will decid...

August 14, 2018 8:47 PM

Ramesh Powar named head coach of women's national team

Former India spinner Ramesh Powar was today named head coach of the women's national team till the ICC World T20, scheduled to be held in November. This was informed by BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary. Powar's term will include a tour to Sri Lanka, a bilateral series in the West I...

August 13, 2018 9:20 PM

India A win series 1-0 against South Africa A

India-A won the two-match Cricket series against South Africa-A by 1-0 margin after the second Test ended in a draw in Bengaluru today. Skipper Shreyas Iyer and Ankit Bawne hit half centuries.  India A won the first four day Test by an innings and 30 runs.  

August 13, 2018 9:10 PM

Tennis fraternity remains divided as Davis Cup faces radical overhaul

The most radical overhaul in the 118-year history of the Davis Cup could be given the green light on Thursday. The Tennis world gathers in Florida to vote on sweeping reforms which have divided the sport. Delegates at the International Tennis Federation's annual meeting in Orlando, Florida ...

August 13, 2018 2:06 PM

Asian Games: Indian men's handball team loses opening match to Chinese Taipei

The Indian Men's handball team began its Jakarta Asian Games campaign today with a 28-38 defeat against Chinese Taipei. The Games will officially begin with an opening ceremony on Saturday, but competitions in many events such as handball and football kicked off today. In the 13-team men&am...

August 13, 2018 8:34 AM

Hosts Sri Lanka hammer South Africa by 178 runs in final ODI

Hosts Sri Lanka hammered South Africa by 178 runs in the final one-day international on sunday.  The result at Colombo's R. Premadasa stadium, however, did not stop South Africa taking the series 3-2.  Sri Lanka made 299 for eight off their 50 overs, with captain Angelo Mathews hitting 97 o...

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