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New Delhi, Jul 13: Mahendra Singh Dhoni may enter politics after retiring from cricket and is likely to start his new innings in team Narendra Modi. Former central minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sanjay Paswan told IANS that Dhoni can join the party and there has been a discussion on the issue for long. "On this issue, there has been a discussion for long, although this decision

New Delhi, Jul 12: The ball used on June 16 for the World Cup match between India and Pakistan has been sold for ₹1.5 lakh. According a officialmemorabilia.com, which is selling memorabilia related to the ongoing World Cup, the ball has been sold for $2,150. India vs Pakistan in World Cup: Here is how much the ball was sold forb India had won the match by a comfortable margin of 89 runs (D/L

London, Jul 12: The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) will review India's World Cup performance with skipper Virat Kohli and chief coach Ravi Shastri as well as a roadmap for the next year's World Twenty20. CoA members led by chairman Vinod Rai, Diana Edulji and Lt Gen (Retd) Ravi Thodge will also have discussions with chairman of selectors MSK Prasad. "We will certainly

Wellington, Jul 12: The Black Caps' surprise runs to the Cricket World Cup final has created a dilemma for fans in New Zealand after sports bars across the country failed to anticipate their team's success. Matches at the England-hosted tournament are being played in the middle of the night for Kiwis and most had written off the Black Caps before their upset semi-final win over India. That

New Delhi, Jul 12: Former football captain Bhaichung Bhutia lauded India's performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup following the team's heartbreaking loss to New Zealand in the first semifinal, saying sometimes the best side doesn't win. Chasing a modest target of 240 against a spirited New Zealand, India's famed top-order imploded on a day when it mattered the most as it lost the crucial

Birmingham, Jul 12: With England thrashing Australia by 8 wickets in the second semifinal at the Edgbaston Cricket Stadium on Thursday to set up a summit clash with New Zealand, the World Cup is all set to see a frist time winner at the Lord's on Sunday. Jason Roy once again laid the foundation for what was a clinical chase by England. While Roy hit a magnificent 65-ball 85 to set the ball rolling

Islamabad, Jul 11: Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar believes India's was a great fightback, courtesy M.S. Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja despite their top-order collapse as the Men in Blue fell just short of crossing the line against New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ongoing World Cup. On Wednesday, India lost to New Zealand by 18 runs at the Old Trafford to bow out of the competition

Manchester, Jul 11: Rishabh Pant might have given the world a solid reason to question his shot selection during India's World Cup semifinal against New Zealand but skipper Virat Kohli refused to be too harsh on his young batsman. Heartbroken but composed, Kohli looked back at the mistakes he had made as a youngster to analyse the moment of indiscretion, which led to Pant's dismissal after he dug

Manchester, Jul 11: India captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday said MS Dhoni has not told him anything about his future plans amid speculation that the veteran may call it quits after the team's semi-final exit from the World Cup. Dhoni scored 50 off 72 balls in India's 18-run defeat at the hands of the Black Caps and the skipper once again came to the veteran's defence on his slow approach during

Manchester, Jul 11: India captain Virat Kohli has urged frustrated fans in his cricket-crazy nation not to get emotional after their shock World Cup semi-final defeat to New Zealand on Wednesday. Kohli's side went down to by 18 runs at Old Trafford after the last four tie was played over two days due rain in Manchester. Chasing 240 for victory, India lost four of their top batsmen for 24 runs in