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Cuttack, Nov 3: Ajinkya Rahane and Shikhar Dhawan smashed comfortable centuries in a huge 231-run opening stand as India spanked Sri Lanka by 169 runs in the first One-dayer to take a 1-0 lead in the 5 match series, yesterday. Put into bat, Rahane struck 111 from 108 balls en route to his second ODI century while Dhawan returned to form with a 107-ball 113, as India posted an imposing 363 for five

New Delhi, Nov 2: He might be revered as the 'God of Cricket' but there was a phase in Sachin Tendulkar's awe-inspiring career when the batting maestro felt so "scarred" and "devastated" by the Indian team's ineptitude under his captaincy that he wanted to completely move away from the sport. The 41-year-old former batsman, who claimed almost every record that is there to be taken in international

Dubai, Nov 2: Currently placed at number three behind South Africa and Australia, India have an opportunity to jump to the top in the ICC ODI team rankings if they win the upcoming five-match one-day series against Sri Lanka 4-1 or better. A 4-1 series win will put India at par with South Africa on 115 ratings points, but when the ratings are calculated beyond the decimal point, then they will be

Bridgetown, Nov 1: Left fuming by the West Indian cricketers' mid-series pullout due to a pay dispute with their cricketing body, the Board for Cricket Control in India (BCCI) has demanded a damages claim of Rs 250 crore ($42 million) on the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB). West Indies cricket plunged into an unprecedented crisis following the decision of the team to not go ahead with the tour of

Bengaluru, Nov 1: Former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist today said he did not agree with his countryman Ian Chappell’s demand for Mahendra Singh Dhoni relinquishing Test captaincy and hand over the reins to Virat Kohli. “I have said it number of times before that I am very impressed with Dhoni right from the moment he arrived into the scene. He is an amazing captain and has won India T20

Mumbai, Oct 31: Despite being out of action for more than two months due to multiple injuries, Rohit Sharma showed no signs of struggle as he hammered the visiting Sri Lankan bowlers en route to 142 off 111 balls. India A coach, Sanjay Bangar said the 27-year-old looked completely at ease while batting and did not show any discomfort while fielding, which is a good sign for the Indian team. "Rohit

Pune, Oct 31: Overcoming a one-goal deficit, Kerala Blasters FC edged past FC Pune City 2-1 to register their first win in the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium, here today French International David Trezeguet gave the hosts an early lead with his 15th minute strike to bring the home fans to their feet. Trezeguet took a volley from a spectacular

Margao, Oct 30: I-League winners Bengaluru FC made a perfect start to their Durand Cup campaign as they defeated defending champions Mohammedan Sporting 2-1 in the opening match of Pool C quarter-final league here today. Bengaluru, who led 2-0 at half time, scored through Sunil Chhetri (6th minute) and Evgeneson Lyngdoh (38th). Mohammedan Sporting pulled one back through Alfred Jayran in the 66th

Leeds, Oct 30: India's most celebrated cueist Pankaj Advani clinched the World Billiards Championship (time format) title to bag a record 12th world crown and also complete a rare 'Grand Double' post his third win in both the long and short formats in the same year. Bangalore's 'Golden Boy' set the green baize on fire as he humbled England's rising star Robert Hall 1928-893 in a one-sided contest

Hyderabad, Oct 29: Having ended a successful year with victory in the doubles section of the WTA Tour Finals, Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza has set her sights on becoming the doubles world number one next season. “That’s pretty amazing. People expect that much of me and wish so much for me. Like I said, I am getting closer to my goal which is to try and be number one in the world. I got a Slam