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London, Aug 3: He may have been let off after an ICC hearing but it has now come to light that England pacer James Anderson did admit to abusing Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja during their altercation during the opening Test in Nottingham. According to a report in 'ESPNCricinfo', Anderson had threatened to break Jadeja's teeth during the altercation. The matter was brought to a close earlier

Glasgow, Aug 3: Dipika Pallikal and Joshna Chinappa created history by winning the first-ever gold medal in squash but disappointment was in store for the four Indian boxers, including Olympic bronze winner Vijender Singh, who had to be content with a silver each in the 20th Commonwealth Games on Saturday. Dipika and Joshna stole the limelight with their historic feat as they beat Jenny Duncalf

Southampton, Aug 2: In sporting encounters, there is only one winner. There also exists the view that what matters more is the participation than winning or losing in a competitive arena. Fans are also not averse to putting together their hands to applaud their team even if the team hasn’t been successful. What makes sports endearing is the action on the field and the joy it brings to those

Glasgow, Aug 2: The table tennis players Achanta Sharath Kamal and Anthony Amalraj made the nation proud by winning a silver medal in the men's doubles event on the ninth day of the 20th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, while boxers stole the limelight. Indian boxers led by Olympic bronze medallist Vijender Singh became the centre of attraction for the contingent with four of them assuring silver

Glasgow, Aug 1: Indian wrestler Babita Kumari put on a stunning show to win the gold medal beating Canada's Brittanee Laverdure in the final of the women's 55kg freestyle category in the 2014 Commonwealth Games at the SECC Hall here Thursday. The 24-year-old Babita, who had bagged the silver in the 2010 Commonwealth Games, won 9-2 against the 32-year-old Brittanee, who ended up injuring her finger

Glasgow, Jul 31: Indian boxers Pinki Jangra, L. Sarita Devi, Devendro Singh, Mandeep Jangra and Vijender Singh reached the semi-finals of the Commonwealth Games in their respective categories at the SECC Hall here Wednesday. However, Amritpreet Singh bit the dust as he lost the men's 91 kg quarter-final bout to local pugilist Stephen Lavelle. The judges found the Scot to be better in all the three

Southampton, Jul 30: James Anderson and Stuart Broad each took three wickets to leave India in trouble on 323 for eight, 246 runs adrift of England, after the third day of the third test on Tuesday. Anderson picked up three for 52 while fast bowling partner Broad shrugged aside some indifferent recent performances to snatch three for 65. The pair were well backed up by spinner Moeen Ali who took

Glasgow, Jul 29: Sushil Kumar led the charge as Indian wrestlers put on a stunning show in the Commonwealth Games winning three of the five gold medals on offer on Tuesday. Amit Kumar and teenager Vinesh Phogat also bagged gold medals while Rajeev Tomar settled for the silver medal in what was a successful outing on the first day of the wrestling competition at the Scottish Exhibition and

Southampton, Jul 29: India reached 25 for one at stumps on the third day of the third cricket Test after England scored a mammoth 569/7 in their first innings. After Gary Ballance's 156, it was Ian Bell who scored 167 while debutant wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler hit 85 off 83 balls. Brief Scores: England 1st Innings: 569/7 in 163.4 overs (Ian Bell 167, Gary Ballance 156, Alastair Cook 95, Jos

Glasgow, Jul 28: Satish Sivalingam was the best performer of the day for India with his gold-medal winning feat as India took their medal tally to 22 on the fourth day of competitions in the 20th Commonwealth Games here on Monday. Young markswoman Shreyasi Singh gave ample display of her potential by winning a silver in the women's double trap event. The shooters have now contributed nine medals