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India complete formalities, blow away South Africa for 3-0 clean sweep

India 2 wickets away from 3-0 clean sweep

8:12 pm October 21, 2019

Ranchi: India closed in on a 3-0 whitewash of South Africa by reducing the visitors to 132 for eight in their second innings at stumps on day three of the third and final Test, here on Monday. Theunis de Bruyn (30) and Anrich Nortje (5) will resume South Africa’s second innings on Tuesday. They are […]

Lot could have happened if I hadn’t cashed in on opportunities: Rohit

8:02 pm October 20, 2019

Ranchi: Rohit Sharma always knew that he had to make best use of the opportunities in his new role as a Test opener or else “a lot could have happened” as far as his stint in the longest format is concerned. Rohit has had scores of 176, 127 in his first Test as an opener […]

Rohit Sharma’s double, Rahane’s ton put India on top

6:03 pm October 20, 2019

Ranchi: Rohit Sharma once again provided unbridled joy with his maiden Test double hundred before India’s pacers dented an already scarred South Africa top-order to gain complete control in the third and final match here on Sunday. Revelling in his new avatar, the stylish Mumbaikar smashed his way to 212 off 258 balls in the […]

Bulgaria coach quits after racism row at England match

11:20 pm October 18, 2019

Sofia: Bulgaria’s coach quit Friday over the 6-0 loss to England in a Euro 2020 qualifier which was overshadowed by racist abuse that sparked a storm of protest. Monkey chants and apparent Nazi salutes during Monday’s match in Sofia caused indignation in the football world and led to the resignation of Bulgaria’s football federation chief. […]

ICC Board defers decision on T20 World Cup till June 10

Minnows chasing ‘dream’ in World T20 qualifiers marred by corruption charges

11:59 pm October 17, 2019

Dubai: Cricket’s lesser lights, including Jersey and Nigeria, are chasing a “dream” as qualifying for next year’s T20 World Cup gets underway on Friday, but the start of the tournament will be overshadowed by three United Arab Emirates players being charged with corruption. Scotland are the highest-ranked team in the competition, with 14 nations vying […]