New Delhi (2 MIN READ): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended India and Mumbai opener Prithvi Shaw for a doping violation. As per the board, Shaw had inadvertently ingested a prohibited substance, which can be commonly found in cough syrups. His urine sample contained Terbutaline. The BCCI statement said: “Shaw […]
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Mistrust seeping into Team India dressing room?
New Delhi (5 MIN READ): Skipper Virat Kohli decided to finally speak on the issue of rift in the Indian team before the teams departure to the US on Monday. Rather than clearing the air, he ended up pointing fingers at the media for “disrespectfully bringing personal lives into the picture”. He went on to […]
Imam-ul-Haq apologises for involvement in online scandal with multiple women
Lahore (2 MIN READ): After drawing flak from all quarters for being involved in an online scandal with multiple women, Pakistan batsman Imam-ul-Haq has tendered an unconditional apology to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Imam, nephew of Inzamam-ul-Haq, had landed in hot waters last week when a few women posted alleged screenshots of his objectionable […]
Virat Kohli backs Shastri to remain as India head coach
Mumbai: India skipper Virat Kohli on Monday said the team would be very happy if Ravi Shastri continues as the head coach. “The CAC hasn’t contacted me yet. If they want my opinion, I’ll go and speak to them. With Ravi Bhai, we share a great camaraderie, and will definitely be very happy if he […]
It’s disrespectful, there is nothing between me & Rohit: Kohli
Mumbai: India skipper Virat Kohli quashed rumours of a rift in the team, saying he is baffled by talks of things not going well between him and vice-captain Rohit Sharma. “In my opinion it’s baffling to be honest. It’s absolutely ridiculous to read such stuff that comes out. I have been to a few public […]
Gavaskar questions Kohli’s position as skipper post WC debacle
New Delhi (2 MIN READ): Following India’s World Cup exit in the semi-finals, legendary India batsman Sunil Gavaskar has questioned why Virat Kohli has automatically continued in his position as skipper even though his appointed ended with the showpiece event in England and Wales. The former India skipper feels that there should have been a […]
Mary Kom wins gold at President’s Cup in Indonesia
New Delhi: Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom on Sunday bagged the gold medal in the 23rd President’s Cup, in a one-sided 51kg bout final in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. Pugilist Kom eased past Australian April Franks 5-0. “Gold medal for me and for my country at #PresidentCup Indonesia. Winning means you’re willing to go longer,work harder […]
Will continue to admire you: Bumrah tells Malinga
New Delhi: As Lasith Malinga retired from ODI cricket on Friday, many cricketers took to Twitter to extend their wishes to the veteran Sri Lanka pacer and wished him luck for his future. On Friday, Malinga brought an end to his illustrious ODI career with a wicket off the last ball he bowled in the […]
Mohammad Shami’s US visa got rejected initially, approved after BCCI’s intervention
New Delhi (2 MIN READ): The US visa of Indian pacer Mohammed Shami, who is part of the India squad for the upcoming West Indies tour, got rejected initially because of his existing police record and charges of domestic violence. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) intervened to get the issue sorted […]
Kapil, Gambhir hail Dhoni’s decision to serve Indian Army
New Delhi: Former Indian cricketers Kapil Dev and Gautam Gambhir have praised M.S. Dhoni’s decision of spending two months with the Indian Army, saying this move by the 38-year-old will inspire youth to serve the country. Dhoni has begun his two-month training with the Indian Army’s Parachute Regiment. On Wednesday, he joined the battalion, which […]