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12,400 Runs @ 134 Tests, Kumar Sangakkara retires from Test Cricket
The batting legend, Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka, bid adieu to Cricket, as he fell for 18 in the second innings of Colombo Test. Ashwin claimed his wicket for the fourth time in this series. Sanga walked off quietly, but not before the…
Colombo Test: India take 157-run lead after 3rd day’s Play
Colombo, Aug 22: Murali Vijay and Ajinkya Rahane survived some torrid bowling as India battled to 70/1 at stumps in their second innings on the third day of the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka at the P. Sara Oval here on Saturday.…
Colombo Test: Sri Lanka at 224/3 in reply to India’s 393
Colombo, Aug 22: In reply to India’s first innings score of 393, Sri Lanka posted 224/3 at lunch on the third day of the second Test at the P Sara Oval here on Saturday.
Resuming their innings at the overnight 140/3, the hosts added 84…
Brazil increases Budget by $11 billion for Rio 2016 Olympics
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 22: Brazil has raised the official budget for the Rio 2016 Olympics by 70 million reais to 38.67 billion reais ($11 billion), authorities said.
Brazil's Olympic Public Authority (APO) in its third matrix of…
Colombo Test: India bowled out for 393, Sri Lanka 65/1 at Tea
Colombo, Aug 21: After bowling out India for 393, Sri Lanka posted 65/1 at tea on Day 2 of the second cricket Test here on Friday.
Kaushal Silva and Kumar Sangakkara were unbeaten at the crease on 30 and 29, respectively at the P. Sara…
Table Tennis to have Professional League from 2016
New Delhi, Aug 20: The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) became the latest to climb on to the professional league bandwagon, announcing the launch of its own franchise-based tournament on Thursday.
The league, scheduled to be held…
India post 319/6 on First Day of 2nd Test against Sri Lanka
Colombo, Aug 20: A combined batting effort highlighted by opener Lokesh Rahul's fine knock of 108 runs propelled India to 319/6 against Sri Lanka at stumps on Day One of the second Test match here on Thursday.
Rahul top-scored for the…
Colombo Test: Lokesh Rahul, Virat help India post 206/3 at Tea
Colombo, Aug 20: Opener Lokesh Rahul's unbeaten knock of 98 runs aided by captain Virat Kohli's 78 put India in a formidable position at 206/3 at tea on Day One of the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka here on Thursday.
Rahul and…
Saina Nehwal regains World No.1 Spot in BWF Rankings
New Delhi, Aug 20: Despite losing the World Championships final in Jakarta on Sunday, ace Indian Saina Nehwal regained the top spot in women's singles in the latest rankings of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) released on Thursday.…
Colombo Test: India rebuild innings after Early Jolts
Colombo, Aug 20: After a early wobble, India were in the process of rebuilding their innings with opener Lokesh Rahul and captain Virat Kohli at the crease at 97/2 at lunch on Day One of the second cricket Test here on Thursday.
Kohli…