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Younis, Yousuf banned for life

Pakistan's cricket authorities Wednesday dropped a bombshell by imposing life bans on former captains Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf and taking stern action against...

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PCB's volte-face, says no life ban for Younis, Yousuf

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has done a volte-face on the life ban imposed on former captain Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf, saying no such action has been taken.

PCB's decision shocks Pak's new coach Waqar

Pakistan's new coach Waqar Younis was Wednesday shocked over the cricket board's decision to ban and fine several leading national players.

Younis, Yousuf banned for life

Pakistan's cricket authorities Wednesday dropped a bombshell by imposing life bans on former captains Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf and taking stern action against...

After Rahul Mahajan, Dhoni ka swayamvar?

After Rahul Mahajan’s Swayamvar ‘Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega’, reports are here that Swayamvar 3 is on its way! And it might be possible that you would see a cricketer this time.

Muthoot Group warms up to fresh IPL tender

Business conglomerate Muthoot Pappachen Group (MPG) of Kerala is planning to own a cricket team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after the league's governing council.

Kapil Dev inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Former India captain Kapil Dev has been inducted into the International Cricket Council(ICC) Hall of Fame.

Germany beat New Zealand to move into semis

Germany romped into the semi-final with a 5-2 victory over New Zealand in their last Pool A match of the Hockey World Cup here Tuesday.

Afridi best man to lead Pak: Ramiz Raja

Former Pakistan skipper Ramiz Raja Tuesday threw his weight behind under-fire all-rounder Shahid Afridi and recommended him to be the captain in all the three formats of cricket.

1st generation woman entrepreneur of IPL merchandise

She wanted to start a kennel for dogs in Gurgaon but changed her mind and is now selling merchandise of Chennai Super Kings, one of the Indian Premier League cricket teams.

Brasa questions video referral

India's coach Jose Brasa questioned the way onfield umpires Ged Curran and Roel van Eert asked for a video referral, disallowing his team's third goal against South Africa in the Hockey World Cup here Monday.

India hold SA 3-3, play for seventh-eighth position

India narrowly saved the blushes with a late goal to finish 3-3 with South Africa in Pool B of the Hockey World Cup here Monday

No security issues in India: Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni Monday gave a clean chit to the security measures for the Indian Premier League beginning March 12.

Yusuf Pathan is a match winner: Warne

Rajasthan Royals' skipper and coach Shane Warne heaped praise on Yusuf Pathan and said his team should make the most from presence of the big-hitting all-rounder.

IPL rejects appeal against Jadeja's ban

The IPL Governing Council has rejected a last minute appeal to lift the ban on all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja from taking part in this year's edition of the high-profile Twenty20 league.

Jeev finishes 35th in Honda Classic

Jeev Milkha Singh overcame a mid-round blip with a bogey-double bogey run to finish with a round of two-over 72 at the Honda Classic golf tournament.

Waqar to get 7,650 dollars per month as Pak coach

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has acquired the services of former fast bowler Waqar Younis as the coach of the national team on a hefty package of 650,000 rupees (7,650 dollars) per month.

Tender for new IPL franchises cancelled

The Indian Premier League (IPL) today decided to defer the unveiling of the two new franchisees and instead decided to cancel the existing tender under clause 11.4 of the term.

Sachin, the perfect batsman ever: Akram

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram was effusive in his praise for Sachin Tendulkar for scoring the first double century in ODI history, and said the batting maestro is ''just great in setting records''.

'I'm waiting to see Sachin reach many more milestones'

Lavishing praise on Sachin Tendulkar for his stupendous feat of scoring the first double century in ODI history, promising all-rounder Rohit Sharma today said,.

Paes-Bhupathi win doubles, keep India alive

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi kept India alive in their Davis Cup World Group first round tie against Russia with an easy straight sets win,..

Action against cop selling Hockey W.Cup tickets illegal

Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi Saturday demanded action against policeman caught on camera selling Hockey World Cup tickets in the black.

Somdev loses opening singles to Russia's Kunitsyn

India's No. 1 Somdev Devvarman lost the opening singles to Russia's Igor Kunitsyn in the Davis Cup World Group first round here Friday.

Pakistan need big win over South Africa in World Cup

With their hopes of a semi-final place receding fast, Pakistan need to force a big win as they take on the weakest Pool B side South Africa in the Hockey World Cup,...

Manavjit traps gold in Mexico World Cup

World champion marksman Manavjit Singh Sandhu lived upto his top billing and clinched the trap gold in the ISSF World Cup at Acapulco, Mexico.

Hope IPL-broadcasters dispute will be resolved

Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Juhi Chawla Friday said the standoff between News Broadcasters Association and IPL would affect the coverage of the cash-rich league and hoped it would be resolved amicably.

Tiger Woods' wife returns to family home

Disgraced golfer Tiger Woods' wife has reportedly moved back into their family home in Florida.

India lose to Spain in Hockey World Cup

India's prospects in the Hockey World Cup suffered a setback as the hosts went down 2-5 to Spain in their crucial Pool B match at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Thursday.

Australia crush South Africa 12-0, set a record

Australia pummelled South Africa 12-0 to set a new World Cup record in a Pool B clash of the Hockey World Cup at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Thursday.

Hockey is not all about penalty corners

Modern hockey experts may feel that penalty corners are the most potent weapon to win matches, but famed Dutch drag-flicker Taeke Taekema thinks otherwise.

'Twenty20 has affected Pak performace in ODI, Tests'

Pakistan's new chief selector Mohsin Hasan Khan believes they will have to keep the national Test and one-day squads away from Twenty20 cricket to improve in the longer formats of the game.

Dipika qualifies for main draw of Chennai squash

India No.2 Dipika Palikal upset second seed Aisling Blake of Ireland in the final qualifying matches of the PSA and WISPA Chennai Open 2010 squash championship at the Indian,..

Hockey World Cup: Germany beat Canada 6-0

Defending champions Germany defeated Canada 6-0 in a Pool A clash of the Hockey World Cup at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Wednesday.

Pakistani cricketers pay tribute to victims of Lahore attack

Pakistan's cricket community Wednesday paid tribute to the victims of last year's terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team here.

Indian cricketers cancel tour to Australia

A group of Indian cricketers from academies in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh cancelled a tour to Australia due to safety concerns linked to attacks on Indians there, an official said.

Australia-India relation like T20 cricket

Striking a chord with the student community of Delhi University where he went for an interaction Wednesday morning, Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith...

India not in Aus's league yet, says a downcast Brasa

Disappointed after a 5-2 thrashing at the hands of favourites Australia in the Hockey World Cup, India coach Jose Brasa admitted Tuesday that his boys are not yet ready to play the top teams.

Shocked to learn about Shivendra's ban: Sohail Abbas

Veteran Pakistani hockey player Sohail Abbas said his team was surprised to learn that India's centre forward Shivendra Singh was suspended for two matches for what the International,.

FIH denies being harsh on Asian players

International Hockey Federation (FIH) Tuesday refuted charges of being harsh on Asian players and insisted all they want is friendship and fair play.

Hockey World Cup: England beat South Africa 6-4

England defeated South Africa 6-4 in a high scoring Pool B clash of the Hockey World Cup here Tuesday.

I am a big fan of Indian hockey team: Tendulkar

India's triumph in the much-anticipated World Cup opening encounter against Pakistan has prompted praise and support from all quarters, with batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar,..