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  • Han Li stuns Saina Nehwal to take Mumbai Rockets to final

     Han Li turned out to be the star performer of the evening for Mumbai Rockets as she shocked World No. 2 Saina Nehwal 15-8, 13-15, 15-7 in the crucial women’s singles (trump match for Warriors) and give her team a convincing 3-0 win over Awadhe Warriors in the se ....

     Han Li turned out to be the star performer of the evening for Mumbai Rockets as she shocked World No. 2 Saina Nehwal 15-8, 13-15, 15-7 in the crucial women’s singles (trump match for Warriors) and give her team a convincing 3-0 win over Awadhe Warriors in the se ....

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  • England in position to capitalise on unsettled South Africa

    Off a first series loss to India in 11 years, Hashim Amla suddenly resigned as South Africa captain midway through this England series, and interim skipper AB de Villiers said on Wednesday he’s not sure if he wants the job permanently. “I’m still ve ....

    Off a first series loss to India in 11 years, Hashim Amla suddenly resigned as South Africa captain midway through this England series, and interim skipper AB de Villiers said on Wednesday he’s not sure if he wants the job permanently. “I’m still ve ....

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  • Century is immaterial if team does not win: Rohit

    His last three international hundreds have been in losing causes and Indian batsman Rohit Sharma feels that even the best of knocks do not give a player satisfaction if the team ends up on a losing note. Rohit smashed his way to an unbeaten 171 in the first ODI against A ....

    His last three international hundreds have been in losing causes and Indian batsman Rohit Sharma feels that even the best of knocks do not give a player satisfaction if the team ends up on a losing note. Rohit smashed his way to an unbeaten 171 in the first ODI against A ....

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  • India has to live with bad umpiring decisions: Haddin

     Former Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin on Wednesday said India have to live with bad decisions from the umpires until and unless they stop opposing the Decision Review System (DRS) technology. The 38-year-old added the visitors were not in a position to ....

     Former Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin on Wednesday said India have to live with bad decisions from the umpires until and unless they stop opposing the Decision Review System (DRS) technology. The 38-year-old added the visitors were not in a position to ....

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  • Indian basketball is looking up, says Aravind Annadurai

    Excerpts: You were part of the triumphant Indian team in the SABA championships 2015 and your views on that exposure It was a good tournament for India. India retained the title. I got adequate exposure by playing against South Asian nations such as Nepal and Sri ....

    Excerpts: You were part of the triumphant Indian team in the SABA championships 2015 and your views on that exposure It was a good tournament for India. India retained the title. I got adequate exposure by playing against South Asian nations such as Nepal and Sri ....

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  • Newcastle checks Manchester United

    The thriller at St. James’ Park might briefly silence the many critics who have been criticising United’s often ponderous style of play, but that will come as little comfort to under-pressure manager Louis van Gaal, whose side slipped to sixth place in the s ....

    The thriller at St. James’ Park might briefly silence the many critics who have been criticising United’s often ponderous style of play, but that will come as little comfort to under-pressure manager Louis van Gaal, whose side slipped to sixth place in the s ....

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  • Foreign players star attractions in HIL

     Be it Kalinga Lancers’ German playmaker Moritz Furste or Ranchi Rays’ captain Ashley Jackson, foreign players have been the biggest attraction for the franchises in the Hockey India League (HIL) and this year’s edition, starting from January 18, will ....

     Be it Kalinga Lancers’ German playmaker Moritz Furste or Ranchi Rays’ captain Ashley Jackson, foreign players have been the biggest attraction for the franchises in the Hockey India League (HIL) and this year’s edition, starting from January 18, will ....

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  • FIFA prosecutors to appeal for tougher Blatter, Platini bans

    FIFA ethics prosecutors said Tuesday they will appeal to increase the bans, arguing they are too lenient. “The investigatory chamber intends to appeal against the decision against Mr. Blatter and Mr. Platini at the appeal committee of FIFA,” the prosecuti ....

    FIFA ethics prosecutors said Tuesday they will appeal to increase the bans, arguing they are too lenient. “The investigatory chamber intends to appeal against the decision against Mr. Blatter and Mr. Platini at the appeal committee of FIFA,” the prosecuti ....

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  • Smith, Bailey nudge Australia to victory in first ODI against India

     Opener Rohit Sharma made an unbeaten 171 (163 balls) to help India set a stiff target of 310 for hosts Australia at the WACA Ground in Perth on Tuesday. He was ably supported by Virat Kohli (91) and the duo put on a 200-run partnership. Earlier, captain Mahendra Si ....

     Opener Rohit Sharma made an unbeaten 171 (163 balls) to help India set a stiff target of 310 for hosts Australia at the WACA Ground in Perth on Tuesday. He was ably supported by Virat Kohli (91) and the duo put on a 200-run partnership. Earlier, captain Mahendra Si ....

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  • Smith, Bailey make mockery of big target

    On one of the flattest WACA tracks in recent times, India reached a commanding 309 for three courtesy Rohit’s unbeaten 171 off 163 balls. Vice-captain Virat Kohli’s attractive 91 was the other significant contribution as the duo added 207 runs for the second ....

    On one of the flattest WACA tracks in recent times, India reached a commanding 309 for three courtesy Rohit’s unbeaten 171 off 163 balls. Vice-captain Virat Kohli’s attractive 91 was the other significant contribution as the duo added 207 runs for the second ....

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