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Dubai [UAE], Oct.18 : West Indies skipper Jason Holder has blamed dropped catches and large number of no-balls as the reason behind his team’s 56-run defeat against Pakistan in the opening Test of the three-match series here at the Dubai International …

Melbourne [Australia], Oct. 18 : Controversial Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been banned by the ATP after a bizarre straight-sets loss at the Shanghai Masters.The 21-year-old Australian won’t play again in this year and faces a ban until Ja…

Melbourne [Australia], Oct. 18 : Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke believes the coach and the team management have too much say and authority in Australian cricket.In his new book ‘My Story’, Clarke has in detail pointed out why he feels the bal…

Sydney [Australia], Oct.18 : Former Australian cricketers Steve Waugh and Jason Gillespie have expressed their desire to succeed out-going Rod Marsh as the country’s chairman of selector.Last week, Cricket Australia (CA) had confirmed that 68-year-old …

Liverpool [England], Oct.18 : Manchester United displayed a defensive and disciplined performance as they held Liverpool to a frustrating goalless draw in their Premier League clash at Anfield here on Tuesday.Both teams got plenty of chances to break t…

Pune (Mumbai) [India], Oct.18 : Mohamed Sissoko struck a second-half equalizer as FC Pune City settled for a 1-1 draw against Kerala Blasters to gain their first point at home in the ongoing third edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) here at Shree …

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India] Oct. 18 :Iran’s unbeaten streak in the ongoing Kabaddi World Cup came to a sudden halt after they were stunned by minnows Polland 25-41 in their league clash at the TransStadia last evening.Iran paid for their complacency as…

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], Oct.18 : Bangladesh produced a terrific performance as they thrashed Australia by a record margin 80-8 in their league tie of the ongoing Kabaddi World Cup at the TransStadia Arena here last evening.The victory margin of 72…

Melbourne [Australia], Oct.17 : After becoming the fastest Asian bowler to claim 100 Test wickets, Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah has expressed his desire for a showdown against India and their star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.The 30-year-old reached …

Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], Oct.17 : Backing debutant Hardik Pandya to become one of the premier fast bowlers for next year’s Champions Trophy in England, India’s limited-overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has heaped praise on his side’s bow…