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Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], Oct. 9 : Ajinkya Rahane, who is often compared with ‘The Wall’ of Indian Cricket Rahul Dravid because of his technique and patience, on Sunday, showcased a prolific display of aggression and class to put India in a comm…

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], Oct. 9 : Prolific centuries from skipper Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane have put India in a commanding position after two days play in the third and final Test against New Zealand here at the Holkar Stadium.Kohli (211) …

Vladivostok [Russia], Oct. 9 : Indian Shuttler Ruthvika Shivani Gadde on Sunday clinched the Russian Open title after defeating Russia’s Evgeniya Kosetskaya(180) in finals of the women’s singles event at the Russian Open Grand Prix here in Vladivostok….

London [England], Oct. 9 : Controversial Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios on Sunday rained down 23 aces as he defeated Belgium’s David Goffin to win the Japan Open in Tokyo.The sixth seeded Australian staged a thrilling comeback and defeated Goffin…

Melbourne [Australia], Oct. 9 : Former Australia cricketer John Gleeson has died at the age of 78 in Tamworth, New South Wales. Gleeson, who was Australia’s 242nd Test cricketer, played 29 Tests for Australia between 1967 and 1972.”We were deeply sadde…

Johannesburg [South Africa], Oct. 9 : World Championship leader Nico Rosberg on Sunday extended his lead by winning the 2016 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka and, thereby, giving a severe blow to Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton’s hope for a title.Hamilt…

London [England], Oct. 9 : England caretaker manager Gareth Southgate has offered a public defence of captain Wayne Rooney, who was subjected to booing during side’s 2-0 World Cup qualifier win over Malta on Saturday.England showcased a brilliant perfo…

Karachi [Pakistan], Oct. 9 : In what may be seen as a setback for former Pakistan T20 skipper Shahid Afridi’s demand of a rousing send off, chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq has insisted that his domain is to select a player rather than giving a farewell.T…

Perth [Australia], Oct. 9 : India’s junior men’s team went down 1-5 to the NSW Waratahs in the Australian Hockey League bronze medal match on Sunday here.The game started off at a fast pace, and India, playing a bit defensively were caught out early by…

Beijing [China], Oct.8 : World number two Andy Murray continued his rich vein of form as he fended off Spain’s David Ferrer in straight sets to storm into the finals of the China Open here on Saturday.The Briton, who has already assured his place at th…