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Kolkata [India], Sept.29 : On the eve of his side’s second Test against New Zealand, Indian off-spinner Jayant Yadav has expressed his desire to make the most of his stint with the national team despite the uncertainty over his selection in the playing…

Karachi [Pakistan], Sept.29 : Describing Sarfraz Ahmed as a `born` leader, former Pakistan skipper Rashid Latif has praised the current captain’s ability to lead the team.He also admired the side’s all-rounder performance throughout their emphatic 3-0 …

Johannesburg [South Africa], Sept.29 : Newly-crowned world number one Angelique Kerber will return to the Brisbane International to kick start her 2017 campaign, the tournament organisers have confirmed.The German star emerged as the runner-up to Victo…

New Delhi [India], Sept.29 : The government has announced cash awards of Rs. 90 lakhs for Rio Paralympics 2016 medal winners. Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thawaarchand Gehlot said that the cash awards are being given under the Awareness G…

London [England], Sept.29 :England pace bowler James Anderson is all set to miss next month’s Test series against Bangladesh after failing to recover fully from a shoulder injury.The injury also casts doubt over his participation for start of the Test …

Dhaka [Bangladesh], Sept.29 : After a long span of eight years, Bangladesh have recalled left-arm spinner Mosharraf Hossain to replace pacer Rubel Hossain for the final ODI of the three-match series against Afghanistan to be held on Saturday in Mirpur….

London [England], Sept.29 : Striker Theo Walcott struck two first-half goals as Arsenal produced a rampant home display to seal a 2-0 win over Basel in their Champions League Group A match at Emirates Stadium on Thursday.It took Arsene Wenger’s side ju…

London [England], Sept.29 : Pep Guardiola’s winning streak with Manchester City came to a halt after they settled with a 3-3 draw against Celtic in their Champions League Group C clash at the Celtic Park on Thursday.Celtic made the breakthrough via str…

Goa [India], Sept. 28 : The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) held their initial taskforce meeting today Goa, India and the meeting was described as ‘extremely positive.’ Dato’ Windsor John, the AFC Genera…

Kolkata [India], Sept.28 : New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham has been ruled out of the second Test against India after failing to recover from a rib injury, which also forced him to sit out of the opening match.Confirming the news, head coach Mike …