Kohli, Kumble ‘rift’ Shakes India
Signs of a rift between India's skipper Virat Kohli and coach Anil Kumble have shaken the country ahead of the team's campaign to win a second straight Champions Trophy. As India prepare to launch...
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Asamoah Gyan Condemns Gruesome Murder of Capt. Mahama
Ghana skipper, Asamoah Gyan, has added his voice to the millions who have condemned the barbaric murder of a military officer, Captain Maxwell Mahama in the Central Region. The West African nation...
The Black Stars – A New Era?
Seismic revolution in the new look Black Stars. Such a long list of new call-ups with all the talk being dominated by the gaffer’s decision to drop some key players of old. Almost every department...
New Pakistan Skipper Faces Trophy Acid Test
New captain Sarfraz Ahmed will face his stiffest test yet when he leads unfancied Pakistan in the Champion's Trophy -- starting with a highly-charged clash against India. After qualifying by the skin...
Sri Lanka Hope For Malinga Magic At Champions Trophy
Sri Lanka have turned to old warhorse Lasith Malinga to put fight into their Champions Trophy campaign and reverse their decline in the one-day game. The islanders have missed Malinga -- one of the...
35th America’s Cup Off To Dramatic Start
Oracle Team USA rallied to edge Emirates Team New Zealand Saturday as the 35th America's Cup got underway with two wins for two-time defending champions Oracle and a collision involving Ben Ainslie's...
Tendulkar Fans Rave Over Movie of Cricket Hero Despite Mixed Reviews
Critics called the new Sachin Tendulkar biopic "hagiographic" but fans of the Indian cricket legend loved the work that hit screens amid nationwide fanfare on Friday. "Sachin: A Billion Dreams",...
Kohli Desperate To Prove Point In England
India captain Virat Kohli admitted Thursday that he needs to prove his superstar status to English crowds at the Champions Trophy after his powers deserted him on his last visit to the country. Kohli...
BCCI Seeks New Coach As Kumble Term Runs Out
India's cricket board Thursday invited applications for a new head coach, as Anil Kumble's contract draws rapidly to a close. The former Test captain was appointed coach in June 2016 for a year but...
Ghana U17 Set To Make History In Africa
Black Starlets are just a game away to secure the most trophies Ghana is on the verge of making history as the first Nation to win the Africa U17 title on three occasions. The Black Starlets are just...
Bangladesh Confident of Champions Trophy Chances
Bangladesh still have two more warm-up matches before their Champions Trophy opener but captain Mashrafe Mortaza admits their five-wicket victory over New Zealand sends them to England with...
Kohli Says Champions Trophy More Competitive Than World Cup
Indian skipper Virat Kohli said Wednesday his side would be ruthless in defending their Champions Trophy title next month, describing the competition as tougher even than the World Cup. India won the...
Ghana Beat Niger On Penalties To Qualify To FINAL
Black Starlets of Ghana booked their place in the final of the 2017 Africa U-17 Nations Cup after a dramatic 6-5 penalty shootout against Niger in Port Gentil, Gabon. Emmanuel Toku scored to send...
Taylor Holds Firm But Bangladesh Strike Back
Bangladesh's bowlers fought back to restrict New Zealand to 270 for eight and give themselves a chance of claiming their first win over their opponents in the final match of the Tri-Series in Dublin....
Kohli Says Champions Trophy More Competitive Than World Cup
Indian skipper Virat Kohli said Wednesday his side would be ruthless in defending their Champions Trophy title next month, describing the competition as tougher even than the World Cup. India won the...
Latham Wants More From New Zealand Against Bangladesh
New Zealand captain Tom Latham is still looking for improvement when the Blackcaps aim for a clean sweep of victories in the final match of the one-day international Tri-Series against Bangladesh in...
Latham Hits Ton As New Zealand Punish Ireland
Tom Latham hit a century as New Zealand smashed 72 runs off the last four overs to post 344-6 in the Tri-Series against Ireland in Malahide on Sunday. Colin Munro hit 44 off just 15 balls, with three...
Crusaders Stretch Unbeaten Run As Kiwis Dominate Super Rugby
The Canterbury Crusaders vanquished another title rival this weekend as New Zealand teams tightened their grip on Super Rugby ahead of next month's British and Irish Lions tour. The seven-time...
Smith Lauds Youngsters For Pune’s IPL Cricket Success
Rising Pune Supergiant might be packed with cricketing heavyweights, but skipper Steve Smith Saturday credited the youngsters for the team's success in the Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament....
Pune Take On Mumbai In IPL Title Showdown
Steve Smith's Rising Pune Supergiant eye their maiden Indian Premier League crown as they meet tournament favourites Mumbai Indians in a mouth-watering title clash in Hyderabad on Sunday. Pune, who...