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Rohit Sharma brings ‘sweep’ timing into play for big ton
Chennai, Feb 13 No India batsman over the last 10 years has taken a top Test side's bowling apart in the first session of a Test as Rohit Sharma did against England on Saturday, though Shikhar Dhawan had hit an unbeaten 104 in the first…
NATO mission in Afghanistan to join next week’s ministerial discussion
Washington, Feb 13 (Sputnik) The NATO mission in Afghanistan will be part of talks at the alliance's ministerial next week, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said during a news conference on Friday.
"There is no question that the NATO…
India have no option but to play Kuldeep Yadav: EAS Prasanna
In six Tests, 26-year-old Yadav has bagged 24 wickets at an average of 24.13, and is still reckoned as the X-factor and a dangerous bowler for batsmen around the world.
After India's embarrassing 227-run defeat at the MA Chidambaram…
‘One of the greatest chases’: Cricketers praise WI’s ‘sensational’ win…
New Delhi , February 7 After West Indies defeated Bangladesh by pulling off the fifth-highest successful fourth-innings chase in Test history, cricketers, from past and present, praised the team's efforts, especially debutant Kyle…
Indian authorities stop construction by Nepal residents in No Man’s Land
DEHRADUN: District administration on Friday stopped a few Nepalese residents from further building concrete structure in 'No-Man's Land' at India-Nepal border in Champawat district.
The district administration has also raised the issue…
Abu Dhabi T10: Zadran’s blazing cameo, Mustafa’s tight spell sink Qalandars
Abu Dhabi , February 6 Najibullah Zadran's breezy cameo of an unbeaten 45 runs off just 16 balls and opener Paul Stirling's quick 26 runs from nine balls helped Team Abu Dhabi post an impressive 124 for 6 and down Qalandars by 21 runs…
Root becomes second captain after Bradman to hit 3rd successive 150-plus score
Chennai: England batsman Joe Root on Saturday became the second skipper to hit three successive 150-plus runs after Australian legendary batsman Sir Don Bradman.
Root achieved the feat in the first Test against India at the MA…
Root proved he’s a true great by scoring ton in 100th Test: Hussain
Chennai, Feb 5 England captain Joe Root proved that he belonged to the same category as India captain Virat Kohli, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson, and Australia's Joe Root by scoring a century in his 100th Test, said former England…
Arjun Tendulkar registers for IPL 2021 Player Auction
New Delhi , February 5 Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar's son, Arjun, has registered for the IPL 2021 Player Auction, set to take place in Chennai on February 18.
Arjun has registered for the auction at a base price of INR 20…
Ind vs Eng, 1st Test: Impressive start but we got to make it count now, says Root
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) , February 5 England skipper Joe Root wants the team to make the most of their "impressive" start in the first innings of the first Test against India and is even targeting a total of 600-700 runs in the innings.…
Ind vs Eng: Not focusing just on Root, all wickets equally important, says Bumrah
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) , February 5 Skipper Joe Root might be the batting mainstay for England but India pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Friday said the focus will be on getting all seven wickets on day two of the first Test.
Root, playing his…
Nepal inaugurates road constructed with Indian aid to ease movement of commuters across border
Kathmandu , February 6 : With grant assistance from India, Nepal on Tuesday inaugurated a road connecting the Indian border with several areas of the Himalayan nation.
The Indian government has provided financial assistance of NRs…
Bangladesh tells Pakistan to stop sending terrorists to Kashmir
Dhaka , February 5 : Bangladesh has slammed Pakistan High Commission for celebrating 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' in Dhaka and demanded Islamabad to stop sending terrorists to Kashmir.
Bangladesh Daughters' Foundation, Manusher Majhe…
Over 150 arrested in Nepal during nationwide strike by rival NCP faction
Kathmandu , February 4 : A total of 157 cadres affiliated to the ruling Nepal Communist Party's rival faction has been arrested in Nepal on Thursday during their nationwide strike against Parliament dissolution, security officials…
US yet to decide military postures in Iraq, Afghanistan-Pentagon
Washington, Feb 3 (Sputnik) The United States has not yet decided on its military postures in either Iraq or Afghanistan, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby told reporters.
"I think the current level in Iraq is around 2,500 - I have no…
Abu Dhabi T10: Fletcher, Chirag, Moores shine as Bangla Tigers beat Pune Devils
Abu Dhabi , February 1 Bangla Tigers opener and skipper Andre Fletcher showed the way for UAE's Chirag Suri and Tom Moores to record an eight-wicket win over Pune Devils in the first match of the Super League in the Abu Dhabi T10 on…
Ind vs Eng: We want to play in front of fans but it needs to be safe, says Jack Leach
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) , February 1 The Joe Root-led England squad would love to play in front of the crowds in the upcoming Test series against India, said spinner Jack Leach on Monday.
The first two games of the Test series will be…
Aware of Indian batsmen’s strengths but will stick to what I’m good at: Jack Leach
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) , February 1 England bowler Jack Leach is wary of the threat Indian batsmen could pose in the upcoming Test series but the spinner has his plans ready for the hosts' batters.
Jack played a key role in England's…
Shivalik Arboretum inaugurated in Nainital, showcases diversity of Shivalik Hills
Nainital (Uttarakhand) , February 1 The 'Shivalik Arboretum', showcasing floral diversity of the Shivalik Hills was inaugurated on Sunday at Jeolikote in Nainital by renowned environmentalist Ajay Rawat.
Spread over an area of three…
China deployed me to crush Baloch movement: Pak general
New Delhi, Jan 31, (NewsOnRadar Bureau) Major General Ayman Bilal of the Pakistan Army has confessed to China's role and support in his deployment in Balochistan, Bangladeshi newspaper Daily Sun has reported. "China has deployed me…