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India to play five ODIs against Australia
Melbourne, July 9:
Cricket Australia (CA) announced on Thursday that cricket World Cup semi-finallists India will return to Australia next year to play the World No.1 in a five-match One-Day International (ODI) Series starting on January…
Sania-Martina enter Wimbledon semis
Wimbledon, July 9:
Indo-Swiss tennis pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis came out with a clinical performance to enter the women's doubles semi-finals of Wimbledon here.
The top seeds needed only an hour and 19 minutes to win…
India must beat Zimbabwe 3-0 to remain second in ODI rankings
Dubai, July 8:
India must win all three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) against Zimbabwe to retain their second place in the ODI rankings, an International Cricket Council (ICC) release said on Wednesday.
India face hosts Zimbabwe in a…
Feels great to reach Wimbledon semis: Bopanna
Wimbledon, July 8:
Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna on Wednesday expressed happiness on reaching the men's doubles semi-finals of Wimbledon along with Romanian partner Florin Mergea.
The ninth seeds stunned veteran top seeds…
Committee formed to improve SAI centres
New Delhi, July 8:
The sports ministry on Wednesday formed an eight-member committee to study the status of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) training centres around the country and recommend measures for their smooth running.…
Serena beats Azarenka, sets up Sharapova clash
Wimbledon, July 8:
Five-time champion Serena Williams fought back from a set down to defeat former World No.1 Victoria Azarenka to set up a mouth-watering women's singles semi-final against old rival Maria Sharapova at Wimbledon here.…
India’s first pro boxing body launched
New Delhi, July 8:
Professional boxing took baby steps in India with the launch of the first national governing body here on Wednesday.
Named the Indian Boxing Council (IBC), it will sanction professional matches and award…
Kamini, Sharma power Indian women to ODI series win
Bengaluru, July 8:
A brilliant half-century by Thirush Kamini lifted India to a nine-wicket win over New Zealand and enabled them to take the five-match women's One-Day International (ODI) series 3-2 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on…
Paes-Hingis enter Wimbledon mixed doubles quarters
Wimbledon, July 7:
The Indo-Swiss tennis pair of Leander Paes and Martina Hingis produced a clinical performance to enter the mixed doubles quarter-finals of Wimbledon Championships outclassing Artem Sitak of New Zealand and Anastasia…
Federer, Murray reach Wimbledon quarters
Wimbledon, July 7:
Seven-time champion Roger Federer and local hero Andy Murray reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals here but the match between defending champion Novak Djokovic and Kevin Anderson was suspended until Tuesday at two sets…