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Virat Kohli, who praised the youngster after his astounding spell (3/18) against India during Asia Cup in Mirpur, had a chat with Amir when Pakistan was warming up. (Photo: PTI)

India vs Pakistan: Virat Kohli presents bat to Mohammad Amir

Amidst high security ahead of the marquee clash, India cricketer wins hearts.

18 March 2016 9:58 PM IST

The buzz of tickets being sold for black infuriated the bystanders at the Mohammedan Sporting Club area. The modern day blackers are difficult to identify. They are hardly seen chewing tobacco or wearing shabby jeans. (Photo: Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya/DC)

India vs Pakistan: Tickets sold in black, prices exceed Rs 7,500

Middlemen use common man's misery to make money.

18 March 2016 9:14 PM IST

Chief pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee who replaced veteran Prabir Mukherjee recently told this correspondent exclusively that spectators will be entertained in the high pressure match. (Photo: PTI)

Eden wicket is brainchild of me and Ganguly: Chief curator

Sujan Mukherjee, who replaced the 84-year-old Prabir Mukherjee recently, says 180 is chaseable.

18 March 2016 7:26 PM IST

Indian fans will be surprised to learn that Bashir Chacha (fondly called) is an admirer of MS Dhoni and knows him personally. (Photo: AFP)

India vs Pakistan: 'If Pakistan wins, it will be a chance victory'

Mohammad Bashir, the mascot of Pakistan cricket team, believes MS Dhoni will not crumble under pressure.

18 March 2016 4:08 PM IST

Indian off-spinner R Ashwin played it cool when he was asked about the pressure Indian players will face in the crunch game against arch-rivals Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

ICC World Twenty20: India-Pakistan rivalry bigger than the Ashes, says...

While India enjoy 4-0 winning record against Pakistan in ICC World T20, Pakistan have won all 4 games against India at...

18 March 2016 3:05 PM IST

It was a morale boosting win for Sri Lankan who suffered three consecutive losses in the Asia Cup and lost two warm-up games in the lead up to their tournament opener. (Photo: AP)

ICC World T20: Dilshan powers Lanka to victory against spirited...

Led by skipper Asghar Stanikzai's stern 62-run knock, Afghanistan set a decent target of 153-7.

18 March 2016 12:06 PM IST

Pakistan womens team skipper Sana Mir, who is a fan of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, said that to be a part of an intense contest between India and Pakistan is a great feeling no matter one is playing or watching. (Photo: PTI)

Dhoni is an inspiration, Afridi is interesting, says Sana Mir

Pakistan women's team skipper says the pressure of Indo-Pak match is same among eves.

17 March 2016 9:08 PM IST

Suresh Raina- Shoaib Malik camaraderie was in full view during net session ahead of India-Pakistan game in ICC World Twenty20. (Photo: PTI)

ICC World T20: Raina-Malik camaraderie steals the show

Indian left-handed batsman Suresh Raina and senior Pakistani all-rounder Shoaib Malik were seen hugging and patting each...

17 March 2016 7:47 PM IST

The iconic stadium is expected to be filled to the brim during the much-awaited game between the arch rivals. (Photo: AFP)

CAB to felicitate Sehwag, Sachin, Akram among others

CAB sources said they would be presenting the greats mementoes prior to the start of the game.

17 March 2016 1:15 PM IST

Lasith Malinga last bowled against UAE and made an impact with his 4/26 which was instrumental in their only win in the recently concluded Asia Cup T20 in Bangladesh. (Photo: AFP)

ICC World Twenty20: Sri Lanka sweat over Malinga's fitness

Malinga also joined the team two days ago and is terribly short on match practice having missed the two warm ups.

17 March 2016 12:09 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: PTI)

Mamata Banerjee expresses happiness over Mother Teresa's sainthood

Pope Francis on Tuesday had approved Mother Teresa's elevation to sainthood and set September 4 as the date for her...

16 March 2016 2:42 PM IST

The Election Commission of India office

Election Commission to examine TMC bribe sting' video

EC had met representatives of various political parties and today met SPs, DMs, senior bureaucrats and police officials.

15 March 2016 8:44 PM IST