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$Former India captain Sourav Ganguly Thursday backed veteran Mahendra Singh Dhoni to continue after the upcoming ODI World Cup, saying if someone has talent \age is not a factor\. (Photo: AFP)$ Sports

Age never a factor if talent is there: Ganguly backs Dhoni to play for...

With the World Cup round the corner, people have been predicting the show-piece event to be Dhoni's last international...

7 March 2019 1:39 PM GMT

Rahul and Pandya were suspended for their loose talk on women on a popular TV show but their suspension was eventually revoked pending an inquiry to be conducted by a Supreme Court-appointed Ombudsman. (Photo: Screengrab)

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BCCI Ombudsman to decide Pandya and Rahul's fate after COA refers him...

Pandya and Rahul were sent home from the tour of Australia this year following their controversial remarks which...

7 March 2019 1:21 PM GMT

India and Pakistan are scheduled to play in the World Cup on June 16 and Rai said due process will be followed before the final decision is taken on boycotting the high-octane clash in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack. (Photo: AFP)

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We are still seeking international ban on Pakistan despite ICC snub:...

Rai insisted that the ICC has not shot down BCCI's request of banning Pakistan from international cricket.

7 March 2019 1:09 PM GMT

Bhuvneshwar said that if he feels tired, he will take rest, but only after taking the franchise into confidence. (Photo: AP / Fi

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Workload management will come into effect during latter half of IPL:...

Recently, Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore said that there had been no communication from BCCI with regards to...

7 March 2019 9:45 AM GMT

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is quintessentially a modest man and no wonder he has politely declined to inaugurate the pavilion named after him at the JSCA Stadium, ahead of Indias third ODI against Australia. (Photo:

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When 'humble' Dhoni declined to inaugurate his own pavilion in Ranchi

The third ODI against Australia on Friday is expected to be Dhoni's last game in his home town.

7 March 2019 9:14 AM GMT

Early on, Brunts dazzling five-for held India to 205-8 as England staged an incredible turn around despite Smriti Mandhana and Punam Rauts valiant fifties. (Photo: PTI)

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Womens T20: England defeats India, takes unassailable 2-0 lead

Chasing a target of 112, England managed to reach the target with five balls to spare.

7 March 2019 8:41 AM GMT

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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Shreyas Iyer to lead Mumbai in Super League,...

On Friday, Mumbai take on Karnataka in their first game at the Holkar stadium.

7 March 2019 8:37 AM GMT

There is a bit of celebrityhood attached to reflected glory but the lives that Mahendra Singh Dhoni touched over the years have a sense of belonging to him without trying to own him. (Photo: AFP / File)

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Ind vs Aus 3rd ODI: India aim to seal series in Dhoni's last match at...

A 3-0 lead in the five-match series will be a perfect farewell gift for Dhoni, who will be wearing the jersey for the...

7 March 2019 6:46 AM GMT

Tom Latham during a training session on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

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'We're looking to win the Test match in whatever way possible', says...

The kiwis will look to wrap up the series with a game to spare.

7 March 2019 6:19 AM GMT

Ikopes suspension announced by the ICC on Wednesday follows the 20 year ban handed out to Rajan Nayer, a former senior Zimbabwe cricket official, in March 2018. (Photo: AFP)

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Ex Zimbabwe cricket director Enock Ikope banned over West Indies fix...

Ikope was found guilty of breaching three counts of the the International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption Code.

6 March 2019 2:29 PM GMT

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MS Dhoni: Their 'very own Ranchi boy' and much more

The film 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story', which is played often on TV, is a guilty pleasure for Dhoni fans.

6 March 2019 12:19 PM GMT

India had won the toss and they opted to bowl first in the first match. The batters were not able to get themselves comfortable in the chase and they fell short off the target by 41 runs. Mandhana said that she does not regret her decision of opting to bowl first. (Photo: PTI)

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We don't lack in fast bowling department, says Smriti Mandhana

India would hope to turn their fortunes in the second T20 against England to level the three-match series.

6 March 2019 11:08 AM GMT