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A file photo of Imran Khan offering the World Cup to the then Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at a dinner hosted in honour of the team after they won the 1992 World Cup. (Photo: AP)

Imran Khan is the epitome of excellence

Imran is the first international to reach such political heights, and remarkably, by starting his own party only 22...

29 July 2018 12:27 AM IST

Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni has filed a complaint alleging that his three mobile phones were stolen during the recent fire at a hotel. (Photo: PTI)

MS Dhoni can be trusted to make the right decision

The history of the World Cup throws up interesting examples of players who played crucial roles in the evening of their...

22 July 2018 12:16 AM IST

Kuldeep Yadav show leaves selectors with a vexing problem

This is not dependent only on the inadequacies of batsmen, but the ability of the bowlers concerned.

15 July 2018 7:09 AM IST

Valve is targeting yet another gambling ring that has existed for many years, the Team Fortress 2 ring.

LCI ideas on betting a step in right direction

At the very least, legalising betting will bring some clarity and pro-active cleansing.

8 July 2018 1:54 AM IST

India coach Ravi Shastri and skipper Virat Kohli in New Delhi. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee )

Team selection a happy headache for Shastri and Co.

Captain Virat Kohli, perhaps the only batsman from the top order to miss out on runs, was left understandably bemused at...

1 July 2018 12:15 AM IST

Sri Lanka skipper Dinesh Chandimal celebrates his century. (Photo: PTI)

Chandimal case shows ball tampering is endemic now

The hearing for the Level 3 offence is scheduled on July 10. But this is of far lesser significance in the immediate...

24 Jun 2018 12:11 AM IST

Rahane struggled for rhythm and runs, Pujara spent a fair amount of time before being dismissed for 35, while Karthik was run out in a misunderstanding with partner Pandya that would earn admonishment even in schools cricket.

Feel-good India should be wary of batting collapses

Interestingly, Afghanistan is the first Test country that didn't belong to the Commonwealth.

17 Jun 2018 1:19 AM IST

The logic behind the taxation was that sportspersons who are in the governments employ get paid leave to participate in sundry professional events/endorsements, but nothing accrues to the state from their earnings.

Afghan's entry into Test signals a high moment

The Haryana government suspended its decision to tax its athletes on their prize money and endorsement earnings.

10 Jun 2018 12:37 AM IST

A screen grab from Al-Jazeeras sting operation shows alleged fixer Aneel Munawar (left) in a hotel lobby in Sri Lanka. Former England players Graeme Swann and Tim Bresnan are also seen.

Corruption is a serious blight on cricket

Corruption is a serious blight on cricket that needs to be fought with all hands on deck.

3 Jun 2018 12:39 AM IST

Shikhar Dhawan (left), Suresh Raina (centre) and Murali Vijay.

Difficult to pick a clear winner

It all boils down to how players respond under pressure helped with a little luck of course.

27 May 2018 2:48 AM IST

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BCCI-CoA tussle not good for Indian cricket

In the event, Pietersen was finally been selected for the event on June in Bengaluru, on the eve of the Test against...

20 May 2018 12:17 AM IST

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Intense competition a good sign for India

The most interesting selections are of Kuldeep Yadav (Test) Ambati Rayudu (ODIs) and Sidharth Kaul (ODIs and T20s).

14 May 2018 12:12 AM IST