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BS Number Wise: The cricketing myth of 'Mauka Mauka'

Indian fans take pride in their team's performance against Pakistan in World Cup cricket matches. Outside such matches, data analysis makes a revelation

AIBA women's world boxing set to be postponed due to Covid-19

The decision to postpone the championships could be announced anytime this week. The tournament was tentatively planned from December 4 to 18 in Istanbul.

Indian women's football team to take on Brazil in international tourney

Chile, ranked 37th in FIFA chart, and Venezuela (56th) are the other teams that the 57th-ranked Indians will face in the November 25 to December 1 tournament to be held in Manaus, Brazil

Hasan Ali, Fakhar Zaman big match players, will fire in semis: Babar

Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Tuesday backed struggling batter Fakhar Zaman and pacer Hasan Ali to come good in the knock out stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup, saying they are big match players

Outgoing head coach Shastri backs successor Dravid to 'raise the bar'

The T20 World Cup game against Namibia was Shastri's last day in the office as the head coach.

Oscar Pistorius up for parole, must meet parents of girlfriend he killed

Eight years after he shot dead his girlfriend, Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius is up for parole

T20 WC, IND vs NAM Highlights: India sign off with 9-wkt win over Namibia

India reached the target of 133 in 15.2 overs with Rohit Sharma (56) and KL Rahul (54 not out) stitching 86 runs for the opening stand to set up the win in their final Super 12 match

Barcelona fans welcome new coach Xavi Hernandez at the Camp Nou

Thousands of fans arrived at the Camp Nou to welcome Xavi Hernndez as Barcelona's new coach on Monday, hoping he can turn the club's fortunes around after a dismal start

India don't play fearless brand of cricket in ICC events: Nasser Hussain

India doesn't play "fearless" brand of cricket in ICC events, feels former England captain Nasser Hussain

Women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal conferred with Padma Shri award

Padma Shri Award is the country's fourth-highest civilian award.

Verstappen extends championship lead over Hamilton after winning Mexico GP

The joy of Valtteri Bottas's shock pole position was short-lived as Verstappen swept around the outside of the two Mercedes into the first corner on the opening lap.

T20 WC, PAK vs SCO Highlights: Pakistan wins by 72 runs, tops Group 2

Babar Azam top-scored with 66 off 47 balls while Mohammad Hafeez smashed 31 off 19 balls and Shoaib Malik 54 not out off 18 balls as Pakistan posted 189 for four.

ICC T20 WC, NZ vs AFG highlights: New Zealand wins by 8 wkts to enter semis

The win by the Kiwis meant that India -- currently with four points from four matches -- cannot qualify for the semifinals even if they beat Namibia in their final Super 12 on Monday

T20 WC, ENG vs SA Highlights: South Africa wins but out of semis race

South Africa needed to restrict England to 131 to seal their semifinal spot ahead of Australia but failed as the Eoin Morgan-led side finished at 179 for eight

T20 WC, AUS vs WI highlights: AUS wins by 8 wickets, keeps semis hope alive

Skipper Kieron Pollard struck a combative 31-ball 44 to lead West Indies to a fighting 157 for seven. Check Australia vs West Indies highlights

Let the hype begin: England cricketers arrive in Brisbane for the Ashes

Let the hype, hyperbole and general madness begin. It's nearly Ashes time, the most anticipated series in world cricket.

Don't judge this team on basis of one or two bad performances: Jadeja

India played three specialist spinners on the day but Jadeja said that his role was the same it has now been for years

T20 WC, IND vs SCO Highlights: India wins, Keeps semifinals hopes alive

India knocked off the target in just 6.3 overs.

Roberto Firmino's hamstring injury a blow for Liverpool, Brazil

Roberto Firmino will miss at least one month with Liverpool and upcoming World Cup qualifiers with Brazil because of a hamstring injury

New Zealand stay on course for semifinal berth with big win over Namibia

New Zealand posted 163 for four and then restricted the opposition to 111/7 to complete a convincing win.