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Pacer Jhulan Goswami becomes first female cricketer to take 200 ODI wickets

Goswami achieved the feat during the second ODI between India and South Africa at Kimberley

Neymar gets 3 mn euros/month, PSG pay 12 of highest French league salaries

The top ten is rounded out by Dani Alves, another Brazilian defender at PSG, who makes 700,000 euros

Indian ODI team now has X-factor to win anywhere, says Shikhar Dhawan

India, who have a poor ODI record in South Africa, is set for improvement after being 2-0 up in the six-match series

3rd ODI: To counter Chahal and Yadav, SA batsmen train with 5 spinners

AB de Villiers, Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock have all been ruled out of the remaining matches on this Indian tour

Virat needs someone who can make him better leader: Ex SA coach Jennings

Kohli can instil "fear" in youngsters, is Jennings' observation and that's why a calm mentor is need of the hour

It's Lalit Modi again! BCCI domain name almost sold for $270 on non-renewal

In September, the powerful board bagged a $ 2.55 billion for granting the IPL media rights to Star Sports

Sporting events that rocked world politics, from Hitler to Nixon

It commonly known as world politics is influences sports but here are a few examples of sports acting as a catalyst to shape the flow of certain world events

India vs SA 2nd ODI: ICC left red faced over 'archaic' playing rules

The umpires order 40-minute lunch break before India could complete a comprehensive win to take a 2-0 lead in the six-match series

Prithvi, Manjot, Shubman among five Indians in ICC's U-19 World Cup team

South Africa captain Raynard van Tonder was named to lead side which has representation from six countries

Saree Runner: Homemaker ready to take part in Kolkata Marathon on Feb 4

Mother of two, Pooja was diagnosed with varicose veins in the year 2010 as she took up running inspire by her husband

Virar to Mount Maunganui: U-19 captain Prithvi Shaw's journey to the top

His first coach Santosh Pingulkar recalled the days when he had spotted talent in the captain when he was just three years old

India wins U-19 cricket WC: PM Modi, President Kovind hail team on Twitter

Celebrations have just started at Bay Oval and millions have congratulated the team for their winning effort

U-19 World Cup win: BCCI rewards Dravid with Rs 5 mn, players get Rs 3 mn

The other members of the support staff including fielding coach Abhya Sharma and bowling coach Paras Mhambrey will be richer by Rs 20 lakh

The lonely mission of Indian who plays most dangerous winter sport

In India, the people who have brought attention to any sport have been individuals who have gone on their own lone journey: Keshavan

Manjot Kalra ton, bowlers star in India's fourth U-19 World Cup win

Delhi-boy Manjot Kalra emerged as the man for big occasion, scoring a sublime 101 not out off 102 balls and anchoring the innings after the loss of skipper Prithvi Shaw

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup final: India restricts Australia to 216

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup final: Electing to bat after winning the toss, the Australians lost their three top batsmen with just 59 runs on the board

CHESS#1288

Kramnik played very positive chess (six wins, two losses). That included a last-round gift from Baskaran Adhiban, who made a suicidal exchange sacrifice when he held an edge

A fan's letter to Roger Federer on his greatness and achievements

Roger Federer has made many lives worth living. Astoundingly, he still does

The secret weapon in the Fed Ex arsenal

Pierre Paganini, Federer's fitness training coach, may be the most important reason Federer has the best record in men's tennis in the past 12 months even at the age of 36

Modi launches Khelo India Games to improve India's performance in Olympics

Talented players identified in priority sports disciplines at various levels will be provided annual financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh per annum for eight years