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Hardik Pandya could develop into a fantastic asset: Lance Klusener

Pandya had scored 93 off 95 balls and took 2-27 in the Proteas' second innings to single-handedly keep India in contention on day two of the first Test here

Saha breaks Dhoni's record by affecting 10 dismissals against South Africa

Saha surpassed Dhoni, who had claimed nine dismissals in a Test match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2014

Sushil Kumar personally instigated his supporters against me: Rana

Asked about the bout Rana alleged it was Sushil's strategy to claim he had been bitten in order to take rest during the bout

Aus defeats Eng by an innings & 123 runs in 5th test to wrap up Ashes 4-0

England was bowled out for 180, adding just 87 to their Day Four score of 93 for the loss of four wickets.

Nick Kyrgios beats Ryan Harrison to win Brisbane International

Kyrgios eased past Harrison 6-4 6-2 in a match which lasted for over an hour and 13 minutes

Man from Bengal arrested for stalking Sachin's daughter over phone

The man was arrested by a joint team of Mumbai and West Bengal Police from Mahisadal area of East Midnapore district

SCG Test: After Marsh brothers' tons, England close to a 4-0 defeat

Root was unbeaten on 42 at the close with Jonny Bairstow not out 17

Dale Steyn out of 1st Test, could miss rest of series

The ongoing series was Steyn's first Test since November 2016 after recovering from a career-threatening shoulder injury against Australia

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If the Saudis are to host again in 2018 and 2019, they will have to let Israelis, Qataris, Iranians, et al, play, or risk more players staying away

Barcelona could lose Lionel Messi if Spain loses Catalonia

The contract Messi signed last November includes a clause that he must remain a Barcelona player only as long as the club is playing in 'a top-level European league.'

Starc, Hazelwood late strikes put Aussies on top; England 233/5 at stumps

Root once again fell short of reaching the three-digit score as he clipped off his pads to Mitchell Marsh at square leg after scoring 83

SC allows Bihar to participate in Ranji, other national cricket tournaments

This order has been passed keeping in view the cause of cricket, says Supreme Court

Govt has released Rs 31.4 mn for 175 TOP athletes as allowance: Rathore

The amount has been released from the National Sports Development Fund for the period from September to December last year

Dhawan fit for first Test against Proteas, Jadeja down with viral 'illness'

If India go ahead with the expected three pacers and a spinner combination, Ravichandran Ashwin is likely to get the nod ahead of Jadeja

Vidarbha close in on Ranji title with 233-run lead after Wadkar's ton

In the final session, Siddhesh Neral entertained the crowd with 56 off 92 deliveries, while hitting four boundaries and as many sixes

Bowling with Kookaburra ball will be challenge in South Africa: Bhuvneshwar

The pace attack has not yet gotten down to strategising for the game and the focus is on bowling long spells, says Bhuveshwar Kumar

Kohli finishes 2nd, Cook climbs to 8th spot in ICC Test rankings

Australia opener David Warner is sixth, 24 points behind Root and Williamson, after his scores of 103 and 86 earned him 30 points.

Sakshi Malik, Babita Kumari make it to India's 2018 CWG wrestling team

The selection trial was held in six weight categories at the Sports Authority of India Training Center

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Viswanathan Anand ended 2017 on a high note, winning the world rapid championship in Riyadh

2018 sporting guide: A look at the athletes and events that hold promise

After a year that seemed to celebrate the ridiculous in sport, Dhruv Munjal hopes 2018 will bring forth the sublime