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Nagpur Test: India edge closer to Victory
Nagpur, Nov 27: Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin picked up two wickets as India reduced South Africa to 105/4 at lunch to inch closer to victory on the third day of the third Test at the Vidarba Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium here on…
Pakistan strong-armed into accepting Shortened Series: Daily
Islamabad, Nov 27: Pakistan has been "strong-armed" into accepting a shortened cricket series in Sri Lanka so that India can quickly finish it, said a daily on Friday.
An editorial "A pliant PCB compromises" in The Nation said that the…
Brazil’s Del Nero quits FIFA post
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 27: Brazil's Marco Polo Del Nero has relinquished his position on FIFA's executive committee, South American football's governing body Conmebol said.
He will be replaced by Fernando Sarney, who is the son of former…
Nagpur Test: South Africa needs 278 more to win against India
Nagpur, Nov 26: South Africa ended Day 2 at 32/2 in their second innings, requiring 278 more runs to win the third Test against India in the three days of play remaining at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium here on Thursday.…
India-Pakistan series in Sri Lanka may begin December 15: Shukla
New Delhi, Nov 26: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) senior functionary Rajeev Shukla said on Thursday that the high-octane India vs Pakistan series may begin on December 15 in Sri Lanka.
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif…
Nagpur Test: South Africa set 310-run target by India
Nagpur, Nov 26: India were bowled out for 173 in their second innings, giving South Africa a target of 310 runs on the second day of the third Test being played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) here on Thursday.
After scoring…
Brazil President sanctions Visa waiver for 2016 Olympics
Brasilia, Nov 26: Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has agreed to suspend visa requirements for foreigners during the 2016 Olympic Games in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
The "exceptional, unilateral visa waiver" is specifically aimed at…
Wotherspoon replaces Govers in Australian Hockey Team
Raipur, Nov 26: The Australian hockey team on Thursday said that Dylan Wotherspoon will replace the injured Blake Govers on the eve of the Hockey World League (HWL) Final to be held from November 27 to December 6.
New South Wales forward…
PSG, Juve, Atletico, Benfica in Champions League last 16
Malmo, Nov 26: Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, Atletico Madrid and Benfica have qualified for the knockout stage of the Champions League. In Wednesday's action, Swedish international Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored against his former club and…
Sania-Bhupathi beat Paes-Navratilova in Tennis Masters
Kolkata, Nov 26: Women's world No.1 doubles star Sania Mirza, partnered by Mahesh Bhupathi, beat legends Leander Paes and Martina Navratilova 7-5, 7-5 in a Tennis Masters mixed doubles contest at the Netaji Indoor stadium here on Wednesday.…