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India vs South Africa: Wanderers Test should have been called off, says Dean Elgar

Dean Elgar’s gritty innings also came for effusive praise from his captain Faf du Plessis.

Jan 28, 2018, 14:58 PM IST

Sandeep Lamichhane becomes first Nepal player to get IPL contract

He hogged the limelight by becoming the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 14 scalps in six innings at an average of 17 and an economy of 4.67. 

Jan 28, 2018, 14:46 PM IST

Four-Nations Hockey: India settle for silver after shootout loss to Belgium

Tanguy Cosyns (41), Cedric Charlier (43), Amaury Keusters (51?) and Felix Denayer (56?) scored during regulation time.

Jan 28, 2018, 13:46 PM IST

Bopanna-Babos pair ends runner-up at Australian Open

The Indo-Hungarian combine converted two of those chances to claim the early advantage.

Jan 28, 2018, 13:34 PM IST

Saina Nehwal loses to No. 1 Tai Tzu in Indonesia Masters final

Tai Tzu Ying has now defeated the former world No.1 Indian nine times in their last 10 meetings. 

Jan 28, 2018, 12:33 PM IST

India vs South Africa: We don't get green tracks in India, Faf du Plessis on pitch furore

The Virat Kohli-led Indian team showed tremendous grit to bat on and claim a consolation win on the treacherous surface.

Jan 28, 2018, 11:46 AM IST

India vs South Africa: Now we have the result to back our belief, says Virat Kohli

South Africa won the series 2-1 and now the two teams look forward to the six-match ODI series starting in Durban on February 1. 

Jan 28, 2018, 11:42 AM IST

West Brom beat Liverpool amid VAR chaos, Spurs avoid upset

Referee Craig Pawson denied West Brom a third goal after ruling out Craig Dawson's effort by using VAR to determine that Gareth Barry was offside.

Jan 28, 2018, 11:02 AM IST

Neymar brushes off penalty controversy

Spanish media reported earlier this week that the 25-year-old is unsettled in Paris and set to move to Real Madrid at the end of the season.

Jan 28, 2018, 10:56 AM IST

Juventus beat self-destructing Chievo to go top of Serie A

Atalanta continued their impressive season with a 3-0 win at Sassuolo which lifted them to seventh.

Jan 28, 2018, 10:52 AM IST

La Liga: Real Madrid roar back with big win at Valencia

Cristiano Ronaldo made no mistake again from the spot in the 38th after Karim Benzema had been pushed over in the area by defender Martin Montoya, stretching Madrid’s lead and moving on to eight goals in the league this season, including four penalties.

Jan 28, 2018, 10:28 AM IST

Jasprit Bumrah fits perfectly in India's Test XI, says Virat Kohli

"If you see his pitch map, only three balls today were full-length deliveries, everything was length and back of length, and he really made life difficult for the South African batsmen": Virat Kohli

Jan 28, 2018, 10:22 AM IST

Leander Paes, James Cerretani enter Newport Beach Challenger tennis final

Leander Paes and James Cerretani dispatched fourth seeds Marcelo Arevalo and Miguel Angel Reyes-Varela 6-3, 6-3 in one hour and 10 minutes.

Jan 27, 2018, 16:11 PM IST

Pakistan cancels 5-year agreement with West Indies for T20I series

The agreement was announced at a press conference amidst much fanfare. 

Jan 27, 2018, 15:40 PM IST

India beat Japan 4-2 to enter 4-nation hockey final

India drew first blood when Harjeet Singh dribbled through the midfield to find forward Arman Qureshi who passed it on to Vivek for the first goal.

Jan 27, 2018, 12:41 PM IST

Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium to host Rajasthan Royals' home games in IPL-11

The Rajasthan Royals last played at the stadium in 2013. They later had to shift base to Ahmedabad and then to Pune due to the suspension of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA).

Jan 27, 2018, 11:48 AM IST

Copa del Rey: Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone banned for three cup games for Sevilla protests

The Spanish football federation says Diego Simeone’s suspension will be served next season since Atletico Madrid were eliminated on Tuesday.

Jan 27, 2018, 10:49 AM IST

Delhi lift Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in style

Rajasthan were bundled out for 112 in 19.1 overs as their batting crumbled after opener Aditya Garhwal departed for 52 in 36 balls in the 12th over.

Jan 27, 2018, 09:45 AM IST

Tiger Woods birdies his final hole to make cut in PGA Tour return

After successful spinal fusion surgery, Tiger Woods is swinging freely for the first time in four years, even if inaccuracy plagued him on Friday in his first official event in 51 weeks.

Jan 27, 2018, 09:25 AM IST

Alexis Sanchez sparkles as Manchester United progress in FA Cup

Sanchez lined up alongside Michael Carrick at Huish Park, with the veteran midfielder making his first start since September after he received treatment for an irregular heart rhythm.

Jan 27, 2018, 09:01 AM IST