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Dubai, Jun 12: India captain Ajinkya Rahane today termed it is a "privilege" to be a part of a historic first Test match against Afghanistan. It's a privilege to be playing in Afghanistan's first Test match. It's a historic moment for them and an opportunity for us to be part of the occasion," Rahane was quoted as saying in an ICC release. They have a fine team and some talented players, who have

Mohammed Shami failed the YoYo fitness test, prompting the selectors to summon rookie Delhi speedster Navdeep Saini for the one-off Test against Afghanistan starting June 14, reported PTI. Saini is currently one of the quickest red ball bowlers in domestic circuit and has been touted by many as one for the future after his consistent Ranji Trophy performance in the past two seasons. Saini is part

Kratovo, Jun 12: Portugalmidfielder Manuel Fernandessaid Cristiano Ronaldo "doesn't look at all worried about his future" as the Real Madrid superstar contemplates a possible exit from the Spanish giants this summer. There has been intense speculation over Ronaldo's future after the 33-year-old suggested he could have played his last game for Real following their 3-1 victory over Liverpool in last

Kuala Lumpur, Jun 11: Indian women faced abject humiliation after Bangladesh beat the six-time champions by three wickets to win their maiden Asia Cuptrophy today. The tournament turned out to be the most embarrassing for the 'Women in Blue' as they lost to the minnows twice inside a week. The tournament also raised a big question mark about the utility of two veterans Mithali Raj and Jhulan

Mumbai, Jun 11: Inspirational Indian captain Sunil Chhetri scored a brace to put himself on par with Lionel Messi and lead the home side to Intercontinental Cup title triumph with a 2-0 win over Kenya in the summit clash here on Sunday. Playing in his 102nd international match, Chhetri struck in the eighth and 29th minutes to hand a dominant India the trophy to the wild celebration of the home

Paris, Jun 10: Newly-crowned French Open champion Simon Halep said she was inspired to win her first Grand Slam title by her manager Virginia Ruzici's feats 40 years ago at Roland Garros. Until Saturday, Ruzici's 1978 Paris triumph over Mima Jausovec was the last time a Romanian, man or woman, had won a Grand Slam but Halep ended that long wait as she hit back to beat American Sloane Stephens 3-6

Gifu, June 10: Middle distance runner Anu Kumar help India bag third gold medal in the men's 800m on the third day of the 2018 Junior Asian Athletics Championships here on Saturday. With a single day of competition remaining, Indian athletes have already won three gold medals, one silver and nine bronze medals. The Uttarakhand based runner, clocked 1:54.11 seconds to get the better of Iran's

Kuala Lumpur, Jun 10: Indian women faced abject humiliation after Bangladesh beat the six-time champions by three wickets to win their maiden Asia Cup trophy here today. The tournament turned out to be the most embarrassing for the 'Women in Blue' as they lost to the minnows twice inside a week. The tournament also raised a big question mark about the utility of two veterans Mithali Raj and Jhulan

Kuala Lumpur, Jun 9: A dominant India sailed into the final of the women’s Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament with a seven-wicket drubbing of arch-rivals Pakistan in their last round robin match here on Saturday. Electing to bat, Pakistan were restricted to 72 for 7 in the allotted 20 overs at the Kinrara Academy Oval. Left-arm spinner Ekta Bisht was the most successful India bowler, claiming impressive

Sao Paulo, Jul 9: Brazilian tennis great Maria Bueno passed awayafter a battle with mouth cancer, according to a statement by the hospital. She was 78. The hospital said that it would not release any more details on the passing of Bueno out of respect for her family. Bueno won three Wimbledon singles titles and four at the US Open in the 1950s and 1960s. Nicknamed "The Tennis Ballerina" because of