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New Delhi, Apr 2: The pre-wedding ceremonies of star India cricketer Suresh Raina were held in Delhi today, ahead of the 'big day' scheduled for Friday. Reports say 28-year-old Raina will be tying the knot with his fiancee Priyanka Chowdhary at a posh hotel here. Middle-order batsman Raina returned to the country with his India teammates after the semifinal loss to Australia in the World Cup last

Kolkata, Apr 1: The Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament, scheduled to start from April 8, underwent changes in the playing schedule on Tuesday keeping in mind the Kolkata civic polls on April 18. A Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) release said that the changes in match order were made after Kolkata Police made a request to alter the dates citing their inability to provide

Wellington, Mar 31: New Zealand left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori confirmed what many expected in announcing his retirement from international cricket upon the team's return from the World Cup on Tuesday. The 36-year-old former captain had been widely expected to retire from international cricket at the conclusion of New Zealand's involvement in the tournament. New Zealand were beaten by seven

Mar 31: Australian all-rounder Shane Watson on Monday said his unbeaten knock of 64 against Pakistan in the World Cup quarterfinal is the “most important innings” of his ODI career as he was plain “lucky” to survive the hostile spell from Wahab Riaz. Watson, who was not in the best of form going into the tournament, but ended up being a crucial cog in the wheel for Australia in the knockout stages

New Delhi, Mar 30: Relieved to clinch her maiden India Open Super Series title, badminton star Saina Nehwal today said it is a huge burden off her head as she has always struggled to win this tournament and vowed to bring more laurels for the country in future. "I think a big burden off my head. Last four years, I was struggling, losing in pre-quarters or quarters, this is the first time I have

Mumbai, Mar 29: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) bore the brunt of Star Sport's 'Mauka Mauka' advertisement as Pakistan and Bangladesh cricket fans called them as many as '200 times' to poke fun at India's exit and sing the now famous jingle India crashed out of the World Cup as Australia secured an emphatic 95-run victory over them at the semifinals. The BCCI's phone rang

Mar 29: Unfazed by the potshots taken at their relationship after India lost to Australia at the World Cup semi-finals, lovebirds Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma walked out of the Mumbai International Airport holding hands on Saturday. Moreover, despite the criticism by haters, Virat and Anushka's ardent fans have taken to Twitter to extend their support to the lovers and 'Team Kohli Forever' has

New Delhi, Mar 28: Indian ace shuttler Saina Nehwal, on Saturday, created history by becoming the first Indian woman to be World No 1 in badminton rankings. On Friday, Olympic bronze medallist, Saina sailed past Indonesia's Hana Ramadhini 21-15, 21-12 in the women's singles competition to stay just one win away from becoming the first Indian woman to achieve the world number one ranking. After

New Delhi, March 28: Saina Nehwal sailed past Indonesia’s Hana Ramadhini to make her maiden semifinals at the India Open Super Series while giant-killer HS Prannoy and RMV Gurusaidutt went down fighting in the quarterfinals here today. Olympic bronze medallist Saina defeated Hana 21-15, 21-12 in the women’s singles competition at the Siri Fort Sports Complex. Prannoy, who had sent the top seed and

Mar 27: South Africa’s explosive left-handed batsman JP Duminy has been chosen to lead the Delhi Daredevils in this year’s Indian Premier League. He succeeds Kevin Pietersen, who is also one of the 13 players not bought back by the franchise in February’s auction due to their rebuilding strategy, having finished at the bottom of the points table last year. However, Duminy is one of the few players