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Macau, Dec 1: After successfully defending her title at the Macau Open, India's teen sensation P V Sindhu today said she was happy to win her first title of the year and end the season on a high. Two-time World Championship bronze medallist, Sindhu outplayed Kim Hyo Min of Korea 21-12 21-17 in the summit clash that lasted 45 minutes at the Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion. "It was a good win. She

Sydney, Dec 1: The decision to postpone the first India-Australia Test is the right one. Yes, going ahead with the game in Brisbane might have served as a distraction for players and fans alike, but this is not the time for distractions. This is a time for being human. Grieving is a vital part of the human experience. We should make space to lament the loss of those we care about. We should give

Jerusalem, Nov 30: Israeli cricket team's former captain and an international umpire died after being hit by a ball in the chest during a local match in coastal city of Ashdod, days after tragic death of a promising Australian player in similar circumstances. According to spectators, 55-year-old Hillel Oscar collapsed after being struck in his upper body by the ball. He was evacuated to Barzilai

Melbourne: Nov 29: The first Test between India and Australia is all set to be rescheduled as three of the senior cricketers from the home side — Shane Watson, David Warner and Brad Haddin — are among those who have expressed their lack of readiness to return to competitive cricket. According to a report in ‘The Australian’, the first Test scheduled to start at the Gabba on December 4, may now be

Melbourne, Nov 28: Long called upon to rescue his team from treacherous situations, Australia captain Michael Clarke could do little to save his close friend Phillip Hughes, but bore his grief quietly in a vital supporting role for his "little brother's" family. Clarke was among the first to arrive at St Vincent's hospital on Tuesday after Hughes was rushed there with a sickening head injury and

New Delhi, Nov 27: The Supreme Court on Thursday observed Chennai Super Kings (CSK), an IPL team owned by suspended BCCI chief N Srinivasan's company India Cements, should be suspended without "further enquiry". The court sought to know the share-holding pattern in India Cements to find out the who "really controlled" CSK. Srinivasan, last week, had faced the court's displeasure over conflict of

Sydney, Nov 27: Australian batsman Phillip Hughes passed away today after succumbing to his injuries sustained during a domestic match when he was hit by a bouncer, Cricket Australia said. He was 25. "It is my sad duty to inform you that a short time ago Phillip Hughes passed away," Australian team doctor Peter Brukner said in a statement. "He never regained consciousness following his injury on

Macau, Nov 27: Defending champion P.V Sindhu reached the pre-quarterfinals of the Macau Grand Prix Gold in women’s singles while HS Prannoy and B Sai Praneeth too tasted victories in men’s singles as Indian shuttlers had a good day in office, here today. World No. 10 Sindhu took a little less than half an hour to dispose off Chinese Taipei’s Hung Shih Han 21—19 21—15 in a women’s singles match

Sydney, Nov 25: Australia Test batsman Phil Hughes has been rushed to St Vincent's Hospital after being knocked out by a bouncer during a match between Sheffield Shield and NSW at the SCG here today. The 25-year-old collapsed after being struck on the side of the head by a Sean Abbott delivery and was stretchered from the ground. He is currently undergoing surgery and according to Ambulance

Sydney, Nov 26: Australian batsman Phil Hughes continued to fight for life as he remained in a critical condition after being struck on the head in a freak accident during a Sheffield Shield match at the Sydney Cricket Ground here. The 25—year—old left—hander, who was on the verge of a Test recall, was hit on the lower head by a Sean Abbot bouncer yesterday following which he underwent an