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M S Dhoni's best friend, Santhosh Lal, along with whom the Indian Captain invented the famous "Helicopter Shot" is no more. Lal was a former Ranji player, who had been suffering from Pancreatitis. Earlier, when Lal was airlifted to New Delhi, where he was treated, Dhoni had offered to assist his childhood friend in all ways possible. Dhoni had been in constant touch with the family and had

Dubai, July 17: The ICC on Tuesday admitted that the umpires made seven errors during the first Ashes Test between Australia and England of which four were rectified using the Decision Review System, which has ignited a fresh debate on the technology. The three decisions that were marked as uncorrected errors included the one against Jonathan Trott when a correct leg before wicket decision was

New Delhi, Jul 16: With the all-important Asia Cup round the corner, Hockey India is all set to hire a specialist foreign goalkeeping coach for the Indian men's team ahead of the August 24 to September 1 event in Ipoh, Malaysia. Hockey India secretary general Narinder Batra confirmed that that they are in look out for a foreign expert to work with Indian goalkeepers on short-term basis. "Yes, we

New Delhi, Jul 16: Rahul Dravid, captain of Rajasthan Royals, has recorded his statement with the Delhi Police in the IPL spot-fixing scandal and will be made a prosecution witness. According to media reports, the special cell of Delhi Police went to Bangalore on July 10 and under section 161 of the CrPC, Dravid’s statement was recorded. Besides Dravid, Rajasthan Royals coach Paddy Upton will also

Georgetown, Jul 15: All-rounder Shahid Afridi returned to international cricket with a blistering half century and a career-best 7-12 as Pakistan recorded a thumping 126-run victory over West Indies in the first one-day international on Sunday. Afridi, recalled after missing last month's Champions Trophy due to poor form, scored 76 off 55 balls to pilot Pakistan to 224-9. Afridi then skittled West

Nottingham (England), Jul 15: Australia enjoyed a relaxed evening in Nottingham after losing a dramatic first Ashes Test against England by 14 runs on Sunday. The players gathered for an Asian meal in their city centre hotel following a narrow defeat in the opening match of the five-match series. "I am as confident as I was when we landed here," captain Michael Clarke told a news conference. "With

Mumbai, Jul 14: India's new ODI opening combination of Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma might have clicked, but former chief selector Kiran More is wary of dismissing the comeback chances of senior batsmen Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir. "Competition is a healthy sign for Indian cricket. There is a good healthy competition going on. Whoever performs will be in the team. If somebody is unfit

New Delhi, Jul 13: Her career ravaged by injuries, Sania Mirza reckons that age is fast catching up with her but hopes to add a few more Grand Slams trophies to her cabinet before bidding adieu to the game. From wrist pain, hip strain to knee trouble, it has been a "rough ride" for the 26-year-old Hyderabadi ever since she vaulted into the international scene and, in her own admission, it takes

Nottingham, Jul 13: England took control of the opening Ashes test today after a wicket-less evening session for Australia on the third day, reaching 326-6 for a lead of 261 runs. Ian Bell was 95 not out from 228 balls with 12 fours and his unbroken partnership of 108 with Stuart Broad has transformed the test at Trent Bridge. Broad made a controversial 47 not out from 122 balls, which included

Darwin, Jul 12: India Under-19 crowned their unbeaten run in the Top End Series in Darwin by drubbing Australia Under-19 by eight wickets in the final that lasted just over 40 overs in total. A combined bowling performance, led by Deepak Hooda, sent the hosts capitulating to 75 in just under 25 overs, before India chased it down with ease. That the Australia openers added 36, before losing all ten