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Almaty/Kazakhstan, Oct 20: Rising star Shiva Thapa and comeback-man Thokchom Nanao Singh entered the pre-quarters but it was curtains for the experienced Vijender Singh, who bowed out after an intense second-round contest on a day of mixed fortunes for India at the boxing World Championships here on Saturday. Vijender (75kg), the first Indian boxer to bag medals at the World Championships and the

New Delhi, Oct 19: A quick-fire half century by James Faulkner in death overs and gritty knock by Adam Voges helped Australia chase down 304-run target and snatch victory from India in the nail biting third ODI at PCA stadium in Mohali on Saturday. Faulkner, who came to bat with Australia six down at 213, soon turned the tide in favour of the visitors and slammed an unbeaten 64 off 29 balls to

Melbourne, Oct 19: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels country's cricket board let him and the entire team down during the 2008 'Monkeygate' controversy, saying that CA officials acted as if the relationship with India mattered more than the national players. In fresh excerpts of his autobiography 'At The Close of Play' published by 'The Age', Ponting has shed some more light on the

Bangalore, Oct 19: Former captain Anil Kumble today declined to comment on Ricky Ponting's observation on Sachin Tendulkar's role in the 'Monkeygate' scandal, saying people should wait for his book to know his version of the incident In his memoirs -- titled 'The Close of Play' - Ponting said he didn't understand why Tendulkar vouched for Harbhajan Singh during the appeal hearing but did not say

Dubai, Oct 18: An update on anti-corruption measures and the progress report of Bangladesh's preparedness for next year's World Twenty20 will be top of the agenda when the International Cricket Council's Board gathers in London for a two-day meet starting tomorrow. India will be represented by BCCI President N Srinivasan, for whom it would be his first ICC meeting since taking charge for a one

New Delhi, Oct 18: India’s leading cueist Aditya Mehta continued his dream run in the Indian Open as he rewrote history by entering the semi-final of a major ranking event, defeating compatriot Pankaj Advani 4-3, Thursday. Continuing his great run after ousting World No 18 Mark Williams in the pre-quarters, the Cali World Games gold medallist put all his snooker experience on the green baize to

Melbourne, Oct 17: The ghost of 'Monkeygate' has risen again with former Australian captain Ricky Ponting questioning Sachin Tendulkar's role in the scandal, claiming that he was taken aback by the senior Indian batsman's statement which saved Harbhajan Singh. In his memoirs -- titled 'The Close of Play' -- Ponting said he didn't understand why Tendulkar vouched for Harbhajan during the appeal

Jaipur, Oct 17: An inspired India tonight pulled off an incredible nine-wicket victory over Australia in the second cricket one-dayer, achieving the second highest ever run chase in ODI history in what turned out to be a high scoring contest. Chasing an mammoth victory target of 360 on a belter of a track at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, India crossed the line with a 40 balls to spare as records

Jaipur, Oct 16: Australian batsmen yet again took the Indian bowling attack to the cleaners as they scored a massive 359 for five, equaling their highest ever total against India, in the second cricket ODI here today. Led from the front by their skipper George Bailey (92 not out), the Australian batsmen made merry of a listless Indian attack on a good Sawai Man Singh Stadium track with as many as

Oct 16: A video of Australian team arriving in Jaipur and training ahead of their second One-Day International at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium against India. According to PTI, Australia might have begun the one-day series with an emphatic 72-run win but vice-captain Brad Haddin feels his team needs to step up its game further to beat India consistently and clinch the seven-match series. "We are