Bowlers put India in charge Gautam Gambhir's cheap dismissal to an ill-advised shot and an exceptional catch was just about the only blip on an otherwise outstanding first day of competitive cricket for the Indians on their 45-day tour of Sri Lanka...
Ranjit against rushing Mendis Ajantha Mendis has taken the cricketing world by storm. From out of nowhere, the 23-year-old has burst into the limelight, his exploits at the Asia Cup in general and the final against India in particular singling him out as a special talent...
Riccardo jailed following doping scandal Italian cycling star Riccardo Ricco was jailed on Thursday after being kicked out of the Tour de France for testing positive for the blood-booster EPO, the online edition of the daily 'L'Equipe' reported.
Steyn rocks England South Africa's Morne Morkel and Dale Steyn each claimed four wickets as England were dismissed for 203 at tea on the first day of the second Test at Headingley on Friday.
There is more responsibility now: Zaheer Two for 35 from 12 overs might not appear enough reason to make headlines, but more than the figures, it was Zaheer Khan's effort that was commendable at the NCC ground here on Friday.
Pramila Aiyappa (right) and Susmita Singha Roy greet each other after qualifying for the Beijing Olympics in the National combined events and jumps meet. DH Photo
