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India retain top spot in ICC Test Team rankings after annual update
Dubai, May 13 : India remained the number one Test side after the annual update of the ICC…
Badminton great Padukone making good recovery after Covid
Bengaluru, May 13 : Former All England champion Prakash Padukone is making good recovery after having been discharged…
Babar Azam becomes first Pak skipper to win opening four Tests
Harare: Pakistan’s victory in the second Test against Zimbabwe made Babar Azam the country’s first skipper to win…
India could tour Sri Lanka for limited-over series in July
Big names such as skipper Virat Kohli and vice-captain Rohit Sharma will not be part of the tour as they will be engaged in a marquee five-match Test series in England.
Shikhar Dhawan receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
New Delhi, May 6 : Indian cricket team’s senior opener Shikhar Dhawan on Thursday said he has received…
IPL 2021 Cancelled: Indian Premier League suspended after more COVID-19 cases
NEW DELHI : The Indian Premier League was suspended indefinitely on Tuesday after players or staff at three…
IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings by seven wickets
Ahmedabad: Shikhar Dhawan’s 47-ball 69 helped a clinical Delhi Capitals (DC) ease to a seven-wicket win over Punjab…
Pooran to donate portion of IPL salary, PBKS to help provide oxygen concentrators for India’s fight against Covid-19
Punjab Kings took to Twitter to announce that they have pledged funds towards providing oxygen concentrators across the country.
IPL 2021: PBKS batsman Nicholas Pooran gets ducks in all shapes and sizes
Ahmedabad: Punjab Kings (PBKS) batsman Nicholas Pooran has managed a dubious record with his fourth duck at this…
IPL2021 : Delhi Capitals beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets
Delhi Capitals win by seven wickets and 21 balls to spare after a Prithvi Shaw-blitz and a mature…
IPL 2021: De Kock’s unbeaten 70 takes Mumbai Iindians to 7-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals
New Delhi, Apr 29 : Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 70 and some masterful bowling from Jasprit Bumrah in…
One or two tweaks helped: Faf after earning Orange cap
Du Plessis was a livewire on the field in Wednesday’s game, making diving stops and taking a diving catch as CSK ensured tight fielding.
IPL 2021: Gaikwad, du Plessis power Chennai Super Kings to big win over SunRisers Hyderabad
New Delhi: A 129-run opening stand between Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis helped Chennai Super Kings (CSK)…
IPL 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Capitals by one run
Ahmedabad : Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Capitals by one run in the IPL here on Tuesday. AB…
IPL 2021: Morris, Samson take Rajasthan Royals to win over Kolkata Knight Riders
IPL 2021, RR vs KKR: Chris Morris's outstanding four-wicket spell and a run out set the stage for Rajasthan Royals’ six-wicket win over the Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday.
IPL 2021: KL Rahul Stars As Punjab Kings Stun Mumbai Indians By 9 Wickets
PBKS vs MI, IPL 2021: KL Rahul scored an unbeaten half-century to help Punjab Kings defeat Mumbai Indians in Match 17, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
IPL 2021: Padikkal, Kohli help Bangalore win by 10 wickets
IPL 2021, RCB vs RR Highlights: Royal Challengers Bangalore extended their perfect start to the campaign with a ten-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in Mumbai on Thursday.
Manchester City withdraws from European Super League
Manchester City have withdrawn from the European Super League (ESL) and Chelsea are also preparing to do so.…
IPL 2021: Amit Mishra, Shikhar Dhawan Help Delhi Capitals Beat Mumbai Indians By 6 Wickets
Amit Mishra took 4/24, while Shikhar Dhawan scored 45 as Delhi Capitals overhauled Mumbai Indians below-par target of 138. Catch the highlights of DC vs MI here.
IPL: Jadeja, Ali spin Chennai Super Kings to 45-run win over Rajasthan Royals
Mumbai: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinners Ravindra Jadeja (2/28) and Moeen Ali (3/7) weaved a web around Rajasthan…
IPL 2021: Shikhar Dhawan 92 Powers DC To Comfortable Win In Big Chase vs Punjab Kings
IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals chased down 197 with six wickets and more than an over to spare as they beat Punjab Kings on Sunday.
Deepak Punia settles for silver at Asian Wrestling Championships, Sanjeet bags bronze
Tokyo Olympic-bound freestyle wrestler Deepak Punia added the 86kg silver medal to India’s tally while Sanjeet won a…
IPL : Hardik Pandya the fielder wins it for Mumbai Indians
Hardik said that Mumbai Indians know how to seize moments and win matches.
IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals beat Delhi Capitals by 3 wickets
This is the Royals' first win this IPL season
Nitish Rana’s 80 helps KKR beat SRH by 10 runs, register 100th IPL win
SRH's Rashid Khan (2/24) was yet again at his best, asking tough questions to the KKR batsmen but most of his bowling colleagues proved ineffective on a slow yet decent batting wicket.
IPL: Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw power DC to big win over CSK
Mumbai: Openers Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw pummelled Chennai Super Kings into submission with their explosive batting as…
IPL: De Villiers scripts last-ball victory for RCB
Chennai: AB de Villiers rolled back the years with his beautiful yet brutal assault as Royal Challengers Bangalore…
Axar Patel Tests Positive For Coronavirus Ahead Of IPL 2021
Delhi Capitals all-rounder Axar Patel has tested positive for coronavirus, the franchise confirmed on Saturday.
3rd ODI: India hang on to win by 7 runs, clinch series 2-1
Pune, March 29: India survived a scare from England all-rounder Sam Curran (95 not out off 83 balls)…
Can’t fault our group for 1st ODI defeat: Morgan
Pune, Mar 24 : England skipper Eoin Morgan refused to blame any of his players for the 66-run…
One of our sweetest ODI wins in recent past: Virat Kohli
England skipper Eoin Morgan said the team lacked in execution, which has been a constant on the tour so far.
India outplayed us in big moments: England captain Eoin Morgan
Morgan said that one of the positives was the bowling of leg-spinner Adil Rashid during the power-play overs.
Now that we have depth, I’d like to open: Virat Kohli
Kohli revealed that he would continue opening the batting both for India and for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the upcoming Indian Premier League.
Bhuvi, Thakur, Kohli shine as India win 5th T20I, series
India and England now go into the last leg of the series, three One-day Internationals in Pune beginning on March 23.
Left too much for lower order: Eoin Morgan
Ahmedabad: England captain Eoin Morgan said his team was in the game till the halfway mark but a…
Pacers, Yadav help India square T20I series
Ahmedabad, March 18 : Pace bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/30) and Hardik Pandya (2/16) put in an inspirational performance,…
3rd T20I: Buoyant India look to slow it down against England
Ahmedabad, March 15 : Buoyed by an impressive seven-wicket win in the second T20 International, India will take…
Bhavani Devi first-ever Indian fencer to qualify for Olympics
The Indian fencer was training in Italy since November to prepare for the first major global competition in Budapest, said Khan.
INDvENG T20I: Ishan Kishan dedicates knock to coach’s dad
The left-handed batsman from Jharkhand also thanked the seniors in the India team for backing him.
2nd T20I: Kishan’s blitzkrieg powers India to 7-wkt win
Ahmedabad : Ishan Kishan’s 32-ball 56 on debut and his 94-run partnership for the second wicket with skipper…
My main strength is power packed punches: Boxer Vijender
New Delhi, March 13 : Seven years after winning the historic middleweight bronze at the 2008 Beijing Olympic…
We need to score more in last 10 overs, says Mithali Raj
India women's defeat to South Africa women in the third one-day international has exposed their inability to make use of the slog overs especially if their batting order caves in
INDvsENG 1st T20: England beat India by 8 wickets in Ahmedabad
The visiting England side first restricted India to 124 for seven in their 20 overs before coasting to the 125-run target in 15.3 overs to win the first game of the five-match series.
IND Vs ENG, 4th Test: Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel Help India To Post Innings Win
Axar Patel (5/48) and Ravichandran Ashwin (5/47) bundle out England for 135 to help India win by an innings and 25 runs and qualify for World Test Championship final. Catch the highlights of the IND vs ENG 4th Test match here
Russia born India’s Athletic coach Nikolai Snesarev found dead in NIS Patiala
New Delhi: India’s Belarusian athletics coach Nikolai Snesarev was found dead in his hostel room in Patiala, PTI…
Cheteshwar Pujara has now played 38 innings without a Test century
India skipper Virat Kohli was asked by IANS on the eve of the fourth and final Test about the problems faced by Pujara.
Mohammad Azharuddin’s interesting idea to help batsmen on ‘rank turners’
Batsmen from both India and England struggled on the spinning surface of the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the venue which hosted the third Test of the series.
Motera Cricket Stadium Renamed As Narendra Modi Stadium
Spread over 63 acres, the stadium has been built at an estimated cost of Rs 800 crore and with a seating capacity for 1,32,000 spectators
Tiger Woods hospitalized after car crash
Golfer Tiger Woods hospitalized after single-vehicle roll-over traffic collision on border of Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos…
Australia and Qatar out of 2021 Copa America tournament
The tournament is scheduled to kick off in Buenos Aires on June. 11. and end with the final in Barranquilla, Colombia on July. 10.
Dutee Chand to skip leg of Indian Grand Prix athletics
After participating in the first leg, Dutee went back home to her training base in Bhubaneswar.
Djokovic to ‘focus more on Grand Slams’ after 9th Aus Open win
Djokovic is also set to surpass Roger Federer’s record for 310 weeks at the top of the ATP rankings, while closing in on Federer and Nadal’s record of 20 Grand Slam wins.
Ishant Sharma Milestone: India’s ‘Bujhta Huya Diya’ On The Cusp Of 100th Test
Ishant Sharma is on course to become only the second Indian fast bowler, after the great Kapil Dev, to play 100 Tests for the country
India’s squad for Paytm T20I series against England announced
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday (February 20, 2021) announced India’s squad for…
IPL auction: List of sold players
Chennai: Following is the list of players bought by franchises during the mini-IPL auction on Thursday. Each team…
No clarity on IPL 2021 venue as of now: SunRisers mentor VVS Laxman
Chennai: The Indian cricket board is yet to decide on the venue for the 2021 Indian Premier League…
RCB most drained out IPL franchise after mini player auction
SunRisers Hyderabad, who had a purse of Rs 10.75 crore, have Rs 6.95 crore left.
Punjab Kings strengthen team with 9 new buys at IPL auction
Also joining the team was Fabian Allen, Jalaj Saxena, Saurabh Kumar, and Utkarsh Singh.
Ashwin wishes for a change in attitude towards cricketers
After delivering a dream performance in front of his home crowd, R Ashwin has asked for more positivity,…
Ace athlete Hima Das to be appointed DSP of Assam Police
Guwahati, Feb 11 : Ace sprinter Hima Das will be appointed as the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)…
1st Test: Leach, Andersen star in England’s 227-run win
Earlier, England had scored 578 runs in their first innings in reply to which India posted 337, thus conceding a lead of 241. The visitors were then bundled out for 178 to set a 420-run target for the Indian team.
Rahul Dravid told me don’t bat a lot in the nets: Ajinkya Rahane
Rahane was captain of the Indian team for the second, third, and fourth Tests of the Australia tour.
CJI S A Bobde enjoys game of cricket in Nagpur
Besides scoring 13 runs, CJI Bobde also bowled two overs, giving 17 runs, according to a high court bar association official.
Didn’t cut kangaroo cake out of respect for Australia: Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane said that he didn't cut a kangaroo-shaped cake after returning to India after the Test series win in Australia out of respect for the opposition.
For Rishabh Pant, lessons on terrace of Roorkie home come handy
It was a pleasant coincidence that the day Pant helped India win their second consecutive Test series in Australia, Sinha’s sugar levels went down.
Pujara is the team’s warrior: Shastri
Shastri said that the team is not interested in any debates. “I think let the boys enjoy it. Debates can carry on. Not interested in any debates,” added Shastri.
Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona to win Spanish Super Cup, Messi sent off
Lionel Messi was sent off for violent conduct as Athletic Bilbao stunned Barcelona to win the Spanish Super…
‘What killed Maradona?’ shows the flipside of life of a football god
It isn't quite the same territory as Asif Kapadia's account of Maradona's years in Italy but gives enough information to provide a sense of closure to those fans of the legendary forward who still suspect foul play in his death.
Kerala’s Mohammed Azharuddeen smashes second-fastest century in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Azharuddeen has never featured in the IPL before, but this century is a timely step in that direction, given the IPL 2021 auction is scheduled for February.
Riot fallout: Top golf tourneys pull out of Trump courses
A representative for the Trump Organization said they were “incredibly disappointed” with the decision. Trump owns 17 golf courses across the world, including two in Scotland.
Ind vs Aus, 3rd Test: Tim Paine fined for dissent, handed one demerit point
Paine landed in hot water after an expletive-laden response to an unsuccesful review of a decision against Cheteshwar Pujara on the third day of the match on Saturday.
Green can be a good all-format player: Ricky Ponting
“He’s good in the field and his bowling could be quite handy, so there’s no reason why he couldn’t end up being a good all-format player.”
Absolute peak of rowdy behaviour: Kohli condemns SCG racial abuse
Taking to Twitter, Kohli -- who is in India for the birth of first child -- said that strict action should be taken against the offenders to set things straight.
Virat Kohli’s ‘conflict’ grows, Ethics Officer sits on complaint
The Board officials have put the onus on the BCCI Ethics Officer Justice DK Jain.
Injured Pakistan captain Babar Azam out of 2nd Test vs New Zealand
The team is hoping that Azam would be fit in time for Pakistan’s home series against South Africa.
Home Minister Shah unveils Arun Jaitley’s statue on DDCA premises
Arun Jaitley remained DDCA president for 13 years
India vs Australia: ‘Absolutely top knock from Jinks’, Virat Kohli hails Ajinkya Rahane’s century in Melbourne
After the end of day’s play, captain Virat Kohli, who has flown back home on paternity leave, took to his social media account to hail Rahane’s outstanding innings against the mighty Aussies at the MCG.
Bumrah, Ashwin help India take Day 1 honours of MCG Test
Earlier the hosts, after electing to bat, lost the wicket of opener Joe Burns early with Bumrah having him caught behind for duck.
Babar Azam’s Legal Counsel Accuses Woman of Blackmailing his Client and Demanding Rs 10 Million
The woman revealed that Babar promised that he would marry her in 2010 and the couple also eloped for a court wedding the following year.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Azhar visits Kolkata, discusses bio-bubble protocols
Later, Pradipta Pramanik joined camp, taking the number of probables to 26. Ishan Porel’s rehab is going on at the National Cricket Aacademy in Bangalore, and he should join camp by last week of December.
Ajinkya Rahane needs to stamp his leadership going forward: Kaif
New Delhi: Ajinkya Rahane needs to stamp his leadership in the Indian team and the players have to…
Batsmen allowed Aussies to look more potent than they were: Kohli
Kohli also said that playing Test cricket after nine months was not the cause of any rustiness.
Keen to help Delhi regain cricket glory as selector: Kirti Azad
Azad, 61, says he didn't speak to Rohan Jaitley, 31, before applying for the selector's post. "No (I didn't speak to him), but I sent him a message once he became DDCA president.
Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir announces retirement from international cricket
The 28-year-old pacer said that he does not think he can work with the current Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management and it is best for him to leave. He has promised a full statement soon
Mohammed Azharuddin calls for 5 bowlers in 1st Test; expected Pandya in squad
“It will be a setback. Kohli is the main player, I mean he is an aggressive player like Steve Smith and always scores quickly… Then three Test matches without him, it is not going to be easy but we have to get used to it.
South Korea’s Kim A-Lim wins US Women’s Open
South Korea’s A Lim Kim birdied her final three holes on Monday to win the U.S. Women’s Open…
KL Rahul my favourite current international cricketer: Brian Lara
Lara made the comment when responding to former Australia captain Ricky Ponting in a discussion for 7 cricket.
Australia register consolation win; India clinch T20 series 2-1
The Aussies had won the ODI series 2-1 prior to the T20Is.
India Vs Australia: Shikhar Dhawan, Hardik Pandya Seal T20 Series Win For India
India sealed the T20 International series against Australia with a game to spare after a swashbuckling Hardik Pandya finished what Shikhar Dhawan had set out to achieve with a scintillating 36-ball 52 in the second and penultimate match here on Sunday.
IND Vs AUS: Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja Star As India Avoid Series Whitewash Against Australia
India beat Australia by 13 runs in the third and final ODI in Canberra. Series ends 2-1 in favour of the home team
Virat Kohli beats Tendulkar’s record to become fastest cricketer to score 12,000 ODI runs
Virat Kohli reached the milestone during the third and final match against Australia in Canberra
India vs Australia: We were ineffective with the ball: Virat Kohli
Kohli with 89 runs and KL Rahul with 76 were India’s highest run scorers and both fell to sharp catches.
India fall to 51-run defeat; Australia win series
Rahul and Hardik Pandya then put up 63 for the fifth wicket but both succumbed to the pressure that came with the rising required run rate.
Virat Kohli 9th Indian to make 250 ODI appearances
Sydney, Nov 29: Virat Kohli on Sunday became the ninth Indian cricketer to make 250 appearances in One-Day…
Diego Maradona (1960-2020): When death felt like a tackle from behind
In India, the 1986 World Cup was where all games were shown live for the first time. And since he made that World Cup his own, Maradona straddled a line between legend and God in a country he wouldn’t visit till 2008.
Even our reserves are quick, you don’t see this kind of attack: Shami
The biggest advantage is that I can now prepare for the upcoming series without any pressure. There is no burden on me. I am very comfortable at the moment.
Workload of Indian cricketers not an issue in Australia: Laxman
Wouldn’t players be tired after playing in the 53-day IPL, which was preceded by a bio-bubble?
Karachi Kings beat Lahore in final to win PSL crown
Karachi: Karachi Kings were crowned Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions after Babar Azam scored an unbeaten 49-ball 63…
Club World Cup in Qatar rescheduled for February
It means Costa Rica will host the under-20 women's World Cup in 2022 and India will host the under-17 competition.
Novak Djokovic beats Schwartzman in his ATP Finals opener
The ATP Finals brings together the best eight players of each year.
Djokovic equals Sampras’s record of six year-end No 1 trophies
Djokovic says he felt mixed emotions as the world is reeling from corononavirus pandemic.
Jannik Sinner youngest in 12 years to clinch ATP title
As a result of his title run in the Bulgarian capital, he will crack the top 40 of the ATP Rankings for the first time on Monday at number 37.
Sania Mirza Birthday: 5 Best looks to steal from Tennis Queen
Sania Mirza Birthday: The Indian ace tennis star Sania Mirza will be celebrating her birthday on November 15, tomorrow. She is someone who is bound to impress you both on the court and off it with her personality.
Rohit Sharma is a calm captain and a gentleman: Hussain
New Delhi: Former England captain Nasser Hussain has lavished praise on Rohit Sharma, saying that the Mumbai Indians…
Mumbai Indians will use IPL trading windows during pandemic: Jayawardene
Jayawardene explained that he had talked to the players ahead of the tournament to break the jinx of not winning a tournament in odd years.
After first handshake with Sachin I rubbed them on body: Yuvraj Singh
New Delhi: Yuvraj Singh has admitted that the he was so overawed by shaking hands with Sachin Tendulkar…
Rohit Sharma lauds BCCI for ‘smooth & safe’ conduct of IPL 2020
Meanwhile, the Indian batsman has tied up with Financepeer — a Google incubated education fee financing company.
Rahul Dravid throws weight behind expansion of IPL
New Delhi: As unconfirmed talks are going around about adding a ninth team to the Indian Premier League…
Team India arrives in Sydney for lengthy series in Australia
Sydney: The Indian men’s cricket team arrived here on Thursday for a lengthy series against Australia beginning November…
IPL 2020 Final: Mumbai Indians Beat Delhi Capitals, Clinch Fifth IPL Title
Captain Rohit Sharma scored his first half-century since October 1 as MI chased down a target of 157 with nine balls to spare.
IPL 2020 Final: Mumbai Indian’s ‘Have Slight Psychological Advantage’, Feels Rohit Sharma
On the eve of the IPL final, Mumbai Indian's skipper Rohit Sharma believes that Delhi Capitals win last night will give the team extra confidence.
Delhi Capitals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad, reach IPL final for first time
After 58 games filled with intense drama, twists and turn, it all came down to Shreyas Iyer-led Delhi…
IPL 2020: Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets
Riding on Kane Williamson's finishing act and an all-round show from Jason Holder, SRH knocked out RCB to set up a Qualifier 2 date with DC.
Bumrah, Boult take Mumbai Indians into IPL final, DC have a lifeline
After putting up a total of 200/5 wickets in 20 overs, Bumrah and Boult led the way as DC were restricted to 143/8 wickets in 20 overs.
I Faced Very Little Racism Due To My Background: Nasser Hussain
New Delhi: Former England captain Nasser Hussain has said that he was lucky enough to have been brought…
We did well to recover and win: Velocity captain Mithali
Velocity did well to recover from the poor start they made to the chase against Supernova on Wednesday in the Women's T20 Challenge, said to captain Mithali Raj on Wednesday.
Probably our worst performance of the season: Rohit Sharma
Sharjah: Mumbai Indians’ (MI) dominant campaign in the group stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) ended with…
Warner, Saha, Sandeep help Hyderabad maul MI, enter playoffs
Earlier, SRH restricted MI at 149/8 wickets in 20 overs, thanks to some impressive bowling efforts.
Feels good, after that dreadfull loss to KXIP: SRH captain Warner
Sharjah, Nov 4 : SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain David Warner on Tuesday said that the team has done…
Mindset was tentative, but glad to qualify: RCB captain Kohli
RCB, asked to bat, scored 152 for seven wickets in 20 overs, and DC made 154 for four wickets in 19 overs.
Inki wrist me alag hi twist tha: VVS Laxman turns 46
New Delhi, Nov 1 : Cricket fraternity on Sunday took to Twitter to extend birthday wishes to former…
IPL: Mumbai Indians thrash Delhi Capitals by 9 wickets, ensure top-2 finish in league stage
MI ensured a top-two finish in the IPL league table with clinical nine-wicket decimation of an already battered Delhi Capitals, who wilted under relentless pressure from Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah
IPL 2020: Rajasthan Royals beat Kings XI Punjab by seven wickets
Rajasthan Royals beat Kings Xi Punjab by 7 wickets in the 50th match of Indian Premier League (IPL),…
IPL 2020: Virat Kohli’s RCB Eye Win Over Confident SRH To Secure Playoff Berth
Even if Royal Challengers Bangalore lose both their remaining matches and stay on 14 points, they can still qualify, But for that they need favourable results from other games.
KKR lose to CSK, chances of qualifying for playoffs recede
Jadeja’s unbeaten 31 was laced with two fours and three massive hits into the stands. For KKR, Chakravarthy and Cummins bagged two wickets each.
IPL: Tendulkar predicted a long innings for Gaikwad
Dubai, Oct 30: When Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) brought in their most successful bowler this season, Varun Chakravarthy,…
Ruturaj Gaikwad is one of the most talented players going around: MS Dhoni
Dubai: Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Thursday heaped rich praise on Ruturaj Gaikwad, saying the…
Video of Virat Kohli asking wife Anushka Sharma if she hass eaten goes viral
A concerned Virat Kohli is seen asking Anushka Sharma if she has eaten in a new video from Sunday’s IPL match. The cute exchange is going viral on the internet.
IPL Cricket: We were in the game until 17th over, says Virat Kohli
Abu Dhabi : Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday felt that his team was in…
Win over Kolkata Knight Riders result of positive cricket: Kings XI Punjab captain KL Rahul
Sharjah, Oct 27 : Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) here on Monday was…
IPL Cricket : Stokes, Samson roar back to form as Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by 8 wickets
Brief scores: MI 195/5 in 20 overs (Hardik Pandya 60 not out, Suryakumar Yadav 40; Shreyas Gopal 2/30) vs RR 196/2 in 20 overs (Ben Stokes 107 not out, Sanju Samson 54 not out; James Pattinson 2/40)
IPL 2020: KXIP defend target of 127 to beat SRH by 12 runs
Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) on Saturday successfully defended a measly target of 127 and pulled off an extraordinary 12-run win over SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Dubai International Stadium
IPL: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi capitals by 59 runs
In IPL Cricket, Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals at Abu Dhabi. Spinner Varun Chakravarthy picked up his…
Ganguly’s BCCI team completes one year, crippled by Corona
The north-east states say the BCCI needs to address the issue of their annual grants immediately.
IPL 2020: Ideal opportunity to try youngsters now says, Dhoni after loss
Sharjah, Oct 23 : Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni on Friday admitted that his team’s chances…
IPL: CSK suffer first 10-wkt loss, Mumbai win and go atop
The South African stumper’s innings contained five boundaries and couple of sixes while Kishan’s knock was laced with six fours and five maximums.
Kapil Dev suffers heart attack, undergoes angioplasty at a hospital in Delhi: Report
Former India captain Kapil Dev suffered a heart attack on Friday and went angioplasty at a hospital in Delhi.
IPL 2020: SRH ride Pandey-Shankar stand to beat RR, keep afloat
Earlier, some disciplined bowling by SRH bowlers, especially Jason Holder (3/33), restricted RR to a modest 154/6 wickets in the allotted 20 overs.
IPL 2020, KXIP Vs DC: My Heart Keeps Reaching New Limits, Confesses KL Rahul Despite Easy Win
Despite a comfortable win, KXIP captain KL Rahul highlighted his team's habit of conceding grounds from winning position in IPL 2020
This IPL Chennai Super Kings weren’t there, says MS Dhoni after loss to Rajasthan Royals
Abu Dhabi, Oct 20 : Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Monday seemed resigned to…
IPL 2020: KXIP crowned kings after beating MI in 2nd Super Over
Later in the 'death' overs, Pollard and Coulter-Nile's cameo put MI in a healthy position, adding unbeaten 57 runs off the final 21 balls.
IPL2020: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in Super Over
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner hammered 47 runs in 33 balls to push the contest against Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders to a Super Over.
Happy my 1st IPL ton contributed to win, says Dhawan
Following the wicket of Alex Carey, out came Axar Patel and smacked three sixes off Ravindra Jadeja in the last over and ensured Dhawan's maiden IPL century didn't go in vain.
IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals ride on Dhawan’s maiden ton to beat CSK by 5 wickets
Earlier, Faf du Plessis (58), Ambati Rayudu (45 not out) and Ravindra Jadeja (33 not out) took CSK to 179/4 in 20 overs.
IPL 2020: AB de Villiers, Morris shine in RCB’s thumping win over Rajasthan Royals
Dubai, Oct 17 (IANS/GloFans) Chris Morris’s four-wicket haul and with AB de Villiers’s 55 not out off 22…
IPL 2020 : KXIP survive late choke to beat RCB by 8 wickets
KXIP struggled to get two runs from the last over bowled by Yuzvendra Chahal, taking it all the way down to the last ball and Pooran did the needful, hitting a six just over long-on to finish the game.
We are far better than where we are on points table: KL Rahul
KXIP finally ended their run of defeats on Thursday with an eight-wicket win over RCB but they almost succumbed to an extraordinary choke, hitting the winning run off the last ball despite needing just two runs at the start of the last over.
IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals back on top with 13-run win over Rajasthan Royals
Dubai, Oct 14 : Delhi Capitals (DC) on Wednesday beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 13 runs at the…
Sam Curran is a complete cricketer for us: Dhoni
Dubai, Oct 14 : Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni was all praise for all rounder Sam…
IPL 2020, SRH vs CSK: MS Dhoni threat looms large for Sunrisers Hyderabad
IPL 2020: MS Dhoni will not be the favourite to win a game for Chennai Super Kings at this point, but if his numbers against Sunrisers Hyderabad are to be taken into consideration, tonight could be the night when the CSK skipper gets some runs.
Sourav Ganguly to contest for president in BCCI elections
Monday (October 14) is the last date for filing the nominations for the elections, which is set to take place on October 23.
IPL 2020: Means a lot to be top of the table: Rohit Sharma
This was MI’s fourth consecutive win and they next face Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday.
Today you showed why you are king of clay: Djokovic to Nadal
"What you are doing in this court is unbelievable. Throughout your career you have been a great champion," said Djokovic.
Roland Garros means everything to me: Nadal
Nadal also congratulated Djokovic, who he last beat in a Grand Slam final at the 2014 Roland Garros.
Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win 13th French Open title
It was not the battle anyone expected between the top two-ranked men in the world Sunday in Paris. But in history's eyes, the score line will hardly matter.
ILPL: Rahul Tewatia, Riyan Parag blitzkrieg snatches win for Rajasthan Royals
Earlier, opting to bat, SRH was able to post a fighting total in the allotted 20 overs, thanks to Manish Pandey's scintillating 54 along with valuable contributions from skipper David Warner and Kane Williamson.
Kohli-led RCB gain steam, outplay Dhoni’s CSK
Dubai, Oct 11 (IANS/GloFans) Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have not won the IPL title in 12 previous attempts.…
Polish teen Swiatek beats Kenin 6-4, 6-1, wins French Open
Paris, Oct 10 : Iga Swiatek on Saturday became the first Polish player to win a Grand Slam…
Have no answers, says Rahul after KXIP lose 5th consecutive match
“We got close, started well and… honestly, I have no answers. We just need to keep coming harder in the next seven games,” said Rahul after the match.
Not thinking about Olympic qualification: Saina Nehwal
New Delhi, Oct 9 : Saina Nehwal is currently concerned with maintaining fitness for competitions and tournaments next…
IPL 2020: A panorama for cricket lovers
The panorama that the Indian Premier League (IPL) brings to a cricket lover is wonderful. Watching matches after…
French Open: Djokovic survives Tsitsipas fightback, to face Nadal in final
Paris, Oct 10 : World no.1 Novak Djokovic survived a fightback from fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in their…
I’ll put DDCA’s financial dealings in public domain: Rohan Jaitley
Apart from financial issues, interference and corruption in selection of teams has been rampant over the years.
Boys showed courage to pull it back in death overs: Rahul
Nicholas Pooran was almost the lone performer for KXIP with the bat. He smashed 77 off 37 balls but the second highest score for the team.
Bairstow, Rashid shine in SRH’s thumping win over KXIP
Earlier, opting to bat, SRH rode opener Jonny Bairstow’s blistering knock along with skipper David Warner’s valuable 52 off 40 balls to post a decent 201/6 wickets in the allotted 20 overs.
IOC expects international spectators at 2021 Olympics: Bach
“We have to see again with the additional tools at our disposal next year how we can fill the stadia and how much we can fill them.”
Rohan Jaitley set to file nomination for DDCA president’s post
"Mr Jaitley wants to end factionalism in the DDCA and wants all groups to come together for betterment of cricket in Delhi," said a member of a group.
IPL: Clinical Kolkata Knight Riders coast to 37-run win over Rajasthan Royals
Dubai, Sep 30 : A clinical Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday coasted to a 37-run win over…
IPL : SunRisers Hyderabad open account with 15-run win over Delhi Capitals
Brief scores: SRH 162/4 in 20 overs (J Bairstow 53, D Warner 45; K Rabada 2/21) beat DC 147/7 in 20 overs (S Dhawan 34, R Pant 28; Rashid Khan 3/14) by 15 runs
IPL : Kohli wins Super Over thriller for RCB, Kishan’s 99 in vain
Dubai, Sep 29 : In yet another roller-coaster contest, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) edged out Mumbai Indians (MI)…
IPL: Gill stars as clinical KKR thrash SRH by 7 wkts
Mohammad Nabi and Abhishek Sharma remained unbeaten on 11 and two runs respectively as SRH reached a fighting total.
IPL : Delhi Capitals defeated Chennai Super Kings by 44 runs
Match 7 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 edition saw Shreyas Iyer-led Delhi Capitals (DC) easily emerging on top of MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
‘Where am I being sexist in this?’: Sunil Gavaskar responds after receiving flak for ‘inappropriate’ comments regarding Anushka Sharma
IPL 2020: Sunil Gavaskar expressed his side of the story, explaining how his comments related to Anushka Sharma were ‘twisted’ and taken the wrong way.
Obituary – Ex-Aus batsman Dean Jones had a love affair with India
For some strange reason, a 51-second video clip of Dean Jones being bowled neck and crop for a…
Rahul’s ton helps KXIP script facile 97-run win over RCB
It was an especially bad the day in office for Kohli, who apart from being dismissed for just one run, was guilty of dropping Rahul twice in the 17th and 18th over.
IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 49 runs
Mumbai Indians (MI) cruised to a 49-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League…
IPL2020: Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 16 runs
Rajasthan Royals got off to fantastic start in IPL 2020 by registering a comfortable 16-run win over the mighty Chennai Super Kings in Sharjah on Tuesday. Follow live score and updates of CSK vs RR IPL 2020 match no.5...
IPL 2020: Stuck to basics, didn’t try anything out of the box, says Bishnoi
Dubai, Sep 21 : Kings XI Punjab leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi, who made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut…
IPL2020: Delhi Capitals beat Kings XI Punjab in Super Over
Stoinis was the star of the day for DC as he picked two wickets off the last two balls of the match before which he smashed 53 off 21 balls to take an otherwise struggling DC past the 150-run mark.
Great Learning ropes in Virat Kohli as brand ambassador
Earlier this month, Great Learning had announced a collaboration with Northwestern University School of Professional Studies in the US to launch online ‘Master of Science in Data Science Programme’ in India.
Naomi Osaka beats Victoria Azarenka to win US Open
The victory is Osaka’s third Grand Slam singles title.
To retire or not: Ours not to reason why, ours but to do & die
Retirement finally hits one in all occupations. The world is getting younger and so should the elders if…
Novak Djokovic defaulted at US Open after hitting official with ball
World number one Novak Djokovic disqualified from US Open after he strikes line official with a ball. Djokovic…
Messi informs Barcelona he wants to leave
Lionel Messi, who joined Barcelona in 2000, has helped the club win ten La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League crowns.
What A Career This Man Had: Holding On Dhoni
Holding highlighted that Dhoni had nearly 5000 runs in Test cricket despite being a wicketkeeper.
PM Modi may request Dhoni to play 2021 T20 WC: Akhtar
Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar believes Prime Minister Narendra Modi might request MS Dhoni to come out of retirement and play in the T20 World Cup slated to be held in India next year.
Ronnie O’Sullivan clinches sixth title at Snooker World Championship
O'Sullivan defeated China's top player Ding Junhui 13-10 to book a quarterfinal berth before he came from 8-4 down to defeat Mark Williams 13-10.
Dhoni probably the best white-ball captain ever: Hussain
"He did it his own way really. Even in keeping, he was a very fast gloveman, very fast hands standing up to the stumps. Very fine cricketer."
Mahendra Singh Dhoni announces retirement from International Cricket
Indian cricketer, Former Captain and and two-time World Cup winner, Mahendra Singh Dhoni announces retirement from international cricket…
My eyes fixed firmly on Women’s World Cup trophy: Mithali Raj
The right-handed bastwoman, one of India's most successful female cricketer, has so far scored 6888 runs in 209 ODIs, 663 runs in 10 Tests and 2364 runs in 89 T20Is.
Madrid Masters tennis tournament cancelled: organisers
The Madrid Open that was scheduled to take place from Sept. 12-20 has been cancelled due to the…
BCCI issues SOP; players must sign consent form before resuming training
BCCI is responsible for ensuring the resumption of cricketing activity in India to help secure employment of all its workforce and also provide a source of entertainment to the fans at the earliest.
England win by 269 runs and take the Wisden Trophy!
England’s attempts to push for victory in the decisive third Test against West Indies were held up by…
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 postponed
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia 2020 has been…
We were shocked by Sohail’s behaviour, says Younis on ’96 WC incident
Lahore, July 11 : Fast bowling great Waqar Younis has said they were shocked at how Aamer Sohail…
Happy Indian cricket got Dhoni because he is unbelievable: Ganguly
Dhoni has played 90 Tests, 350 ODIs and 98 T20Is for India, amassing over 17,000 international runs.
Eng vs WI: Anderson & Broad deserve to play 1st Test, says Hussain
London, July 6 : Former England captain Nasser Hussain feels veteran pacers James Anderson and Stuart Broad deserve…
British PM rules out return of club cricket in wake of COVID-19 crisis
Following the conclusion of West Indies series, England will lock horns against Pakistan in three Tests and as many T20Is in August and September.
ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar steps down
Dubai, July 1 : ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar has stepped down from the post after two, two-year tenures…
Kapil said he thought selectors won’t pick me, reveals Viswanath
He scored a century in his debut match against Australia in Kanpur in 1969, the first of the 14 centuries he would go on to score in his illustrious career, spanning over 14 years.
Missing out on 1992 WC glory was not a happy moment for me: Waqar Younis
"Pakistan still won the World Cup, but missing out on that glory, was probably a not-so-happy moment for me," he added.
Ban on saliva may upset balance between bat and ball in Test cricket, warns Taylor
Melbourne, Jun 14 : Former Australia captain Mark Taylor on Sunday warned that ban on the usage of…
‘Even after his hundred, Kohli went on to win the game’
"In the first match against New Zealand, they had scored 240-250 and Virat Kohli was asked to open the innings and he scored 123* (120*)," Vengsarkar said.
Don’t think it is safe to play cricket until at least October: Gavaskar
"We are all maintaining social distancing and taking precautions according to what the doctors are telling us but the virus seems to show no sign of stopping," Gavaskar told Aaj Tak.
Mohammad Kaif’s electric fielding became the benchmark for others, says Laxman
Kaif was known for his superb fielding and although after the century against Zimbabwe in the ICC Champions Trophy, he failed to really make a mark on a consistent basis, he is still regarded as one of India''s finest fielders to have played the game.
Players will have to be put through individual programmes: Dravid
He however said that the players shouldn''t be too worried about their skills getting affected by the enforced break.
Sania Mirza shares photo of her “happy place”
Earlier, in a webinar for coaches that was organised by the All India Tennis Association and the Sport Authority of India, Sania said that coaches need to be more sensitive while working with young girls.
You should never keep things bottled up because racism is not okay: Archer
"There was a picture … of me, Jos Buttler and Adil Rashid hugging in celebration during the 2019 World Cup. It told you everything you need to know about our team."
Arjuna Award nomination huge motivation for us: Vandana, Monika
Bengaluru, June 5 : Indian women’s hockey team forward Vandana Katariya and midfielder Monika are ecstatic about being…
Waqar Younis asks Afridi & Gambhir to ”calm down..behave smartly
Waqar Younis is the second cricketing legend who spoke to fans on the official twitter platform @GloFansOfficial after David Gower.
Still believe it was India’s loss not to see Muzumdar in whites: Shastri
At a time when all the international cricketing activities across the world are at standstill due to coronavirus pandemic, Shastri has been regularly posting throwback pictures from the past.
To be honest, I never doubted myself in game situations: Kohli
Kohli also spoke about how he had to change his approach to batting to suit his requirement.
Difficult for cricket without spectators, not football: Bhutia
"It was a bit weird but I think with time you will get used to it. But it's good that we are at least getting to watch live matches.
Srikkanth calls for competition between Bat and Ball in ODIs
The Master Blaster had taken note of the stats and said they would have probably scored more runs had the current rules applied during their playing days.
Sachin Tendulkar and Spartan Settle Australian Law Suit
Tendulkar's lawyer, Siabon Seet, stated: "We are pleased to be able to resolve this action for Tendulkar who, as a beloved cricket legend, is entitled to the protection of his own name and image against false endorsement."
Thrown neutrality out of window: Akhtar slams ICC’s Tweet
Shoaib Akhtar said the tweet is symbolic of how the international cricket body is partial towards some teams and players.
Absolutely love the IPL, has a different atmosphere: Kohli
Kohli also said that the connection that the franchises are able to make with fans of their cities also makes the tournament special.
Playing for Yorkshire helped me gain exposure: Tendulkar
Mumbai, May 8 : Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on Friday recounted his days at English County side Yorkshire…
Match-fixing mafia linked to India, alleges Aaqib Javed
According to him, the reason why he could never become the coach of national team is because he spoke out in open.
Three Flamengo players test positive for coronavirus
Brazilian football has been suspended since mid-March, when the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic.
1985 Indian team would give this side a run for their money: Shastri
Shastri however said that the 1985 squad that he was part of was better than the one that famously won the World Cup two years ago and also the current team.
COVID-19: Flamengo players agree to 25% pay cut
Brazilian football has been suspended since mid-March as part of efforts to combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic which has claimed more than 2.5 lakh lives across the world thus far.
Need to identify windows: Tendulkar on fate of IPL and WT20
Tendulkar likes to quietly work for the underprivileged and even though he has always obliged fans with photos and autographs, he refuses to speak about the social work that he does.
Chilean tennis player Jarry handed 11-month doping ban
Jarry will be free to resume playing in November because the penalty was backdated to December 16.
COVID-19: PM Modi urges sports personalities to keep spreading awareness
In fact, Kohli recently came out with a video where he requested everyone to stay indoors and help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Warne names Akram, Fleming as captains of his greatest Pakistan, New Zealand XIs
The pace battery consists of Akram, Shoaib Akhtar and Waqar Younis while off-break bowler Saqlain Mushtaq and leggie Mushtaq Ahmed completed the spin department.
Enjoy batting with Dhoni, ABD the most: Virat Kohli
Mumbai, April 2 : M.S. Dhoni and AB de Villiers are the two batters Virat Kohli loves batting…
Don’t need to behave differently as I am captain: Kohli
Kohli also shed light on him turning vegan, saying it is the best decision he has made in his life.
IOC president thanks PM Modi for support to Olympics
New Delhi, April 2 : International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach on Thursday sent a letter of appreciation…
Same technique for sweeping a ball & sweeping the floor: Manjrekar
Since March 24, the nation has been on a 21-day lockdown to fight the coronavirus pandemic which has brought the world to a standstill.
Tokyo Olympics to be held from July 23 to Aug 8 in 2021
The Summer Games had never been postponed in its 31 editions from the first modern Olympics in 1896, although they were cancelled in 1916, 1940 and 1944 due to war.
Suresh Raina and wife blessed with a baby boy
Raina, a 2011 World Cup winner, recently warned against spreading misinformation related to coronavirus and to follow health advisories.
Kanika Kapoor stayed in same hotel as South African cricket team: Report
Lucknow, March 22 : Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor, who tested positive for coronavirus a few days ago, stayed…
Tokyo Olympics 2020 to be held on time
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Saturday that there is no need for Japan to declare a state of…
COVID-19: India-SA ODI series called off
"To deal with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has issued advisories and advised the State Governments to take appropriate action under the Epidemic Diseases Act,1897.
Lawsuit claiming $5 million filed against Afghan cricket board
The board had terminated the agreement, citing concerns about the integrity of people associated with Snixer Sports, the partners.
We will get there someday, love the team, players: Ganguly
Kolkata, March 8 : BCCI president Sourav Ganguly lauded the Indian women’s team for their effort in the…
Women’s T20 WC breaks all audience records
Melbourne, March 7 : The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday released TV and digital viewing figures for…
India’s WC qualifier against Qatar postponed due to COVID-19
Kolkata, March 7 (IANS) India’s World Cup qualifier on March 26 against Asian champions Qatar in Bhubaneswar has…
Women’s T20 WC: India enter maiden final after washout
Sydney, March 5 (IANS) India have qualified for the final of the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup after…
Kapil Dev questions ‘in-form’ Rahul’s absence from Test team
New Zealand were completely whitewashed in the five-match T20I series. However, they made a strong comeback and went on to win the three ODIs and have now won the first Test in the two-Test series.
PM Modi inaugurates 1st edition of Khelo India University Games
Cuttack, Feb 22 : The inaugural edition of the Khelo India University Games was launched here on Saturday…
1st Test: India hold edge in Kiwi star Taylor’s 100th Test
Wellington, Feb 20 : India started their New Zealand tour on a note which they could have only…
Pakistan thrash Bangladesh in Rawalpindi Test
Rawalpindi, Feb 10: Pakistan on Monday rode on brilliant bowling performances from Yasir Shah and Naseem Shah as…
Rakhi wins national 64kg gold with a lift of 210kg
Kolkata, Feb 5: Seasoned lifter Rakhi Halder clinched the 64kg category title in the 72nd Men’s and 35th…
Third T20I: Rohit, Shami shine as India beat NZ in Super Over
For the Indians, their failure to grab the opportunity with the bat was followed by some poor show on the field as even someone like Ravindra Jadeja dropped a catch, not to mention quite a few misfields.
Rohit becomes 4th Indian to amass 10k int runs as opener
Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag are the other three Indian batsmen to have achieved the feat.
Shikhar Dhawan’s shoulder injury has ruled him out of India’s T20i series
Shikhar Dhawan injured his shoulder while fielding in the third and final ODI against Australia in Bangalore. He…
Ranji Trophy: Manoj Tiwary shines with maiden triple ton
New Delhi, Jan 20 : Manoj Tiwary’s scintillating knock of 303 guided Bengal to post 635/7 against Hyderabad…
Anand gets past Xiong for first win in Tata Steel Masters
It was a French Defence Winawer variation where none of the players castled throughout the game.
Rohit Sharma fastest to score 7k ODI runs as opener
Rajkot, Jan 17 : India’s Rohit Sharma on Friday became the fastest batsman to score 7000 ODI runs…
End of road for Dhoni or another finishing act on cards?
Kohli knows how important Dhoni is for the team in their bid to win the T20 World Cup slated to be held in Australia.
Mumbai ODI: Australia thrash India by 10 wickets
India 255 all out in 49.1 overs (Shikhar Dhawan 74, KL Rahul 47; Mitchell Starc 3/56) vs Australia
Anti-CAA stir reaches Wankhede during India-Australia ODI
The colour Black is being banned (t-shirts, caps, anything) because it's a "symbol of protest, (sic)." Several spectators were reportedly forced to change their shirts or caps which were then confiscated at the gate.
Indore T20I: All-round India make short work of Sri Lanka
Chasing a reasonable 143 for victory, Kohli (30 not out) smashed a six in the 18th over to seal the deal for the rampaging hosts with 15 balls to spare.
Hardik Pandya announces engagement with Serbian actress Natasa Stankovic
Mumbai, Jan 1 : India all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Wednesday announced his engagement with Serbian actress Natasa Stankovic…