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Sangakkara steps down as Lanka ODI and T20 skipper

Sangakkara steps down as Lanka ODI and T20 skipperColombo, Apr. 5 : Kumara Sangakkara on Tuesday announced that he was stepping down as Sri Lanka''s cricket captain from one-day internationals and Twenty20s  Read more »

Zaheer gives India breakthrough

Zaheer Khan Mumbai, April 2 : Zaheer Khan gave India the breakthrough against Sri Lanka in the World Cup final by dismissing opener Upul Tharanga here Saturday.  Read more »

World Cup: Sri Lanka have upper hand against India

World Cup: Sri Lanka have upper hand against IndiaMumbai, April 1 : India might have the edge of playing at home but Sri Lanka have the upper hand against their neighbours in World Cup matches and recent One-day Internationals (ODIs) between the two sides.  Read more »

Now, watch India-Sri Lanka final in multiplexes

Now, watch India-Sri Lanka final in multiplexesNew Delhi, April 1 : Want to watch the cricket World Cup final on a big screen with family, friends and refreshments? The owners of multiplex chains across the country are readying to  Read more »

Vaas, Randiv to cover for Muralitharan, Mathews

Muttiah Muralitharan, kumar and teamMumbai, March 31 : Sri Lanka were hit by injuries ahead of Saturday's World Cup final against India here and have roped in seasoned seamer Chaminda Vaas and all-rounder Suraj Randiv as covers for the injured duo of Muttiah Muralitharan and Angelo Mathews.  Read more »

Sri Lanka call-up Vaas, Randiv as cover for injured Muralidaran, Mathews

Sri Lanka call-up Vaas, Randiv as cover for injured Muralidaran, MathewsColombo, Mar 31: Sri Lanka have called-up left-arm fast bowler Chaminda Vaas and all-rounder Suraj Randiv as cover for the injured duo Muttiah  Read more »

Sri Lankan President to watch World Cup final in Mumbai

Sri Lankan President to watch World Cup final in MumbaiColombo, Mar 31: President Mahinda Rajapaksa will watch the Sri Lankan cricket team take on India in the World Cup final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 2.  Read more »

Sri Lanka thump New Zealand for fifth straight time

Sri Lanka thump New Zealand for fifth straight time Colombo, March 30 : Sri Lanka recorded their fifth straight World Cup win against New Zealand when they beat the Black Caps by five wickets here Tuesday to enter their second succesive final.  Read more »

Vettori retires from Twenty20 cricket

Vettori retires from Twenty20 cricketColombo, Mar. 30 : Left arm spinner Daniel Vettori has confirmed that he will stand down from the New Zealand cricket captaincy, and also retire from Twenty20 cricket.  Read more »

We lost too many wickets in last 10 overs: Vettori

Colombo, March 30 - New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori attributed the loss of too many wickets in the last 10 overs for their five-wicket World Cup semifinal defeat against Sri Lanka here Tuesday.  Read more »

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Coaching in China big challenge for Eriksson

Sven-Goran-ErikssonGuangzhou, June 18 : It certainly recalled the memory of Sven-Goran Eriksson from the 'good old days' in Italy and England, when he was surrounded by journalists and fans.  Read more »

Schalke signs midfielder Clemens

Schalke signs midfielder ClemensBerlin, June 18 - Germany Under-21 international Christian Clemens has joined Schalke till 2017.

The 21-year-old former Cologne midfielder put pen-to-paper on a four-year deal following medical check-up, reports Xinhua.  Read more »

Chanderpaul out of CPL, Pomersbach in

Shivnarine-Chanderpaul_Bridgetown (Barbados), June 18 : West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has been forced to withdraw from the first ever Caribbean Premier League (CPL) because of his contractual obligations with English county team Derbyshire.  Read more »

Champions Trophy: Srinath match referee for first semifinal

Javagal-SrinathLondon, June 18 : Former India fast bowler Javagal Srinath was Tuesday appointed the match referee for the first Champions Trophy semifinal between England and South Africa at the Oval on Wednesday.  Read more »

Mahindra's Locatelli takes double win at Misano

Andrea-LocatelliMisano (Italy), June 17 : Both Mahindra Racing riders Andrea Locatelli and Michael Rinaldi performed well in Rounds 5 and 6 of the CIV Moto3 which concluded at the Misano World Circuit here.  Read more »

Gill leads APRC field by 12 minutes

Gaurav-GillNoumea (New Caledonia), June 15 : Gaurav Gill (co-driver Glenn Macneall) took a commanding 12-minute lead for the MRF Tyres Rally team after Day 1 of the Rally of New Caledonia, the second round of the  Read more »