IPL semifinal: Mumbai Indians beat Bangalore by 35 runs to enter IPL final
MUMBAI: Kieron Pollard produced a splendid all-round display as Mumbai Indians thumped Royal Challengers Bangalore by 35 runs to storm into their maiden Indian Premier League final on Wednesday. Pollard struck a 13-ball 33 to help his side make a splendid recovery from early jolt in company of Saurabh Tiwary…
‘Sania bhabhi must stay in Pak’
Despite all the drama surrounding the upcoming wedding of Sania Mirza with Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, Miss Pakistan Ayesha Gilani is all too eager to welcome Sania ‘bhabhi’ to Pakistan. “Sania bhabhi and Shoaib make a great couple and both are from sports; they suit each other. And I don’t…
Sachin’s approach towards the game has changed: Kapil
NEW DELHI: Kapil Dev is not surprised by Sachin Tendulkar’s sublime form in the last couple of years, and says that Tendulkar has been playing in this manner because his approach towards the game has changed. “Sachin has been the most talented player in decades. His approach was different 10…
Meira Kumar to attend IPU meet in Bangkok
A high-level Indian parliamentary delegation led by Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar will leave for Bangkok Friday to attend 122nd assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) to be held March 27-April 1. “The assembly will hold a general debate on the political, economic and social situation in the world with…
IPL brand value doubles to $4.13 billion: Study
NEW DELHI: Quickfire cricket format Indian Premier League’s brand value has more than doubled to $4.13 billion (over Rs 18,000 crore), while ‘Chennai Super Kings’ has emerged the most valued franchise this year, says a study. Ranked fourth last year, Chennai Super Kings led by MS Dhoni has moved to…
Mumbai beat Kolkata by 7 wkts
NEW DELHI: Chris Gayle (75) slammed maiden IPL fifty to help Kolkata Knight Riders post 155/3 against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League encounter at Brabourne stadium, Mumbai on Monday. Chris Gayle hit seven fours and two sixes in his 60 balls inning. Gayle completed his maiden fifty in…
IPL to re-issue tender for new franchises, relaxes conditions
MUMBAI: Bowing to criticism of the $1 billion net worth criterion for the bidders, the Indian Premier League, on Sunday, cancelled the existing tender for two new franchises and decided to re-issue a new one on March 9 with relaxed pre-conditions. (more…)
India out of semi-finals contention, lose 2-3 to England
Day in Pics: March 5NEW DELHI: India’s marginal hopes of entering the semi-finals of the hockey World Cup went up in smoke as England thrashed the home team 3-2 to secure their place in the last-four stage of the mega-event on Saturday. The defeat not only saw India go out…
Trinamool, DMK ask for rollback; FM adamant
Not just the Opposition, ally Mamata Banerjee is upset as well. The Trinamool Congress chief has stormed off to Kolkata where her party will protest against the fuel hike Saturday afternoon. Mamata, has joined hands with the Opposition against the increase in petrol prices. She is said to be miffed…
Maharashtra govt wants Bharat Ratna for Tendulkar
The Maharashtra government will convey to the Centre that master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, who scored a landmark double ton against South Africa, be honoured with the country’s highest civilian award Bharat Ratna. “We will ask the central government to award Bharat Ratna to Sachin, who has mesmerised cricket lovers the…