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Ghulam Haider Abbas, a right-arm fast bowler, barged into the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) ground while a match was in progress and tried to pour petrol on himself. (Photo: Representational Image / AFP)

Mumbai set for Ranji milestone

They will become the first ever team to play 500 matches in the domestic event.

9 Nov 2017 12:32 AM IST

Pankaj Advani in action against Jaiveer Dhingra at the Karnataka State Billiards Association on Friday. (Photo: DC)

Back-to-back worlds a challenge: Pankaj Advani

The 32-year-old 16-time world champion though, is up for the task.

5 Nov 2017 3:08 AM IST

Spains Abel Ruiz (right), with six goals, is currently the second highest scorer in the Fifa Under-17 World Cup behind England striker Rhian Brewster, whose tally is seven. (Photo: AFP

Fifa Under-17 World Cup: Abel Ruiz has England in sights

Spain star is focused on winning final and not Golden Boot.

27 Oct 2017 2:45 AM IST

pains Abel Ruiz (right) in action against a Mali defender in their semi-final at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday. Spain won 3-1.(Photo: AFP)

Fifa U-17 World Cup: Abel Ruiz does the star turn as La Rojita floor...

Ruiz also has six goals as England's Rhian Brewster tops the list with seven goals.

26 Oct 2017 2:25 AM IST

Mali will meet the winner of the match between Spain and Iran in the semifinal. (Photo: PTI)

FIFA Under-17 World Cup: Mali test for Spain in semifinal

The teams play in contrasting styles with Mali having tall powerful players who love to attack with long balls and Spain...

25 Oct 2017 1:15 AM IST

Mohammed Siraj had good season for Sunrisers Hyderabad,while Shreyas Iyer have been scoring runs in the domestic circuit for Mumbai. (Photo:AP)

Ind vs NZ series: Reward for domestic show

Shreyas, Siraj called up for New Zealand T20Is.

24 Oct 2017 2:47 AM IST

Virat Kohli celebrates his century during the first ODI against New Zealand in Mumbai.(Photo: AP)

Ind vs NZ series: New Zealand cruise to an easy win

Virat Kohli scores 31st century in his 200th One-Day tie.

23 Oct 2017 7:24 AM IST

Shikhar Dhawan during a practice session ahead of the first ODI against New Zealand in Mumbai (Photo: AP)

Can New Zealand stop Indian juggernaut?

The hosts will look to continue their dominant run.

22 Oct 2017 12:53 AM IST

Ghanas Eric Ayiah (left) vies for the ball with Farouk Idrissa of Niger in their pre-quarterfinal at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. Ghana won 2-0. (Photo: AP)

Fifa U-17 World Cup: Ghana sail into last 8

Edmund Arko-Mensah almost gave Ghana the lead after Gabriel Leveh fed him well but Lawali made a diving save in the 25th...

19 Oct 2017 12:57 AM IST

The Academy is in search of more footballers to nurture their talent and technique to promote them to Kerala Blasters FC and further to the national team as well.

Fifa U-17 World Cup: Ghana test awaits Niger

Ghana topped Group A with wins over Colombia and India and a defeat at the hands of USA by a solitary goal.

18 Oct 2017 12:37 AM IST

Rohit Sharma praises team effort

The vice-captain, however, said their current focus was to beat New Zealand in the upcoming three-match ODI series.

17 Oct 2017 1:07 AM IST

Paraguays Giovanni Bogado (right) celebrates after scoring in their Group B match against Turkey. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Paraguay oust Turkey, top group

Colombia tamed a hapless USA 3-1 at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday.

13 Oct 2017 7:59 AM IST