New Delhi : Delhi Daredevils all-rounder Chris Morris has described his blistering knock against Gujarat Lions as his ‘best innings in T20 cricket’ but said that it was disappointing to lose despite coming agonisingly close to victory.Chasing a target of 173, Daredevils fell one run short of the victory margin despite Morris’ heroics at Feroz […]
Wuhan : Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal produced a clinical performance as she progressed through to the quarterfinals of the women’s singles event at the Badminton Asia Championship here on Thursday. Fifth seed Saina claimed a 21-14, 21-18 win over Thailand’s Nitchaon Jindapol in the second round contest that lasted 45 minutes.Meanwhile, compatriot PV Sindhu […]
Colombo : Sri Lanka have called in rookie batsmen Dasun Shanaka and Dhananjaya de Silva for the upcoming three-match Test series against England. Besides, batsman Lahiru Thirimanne, wicketkeeper-batsmen Kusal Mendis and Niroshan Dickwella have also earned a place in the 17-man squad, which include 10 batsmen, five pacemen and two spin bowlers. Kaushal Silva, who recently […]
New Delhi : West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor has been roped in by Mumbai Indians as a replacement for the injured speedster Lasith Malinga for the rest of the Indian Premier League season. The 31-year-old had earlier played for the now defunct Pune Warriors in 2011. He took six wickets at an economy rate […]
London : Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes that manager Louis van Gaal can save himself from being sacked if he manages to lead his side to the FA Cup glory and to the top four Premier League finish.The Dutchman’s job has been under scrutiny following his side’s inconsistent performances in the Premier League […]