Smith to seek explanation over DRS malfunction

Smith to seek explanation over DRS malfunction

London : Australian skipper Steve Smith has admitted that he will seek an explanation from match referee Chris Broad over a Decision Review System (DRS) failure during his side’s 177-run victory in the second Test of the three-match series against West Indies in Melbourne on Tuesday. Smith had demanded a third umpire review on a […]

Khawaja, Burns combine to put Australia in command

Khawaja, Burns combine to put Australia in command

London : Usman Khawaja and Joe Burns produced contrasting centuries as Australia made an imposing 345 for three at stumps on the opening day of the second Test against West Indies in front of a festive Melbourne Cricket Ground crowd on Saturday.Put in to bat first, Australia continued to pile on misery for the wayward […]

Hiddink sets treble target for beleaguered Chelsea

Hiddink sets treble target for beleaguered Chelsea

London : Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink believes that the defending champions can still make the top four Premier League finish and win the Champions League and the FA Cup despite their disastrous start to the season.Hiddink, who took over as the caretaker boss in his second spell after the sacking of Jose Mourinho last […]

Djokovic, Federer set eyes on $100 million on-court prize money

Djokovic, Federer set eyes on $100 million on-court prize money

Melbourne : Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are set to take their on-court rivalry to newer heights, with the tennis stalwarts gearing up to become the first man in the history of sport to break through the 100 million dollars on-court earnings barrier in 2016. While Djokovic has earned 94 million dollars in prize money, […]

Syed Kirmani to be honoured with CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award

Syed Kirmani to be honoured with CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award

Mumbai : Former Indian wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani on Thursday was nominated for the Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for 2015. The Col. C.K. Nayudu Awards Committee met at Cricket Centre, BCCI headquarters in Mumbai and has unanimously nominated Kirmani for the prestigious award. The committee consists of BCCI President Shashank Manohar, Hon. Secretary Anurag Thakur […]