Kohli rested for Sri Lanka T20 series

Kohli rested for Sri Lanka T20 series

New Delhi : Indian prolific batsman Virat Kohli has been rested for the upcoming three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka, starting from February 9.He has been replaced by Pawan Negi.The All-India Senior Selection Committee and Women’s Selection Committee today met to announce the India teams for the home series against Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, Kohli has retained […]

Kohli retains top-spot in ICC T20 batsman rankings

Kohli retains top-spot in ICC T20 batsman rankings

Dubai : Indian prolific batsman Virat Kohli has retained his world’s number one spot in the recent ICC Player rankings for T20I batsmen following his excellent run of form in the just-concluded series against Australia.Kohli was the leading run-scorer with 199 runs during his side’s series win that eventually allowed India to replace the West […]

India thump Australia by seven wickets to claim series sweep

India thump Australia by seven wickets to claim series sweep

Sydney : India have claimed a 3-0 series whitewash after defeating hosts Australia by seven wickets in the pulsating third and final Twenty20 international at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.Chasing a daunting 198-run target, India relied on Rohit Sharma (52), Virat Kohli (50) and Suresh Raina (49 not out) to secure a thrilling last-ball […]

Sydney schools evacuated after bomb threats

Sydney schools evacuated after bomb threats

MELBOURNE : Several schools in Sydney were evacuated and locked down on Monday after reportedly receiving bomb threats leading to police operations in Australia’s largest city.At least eight operations are underway at Sydney schools and among those affected are Hunters Hill High, Sydney’s Girls High School, Randwick Girls High, Mosman High, Riverside Girls High, James […]

Boko Haram kills children ,villagers burned to death in Nigeria

Boko Haram kills children ,villagers burned to death in Nigeria

London : Scores of people, including children, have been killed in a Nigerian town by Boko Haram fighters who shot at villagers and set fire to their homes. The attack took place in the village of Dalori, which lies about 12 km from the northern city of Maiduguri, the birthplace of Boko Haram and the biggest […]