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Siraj likely to play leading role as India's top pacer in Lanka

Hyderabad, Aug. 12 -- Hyderabad's Mohammed Siraj is expected to spearhead India's pace attack during the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka starting August 15. As a senior member of the fast-bowl... Read More


J-K fast bowler Auqib Nabi gets his long-awaited reward

Hyderabad, Aug. 5 -- The long wait is over for Auqib Nabi. His tireless efforts in the Indian domestic cricket set up, including the Ranji trophy, have at last been rewarded. The 29-year-old seamer fr... Read More


Sir Garfield Sobers was cricket's greatest all-rounder: A tribute

Hyderabad, July 20 -- The cricketing world lost one of its most legendary stars with the passing of Sir Garfield St Aubrun Sobers at the age of 89 on Friday. His death marks the end of an era in crick... Read More


FIFA World Cup: Spain's tactics curbed the genius of Messi

Hyderabad, July 20 -- Spain's outstanding World Cup triumph was not the result of having any great genius in its ranks or a stroke of luck. It was the culmination of years of planning, a distinctive f... Read More


Severe drubbings in Ireland, England expose India's weaknesses

Hyderabad, July 14 -- India's recent defeats to Ireland and England in the T20I series are worrying, because the results have exposed some weaknesses that were so far largely masked by India's immense... Read More


Shadow of political conflict robs FIFA WC of joy, sportsmanship

Hyderabad, July 2 -- Throughout the course of history, the FIFA World Cup has always carried political undertones. Way back in 1938, it was alleged that dictator Benito Mussolini had used his power to... Read More


Lionel Messi consolidates position as the king of world football

Hyderabad, June 23 -- Lionel Messi is sending shock waves that are rocking international football. He is nearing 39 (he will celebrate his 39th birthday on Wednesday, June 24) but is playing like an e... Read More


Cricket world divided over Sooryavanshi clash with Lankan player

Hyderabad, June 18 -- When a cricketer dons the India team jersey, he becomes more than just a cricketer. He or she is seen by outsiders as a representative of the country and the player stands for al... Read More


FIFA World Cup 2026: What India can learn from Morocco

Hyderabad, June 16 -- Knowledgeable football lovers who recently watched the drawn (1-1) match between Morocco and Brazil in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, would not have been surprised that a lesse... Read More


India's 1950 FIFA World Cup heartbreak cost Hyderabad its moment

Hyderabad, June 11 -- The first ever FIFA World Cup was held in 1930 and thereafter the second and third editions were conducted in 1934 and 1938, respectively. Then came the devastating battles of Wo... Read More