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Captain Tim Paine bore the brunt of Australian frustrations Monday at throwing away the third Ashes Test, with former skipper Ian Chappell saying he lost his brain in the final hour. (Photo:AP)Sports
Skipper Tim Paine takes on blame of Ashes defeat

The incredible outcome, after England were all out for just 67 in their first innings, could have been very different.

26 Aug 2019 1:07 PM IST

Ben Stokess ball-striking that yielded 11 fours and eight soaring sixes was impressive but so too was the maturity he demonstrated during five-and-a-half hours at the crease, with the all-rounder taking 50 balls to score his first two runs on Saturday when it was vital England, then three down, did not lose any more wickets. (Photo:AFP)Sports
Ben Stokes life changes from low to blow

Many sporting careers have their share of ups and downs but few can match the highs and lows that have come the way of...

26 Aug 2019 12:56 PM IST

The ongoing Ashes is currently tied at 1-1 with still two Test matches left to play. (Photo: AFP)Sports
'Give knighthood to Ben Stokes': Michael Vaughan to UK PM

The left-handed batsman went on to play an unbeaten knock of 135 runs on the fourth day of the third Test of the ongoing...

26 Aug 2019 12:44 PM IST

Ben Stokes played one of the finest knocks in Test cricket as he guided England to an improbable one-wicket win against Australia on the fourth day of the third Test of the ongoing Ashes at Headingley. (Photo: AFP)Sports
Jimmy Neesham lauds Stokes in his own witty way

Neesham took to Twitter to applaud Stokes who originally hails from New Zealand.

26 Aug 2019 12:44 PM IST

Captain Virat Kohli insists that all decisions are taken keeping in mind the \best interests of the team\. (Photo: AP/PTI)Sports
'There will be opinions but we do keep best interests of team in...

Kohli's preference for the young Hanuma Vihari over limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma also worked wonderfully.

26 Aug 2019 12:34 PM IST

Ajinkya Rahane scored 81 and 102 -- his first Test hundred in two years during Indias 318-run victory, which also earned him the Man of the Match award. (Photo:AP/PTI)Sports
Ajinkya Rahane dedicates his ton to people who supported him during...

Rahane hit his 10th Test hundred --- 102 off 242 balls -- in the second innings of India's World Test Championship...

26 Aug 2019 12:30 PM IST

JAsprit Bumrah recently became the fastest Indian pacer to 50 Test wickets, during his six-wicket match haul against the West Indies in the first Test here, which India won by 318 runs on Sunday. (Photo:AP/PTI)Sports
Jasprit Bumrah says he can 'bowl outswingers more confidently now'

The 25-year-old has played just 11 Tests in his fast-rising career and has 55 wickets, averaging 20.63 at a brilliant...

26 Aug 2019 12:16 PM IST

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KXIP to release R Ashwin from squad, in search for new captain:...

According to a report by Mirror, KXIP are considering trading Ashwin with Delhi Capitals or Rajasthan Royals.

26 Aug 2019 12:11 PM IST

Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets for seven runs while fellow fast bowler Ishant Sharma claimed three as India recorded their biggest ever away win by runs, thrashing the hosts by 318 runs in Antigua. (Photo:AP)Sports
Virat Kohli needs to control bowlers' workload

Bumrah's fourth five-wicket haul made him the only Asian to achieve the feat in South Africa, England, Australia and...

26 Aug 2019 12:08 PM IST

The ongoing Ashes is currently tied at 1-1 with still two Test matches left to play. (Photo: AP/PTI)Sports
'Jack Leach to get free spectacles for life': Official sponsor of...

Earlier this year, Leach had scored 92 runs against Ireland in a one-off Test after coming in as a nightwatchman.

26 Aug 2019 11:40 AM IST

Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis has applied for the bowling coach role with the national team as he was not mentally prepared to take charge as head coach for the third time. (Photo:AFP)Sports
Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis applies for Pakistan bowling...

Pakistan's first international assignment after the World Cup will be a limited over series at home against Sri Lanka...

26 Aug 2019 11:09 AM IST

Holder admitted that the team fell short by few runs as they scored just 222 in the first innings while India scored 297 runs in their first innings. (Photo: AP)Sports
'Bumrah bowled some magic balls': Jason Holder

West Indies will now face India in the second Test of the series at Sabina Park in Kingston from August 30.

26 Aug 2019 10:50 AM IST

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