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WTA rankings: Li Na climbs to World No.2 spot

In the latest Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) singles rankings, Chinese tennis ace Li Na ranked World No.2 following her second Grand Slam crown at the Australian Open 2014....

February 20, 2014

New Zealand won 2-Cricket Test series against India 1-0

New Zealand won the two match Test Series against India by 1-0 after the second test at the Basin Reserve, Wellington ended in a draw. Man of the...

February 18, 2014

Karnataka clinched the Irani Cup 2014

Karnataka clinched the Irani Cup 2013-14 for the fifth time after defeating Rest of India in the final held at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. Karnataka beat Rest of India...

February 16, 2014

Mukul Mudgal Committee report on IPL spot fixing scandal

The Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee submitted its report to the Supreme Court after investigating allegations of spot-fixing and betting in the Indian Premier League (IPL). As per the...

February 16, 2014

New Criteria for National Sports Awards (Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Dronacharya and Dhyan Chand awards)

In order to bring more transparency and objectivity in the process for conferring the National Sports Awards, the Union Sports Ministry has approved a set of rules to...

February 9, 2014

Ms. Kiwi Kathy Cross: First woman in ICC umpire's panel

New Zealand’s Kathy Cross (56) became the first woman to be inducted in the International Cricket Council‘s (ICC’s) umpires’ panel. Previously, she was officiated in the Women’s World...

February 2, 2014

India suffered worst ODI series defeat against New Zealand

Indian cricket team slumped to its worst ODI series defeat in New Zealand.  New Zealand won the series by 4-0 in Wellington by thrashing India by 87 runs...

February 2, 2014

M.S.Dhoni became the first captain to play in four tied O.D.I.s

Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni became the first captain to be involved in four One-Day Internationals (ODIs) ties. This feat was achieved by him as India tied...

January 28, 2014

Australia Open 2014: Stanislas Wawrinka won the Men’s title

Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka won his first Grand Slam title with victory over an injury-hit Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final. He defeated Rafael Nadal by 6-3, 6-2,...

January 27, 2014

Australia v/s England: Australia won the ODI series by 4-1

Australia beat England by 5 runs in 5th ODI at Adelaide and won the series by 4-1 in Australia. Key Players of ODI Series 2014: Man of the...

January 27, 2014

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