England vs India, 1st ODI: Kohli guide to win

England vs India, 1st ODI: Kohli guide to win A century by ‘Hitman’ Rohit Sharma (137 runs) powered India to an eight-wicket win over England in the first ODI at Trent Bridge here on Thursday. India take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.The Men in Blue got off to a flying start with Rohit and Shikhar Dhawan…

Virat set to be named limited-overs captain

India’s limited overs cricket will usher in a new era with the national selectors expected to name Virat Kohli is the likely choice to replace Dhoni and captain India,  when they pick the squad for three ODIs and three T20 Internationals against England in Mumbai on Friday. The first ODI is in Pune on January…

‘Mastermind’ of Dhaka cafe attack killed, says Police

In a big success against terrorism in Bangladesh, Nurul Islam alias Marzan, one of the masterminds of last year’s deadly siege at a Bangladeshi café  was killed during a pre-dawn raid Friday in the capital Dhaka, police said. The incident took place at Mohammadpur in Dhaka around 3 a.m. in Beribadh area, Dhaka…

NSG Draft Rule May Allow India’s Membership, Leave Pakistan Out

According to a US-based arms control organizations, a new draft proposal for accepting new members into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) paves the way for India’s entry  a member of the elite club, but leaves out Pakistan. The Arms Control Association (ACA), Washington, also warns that relaxing membership rules…

Our strategic capabilities not targeted any nation: India replies to China on Agni V test

India’s Defense Research and Development Organization completed a test for its Agni-V ballistic missile, leading China to question the country’s intentions. Tensions between India and China rise as government officials note the Agni-V ballistic missile is capable of hitting targets at a range of over 3,100…

India beat Sri Lanka by 34 runs to clinch Under-19 Asia Cup title

India on Friday beat Sri Lanka by 34 runs in the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday to lift the trophy for the third time in a row. The Indian colts opted to bat first after winning the toss and scored 273/8 in 50 overs and then rode on its spinners’ fine bowling effort to…

ASUS launches ZenWatch 3 Android in India; Starting at Rs 17,599

Taiwan-based technology major ASUS on Friday announced “ZenWatch 3″ in two strap variants. The ZenWatch 3 is the first ZenWatch model to feature a round case. The case is crafted from 316L stainless steel and is available in two finishes: Gunmetal and Silver. The leather variant is priced at Rs 18,999 and…

Ashwin wins Test and ICC Cricketer of the Year Awards

India’s ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, was named the Cricketer of the Year and the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year 2016 by the International Cricket Council on Thursday (December 22). He is now the third Indian cricketer to win the Sir Garfield Sobers trophy after Rahul Dravid (2004) and Sachin Tendulkar (2010).…

Jr Hockey World Cup: India beats Spain 2-1 to enter semifinals

India advanced to the semifinal of Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2016, notching up a thrilling 2-1 win against Spain, at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday.  Meanwhile, the juniors set up a semifinal clash against Australia in Lucknow on Friday. Spain took the lead in the 22nd minute as Marc…