BCCI seeks ICC's intervention after CA calls Kohli's comments 'outrageous'
New Delhi: India skipper Virat Kohli’s allegations on his opposite number Steve Smith apparently seeking advice from the Australian dressing room on asking for the Decision Review Syestem (DRS) during the second Test in Bengaluru, was on Wednesday fuelled after both the cricket boards and former greats siding with their respective captains.India vs Australia – […]
In historic move, maternity Bill passed in Parliament: Leave increased to 26 weeks
A Bill to increase the maternity leave of women from the present 12 weeks to 26 weeks was passed by the Lok Sabha on Thursday. The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016, which was passed by the Rajya Sabha in August last year, is expected to benefit an estimated 1.8 million women in the organised sector. As per […]
No concrete measures taken after Uri, Pathankot attacks: Parliamentary panel
A parliamentary panel on Thursday rapped the Defence Ministry for not taking any “concrete measures” following terror attacks like Uri and Pathankot. The parliamentary standing committee on Defence headed by Maj Gen B.C. Khanduri (retired) in an earlier report had said that heightened security measures needed to be taken post the terror attack on an […]
Australia respect Kohli despite 'offensive' claims
Australia retain respect for Virat Kohli despite the India captain’s “absurd” and “offensive” allegations against counterpart Steve Smith, assistant coach David Saker said on Thursday. The four-test series between the world’s top two teams witnessed considerable acrimony after Smith gestured to his dressing room for assistance on whether to review an umpire’s lbw decision against […]
Australia call up Stoinis as replacement for injured Marsh
Uncapped all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has been called into Australia’s squad for the two remaining tests in India as a replacement for the injured Mitchell Marsh. Stoinis, who is in Alice Springs playing for Victoria in the Sheffield Shield, will fly to India to join up with the touring side when the match ends. Marsh has […]
DRS controversy: No action against Kohli & Smith, says ICC
Dubai: The International Cricket Committee (ICC) announced on Wednesday that it will not take any action against Indian captain Virat Kohli and Australian skipper Steven Smith for their actions during the recent second Test in Bengaluru. India vs Australia – Complete Coverage Kohli and Smith were involved in a heated exchange during Australia’s second innings […]
DRS controversy: Steve Waugh calls on India, Australia to 'move on'
Former skipper Steve Waugh has called on both India and Australia to leave behind the DRS controversy wherein Steven Smith was seen seeking dressing advice for a referral in the second Test in Bengaluru. India vs Australia – Complete Coverage Speaking exclusively to ANI, Waugh said, “Both the sides have used it (DRS) poorly so […]
Always wanted to be one of the top players: Kohli
Bengaluru: India skipper Virat Kohli, who was presented with the Polly Umrigar award at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) annual awards here on Wednesday, said he always wanted to be one of the top players in the world. Besides Kohli, premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was presented with the Dilip Sardesai award […]
Sensex ends 27 points up
Due to weakness in most of the markets in Asia on weak inflation data out of China, subdued start in Europe ahead of the ECB’s policy review, and on cautious moves by investors ahead of the exit polls of recently held state elections scheduled later in the day, the Indian stock market turned in a […]
Sensex up 41 points, looks headed for flat close
A few counters witnessed some strong buying in late afternoon trade, resulting in the Sensex gaining about 85 points over its previous close, but with stocks finding it tough to hold at higher levels, the market appears headed for somewhat flat close today.Asian markets ended mostly lower today and major European markets are quite subdued. […]
