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India Women Eye Series Victory vs Ireland, Aim For Yet Another Dominant Win

Following a commanding performance by the youngsters in the opening match, India will eye another clinical display from them to seal the three-match series when they face Ireland in the second women's ODI here on Sunday. Despite fielding a relatively inexperienced side, Indian women enjoyed a perfect day in the first ODI, registering a six-wicket win to take a 1-0 series lead. Captain Smriti Mandhana continued her fine form, laying the foundation with a forceful 41, while the efforts of Pratika Rawal and Tejal Hasabnis, who shared a 100-plus partnership to steer the chase, were crucial.

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim retires from international cricket

Former Bangladesh one-day captain Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from international cricket, saying he did not wish to be a distraction for the team ahead of the Champions Trophy.

"If Player Doesn't Quit On His Own...": Sanjay Manjrekar's Blunt Warning To BCCI, Team India

India have suffered two massive series losses in a matter of three months, being whitewashed 0-3 at home by New Zealand and then losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1 in Australia. In this period, the disastrous form of senior stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have raised several questions. Now, in a critical analysis of Team India's struggles, former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has compared Kohli and Rohit to the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman and India's previous transitional phase from "icon culture". Manjrekar labelled India's slump 'inevitable' and blamed the 'hero-worshipping' in the country.

Gael Monfils becomes oldest player to win ATP Tour singles title - ESPN

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — French veteran Gael Monfils became the oldest player to win an ATP Tour title after beating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-4 in Auckland on Saturday.

Manoj Tiwary Justifies Calling Gautam Gambhir 'Hypocrite', Recalls His Comment As A Pundit

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary left the cricket world shocked with his relentless attack at current national team head coach Gautam Gambhir. Tiwary called Gambhir a 'hypocrite', owing to his recent results with the Indian team, particularly the losses at home to New Zealand and against Australia Down Under. Tiwary didn't mince words as he questioned several decisions taken by Gambhir, in the capacity of the team's coach, especially with regards to the selection of a few players and his own coaching staff.

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India Women Eye Series Victory vs Ireland, Aim For Yet Another Dominant Win

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim retires from international cricket

"If Player Doesn't Quit On His Own...": Sanjay Manjrekar's Blunt Warning To BCCI, Team India

Gael Monfils becomes oldest player to win ATP Tour singles title - ESPN

Manoj Tiwary Justifies Calling Gautam Gambhir 'Hypocrite', Recalls His Comment As A Pundit

Chris Farrell sacked by Oyonnax after conviction in France

England flanker Sam Underhill to miss Ireland clash, doubtful for remainder of Six Nations

Varney back as Italy name Six Nations squad