‘England reverse the ball quicker’
South Africa skipper AB de Villiers on Tuesday expressed concerns over allegations of ball-tampering against the English side and seemed a bit amazed at the host bowlers’ ability to reverse swing the
Desperate to beat India: Jayawardene
The five-wicket defeat to India in a warm-up match ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy will have no significance when Sri Lanka square off against the same opponents in the semi-finals, said Mahela Jaya
Nigella hubby gets ‘caution’ for assault
British contemporary art collector and ad guru Charles Saatchi was issued a caution for assault by Scotland Yard over a physical altercation with his wife Nigella Lawson, the celebrity television chef
‘Queen’s title will boost Wimbledon bid’
Andy Murray believes his third Queen’s Club title will act as the perfect foundation to launch his latest bid to win Wimbledon.
Prince Philip discharged from hospital
Prince Philip, who turned 92 last week, was on Monday discharged from a hospital in London after receiving an exploratory abdominal surgery.
Czech engineers test 1st flying bike
Scientists have developed the prototype of a 95 kg remotely-controlled bike that can hover a few metres above ground for a full five minutes.
Aussies dance to MJ’s tune
Mahela Jayawardene and Lahiru Thirimanne hit aggressive half-centuries as Sri Lanka scored 253/8 in the must-win Champions Trophy match against Australia on Monday.
Lanka in the way of struggling Australia
Under-pressure Australia coach Mickey Arthur tried to focus on cricket and the threat posed by Sri Lanka’s Lasith Malinga as the fall-out from the David Warner affair continued on Saturday.
Putin warns West not to arm ‘organ-eating’ Syrian rebels
Russian President Vladimir Putin questioned on Sunday why the West would want to arm Syrian rebels who he said ate human organs, saying plans to give them weapons contradicted basic human values.
Adele in Queen’s B’day honour list
Singer Adele and Mr Bean star Rowan Atkinson are recipients of coveted titles on Queen Elizabeth’s birthday honours list.