India v New Zealand New Zealand win by 47 runs

India v New Zealand New Zealand win by 47 runs

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When these two countries face off each other, the majority of the fans from India do not worry too much about the outcome, as most of us pick our second favorite team as the Kiwis aka Black Caps.

Infographic: The week in numbers from sporting world

The last week in sports witnesses many individual accomplishments. While fast bowlers Dale Steyn and Mitchell Johnson reached a monumental landmark in their respective careers, MMA artist Ronda Rousey stretched her unbeaten streak to 12-0 in UFC.

Mourinho seethes as Arsenal land Wembley blow

The bad blood between Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho bubbled to the surface after the Frenchman's Arsenal team defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the season-opening Community Shield.

Virat Kohli to stick to his brand of aggressive cricket in Sri Lanka

Aggression and Virat Kohli are two sides of the same coin. He may win a few, he may lose a few, but the Indian captain is not going to back down from his philosophy. 

New doping crisis to 'shake the foundation' of athletics

The World Anti-Doping Agency on Sunday said it was "very alarmed" by new accusations of mass doping that have plunged athletics into a deep crisis.

Saina Nehwal is tougher than her World Championship rivals: Vimal Kumar

Saina Nehwal might still be recovering from a shoulder pain but coach Vimal Kumar is confident of her performance at the World Championships as he feels the Indian ace is "mentally tougher" than other girls who are "unpredictable".

India women's recurve team claims silver in World Archery Championship

The Indian women's recurve archery team of Deepika Kumari, Laxmirani Majhi and Rimil Buriuly had to settle for the silver as they lost the World Championship final 4-5 to Russia in an edge-of-the-seat encounter at the Christiansborg Palace here on Sunday.

Ravichandran Ashwin can be the allrounder we are looking for: Virat Kohli

India Test captain Virat Kohli expressed his confidence in Ravichandran Ashwin's batting abilities and said that there is no reason why the Tamil Nadu tweaker can't be the allrounder that the Indian team is looking for in longer version.

Sania Mirza recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

The Sports Ministry on Friday confirmed that Wimbledon doubles champion Sania Mirza has been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna but made it clear that the final decision rests with only the Awards Committee.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I Photo Gallery

     

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I 

Plenty of room to improve at US Open: Serena Williams

Top-ranked Serena Williams, coming off her fourth consecutive Grand Slam triumph at Wimbledon, said Thursday she has plenty of room to improve before chasing more history at the US Open.

Zico gets Brazil backing for FIFA bid

 

The Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) said Thursday it is backing national football legend Zico's bid to replace Sepp Blatter as FIFA president. 

Dale Steyn on the fast track to legendary status

Dale Steyn has been on the fast lane since he broke into the South African cricket team almost a decade ago. And on Thursday, the 32-year-old joined an elite group of 13 bowlers with 400 or more Test wickets.

South Korea FIFA hopeful slams 'cannibal' Blatter and stooge Platini

South Korean billionaire Chung Mong-Joon pushed his candidacy for the FIFA presidency in uncompromising terms on Thursday, calling Sepp Blatter a corrupt "cannibal" and painting his main election rival Michel Platini as an untrustworthy stooge. 

South Africa's Dale Steyn joins 400 Test wicket club

 Dale Steyn became the second South African bowler to take 400 Test wickets after he dismissed Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal on the opening day of the second Test in Dhaka on Thursday.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic strikes as Paris Saint-Germain down Manchester United

Manchester United's pre-season US tour ended on a losing note on Wednesday as French giants Paris Saint-Germain claimed a 2-0 victory to clinch the International Champions Cup exhibition tournament. 

Pro Kabaddi League: Dabang Delhi too hot for Jaipur Pink Panthers

Jaipur Pink Panthers failed on Wednesday to show the spirit of their last home game, surrendering meekly to last year's runners-up Delhi Dabang 35-27 at a packed SMS here. 

Diego Maradona says he wants to fight FIFA 'mafia'

Argentine football great Diego Maradona said on Wednesday he wants to fight the "mafia" responsible for the corruption scandal that has rocked FIFA, but he stopped short of saying he wants to be the next president of global soccer's governing body. 

I cannot wait to play alongside Nicolas Anelka, says Sunil Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri was not part of the Indian Super League in Season 1 but with Bengaluru FC deciding to release their players for the ISL draft and auction, it was but natural that the national captain became the hottest property in the league. Chhetri shared his experience of the auction and the excitement of playing for a city he has never been part of. Excerpts