Najeeb Jung: The man who may run Delhi

If an elected government had been sworn in, Jung's tenure and the government would have been more or less co-terminus and Jung would have been just the ceremonial head of Delhi. Now, he will run......

Aston Villa sack Bruce as manager

IMAGE: Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters Aston Villa have terminated the contract of manager Steve Bruce following a dismal start to the season, the English......

Higgins compiles successive 147s

Scotland's John Higginsbecame the first snooker player to compile a maximum break of 147in successive matches when he achieved the featduring the second round of the British Openin Brighton. The......

Sports Shorts: Cueist O'Sullivan blasts new snooker record

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday IMAGE: Englishman Ronnie O'Sullivan became the first player to compile 1,000 career century breaks. Photograph: Alex Pantling/Getty......

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Srikanth seek to reclaim India Open crowns

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday IMAGE: Sindhu will open against compatriot Mugdha Agrey. Photograph: PV Sindhu/Twitter Former champions P V Sindhu and Kidambi......

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Australia and Ireland submit provisional squad for the tournament Down Under, but do not release names. The UAE's Khurram Khan, at 43, will be the oldest player (born 21 June 1971) while Yodhin......