Former Arsenal, Spain midfielder Fabregas hangs up his boots, to coach Italian club.
His mother sold her gold chain so Dhruv could buy a cricket kit after his father, a Kargil War veteran, told him to give up the game because it was too expensive.
Did Ishan Kishan do the right thing listening to his heart and seeking a break due to mental fatigue?
As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of India's first World Cup victory, check how much you know about the 1983 World Cup.
Wicketkeeper Matt Prior says he has proved the selectors right, both with the bat, as well as through his flawless work behind the stumps, as England sealed a 2-1 Ashes victory over Australia.
McGrath, who is known to make predictions ahead of the Ashes series, said it's going to be a great contest between Australia and England.
On her first visit to any state in the Indian Union after being sworn in as President of the Republic, Rashtrapati Droupadi Murmu was felicitated in Bengaluru by some of that city's luminaries.
Bishan Singh Bedi's family paid tribute to the spin legend who left for his celestial abode on Monday after living an inspiring life.
Former England bowler Alec Bedser, who took 236 wickets in a glittering England Test career, has died aged 91.
The following is a factbox on former Dutch international who was popularly known as 'Flying Dutchman'.
The Legend Of Tarzan has too many subplots, and most of them are boring, warns Namrata Thakker.
England one-day international coach Ashley Giles has dismissed former captain Bob Willis' allegations of ball tampering following the ICC Champions Trophy defeat to Sri Lanka which left England's hopes of qualification in the balance.
The legendary Sachin Tendulkar said India will be happy with the Oval pitch when they take on Australia in the WTC Final.
Former England spinner Graeme Swann was critical of England's senior players who have done 'next to nothing' as Australia regained the Ashes in Perth on Monday.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has raised India's long-standing concerns about pro-Khalistan extremism in the United Kingdom during his meetings with the country's leaders, stressing that they should be on guard against the misuse of freedom of expression and speech.
On April 12, 2004, Brian Lara registered the highest individual score in Test cricket -- a record which still stands after 18 years.
Tactical genius, uplifting leader, altruistic individual, a man with unwavering certitude. Dhruv Munjal recounts what made Mahendra Singh Dhoni a great captain.
Wearing his infectious goofy grin, 'Samba Magician' Ronaldinho cast a spell on the football-crazy denizens of Kolkata as his arrival for a two-day visit in Kolkata ushered in an early onset of the Durga Puja festival.
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh had a day to remember as he caught up with some of the world's greatest sportspeople at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday.
Shane Warne immortalised himself with the 'Ball Of The Century' on June 4, 1993 during the first Ashes Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Apparently, Deepika will now produce a bio-pic on the life of her father, the badminton champion, Prakash Padukone.
However, David Warner plans to continue playing white-ball cricket at least until the 2024 Twenty20 World Cup.
One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday. Rediff.com salutes the legend.
England's sporting global ambitions have never been fully realised since Sir Alf Ramsey's team won the 1966 FIFA World Cup. Whether it is Gary Linekar or Hary Kane, the 'Cup' that they desperately want never came home during the last five and half decades.
Sanjana Ganesan and Boom Boom flew to Chicago for a holiday after the fast bowler had finished his duties with the Indian team in England.
A desperate India seek to restore parity against South Africa and remain consequential in the World Test Championship.
In an effort to inculcate and promote diversity, the England Cricket Board hosted an Iftar party in the iconic Long Room at the Lord's cricket ground.
Barcelona have won the Champions League five times, most recently in 2015, and face a tough task to get back to the top table of European football after being forced to sell club legend Lionel Messi due to financial problems.
Veteran England pacer James Anderson went past the landmark of 650 wickets in Test cricket during Day 4 of the second Test match against New Zealand at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Monday.
Brazil soccer great Pele died on Thursday, aged 82, after a long battle with cancer.
Kohli also became the first batter ever to break the 700-run barrier in a single World Cup edition with one more game to go.
His two-year contract will expire at the end of ODI World Cup but head coach Rahul Dravid's future will be followed keenly in case the Indian team lifts the coveted trophy.
Australian spin great Shane Warne believes England are getting far too 'cocky' about their chances of retaining the Ashes this summer Down Under and has cautioned them not to become complacent in their fight against the arch-rivals.
Sachin Tendulkar has revealed he had to manage the recurrence of a painful, decade-old toe injury during India's tour of Australia.
England coach Fabio Capello wants German football legend Franz Beckenbauer to show his team some respect, and also criticized the Jabulani ball as the worst he has ever come across.
DAVID BECKHAM is threatening to go to war with the FA by demanding a staggering £250,000-per-man for England players winning next summer's Euro 2004 finals.
On the eve of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 200th match as CSK skipper, Ravindra Jadeja said the team was hoping to gift a him when they face off Rajasthan Royals.
Brook has now scored four centuries in his past five Tests
Former cricket legend Ian Botham has predicted that England would beat Australia in the battle for the Ashes with out-of-favour batsman Kevin Pietersen being one of the key trump cards.
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