European champions England virtually assured themselves a place in the semi-final of the hockey World Cup after thumping Pakistan 5-2 to continue their unbeaten run in the tournament in New Delhi on Thursday.
Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes was full of praise for the Indian team's fine display against Australia in the ongoing four-Test rubber, saying the home country's 'Fab Four' batsmen are showing that they are improving with age.
England's squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi.
Indian cricket's fortunes ebbed and flowed in 2015 with Virat Kohli successfully leading the national side in Tests and Mahendra Singh Dhoni appearing to be losing his midas touch, while in off the field drama Shashank Manohar returned as the president of Board of Control for Cricket in India.
As India gets set to play its 500th Test, Rajneesh Gupta presents India's memorable Test victories at home.
