The EC had found no merit in the plea.
Rishi Dhawan has realised that international cricket demands unwavering mental toughness and he would like to believe that he has overcome the mental demons of the Australia tour ahead of a crucial trip to Zimbabwe next month. Dhawan, despite only playing a couple of games for Kings XI Punjab this IPL, has managed a spot in the second string squad for the three ODIs and two T20 Internationals in Zimbabwe, beginning June 11. "I did not get to do much in IPL but I was expecting to be picked. I had done well in Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare and I was confident that I will be rewarded for consistent performances in domestic cricket," Dhawan told PTI on Wednesday. The poster boy of Himachal cricket might be a consistent performer on the domestic cricket but he did not take much time to realise that playing for India is a different ball game.
A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Sukanya Verma looks at some memorable balloon moments of Bollywood.
Varun-Katrina or Saif-Sara?
All seems to be well with All Is Well. The film has taken its own time to reach the finishing line but fortunately for it, the music is doing some good talking, says Aelina Kapoor.
Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.
The top seed in the ITF Satellite tournament was beaten by Takeshi Itho.
India will eye revenge for their defeat in one-day series as they meet fierce rivals Australia in three Twenty20 Internationals, starting on Tuesday, January 26 at Adelaide Oval. Games will also be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (January 29) and Sydney Cricket Ground (January 31). The matches will see some of the world's explosive batsmen in action, while the series is also tipped as a much-needed preparatory ground ahead of the crucial World T20 scheduled to be held in March in India.
'I came to hear you sing Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon. I am glad I have heard you sing.'
A peek into the Big B's life.
A round-up of Ranji matches played on Monday
Karnataka dished out a clinical show as they beat Andhra Pradesh by 53 runs in their Elite Group A match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, in Bengaluru, on Monday.
Kedhar Jadhav struck a timely 78 and the tail wagged as Rest of India took a slender first innings lead over Karnataka on Day 2 of the Irani Cup match at the Chinnawsamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
Here's a look at where heavyweights stand.
Preetisheel Singh lets us into some star secrets.
The fact that some of the records in the ongoing IPL are held by KKR players reflects the red-hot form of the team.
A look at this week's hits and misses.
Take a look at star arrivals.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
As the world celebrates Father's Day on Sunday, we look back at some sweet memories Bollywood celebrities with their fathers.
The film stars Asin and Abhishek Bachchan in lead roles.
A look at the red carpet arrivals.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Celebrating Mother's Day by remembering a variety of such movie maatajis and her impassioned assertions.
Exam tension? Bollywood offers some wise lessons.
Do you feel Dhoni should bring in all-rounder Dhawan for Jadeja, or strengthen the pace attack by playing Ishant? Select your Indian team for the second match against Australia, in Brisbane, on Friday, January 15.
India's batsmen have gone about their job efficiently, posting big totals on the board but the bowlers have been ordinary at best, allowing the hosts to chase down those tall scores in each of the first three ODIs of the five-match series.
Let's lighten up the January-end blues with a fun poll.
She had struck a chord with Bollywood personalities, and they took to social media to pay their last respects.
A summary of the day's play in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament.
A summary of the matches in the Vijay Hazare One-day championship.
A look at this week's hits and misses.
What have your favourite celebrities posted on social media?