Bribe for Goa project estimated at $976,630
Looking back, the Indians had rubbed their hands in delight at the variety of marquee events at home the sporting calendar of 2017 offered, and they now look forward, with optimism and anticipation, to a challenging 2018.
Having gone through a testing time as captain of Rajasthan Royals when the spot-fixing scandal broke two seasons ago, team mentor Rahul Dravid called for stricter laws, even criminal, to be put in place by the country's lawmakers to deal with this issue in IPL.
AAP NRI supporters celebrated after trends showed that the party was set to sweep Delhi.
Chris Gayle's swagger is unmatched, and the 'Universe Boss' shows no modesty or pretension when asked where he sees himself among the pantheons of greats in West Indies cricket. "I'm definitely up there. I'm definitely up there with the greats without a doubt," Gayle, who came for an interaction after a request from the travelling Indian media contingent, answered it in two straight sentences.
Sachin Tendulkar cautioned the Indian cricket team to guard against complacency ahead of its World Cup game against South Africa, saying the Proteas are a far better fielding unit than Pakistan.
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Formula One's 83-year-old commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said in May that an agreement had been signed for a street race in the Azeri capital, on the shores of the Caspian sea, next year.
'I like to perform when there are challenges.' 'In cricket, when you get easy performances or easy wickets, then it's no fun.' 'But when you have to fight and perform in challenging conditions, then that feeling is something else.'
CEO Vishal Sikka's strategy is in line with focus on academic research in new technologies.
'Very few are lionised like Dhoni anywhere in the world, perhaps not even Messi,' says Dhruv Munjal.
All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Monday.
The departed cricketer was named his national team's '13th man' as the first Test between India and Australia started in Adelaide on an emotional note.
Calling Test cricket an enduring romance, Sehwag said it is the waiting game which makes the format charming.
Yadvinder Singh Bhamba was arrested for conspiring to send 400 people from India, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and other countries to the US.
This edition of the league will bear special significance with the mega ODI World Cup starting only two and half weeks after the final on May 12. In 2011 and 2015, the World Cup was held before the IPL and this is the first time that it will be held post the tournament.
'Americans understand India as an emerging superpower, they do not understand that we'd already arrived.' Indian-American actor Akshay Kapoor, on what to expect at New York's Madison Square Garden on Sunday.
"I want to thank god for giving me the opportunity to travel this distance, for only the second trip of my life to India."
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday.
Describing Sachin Tendulkar as his role model, India ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said that iconic batsman's humility and passion for the game was an inspiration for him and others.
The aircraft is likely to announce two new routes next week.
The United States has restricted the entry of passengers from the three Ebola-stricken West African nations to five major airports conducting enhanced screening for the virus, safeguarding its citizens from the epidemic.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
As much as Rs 4,300 crore was generated by 2019 movie releases. But 2020 is all set to be bigger and better!
Dynamic West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo's smash-hit rap 'Champion dance' during the opening ceremony and the use of LED light stumps are the two major attractions of the ninth edition of Indian Premier League, said tournament chairman Rajeev Shukla. Bravo, who will be playing for the new team Gujarat Lions, is expected to perform the 'Champion Dance' that has now become a rage among the cricket fans of India and IPL is trying to cash in on its popularity. "Dwayne Bravo is performing on Champion Dance during the opening ceremony of IPL-9 in Mumbai. His performance will be the special attraction and there might be a few more West Indies cricketers, who will perform alongside Bravo," IPL chairman Shukla told PTI on Wednesday. Shukla also informed that the LED stumps, which lights up and has been in use since 2014 across ICC's 20 and 50 over World Cups, will be used for the first time in the cash-rich league.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.
Air pollution in the city is a cause of concern for not only the Sri Lankan cricketers but also for the footballers competing in the Indian Super League as they wore masks while training on Tuesday.
Sri Lankan batting legend Kumar Sangakkara fought back tears in an emotional farewell where the country's President Maithripala Sirisena stumped him by offering the High Commissioner's post to United Kingdom, in Colombo, on Monday.
'The diplomat's arrest has led to a major diplomatic spat, the likes of which I have not seen in my nearly three decades of covering the US-India relationship, says Aziz Haniffa. 'The knee-jerk reaction by the powers-that-be in Delhi was myopic to say the least.'
You can see Messi, Suarez and other South American superstars play in the Copa America. Why then are soccer fans ignoring the oldest football tournament and looking forward to the European championships, which begins in France on Friday?
Dhoni's diverse talents make him an invaluable asset to the Indian side. But it will be his batting that will keep him afloat, says Dhruv Munjal.
The Delhi high court asked the chief of Maxx Mobile to inform it about the steps taken on the order refraining them from selling any product having the endorsement of India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Consistent death bowling from a Bumrah and spinners picking up wickets in the middle overs is why the average run-rate in the last few years hasn't exploded the way one would have expected, says Dhruv Munjal.
On a roll after three consecutive wins, a resurgent Sunrisers Hyderabad will start as overwhelming favourites against struggling Rising Pune Supergiants in an Indian Premier League match, in Hyderabad, on Tuesday.
'This is a landmark moment for Lord's, with women's cricket now documented in the dressing rooms for the first time.'
The Income Tax Department on Tuesday also raided 20 premises linked to Gitanjali Gems promoter Mehul Choksi and suspected shell firms in connection with an alleged tax evasion case against them, official sources said.
Until September 14, Vaidehi Ankolekar was a bus conductor on Mumbai's famed BEST buses. Now, she is known nationwide as the mother of India's latest cricketing hero. That Saturday, her son Atharva bowled India to the Asia Cup Under-19 title.
The Chennai Super Kings captain believes that T20 cricket is very unpredictable and even a single player can sometimes change the course of a match.
The annual study by the research agency shows that Amul, Amazon and Coca-Cola were the most-recalled brands on IPL.
