Legendary umpire recalls how he survived 2009 Lahore attack

IMAGE: Simon Taufel was part of the umpiring team in 2009. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images The 2009 terror attack on the Sri Lankan team's bus in Lahore not only changed his life, but......

Soccer Extras: Sturridge banned, fined for breaching betting rules

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge looks on. Photograph: Scott Heppell/Reuters Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has been fined......

Windies' 'laid back' approach not what it seems

While the Carribs have been panned even by coach Phil Simmons for ‘poor body language’, former West Indies captain Richie Richardson reckons that the Windies Cricket Board needs to be......

'Why should a pitch that spins on day 1 be deemed worse than one that seams first up?'

IMAGE: India leg-spinner Amit Mishra appeals for leg before wicket during Day Two of the third Test against South Africa in Nagpur. Photograph: BCCI Virtually backing India’s stance on......

Afghanistan's cricketers to train in Noida after MoU with BCCI

- 'Greats like Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid might not travel to Kabul but can certainly give these players a tip or two when they are in India.' IMAGE: Afghanistan's players......