SPECIAL: India needs a better deal from trade pacts

Political rather than purely economic concerns govern negotiations with other countries and regions, write Bipul Chatterjee & Purna Chandra Jena. India has signed 15 preferential trade agreements......

Ranji round-up: Easwaran, Shreevats take Bengal to 185/4

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday Abhimanyu Easwaran dropped anchor at one end as his 97-run stand with Shreevats Goswami enabled Bengal to reach 185 for four against......

Ranji round-up: Bowlers give Mumbai slender first innings lead over UP

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played across India on Monday IMAGE: Maharashtra batsman Ankit Bawne celebrates his century against Vidarbha during their Ranji Trophy match at Eden Gardens in......

Ranji: Seven-star Harbhajan powers Punjab into quarters

A summary of the second day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches at various venues across the country. IMAGE: Harbhajan Singh picked seven wickets in the second innings for a 10-wicket match haul......

Ranji round-up: Ishant on fire as Delhi bag bonus point

IMAGE: Ishant Sharma. Photograph: Getty Images Ishant Sharma's hostile spell in the morning session of the fourth and final day saw Delhi crush Vidarbha by 10 wickets to log home bonus points from......

IPL 8 Auction: No takers for these players!

Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene The Players' Auction for the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League saw cash being splurged. - IPL 8 Auction: The players, their price - IPL......