Indian scientist finds virus link to obesity

Dr Nikhil Dhurandhar believes obesity may be caused by a virus. P Rajendran reports. Nearly 20 years ago, Nikhil Dhurandhar was chatting at the home of S M Ajinkya, a family friend who happened to......

Root joins elite club in all-time ICC Test rankings

IMAGE: Root scored a personal best of 262 runs during England's emphatic victory over Pakistan in the first Test in Multan. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas / Reuters England star Joe Root is......

England great Anderson retires with one final flourish

IMAGE: England's James Anderson reacts after his final test match as teammates look on. Photograph: Peter Cziborra / Reuters James Anderson concluded his illustrious 21-year international cricket......

Trent Boult surpasses Richard Hadlee

IMAGE: Trent Boult has picked up the most five-wicket hauls in ODIs for Kiwis. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters New Zealand speedster Trent Boult on Wednesday surpassed legendary Kiwis......

Chelsea edge Tottenham in thrilling Cup semi-final

IMAGE: Eden Hazard celebrates after scoring Chelsea's third goal. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Late goals from Eden Hazard and Nemanja Matric settled a rip-roaring FA Cup semi-final......

Indian spinners' love affair with the Kingston pitch

IMAGE: Ravichandran Ashwin of India celebrates Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin bagged his 18th five-wicket haul as India dominated the first day of the......