Mahendra Singh Dhoni

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni or Mahi has achieved it all in cricket what every one wish for to achieve one day. He has lifted the World Cup trophy in ODI and in T20 as well. He is at present the captain of Test, ODI and T20 for India. Dhoni is a wicket keeper batsman.

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He was born in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Dhoni at first was a goalkeeper and used to play football but later he started playing cricket on the advice of his football coach as a wicket keeper. Dhoni made his ODI debut in 2004 against Bangladesh and Test debut in 2005 against Srilanka.

Under him Indian won the ODI World Cup in 2011 and he became the 2nd Indian captain to do so besides Kapil Dev.

He was also the captain when India lifted the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. Under him India has won CB series in 2007-08, Border Gavaskar Trophy in 2008, gained 1st position in ICC ranking of T20, ODI and Test match.

He also led Chennai Super Kings to 2 consecutive wins in Indian Premier League and also won Champions League in 2010.

He is the most earning cricketer of the world.

Awards:

He was awarded Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award-2009
He was awarded Padma Shri-2009
He was awarded Doctorate degree by De Montfort University- 2011
Territorial Army gave him rank of Lieutenant Colonel

Dhoni is married to Sakhsi Singh Rawat

Chennai through to fourth consecutive IPL final

May 22, 2013 at 12:22 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Blistering unbeaten knocks by David Hussey and Suresh Raina took two-time champions Chennai Super Kings to their fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) final in six seasons with a comprehensive 48-run win over Mumbai Indians in the first qualifier at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Tuesday.

IPL: Chennai opt to bat, Mumbai without Tendulkar

May 21, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Chennai won the toss and opted to bat against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Tuesday.

India, China held specific discussions: Khurshid

May 21, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) India and China held very "specific" discussions without "shying away from anything", External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said here Tuesday.

Spot fixing has overshadowed IPL's good standard: Fleming

May 20, 2013 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming Monday said it was disappointing that spot fixing has overshadowed the Indian Premier League (IPL) but hoped that the tournament would finish on a winning note.

Khurshid to undertake two-day visit of Saudi Arabia from May 25

May 20, 2013 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid will undertake a two-day visit of Saudi Arabia on May 25 and 26, at the invitation of Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal.

India, China vow to resolve border row, boost ties (Roundup)

May 20, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India and China scripted a new chapter in their ties Monday as Premier Li Keqiang and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh candidly discussed their recent border row and decided to take steps for an early resolution of a dispute that triggered a war in 1962.

ADG vs DIG in Jharkhand cricket polls

May 20, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Ranchi , May 20 (IANS) Cricket polls in Jharkand, home to India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, has got hotter and will see an Additional Director General (ADG) of Police fighting it out with Deputy Inspector General (DIG) for the coveted post of Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) president.

India, China sign eight pacts

May 20, 2013 at 3:10 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): India and China on Monday signed eight pacts, including sharing of information on water flow in the River Brahmaputra.

Early resolution of boundary question, water issue key to improved Sino-India ties:PM

May 20, 2013 at 2:06 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said that the basis for continued growth and expansion of ties between India and China is peace and tranquility on borders separating the two countries.

Seeds sowed today should be harvested in autumn: Li

May 20, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Stating that he looked forward to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit later this year, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang turned poet of sorts Monday to say that seeds sowed in spring sould be harvested in autumn.

India and China 'strategic partners and good friends': Li

May 20, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India and China were "strategic partners and good friends" that could speak to each other with candour, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Monday while stressing on discussions between the two on the border issue and river waters.

Chinese premier departs for India

May 19, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Beijing, May 19 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang departed here Sunday for official visits to four nations, with India being the first stop.

IPL scoreboard: Royal Challengers v Chennai Super Kings

May 19, 2013 at 1:02 AM

Bangalore, May 19 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here Saturday night.

Kohli keeps RCB's hopes alive

May 19, 2013 at 1:02 AM

Bangalore, May 19 (IANS) An aggressive half-century by skipper Virat Kohli (56 not out, 29b, 6x4, 4x6) carried Royal Challengers Bangalore to a 24-run win over league leaders Chennai Super Kings here Saturday and kept their play-off hopes alive in the Pepsi IPL tournament.

Rain-hit league tie reduced to 8 overs in Bangalore

May 18, 2013 at 11:26 PM

Bangalore, May 18 (IANS) The last league tie of the Pepsi IPL-6 between hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Super Kings Chennai (CSK) was reduced to eight overs after heavy rains delayed its start by three hours at the Chinnaswamy stadium late Saturday.

Manmohan Singh to visit Japan and Thailand

May 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is slated to pay official visit to Japan from May 27 to 29 and to the Kingdom of Thailand on May 30 and 31.

Woodland to re-position 'Woods' footwear sub-brand

May 17, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Kolkata, May 17 (IANS) Footwear major Woodland, owned by the Aero Group, is looking to re-position its sub-brand 'Woods' in the luxury footwear segment, focusing primarily on women's footwear, a top company official said Friday.

Two held in 14-year-old Graham Staines murder case

May 17, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 17 (IANS) Nearly 14 years after Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons were burnt to death by a mob in Odisha, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Friday arrested two absconding accused in the case.

Sreesanth fast losing sympathy in Kerala

May 17, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Kochi, May 17 (IANS) In just 24 hours of S. Sreesanth's arrest for spot-fixing, the initial shock and allround disbelief has gone out of the window and more and more people in his home state appear to be turning away from the temperamental fast bowler.

IPL: RCB under pressure to perform against CSK (Preview)

May 17, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Bangalore, May 17 (IANS) Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore are left with a mountain to climb in their bid to qualify for the play-offs as they host the high-flying Chennai Super Kings in their concluding Indian Premier League fixture here Saturday.

'Dhoni, Harbhajan not responsible for Sreesanth's arrest'

May 16, 2013 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar Thursday ruled out the possibility of Indian cricket captain M.S. Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh being responsible for S. Sreesanth's arrest for alleged spot-fixing in IPL matches.

Srinivasan says fixing culprits will get severe punishments

May 16, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (ANI): The Board of Cricket Control for India (BCCI) President N.Srinivasan said on Thursday that the spot-fixing culprits will face severe punishments.

India to be back in Olympic fold soon, says sports minister Jitendra Singh

May 16, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Sports Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided to pave the way to lift ban on the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Indian sportspersons will soon able to join the Olympics.

EPF compliance just eight percent of country's workforce

May 15, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) Employees' Provident Fund compliance is very poor in India and just eight percent of the country's total workforce is currently under the scheme, an official said here Wednesday.

Hold fresh elections to get suspension lifted: IOC tells IOA

May 15, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Lausanne, May 15 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Wednesday asked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to hold free and fair fresh elections if it wants its suspension to be revoked.

Fight acne by going natural

May 15, 2013 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Go green to eliminate red spots from your face. Natural packs made of fruits, herbs can help in getting rid of acne.

IPL scoreboard: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Daredevils

May 15, 2013 at 12:06 AM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Daredevils at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Tuesday.

IPL: Chennai trounce Delhi at home (Roundup)

May 14, 2013 at 11:50 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Two-time champions Chennai Super Kings had little difficulty getting past the struggling Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League here Tuesday.

IPL: Dhoni takes Super Kings to 168/4

May 14, 2013 at 9:58 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings posted 168 for four against Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League here Tuesday.

Manmohan Singh to go to Japan, Thailand May-end

May 14, 2013 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh goes to Japan May 27-29 for the annual bilateral summit with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during which nuclear energy cooperation will be high on the agenda. He will then go to Thailand at the invitation of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

Super Kings opt to bat against Daredevils

May 14, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bat first in their Indian Premier League clash against Delhi Daredevils here at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Tuesday.

CBI image has touched rock bottom: BJP

May 14, 2013 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The image of the CBI has touched "rock bottom" and the Congress led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government has contributed to the process, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley said Tuesday.

Seeing Nawaz Sharif comments with 'cautious optimism': BJP

May 14, 2013 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday said it viewed the friendly approach of Pakistan's prime minister probable Nawaz Sharif with a "cautious optimism".

Nawaz Sharif wants to end mistrust with India, strengthen ties with US

May 14, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Islamabad, May 14 (ANI): Pakistan's incoming Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said he wanted to end the mistrust which had long dogged relations with India.

Nawaz Sharif invites Manmohan Singh to Pakistan

May 13, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Islamabad, May 13 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif, who is poised to become Pakistan's prime minister for the third time, Monday said he would invite Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to his oath-taking ceremony and reaffirmed that he would forge friendly ties with India.

Nawaz Sharif says would invite Indian PM Manmohan Singh for oath-taking ceremony

May 13, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Lahore, May 13 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif, who emerged victorious in Saturday's general elections, has said he would invite Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his oath-taking ceremony to Islamabad.

Javed Akhtar looking forward to 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'

May 13, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar is really looking forward to Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" that features his son, actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar in the lead role.

Divorce news not true, says Chitrangada

May 13, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Chitrangada Singh woke up on Saturday morning to headlines and television reports claiming she had obtained a divorce by "mutual consent" with her golfer husband Jyoti Randhawa. But the actress denies the report completely.

Watson defends Fortress Jaipur from CSK (Roundup)

May 12, 2013 at 11:50 PM

Jaipur, May 12 (IANS) Shane Watson made sure that Fortress Jaipur was still not breached as he led the Rajasthan Royals to a five-wicket victory over table toppers Chennai Super Kings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.

IPL scoreboard: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings

May 12, 2013 at 11:26 PM

Jaipur, May 12 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.

PM of India applauds his newly crowned counterpart from Pakistan Nawaz Sharif

May 12, 2013 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday applauded Nawaz Sharif and his party Pakistan Muslim League- (Nawaz) (PML-N) for their convincing victory in the recently concluded elections and conveyed India's desire to work with him to chart "a new course" in India-Pakistan relations.

Royals elect to field against Super Kings

May 12, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Jaipur, May 12 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid won the toss and elected to field against Chennai Super Kings in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Mansingh stadium here Sunday.

PM congratulates Siddaramaiah

May 11, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday congratulated Karnataka's incoming Chief Minister K. Siddaramaiah who will head a new Congress government in the state.

De Villiers wary of Gayle factor in Champions Trophy

May 11, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Dubai, May 11 (IANS/CMC) South African captain AB de Villiers has named West Indies opener Chris Gayle among the players to look out for in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

Parvez Rasool eyeing India berth

May 10, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Pune, May 10 (IANS) Having made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut against Kolkata Knight Riders, Pune Warriors all-rounder Parvez Rasool is already eyeing a berth in the Indian national squad.

A lot in 'Fukrey' from director's life: Pulkit Samrat

May 10, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) "Bittoo Boss" fame Pulkit Samrat says director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba has incoporated his real life experience in "Fukrey".

No more queues: Metro launches online recharge

May 9, 2013 at 4:40 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Commuters travelling in Delhi Metro will no longer have to stand in queues to recharge travel smart cards. They can recharge these online and get an update in add value machines (AVM) installed at Metro stations, an official said Thursday.

Clash with Maoists in Chattisgarh, one security person killed, three injured

May 9, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Chattisgarh, May 9 (ANI): A security personnel was killed and three were injured in a gun battle between the police and the Maoists.

Not disappointed over missing century: Raina

May 9, 2013 at 11:28 AM

Hyderabad, May 9 (IANS) Suresh Raina says he is not disappointed about missing a century in the IPL game against Sunrisers Hyderabad that his team Chennai Super Kings won by 77 runs here Wednesday night.

Looking forward to ICC Champions Trophy: De Villiers

May 8, 2013 at 6:48 PM

Dubai, May 8 (IANS) South Africa captain AB de Villiers has admitted that the upcoming Champions Trophy is a golden opportunity for the side to lay its hands on a piece of International Cricket Council (ICC) silverware, a feat the country has not achieved since 1998.

De Villiers on the hunt for the elusive ICC trophy

May 8, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Dubai, May 8 (ANI): South Africa captain A B De Villiers has admitted that the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy is a golden opportunity for his side to lay its hands on a piece of ICC silverware, a feat the country has not achieved since 1998.

Karnataka rejects BJP ideology: PM

May 8, 2013 at 2:16 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) rout in Karnataka "is a clear result against (its) ideology", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday.

Sunrisers eye semifinal berth (Preview)

May 7, 2013 at 5:12 PM

Hyderabad, May 7 (IANS) Undefeated on home turf so far, Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to cementing their position for a berth in the playoffs when they clash against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Rajiv Gandhi international cricket stadium here Wednesday.

2012 Delhi rape case: Ram Singh caused bite marks on victim's body

May 7, 2013 at 11:52 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): The bite marks found on the body of the December 16 gangrape victim were caused by Ram Singh and probably by Akshay Singh according to a witness.

Rajya Sabha stalled again over coal allocation

May 7, 2013 at 11:12 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was Tuesday adjourned till noon as the BJP continued with its demand for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation over irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks and other issues.

Dhoni sued for 'defaming' Hindu god

May 6, 2013 at 9:04 PM

Bangalore, May 6 (IANS) A local court Monday registered a defamation case against Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni for allegedly denigrating a Hindu god (Vishnu) and hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus.

Vettori, Jayawardena and Sangakkara set to appear in sixth ICC Champions Trophy

May 6, 2013 at 6:48 PM

Dubai, May 6 (ANI): New Zealand's Daniel Vettori and Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardena and Kumar Sangakkara are set to join an exclusive club of cricketers to play in six ICC Champions Trophy tournaments after they were named in their respective squads for the elite event to be staged in England and Wales from 6-23 June.

Defence services have established CERTs to prevent cyber attacks: Antony

May 6, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony has said that the defence services have established Cyber Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) to prevent and react to cyber attacks.

Reliance Communications hikes mobile call rates by at least 20 percent

May 6, 2013 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Reliance Communications Monday raised mobile call rates by 20-30 percent across India, a company statement said.

IPL Scoreboard: Mumbai Indians vs Super Kings

May 5, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium here Sunday.

Mumbai humiliate Super Kings, go 3rd in the table

May 5, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Mumbai Indians moved into the top four in the standings of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a comprehensive 60-run win over Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium here Sunday.

Heat wave in Varanasi

May 5, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Varanasi, May 5 (ANI): People in Varanasi and areas around in northern India are reeling under heat wave as temperatures are still soaring.

Mumbai Indians to bat against CSK

May 5, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium here Sunday.

Up to government whether parliament will function: Jaitley

May 4, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley Saturday said it was up to the government to decide whether parliament will function or not, and his party was firm on its demands for resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the 2G and coal blocks scams.

Boycott rapist's family, Agra panchayat rules

May 4, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Agra, May 4 (IANS) A maha panchayat in Agra district has called for the boycott of a family of a man who allegedly raped and murdered an eight-year-old girl.

Karthik back; selectors dump Gambhir, Yuvraj

May 4, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Dinesh Karthik earned a recall to the India ODI squad after a gap of three years while the selectors dumped Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh as they picked a 15-member squad for next month's Champions Trophy in England and Wales.

Mizoram asked to boost industry through local resources

May 4, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Aizawl, May 4 (IANS) The Planning Commission has asked the Mizoram government to create an investor-friendly environment to promote handloom, handicrafts, food and bamboo based industries in the northeastern state using locally available resources, an official said here Saturday.

Have been waiting for this day: Dinesh Karthik

May 4, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Hardwork and belief finally ended cricketer Dinesh Karthik's three-year-long wait to return to the national fold.

PM asks Asian economies to step-up efforts to address common challenges

May 4, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday urged Asian economies to step up efforts to address common challenges by investing resources to help empower all sections of societies in the region.

Karthik, Mishra, Pathan, Rohit Sharma, Vinay Kumar recalled for ICC Champions Trophy

May 4, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (ANI): The All-India Senior Selection Committee met at the Cricket Centre, Mumbai,on Saturday and picked a 15-member Indian team for next month's ICC Champions Trophy that is to be played in England and Wales.

Gambhir, Yuvraj dropped, Karthik returns for Champions Trophy

May 4, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh were dropped while dashing wicketkeeper batsman Dinesh Karthik returned to the ODI squad after three years as India's cricket selectors Saturday picked up a 15-member squad for next month's Champions Trophy.

Learn to compromise as a debutant: Senthil Kumar

May 4, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Chennai, May 4 (IANS) A film is not a one-man show, but the output of a team and, therefore, it's important to compromise wherever needed, says first time director R.S. Durai Senthil Kumar, whose debut Tamil film "Ethir Neechal", released recently.

Selectors to weigh IPL show for Champions Trophy squad

May 3, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) The national cricket selectors are certain to discuss performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) while picking the squad for the Champions Trophy here Saturday.

Pakistan not given clearance for Commonwealth TT

May 3, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Pakistan team has not been given clearance yet and is unlikely to participate in the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships beginning at the Thyagaraj Stadium here Sunday.

Inquiry on in attack on Pakistani prisoner: Shinde

May 3, 2013 at 3:24 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) An inquiry was on in the attack on a Pakistani prisoner in a jail in Jammu, union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said here Friday.

What did NDA do for Sarabjit's release, asks Congress

May 3, 2013 at 11:32 AM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The Congress Friday questioned what the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government did to ensure the release of Sarabjit Singh when it was in power, adding that the focus should now be on other Indians in Pakistani jails.

Raina's ton gives Chennai 15-run win over Kings XI

May 2, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Suresh Raina struck a fine unbeaten 100, the third century of Indian Premier League (IPL) season six, to set-up a 15-run win for Chennai Super Kings against Kings XI Punjab at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Thursday.

We are getting better: Dhoni

May 2, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni Thursday said though they are performing, they are still not as good as they were in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), when they won the title.

IPL Scoreboard: Super Kings vs Kings XI

May 2, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Thursday.

'UPA has blurred India's image internationally': Rajnath Singh on Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh on Thursday lashed out at the Congress-led UPA Government for failing to take concrete step to secure the release of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who died in Pakistan.

Punjab declares 3-day state mourning, Rs.1 crore for Sarabjit family

May 2, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Chandigarh, May 2 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Thursday declared a three-day state mourning in Punjab following the death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan.

Sarabjit's death a conspiracy: Dhumal

May 2, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Shimla, May 2 (IANS) Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister and BJP leader Prem Kumar Dhumal Thursday attributed the death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan to "a planned conspiracy hatched in the jail".

270 Indians in Pakistan jails

May 2, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) There were 215 fishermen and 55 other Indian nationals in Pakistan jails as of Jan 1 this year, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) announced here Thursday.

Super Kings elect to bat against Kings XI

May 2, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat against Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Thursday.

Sarabjit's killing: Manish Tewari cancels dinner for national film award winners

May 2, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): In view of the anguish felt by the entire nation on the tragic and painful death of Sarabjit Singh, Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari has decided to cancel the dinner scheduled to be held today for the national film award winners as a mark of respect to the departed soul.

Goa assembly mourns Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Panaji, May 2 (IANS) The Goa legislative assembly condoled the death of Sarabjit Singh, death row prisoner in a Pakistani jail, who died Thursday of wounds sustained in a brutal attack in a Lahore jail.

Sarabjit's death was result of bad handling: Mamata

May 2, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee Thursday attributed the death of Indian death row prisoner in Pakistan Sarabjit Singh to "bad handling of the case".

India to send special plane to bring back Sarabjit's body: Shinde

May 2, 2013 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday said that a special plane will be sent to Pakistan to bring Sarabjit Singh's body home.

Pakistan must account for Sarabjit Singh's death: Manish Tewari

May 2, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Manish Tewari on Thursday strongly criticised Pakistan over the death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh, saying the latter had been murdered in cold blood in the custody of the Pakistan state, and added that Islamabad must be held accountable for the tragic incident.

Sarabjit's death abject failure of Pakistan: Tewari

May 2, 2013 at 11:08 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) What happened to Sarabjit Singh was inhuman, barbaric and not the way in which a civilised state treats its prisoners, Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari said Thursday, labelling the Indian's death as Pakistan's "abject failure".

Pakistan didn't heed India's pleas: PM on Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 8:36 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday said it was "particularly regrettable" that Pakistan "did not heed the pleas...to take a humanitarian view" of the case of Sarabjit Singh who died after being attacked in a Lahore jail.

I idolise Michael Hussey: Badrinath

May 1, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Pune, May 1 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings batsman Subramaniam Badrinath said that he idolises his teammate Michael Hussey.

Pune's batting a concern: Rahul Sharma

May 1, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Pune, May 1 (IANS) Pune Warriors leg-spinner Rahul Sharma feels that his team's batting is an area of concern for them.

Supreme Court commutes death penalty of murder convict Das to life

May 1, 2013 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday commuted the death sentence awarded to murder convict M N Das to life imprisonment.

Chennai Super Kings beat Pune for sixth consecutive IPL win

May 1, 2013 at 12:12 AM

Pune, April 30 (IANS) Pune Warriors poor run the Indian Premier League (IPL) continued as they suffered their fifth consecutive loss going down to two-time champions and table toppers Chennai Super Kings by 37-runs at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Tuesday.

IPL scoreboard: Pune Warriors v Chennai Super Kings

April 30, 2013 at 11:48 PM

Pune, April 30 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Chennai Super Kings and Pune Warriors at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium here Tuesday.

Super Kings set 165-run target for Pune Warriors

April 30, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Pune, April 30 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings made 164 for three in 20 overs against Pune Warriors in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Tuesday.

IPL: Chennai opt to bat against Pune

April 30, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Pune, April 30 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings won the toss and decided to bat against Pune Warriors in their Indian Premier League match here Tuesday.

IPL gives enough for selectors to pick Champions Trophy squad

April 30, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The national cricket selectors will perforce have to take the performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) while picking the squad May 6 for the last ever Champions Trophy in England in June.

Sarabjit declared 'clinically dead'; family to return home

April 30, 2013 at 5:55 PM

The distressed family of Sarabjit Singh, Indian death row prisoner at Pakistan is likely to return India on Wednesday after the declaration of doctors about Sarabjit as "clinically dead". Sarabjit was assaulted brutally in a Lahore jail last week and since then his condition was critical.