Karachi [Pakistan], Dec.19 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee member Tauseef Ahmed has heaped praise on Asad Shafiq by describing him as a `world-class` batsman after the latter scored a century in his first day and night Test against Australia at the Gabba.
Kochi (Kerala) [India], Dec. 18 (ANI): History repeated itself on Sunday as Atletico de Kolkata stunned Kerala Blasters FC with 5-4 via a tie-breaker to emerge champions in final of the third edition of the Hero Indian Super League played at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi, on Sunday.
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Dec. 16 (ANI): Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday paid tributes to those killed in the 1971 Liberation War by placing a wreath at the National Memorial, marking the 46th Victory Day.
Hyderabad/New Delhi, Nov. 30 (ANI): The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) has hailed Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao as the 'real hero' for ignoring threats to his life and achieving statehood for Telangana despite all odds.
London [UK], Nov. 29 (ANI): Former World No. 1 golfer Tiger Woods, who was sidelined for more than 460 days due to back-related issues, is all set to make a comeback to competitive action at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas on Thursday.
Johannesburg [South Africa], Nov. 28 (ANI): Proteas all-rounder Vernon Philander, who was adjudged Man of the Series during the recently concluded three-match Test series against Australia, has admitted it is "hard" to replace bowling spearhead Dale Steyn.
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov.24 (ANI): The research, which says area of sea ice around Antarctica has barely changed in size in a century, was contributed by the heroes of Antarctic exploration.
New Delhi [India], Nov 23 (ANI): The heartbroken father of slain soldier Rifleman Prabhu Singh who was killed in an encounter with Pakistani terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Machhal said that he will avenge his only son's death.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Nov. 20 (ANI): Four foreign nationals, three Maldivians and a Pakistani, were arrested in Mount Lavinia by Sri Lanka's Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) for the possession of two kilograms of heroin worth Rs. 20 million during a raid conducted early this morning.
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 19 (ANI): American soul and funk veteran Sharon Jones passed away on November 18 aged 60 after a "heroic battle" with pancreatic cancer.
Sevilla [Spain], Nov.7 (ANI): Sevilla forward Vitolo described Argentina star striker Lionel Messi as the best player ever to take to a football pitch after the latter guided Barcelona to a hard-fought 2-1 win in the La Liga clash between the two sides on Monday.