It might be the swansong for Sri Lanka cricket greats Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara in the shortest format of the game but they cannot expect any favours from the Indian juggernaut led by MS Dhoni in the World Twenty20 final. Sri Lankans are desperately yearning to see their cricketers break the jinx of falling at the post after reaching… Read more →
Manama, Apr 5 (BNA) – Nico Rosberg claimed pole position this evening as Mercedes locked up the front row for the 2014 Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. Rosberg topped the qualifying timesheet for the second year in a row at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir, this time doing it under the all-new, state-of-the-art floodlights. The German… Read more →
MANAMA: Televisions around the globe will be tuned in to Bahrain today with more than 500 million viewers expected to witness the 10th anniversary of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. His Majesty King Hamad visited the Bahrain International Circuit and was briefed on the preparations by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme… Read more →
Ashwin, with figures of three for 22, repays captain’s faith in him; du Plessis, Duminy bat well for South Africa This was a target and an opponent harder than any previously encountered at the tournament, but India has turned into such a lord of the run chase in these conditions that no mountain is too high. In the end, India… Read more →
Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg dominated the final practice on Saturday for the Bahrain Formula Grand Prix in another show of Mercedes power. Hamilton topped the timesheets in 1 minute 35.324 seconds for the 5.412-kilometre lap and, having also finished first ahead of Rosberg in both sessions on Friday, seems poised to maintain his 100 per cent pole position record… Read more →
An exquisite goal from Neymar rescued a 1-1 draw for Barcelona after substitute Diego had put La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid ahead in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday. A stunning 35-metre strike from Diego put Atletico in the driving seat after 56 minutes but Barcelona, aiming for their seventh successive semi-final appearance, hit back with… Read more →
LEWIS Hamilton led Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg in a shimmering one-two in floodlit practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix yesterday. The 2008 world champion, winner in steamy Malaysia last weekend ahead of championship leader Rosberg, picked up where he left off on the first day of action at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, reports Reuters. Hamilton was fastest… Read more →
CRICKET legend Sachin Tendulkar arrived in Bahrain last night to attend the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. A guest of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, he is accompanied by his wife Anjali and close friends. Dadabhai Group chairman Mohammed Dadabhai, along with officials of the Crown… Read more →
MANAMA: World focus is firmly on Bahrain as race fever roared to life yesterday. The Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix is a catalyst to boost the spirit of achievement and success, the Crown Prince said. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, was speaking as he hosted a dinner… Read more →
Dhaka: Virat Kohli’s brilliant unbeaten 72 powered India to a six-wicket win over South Africa in the second semifinal of the ICC World Twenty20 here on Friday. Kohli’s knock off 44 balls helped India overhaul South Africa’s total of 172 with five balls to spare. Suresh Raina chipped in with a vital 21 off 10 balls towards the end… Read more →
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