India’s Sardara, Rani in hockey All Star squads

Only two Indians, defender Sardara Singh and forward Rani Rampal, figure in the International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) All Star men and women’s teams for 2010. Sardara Singh, who began his career as a forward and then shifted to the midfield before converting to a sweeper-back, has had an outstanding career and is among the 18 players in the men’s All-Star team. Rani Rampal made her mark at the 2010 Women’s World Cup where she emerged as the top field goal scorer.

Sehwag steps down as Daredevils captain, Gambhir to lead

Explosive opener Virender Sehwag stepped down as the captain of Indian Premier League team Delhi Daredevils on Monday, which appointed Gautam Gambhir as his replacement. Sehwag, who is currently nursing a shoulder injury, cited his desire to focus on his batting as the reason for stepping down. Gambhir will now lead the side in next month's ...

Team India leaves for SA; Gambhir fit for Champions Trophy

The Indian Cricket Team leaves for South Africa on Friday to participate in the upcoming Champions Trophy starting from 22nd September under the captainship of M S Dhoni. The team heaved a sigh of relief as opener Gautam Gambhir cleared a fitness test to join his teammates for the same. Gambhir had sustained a groin injury ...