Bailey says `still under pressure` despite `good performances` in first three Ashes Tests

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 13:34

Australian batsman George Bailey won`t need the plane ticket he bought himself a month ago so he could be a spectator at the Boxing Day Test as he still remains a part of the national squad, eager to notch up another good performance.

Bresnan hoping to use Boxing Day Test as `springboard` to bounce back from Ashes low

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 13:50

England bowler Tim Bresnan has said that the tourists will use the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne as a springboard to bounce back from their `lowest point` after losing the Ashes to Australia.

Bell urges England selectors not to make `rash decisions` for final two Ashes Tests

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 10:49

Ian Bell has urged England`s selectors to give the same players a chance to redeem themselves in the final two Tests despite their 3-0 Ashes humiliation, according to reports.

Boycott accuses Pietersen of being in his own world

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 10:47

Former England captain Geoff Boycott has cast doubt on the Test future of a `self-absorbed` Kevin Pietersen as Australia set their sights on taking the lead in a `best-of-10` Ashes marathon in the Boxing Day Test, according to reports.

Lehmann says Boxing Day Test `as glorious` as AFL Grand Final

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 10:42

Australian national cricket team coach Darren Lehmann has said that a Boxing Day Test match is equivalent of the AFL Grand Final and one can never forget it.

Ryder hoping to `light up` Eden Park in Boxing Day ODI

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 16:02

New Zealand player Jesse Ryder is hoping to `light up` Eden Park in his one-day international comeback on Boxing Day against the West Indies.

Morne Morkel suffers Grade-I ligament tear, doubtful for 2nd Test

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 22:39

Morne Morkel has been ruled out of the current Test match due to a Grade I ligament tear on his ankle

Autobiography of Mary Kom released in Manipur

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 14:36

Olympic bronze-medallist and five-time world champion woman boxer M C Mary Kom`s autobiography "Unbreakable" was released here at the premises of Imphal College.

Tyson staying clean but still sparring with temptation

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 11:04

American boxing legend Mike Tyson is still sparring with temptation and has said that he would not stop drinking or getting high but would hopefully not make a fool of himself.

I am not retiring, says Mary Kom

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 22:14

Tired of answering constant queries about her retirement plans, Olympic bronze-medallist and five-time world champion boxer M C Mary Kom on friday pleaded to be left alone, saying she does not wish to call it quits.

Mary Kom to start training for Rio Olympics

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 20:25

Olympic bronze medallist boxer, M C Mary Kom on wednesday said she would soon start full-time preparations for next year`s Rio Olympics and expressed confidence of winning a gold in the mega sporting event.

Big B unveils Mary Kom`s autobiography

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 23:57

Olympic medal-winning boxer M.C. Mary Kom has made innumerable contributions in breaking stereotypes about women, especially from the northeast, megastar Amitabh Bachchan said Monday.