England battered and bruised against India owing to  suspicious DRS reviews – by Sunil Thenabadu The accuracy of the Decision Review System (DRS) has been one of the major talking points in the ongoing IND vs ENG Test series. Visiting captain Ben Stokes had on a huge suspicion  already questioned the accuracy of the technology of the DRS  after suffering the biggest-ever defeat against India in Rajkot. Coming to Ranchi, the English camp was adamant to win but dealt with another shocker when former captain Joe Root was given out in the second innings on Sunday. leg before wicket to Ashwin. England began their second essay with a 46-run lead but it turned out to be challenging for them to battle against India’s three prong spin attack of Jadeja, Kuladeep and Ravichandran Ashwin, the latter having produced a couple of early breakthroughs, removing Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope on consecutive deliveries. He ...

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Cricket legend Shane Warne dead at 52 of suspected heart attack in Thailand By Upali Obeyesekere Cricket world in shock at sudden death of one of the sport’s greatest ever players after a suspected heart attack on a Thai island. By: Upali Obeyesekere – With files from International Media SHANE WARNE, widely regarded as the greatest leg-spinner of all time, has died aged 52. Warne died after a suspected heart attack, according to a statement from his management team and initially reported by Fox Cricket. Cricket fans from all nations have been left heartbroken by the news, with many calling him the greatest of all time. “It is with great sadness we advise that Shane Keith Warne passed away of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand today, Friday 4 March,” a statement from his management company MPC Entertainment read. “Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the ...

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