India dominated today’s one-day international at Stormont as the tourists warmed up for next month’s Test series with England by skittling Ireland for just 193 from their 50 overs.

Facing genuine world stars like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid can only help to improve Ireland's cricketers, according to captain Trent Johnston.

Captain Trent Johnston has challenged Ireland’s new generation to finally come of age when they step out against international heavyweights India tomorrow.

Police are investigating a letter allegedly written by Maoist rebels threatening to kill two of India’s top cricketers because they represent the “elite class,” a newspaper reported today.

England completed a remarkable final-Test victory at the Wankhede Stadium to share the series with India.

Hollywood actor Richard Gere launched his HIV and AIDS prevention campaign in India’s financial and entertainment capital of Bombay today, roping in Indian film and sports stars to convey a safe-sex message to the country’s billion plus people.

India ensured their one-day series against Pakistan would go to a deciding fifth match after claiming a superb five-wicket win in Lahore yesterday.

AUSTRALIA clinched their third Cricket World Cup with a thumping 125-run victory over India.

SACHIN TENDULKAR’S 30th Test century took him above Don Bradman and into second in the all-time list as India’s astounding run rampage took them to a huge first-innings total against England on day two at Headingley.

INDIA’S determined batting line-up prevented England claiming a fourth successive Test win and spared them the embarrassment of narrowly missing out on victory because of their reluctance to play on two nights earlier.

VIRENDER SEHWAG’S second Test century frustrated England on the opening day at Trent Bridge.