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Coach Gambhir questions 'technique and temperament' of Indian batters

Coach Gambhir questions 'technique and temperament' of Indian batters

India coach Gautam Gambhir launched a withering broadside at his batters on Sunday, saying they lacked the technique and temperament to knock off the 124 they needed to beat South Africa in the first Test in Kolkata.

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Braathen wins Levi slalom for first Brazilian World Cup victory

Braathen wins Levi slalom for first Brazilian World Cup victory

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen held his nerve to win the men's slalom in the Finnish resort of Levi on Sunday, a maiden World Cup victory for Brazil.

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Rory McIlroy wins seventh Race to Dubai title

Rory McIlroy wins seventh Race to Dubai title

Rory McIlroy was on Sunday crowned the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai champion for a seventh year, and four seasons in a row, but the world No.2 lost the $10 million Tour Championship to England’s Matt Fitzpatrick in the first playoff hole when he found the water with his tee shot.

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Samsung plans $310 bn investment to power AI expansion

Samsung plans $310 bn investment to power AI expansion

South Korean conglomerate Samsung unveiled on Sunday a plan to invest $310 billion over the next five years mostly in technology powering artificial intelligence, aiming to meet growing demand driven by a global boom.

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Harmer stars as South Africa stun India in low-scoring Test

Harmer stars as South Africa stun India in low-scoring Test

Spinner Simon Harmer claimed a match haul of eight wickets to lead South Africa to a thrilling 30-run win over India inside three days of a low-scoring opening Test on Sunday.

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Mitchell ton steers New Zealand to seven-run win in first Windies ODI

Mitchell ton steers New Zealand to seven-run win in first Windies ODI

A fighting Daryl Mitchell century set up a tense seven-run win for New Zealand over West Indies in the first one-day international in Christchurch on Sunday.

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Harmer stars as South Africa bowl out India for 93 to win Test

Harmer stars as South Africa bowl out India for 93 to win Test

Spinner Simon Harmer claimed a match haul of eight wickets to lead South Africa to a thrilling 30-run win over India inside three days of a low-scoring opening Test on Sunday.

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China authorities approve arrest of ex-abbot of Shaolin Temple

China authorities approve arrest of ex-abbot of Shaolin Temple

Local authorities in China said Sunday they had approved the arrest of the former head of the Shaolin Temple, known as the birthplace of kung fu, over suspicion of embezzlement.

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Clashes erupt in Mexico City anti-crime protests, injuring 120

Clashes erupt in Mexico City anti-crime protests, injuring 120

More than 100 people were injured and 20 arrested during a massive protest on Saturday in Mexico City against the president's handling of violent crime, local government officials said.

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India, without Gill, 10-2 at lunch chasing 124 to beat S.Africa

India, without Gill, 10-2 at lunch chasing 124 to beat S.Africa

Quick bowler Marco Jansen ripped out both India openers before lunch Sunday as the hosts stuttered in their chase of 124 to win the first Test after South Africa captain Temba Bavuma's unbeaten 55.

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