Jimmy Hansra struck a half-century under pressure as Canada defeated Kenya by five wickets on Monday to get their second victory ever in a World Cup.

Tearaway South Africa speedster Dale Steyn is smacking his lips in anticipation of a battle royal with India's batsmen in the upcoming three-Test series. Steyn (24) taught Bangladesh a few lessons in fast bowling in the recent two-Test series, from which he bagged 14 wickets, and is now training his guns on India, who have recently returned from their Australia tour.

The new generation of South African quicks look all set to establish themselves among the world's best after their impressive show in unhelpful conditions in Bangladesh. The fastest bowler in the side, Dale Steyn, and comeback man Morne Morkel have a tough job of slipping into the shoes of their illustrious countrymen, Allan Donald and Shaun Pollock.

Fifa president Sepp Blatter on Monday urged cricket-mad India to embrace soccer and lift the sport's infrastructure in order to compete with other nations in the region. He said Fifa has special plans to improve soccer in India, who are currently ranked 165th in the world.

A gang of men who savagely raped and beat a woman on a bus in New Delhi tried to run her over after the attack that left her fatally injured.

Shane Warne bows out of professional cricket on Friday after a frustrating final IPL season replete with rows, fines and other off-field distractions.

The Commonwealth Games in New Delhi have been plunged into crisis two months before they start by allegations of corruption and shoddy workmanship.

Jimmy Hansra struck a half-century under pressure as Canada defeated Kenya by five wickets on Monday to get their second victory ever in a World Cup.