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Daniil Medvedev, Rublev propel Russia to first ATP Cup final

06 Feb 2021 22:34 PM IST

Melbourne [Australia], February 6 (ANI): World No. 4 Daniil Medvedev outlasted Alexander Zverev in a 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 marathon to clinch Russia’s first ATP Cup final berth. With Andrey Rublev taking down Jan-Lennard Struff earlier in the No. 2 singles match, Russia wins the tie and will face Italy for

ISL 7: Manvir, Krishna shine as Mohun Bagan thrashes Odisha FC

06 Feb 2021 22:16 PM IST

Bambolim (Goa) [India], February 6 (ANI): ATK Mohun Bagan dished out a ruthless performance and closed down the gap on leaders Mumbai City FC, with a thumping 4-1 victory over Odisha FC in the ongoing seventh season of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the GMC Stadium, Bambolim on Saturday.The

Fabulous little spell: Kevin Pietersen hails ‘unsung hero’ Ishant Sharma

06 Feb 2021 21:15 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 6 (ANI): Former cricketer Kevin Pietersen on Saturday praised Indian pacer Ishant Sharma for a “fabulous” spell in the third session on day two of the first Test against England.Ishant, who was wicketless in the first five-session of the opening Test, picked two back to

I-league: Gokulam Kerala FC taking football forward on Malabar coast

06 Feb 2021 21:09 PM IST

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 6 (ANI): I-League clubs across the length and breadth of the country have been playing their part in taking Indian Football forward together by promoting talented local players and one such club that has been doing its bit prominently is Gokulam Kerala FC.The side from

Huge honour to captain Man Utd, learning every day with experience: Harry Maguire

06 Feb 2021 21:06 PM IST

Manchester [UK], February 6 (ANI): Asserting that it is a huge honour for him to captain the Red Devils, Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire said that he wants to keep on improving by learning from the leaders around him.Manchester United has consolidated its position at the second spot in Premier

Vijay Hazare Trophy to kick off from Feb 20, final on March 14

06 Feb 2021 20:30 PM IST

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 6 (ANI): The Vijay Hazare Trophy will kick off from February 20 and the teams are required to assemble in their host cities a week before the tournament begins.The sides will then undergo COVID-19 testing procedures and quarantine in accordance with the state regulatory authorities and

Sydney Sixers win second successive BBL title

06 Feb 2021 19:46 PM IST

Sydney [Australia], February 6 (ANI): James Vince’s blistering 95 and disciplined bowling helped Sydney Sixers to beat Perth Scorchers by 27 runs in the Big Bash League (BBL) final at Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday to clinch their second successive title.The English gun posted the highest score by a Sixers’

Pak vs SA, 2nd Test: Bowlers bring back Proteas after Hasan Ali scalps five wickets

06 Feb 2021 19:46 PM IST

Rawalpindi [Pakistan], February 6 (ANI): South Africa spinners George Linde and Keshav Maharaj shared five wickets to keep the Proteas alive after the third day of the second Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Saturday.South Africa’s twin slow-arm bowlers helped the tourists reduce their hosts to 129 for six by

ISL 7: Third place in sight, Hyderabad, NEUFC target maintaining momentum

06 Feb 2021 19:43 PM IST

Vasco (Goa) [India], February 6 (ANI): Last season Hyderabad and NorthEast United finished at the bottom of the Indian Super League table (ISL). But the two struggling teams have turned around things in style in the current campaign, and are still in contention to qualify for the playoffs.At present, both

Ind vs Eng: No thoughts of declaration tonight, can bat for another hour tomorrow, says Stokes

06 Feb 2021 19:23 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 6 (ANI): Despite scoring a mammoth score of 555/8 against India in the first Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday, England all-rounder Ben Stokes said that visitors are in no mood of declaring overnight, adding that they can bat for another hour tomorrow.Root’s

Ind vs Eng: Root was sweeping very well, had to come with a plan, says Nadeem

06 Feb 2021 19:06 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 6 (ANI): Joe Root continued from where he left the other day and became the first batsman to score a double century in his 100th Test. His dominance on the second day prompted India spinner Shahbaz Nadeem to come with different plans.England continued to dominate

Don’t think any England batsman ever played spin like Root does, says Stokes

06 Feb 2021 18:59 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 6 (ANI): England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Saturday heaped praises on his captain Joe Root, who scored a double ton, and said he plays the spin best among all English batters.Root’s double ton and Stokes’ 82 helped visitors to post a mammoth score on day