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DESPITE NORTJE’S 5 WICKET HAUL, PAK TAKE REINS OF THE GAME

06 Feb 2021 09:38 AM IST

South Africa lost four wickets on the second day of their second Test against Pakistan after fast bowler Anrich Nortje’s five-wicket haul helped them dismiss the hosts for 272 runs on Friday. Visiting captain Quinton de Kock’s quickfire 24 off 11 balls helped them end the day on a positive

CRICKET’S MAIDEN WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP IS BEING TAKEN LIGHTLY

06 Feb 2021 09:36 AM IST

The most significant and important reason of the India-England four-match Test series will be for one of the sides to ensure they qualify for the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) final. Unfortunately, this wonderful initiative by the International Cricket Council (ICC) went completely into a tail spin because of the

Root smashes 3rd consecutive century, gives England an edge

06 Feb 2021 09:33 AM IST

Root, along with Sibley, steadied England’s innings and played some fine shots. Bumrah, however, gave India the much-needed breakthrough by dismissing Sibley in the 90th over, restricting the visitors for 263/3.

Ind vs Eng, 1st Test: Kohli gives pep talk ahead of day 2

06 Feb 2021 09:24 AM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 6 (ANI): Ahead of the start of day two of the ongoing first Test against England, Virat Kohli on Saturday decided to get his team in a huddle and the Indian skipper gave a pep talk to rally his troops.The Indian team chased the leather

As long as I keep going, I will give my 100 pc: Ronaldo

06 Feb 2021 08:29 AM IST

Turin [Italy], February 6 (ANI): Portuguese and Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he cannot promise that he will continue to play the sport of football for 20 more years but added that he will give his 100 per cent as long as he has the will to continue.Ronaldo

Zidane hopeful of Hazard’s comeback in two-three weeks

06 Feb 2021 08:17 AM IST

Madrid [Spain], February 6 (ANI): Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said that he is hopeful of seeing Eden Hazard making a comeback for the side in the coming two-three weeks.Hazard had picked up a muscle injury earlier this week and this has added to the problems of Real Madrid.

Pak vs SA: Bowling in straighter lines has helped me in sub-continent, says Nortje

06 Feb 2021 07:59 AM IST

Rawalpindi [Pakistan], February 6 (ANI): South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje has said that bowling in straighter lines has helped him quite a bit in the sub-continent conditions.Nortje’s remarks came after the close of play on day two of the ongoing second Test between Pakistan and South Africa. Hasan Ali picked

ISL 7: Not getting three points is painful, says Chennaiyin coach Laszlo

06 Feb 2021 07:57 AM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India]., February 6 (ANI): After playing out a goalless draw against Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL), Chennaiyin FC’s coach Csaba Laszlo said that not getting three full points was hurtful.Chennaiyin FC’s chances of progressing into the top four received a huge blow following their frustrating

ISL 7: Bengaluru was lucky enough to get away with draw, admits coach Moosa

06 Feb 2021 07:56 AM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 6 (ANI): After playing out a goalless draw against Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League (ISL), Bengaluru FC’s interim coach Naushad Moosa admitted that his side was lucky to get away with a draw.Chennaiyin FC’s chances of progressing into the top four received a huge

Abu Dhabi T10: Bravo shows the way to place Delhi Bulls in final

06 Feb 2021 00:43 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 6 (ANI): Delhi Bulls captain Dwayne Bravo, Waqas Maqsood and Nyeem Young destroyed the strong Northern Warriors batting to restrict them to 97 for 7 and place their team in the final of the Abu Dhabi T10 at the Abu Dhabi Zayed Cricket Stadium here on

Ind vs Eng: Laxman, Jaffer hail Joe Root’s ‘masterclass’ ton

05 Feb 2021 23:01 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 5 (ANI): Former cricketer VVS Laxman heaped praise on Joe Root after the England skipper hit a hundred in his 100th Test on day one of the opening match against India on Friday. Laxman loved Root’s technique and approach against Indian spinners.Root, playing his 100th

Sports Ministry directs SGFI to conduct re-election as per ‘Model Election Guidelines’ of NSDCI

05 Feb 2021 22:44 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 5 (ANI): The Sports Ministry has directed the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) to conduct re-election as per the provisions of ‘Model Election Guidelines’ prescribed in the National Sports Development Code of India (NSDCI), 2011.The Sports Ministry declared the SGFI’s elections held in Nagapattinam, Tamil