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As Dinda retires, BCCI wishes him luck for future endeavours

03 Feb 2021 14:01 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday wished Ashok Dinda luck for all the future endeavours after the pacer took retirement from all forms of cricket.The pacer represented India in 13 ODIs and nine T20Is, picking 12 and 17 wickets

South Africa T20I squad arrives in Lahore ahead of series against Pakistan

03 Feb 2021 13:37 PM IST

Lahore [Pakistan], February 3 (ANI): Ahead of the T20I series against Pakistan, South Africa T20I squad arrived “safe and sound” in Lahore on Wednesday. “Touchdown Lahore! Your #Proteas T20 squad has arrived safe and sound for the series against Pakistan,” Cricket South Africa tweeted.For the first time, Heinrich Klaasen will

Pak vs SA: Hosts name unchanged squad for second Test

03 Feb 2021 13:09 PM IST

Rawalpindi [Pakistan], February 3 (ANI): Pakistan cricket selectors on Wednesday retained the same 17 players for the second Test who were shortlisted for the first Test against South Africa that was played in Karachi from January 26-30.The playing line-up will now be finalised by the captain in consultation with the

‘Back to training’: Rahane enjoys net session at Chepauk

03 Feb 2021 12:52 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 3 (ANI): India’s Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on Wednesday had a hit in the nets ahead of the upcoming four-match Test series against England.Rahane shared a video on Twitter, in which he can be seen batting against net bowlers Saurabh Kumar and K Gowtham.“Back to

West Bengal allows 100 pc capacity for outdoor sports events

03 Feb 2021 12:44 PM IST

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 3 (ANI): The West Bengal government on Wednesday allowed stadiums and sports complexes outside containment zones with full seating capacity for outdoor sports events following social distancing, use of masks, and sanitisers.Further, the state government has also decided to allow the resumption of full activities

Yorkshire to hand lifetime ban if anyone found making threats to Rafiq

03 Feb 2021 12:02 PM IST

Yorkshire [UK], February 3 (ANI): Yorkshire have promised to ban the perpetrators for a lifetime if anyone found to have made threats against Azeem Rafiq or his family and legal team.The spinner faced threats on social media after he reported that he was subjected to racism and discrimination during his

CA to grant NOCs to its players for IPL 2021 on case-by-case basis

03 Feb 2021 11:23 AM IST

Sydney [Australia], February 3 (ANI): Nick Hockley, Cricket Australia’s (CA) Interim CEO, on Wednesday, confirmed that the board would be granting No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to its players on a case by case basis for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).19 Australian cricketers had participated in the

Root condoles demise of Captain Tom Moore

03 Feb 2021 11:11 AM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 3 (ANI): England Test skipper Joe Root on Wednesday condoled the demise of centenarian Captain Tom Moore, who captivated the British public in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic with his fundraising efforts.Captain Tom Moore passed away on Tuesday. The news of his demise

Abu Dhabi T10: Northern Warriors’ power-hitters lift team to fourth successive victory

03 Feb 2021 11:11 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 3 (ANI): Northern Warriors power-hitters carried their team to their fourth successive victory in five matches after beating Deccan Gladiators on Tuesday. In the third match of the second day of the Super League in the Abu Dhabi T10 at the Abu Dhabi Zayed Cricket Stadium,

Marseille suspends Villas-Boas after manager offers to resign over player signing

03 Feb 2021 10:45 AM IST

Marseille [France], February 3 (ANI): Marseille have suspended manager Andre Villas-Boas following his comments critical of the club’s transfer policy, with the Portuguese expected to be sacked following a disciplinary proceeding.Villas-Boas sensationally offered to step down as Marseille’s manager on Tuesday, saying the club decided to sign Olivier Ntcham from

We know how important farmers are, outsider’s opinion not needed: Pragyan Ojha to Rihanna

03 Feb 2021 10:44 AM IST

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha on Wednesday said the country knows how important farmers are and an outsider’s opinion is not needed on an internal matter after international pop star Rihanna extended support to farmers protesting on the borders of India’s capital against the

Dias lives 24 hours for playing football, says Guardiola

03 Feb 2021 10:07 AM IST

Manchester [UK], February 3 (ANI): Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has hailed Ruben Dias, saying that the centre-back has managed to have the same impact as Virgil van Dijk had for Liverpool.Dias had made a switch to Manchester City in September 2020 and he has helped his side climb