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On this day in 2018: India lifted record 4th U19 World Cup title

03 Feb 2021 10:01 AM IST

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): On this day in 2018, India’s young brigade defeated Australia by eight wickets at Bay Oval in Tauranga to lift the ICC U19 World Cup for the record fourth time.Prithvi Shaw-led side remained unbeaten in the tournament, winning all six matches. The side stormed

‘TOKYO OLYMPICS TO GO AHEAD IRRESPECTIVE OF COVID-19’

03 Feb 2021 09:49 AM IST

Tokyo 2020 President Yoshiro Mori on Tuesday said that the Olympic games will go ahead no matter how the coronavirus pandemic situation evolves. “We will make sure the Games will be held no matter how the COVID-19 situation will be. We go beyond the discussion of whether we hold (the

LIVERPOOL SIGN DAVIES AND KABAK, MINAMINO GOES TO SOUTHAMPTON

03 Feb 2021 09:48 AM IST

Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino has joined Southampton on loan for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. The Japan international has headed to St Mary’s after a deal was agreed with Southampton on the transfer deadline day. Minamino played 31 games and scored four goals for the Reds since arriving at

ASHOK DINDA RETIRES FROM ALL FORMS OF CRICKET

03 Feb 2021 09:47 AM IST

NEW DELHI: Indian bowler Ashok Dinda on Tuesday announced retirement from all formats of the game. The pacer represented India in 13 ODIs and nine T20Is, picking 12 and 17 wickets respectively. “Playing for India is everybody’s aim, I played for Bengal that’s why I got the chance to represent

KIWIS QUALIFY FOR INAUGURAL TEST CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

03 Feb 2021 09:44 AM IST

New Zealand on Tuesday become the first team to qualify for the inaugural ICC World Test Championship final. New Zealand is currently ranked second on the ICC WTC table with a points percentage of 70 per cent which has secured them a place in the final. The Kiwis will be

‘Everyone was ruthless’: Solskjaer as United thrash Southampton 9-0

03 Feb 2021 09:44 AM IST

Manchester [UK], February 3 (ANI): After registering a comprehensive 9-0 win over Southampton in the Premier League, Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hailed the ruthless aggression displayed by his side.With this win, United consolidated its position at the second spot in Premier League standings and the side is now

ICC PLAYER OF THE MONTH: RISHABH PANT DESERVES THE ACCOLADE

03 Feb 2021 09:42 AM IST

On Monday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the nominees for the inaugural ICC Player of the Month Awards which recognise and celebrate the best performances across all forms of international cricket throughout the year. Rishabh Pant, an Indian player has been nominated for the very first time. Along with

WTC: INDIA MUST BEAT ENG BY 2-TEST MARGIN TO ENTER FINALS

03 Feb 2021 09:41 AM IST

NEW DELHI: Host India need to win at least two Test matches against the visiting England to qualify for the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) against New Zealand in June. A drawn series with England or even a 1-0 win by India, however, could pave the way for

Jadeja will be missed as Axar looks to replace him

03 Feb 2021 09:38 AM IST

Indian side will not only miss the spinner, but also a quality all-rounder as Ravindra Jadeja’s batting has improved over the past few years. In the last three years, his batting average has been 55.57 in Test cricket.

Won’t be changing T2OI squad on basis of SA series postponement: Hockley

03 Feb 2021 09:22 AM IST

Melbourne [Australia], February 3 (ANI): Nick Hockley, Cricket Australia’s (CA) Interim CEO, on Wednesday confirmed that the T20I squad for the New Zealand series would not be changed just because the Test series against South Africa has been postponed.Australia’s three-match Test tour of South Africa was postponed on Tuesday due

‘Can’t see any contact’: Arteta criticises red card shown to Luiz

03 Feb 2021 08:47 AM IST

London [UK], February 3 (ANI): After suffering a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Wolverhampton in the Premier League 2020-21 season, Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta expressed his displeasure with David Luiz being shown the red card during the match by the officials.Arsenal was leading 1-0 in the first half at

Rashford surpasses Catona on Man Utd’s goalscorer list

03 Feb 2021 08:46 AM IST

Manchester [UK], February 3 (ANI): Striker Marcus Rashford surpassed Eric Cantona’s goal tally for Manchester United with his strike against Southampton in an emphatic 9-0 win in the Premier League.With this win, United consolidated its position at the second spot in Premier League standings and the side is now tied