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Ban vs WI, 3rd ODI: Hosts display spirited all-round game to win series 3-0

25 Jan 2021 18:56 PM IST

Chattogram [Bangladesh], January 25 (ANI): Bangladesh displayed a spirited all-round game to defeat West Indies by 120 runs in the third ODI of the three-match series on Monday here at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. With this win, Bangladesh won the series 3-0 and the side gained full

Hopefully Motera becomes an IPL venue soon: Dinesh Karthik

25 Jan 2021 18:49 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], January 25 (ANI): Ahead of the quarter-finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Tamil Nadu skipper Dinesh Karthik on Monday said that the new Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad looks amazing and added that he wishes the stadium becomes an IPL venue soon.“The new stadium looks awesome! Well

Ashwin ready to shave half moustache if Pujara goes over the top against any spinner in Eng series

25 Jan 2021 18:42 PM IST

New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has challenged teammate Cheteshwar Pujara to step down the track go over the top against any spinner in the upcoming Test series against England.In a conversation with India’s batting coach Vikram Rathour on his official YouTube channel, Ashwin said he

On upward curve as a team, want to take positive strides: Root

25 Jan 2021 17:56 PM IST

Galle [Sri Lanka], January 25 (ANI): After winning the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, England skipper Joe Root on Monday said that his side is on an upward curve and every member of the side wants to take positive strides.Dominic Sibley hit an unbeaten 56 and Jos Buttler made

AFC cancels 2020 U-16, U-19 Championships due to Covid-19

25 Jan 2021 17:42 PM IST

Kaula Lumpur [Malaysia], January 25 (ANI): Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has cancelled the 2020 edition of the AFC U-16 and the U-19 Championships which were scheduled to be held in Bahrain and Uzbekistan respectively.“In line with FIFA’s decision to cancel the FIFA U-17 and U-20 World Cups in 2021 and

ISL 7: NEUFC’s Deshorn confident of breaching Bagan’s defensive castle

25 Jan 2021 17:41 PM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 25 (ANI): For NorthEast United, life in the Indian Super League (ISL) without Gerard Nus has been off to a positive start. But now they face a much tougher test of their credentials when they take on ATK Mohun Bagan at the Fatorda Stadium, here on

SL vs Eng, 2nd Test: Spinners, Sibley come to party as visitors win by six wickets, take series 2-0

25 Jan 2021 17:28 PM IST

Galle [Sri Lanka], January 25 (ANI): Dominic Sibley hit an unbeaten 56 and Jos Buttler made a 48-ball 46 as England chased down 164 to defeat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second Test on Monday at the Galle International Stadium to clinch the series 2-0.On day four, England

Ind vs Eng: Bairstow being rested for first two Tests ‘makes no sense’ to Vaughan

25 Jan 2021 17:17 PM IST

New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): Former England captain Michael Vaughan has once again lashed out at England selectors for resting Jonny Bairstow for the first two Tests against India as he ‘plays spin well’.This is the second time that Vaughan has openly criticised the decision to keep Bairstow out

Chelsea sack Frank Lampard as head coach, no successor named

25 Jan 2021 17:08 PM IST

London [UK], January 25 (ANI): Chelsea FC on Monday confirmed the sacking of Frank Lampard as the head coach of the side.The club said that the decision was taken looking at the recent results of the club. Chelsea on Monday progressed to the fifth round of the FA Cup after

World Test Championship final postponed, to be played from June 18-22

25 Jan 2021 16:59 PM IST

By Baidurjo BhoseNew Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): The final of the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) will now be played out from June 18 to 22 with June 23 acting as a reserve day. The decider was originally scheduled to be held from June 10 to

Will sit down with Lingard and make a decision on what we’re going to do, says Solskjaer

25 Jan 2021 16:38 PM IST

Manchester [UK], January 25 (ANI): Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he will sit down and discuss the way forward after dropping midfielder Jesse Lingard from the club’s FA Cup match against Liverpool on Sunday.The England international has been restricted to just three outings for United across all competitions

England to host New Zealand for two Tests in June

25 Jan 2021 15:56 PM IST

London [UK], January 25 (ANI): England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday confirmed that England will start their home international summer with a two-match Test series against New Zealand, commencing from June 2.Joe Root’s team will host number one ranked Test side New Zealand for two Test matches at