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Knew Gilchrist was vulnerable on the ball pitched up, recalls Praveen Kumar

23 Nov 2020 08:28 AM IST

Former India fast bowler Praveen Kumar, who helped India clinch the second Tri-series final in 2008 at Brisbane with an early three-wicket burst, says he used to catch the batsmen by watching their feet and body language. India, having won the first of the best-of-three finals, had needed to win

‘India without Kohli will be like Aussies without Smith, Warner’

23 Nov 2020 08:26 AM IST

While former Australian fast bowler Geoff Lawson says that ‘Indian cricketers will be expecting the unexpected’, ex-skipper Ian Chappell explains how Virat Kohli’s absence will create a big hole in Indian batting order.

Nadal defeats Tsitsipas to reach semis, to meet Medvedev

21 Nov 2020 12:17 PM IST

World number two Rafael Nadal has entered the semi- finals of the ongoing ATP Fi- nals after defeating defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas. On Thursday, Nadal defeated Tsitsipas 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 in two hours and five minutes to make it to his sixth semi-final appearance at the event and continued his pursuit of a maiden title at

Wayne Rooney eyes role as Derby’s full-time manager

21 Nov 2020 12:14 PM IST

Derby County’s Wayne Rooney says he hopes to follow in the footsteps of former England team mate Frank Lampard and take charge of the Championship club on a permanent basis. Rooney is part of a four-man coach- ing team that will lead Derby for Satur- day’s league game at Bristol

Messi saga: Guardiola hopes Lionel ends career at Barcelona

21 Nov 2020 12:10 PM IST

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he is unsure what the future holds for Lionel Messi but hopes as a Bar- celona fan that the Argentine forward will remain at the La Liga club until the end of his career. Guardiola, who has guided City to two Premier League titles,

Smith’s return ‘big headache’ for India: Maxwell

21 Nov 2020 12:07 PM IST

Steve Smith’s return is a big plus for Australia and a “big headache” for Team India, feels Australia batsman Glenn Maxwell ahead of the blockbuster clash which begins next week. Smith, along with Warner, was not part of the 2018-19 series against India when Virat Kohli’s men won the Test

Australia sells out India matches, positive news on Adelaide test

21 Nov 2020 12:03 PM IST

SYDNEY: Tickets for six short-format matches between Australia and India in November and December were all but exhausted on Friday, Cricket Australia said, while there was also some good news about the opening match in the test series. Fears that the first offour tests would have to be moved from

Captain Kohli’s absence: Which brick will fill hole in the wall?

21 Nov 2020 12:00 PM IST

One option can be K.L. Rahul taking that spot in the middle, sandwiched between Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane, and Rohit Sharma opening the batting with Mayank Agarwal.

‘I’m tired of being blamed for everything at Barcelona’

20 Nov 2020 08:09 AM IST

A frustrated Lionel Messi said he is tired of being blamed for problems at Barcelona after he was accused by Antoine Griezmann’s former agent of making life difficult for the French striker at the La Liga club. Eric Olhats had accused Messi of having too much control at the club,

Manchester City manager Guardiola extends contract to 2023

20 Nov 2020 08:05 AM IST

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has signed a new two-year contract that will keep him in charge until the end of the 2022-23 season, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The Spaniard has guided City to two Premier League titles, three League Cups and an FA Cup since his

Ind vs Aus: Some memorable batting knocks

20 Nov 2020 08:03 AM IST

Team India will begin their much-anticipated Australia tour with the three-match ODI series beginning November 27. While India’s ODI record is not that great in Australia, things changed for them drastically when they, for the first time, won the CB Series in 2008, with Sri Lanka neing the third team.

Djokovic urges govt to support players for playing Australian Open

20 Nov 2020 08:00 AM IST

World number one Novak Djokovic has called on authorities to allow players to compete before the Australian Open while undertaking their mandatory quarantine period. The start of the 2021 season remains in limbo, with officials declining to endorse Tennis Australia’s plans to have players arrive mid-December and be free to