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Kiwis boost semis chance with routine win over Scotland

04 Nov 2021 03:42 AM IST

New Zealand defeated Scotland by 16 runs in their Group 2 Super 12 fixture in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. The Blackcaps racked up an impressive 172/5 first up on the back of Martin Guptill’s power-packed 93. And in

INDIA THRASH AFGHANISTAN BY 66 RUNS IN MUST-WIN ENCOUNTER

04 Nov 2021 03:40 AM IST

Power-packed batting display from Indian openers was followed by spirited bowling performance as Men in Blue thrashed Afghanistan by 66 runs in the Group 2 match of the Super 12 stage of the ongoing ICC men’s T20 World Cup here at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Wednesday. Men in Blue

Hockey was always in my blood, says India junior defender Siwach

03 Nov 2021 07:17 AM IST

As the India Colts prepare to defend their coveted title at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup in Bhubaneswar later this month, young defender Yashdeep Siwach; who is a part of the side for the tournament, took a moment to reflect on his personal journey and spoke about

Neeraj, Mithali, Chhetri among 12 to receive Khel Ratna on 13 Nov

03 Nov 2021 07:15 AM IST

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2021 on Tuesday. The awardees will receive their awards from the President of India at a specially organized function at the Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 13. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award will be given to

Tottenham Hotspur appoints Conte as head coach

03 Nov 2021 07:14 AM IST

Tottenham Hotspur FC on Tuesday announced the appointment of Antonio Conte as the head coach on a contract until the summer of 2023, with an option to extend. In a statement by Spurs, Conte said: “I am extremely happy to return to coaching, and to do so at a Premier

WORLD BOXING C’SHIPS: AKASH ENTERS SEMIS, SECURES FIRST MEDAL FOR INDIA

03 Nov 2021 07:13 AM IST

India’s Akash Kumar (54kg) has secured atleast a bronze medal at the ongoing Men’s Boxing world championships in Belgrade, Serbia on Tuesday. Akash stunned Rio Olympic silver medallist Yoel Finol of Venezuela 5-0 in the quarter-final. Akash will next face Makhmud Sabyrkhan of Kazakhstan in the semi-final on Thursday. With

DCW DEMANDS ACTION OVER RAPE THREATS TO KOHLI’S DAUGHTER

03 Nov 2021 07:12 AM IST

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Tuesday issued a notice to Delhi Police regarding the online threats of rape to the nine-month-old daughter of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma. In the notice issued to the Deputy Commissioner of Delhi Police Cyber Crime Branch, the DCW

PAKISTAN BECOME FIRST TEAM TO ENTER T20 WC SEMIS AFTER WIN OVER NAMIBIA

03 Nov 2021 07:10 AM IST

Pakistan on Tuesday became the first team to qualify for the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with victory over Namibia by 45 runs at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Pakistan racked up 189 in their allotted 20 overs and then restricted Namibia’s reply to

RABADA, NORTJE STAR AS SOUTH AFRICA HAMMER BANGLADESH BY SIX WICKETS

03 Nov 2021 07:09 AM IST

Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje picked three wickets each as South Africa defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in their Super 12 match of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Tuesday. South Africa limited Bangladesh to 84/10 and then chased down the target in 13.3 overs on the back of a

WOULD LOVE TO HELP BARCELONA AT SOME STAGE, SAYS MESSI

02 Nov 2021 04:56 AM IST

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) striker Lionel Messi has admitted that he would love to help out his former club Barcelona at some stage. Messi also talked about how he would like to be a technical director of a club once he retires from professional football. “Yes. I always said that I

Novak Djokovic eyes year-end no. 1 finish in Paris, says ‘that’s the goal’

02 Nov 2021 04:54 AM IST

Novak Djokovic who is making his long-awaited return to action this week at the Paris Masters, has set his eye on the year-end No. 1 finish in the ATP Rankings.The five-time champion in Paris/Bercy will play his first tournament since falling to Daniil Medvedev in the final of the US

‘Ashwin might have made a difference but it is difficult to judge’

02 Nov 2021 04:53 AM IST

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Sunday said star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin adds a lot of value to the team but whether his presence had made a difference against New Zealand is difficult to judge following the team’s defeat. Trent Boult and Ish Sodhi starred with the ball before Daryl Mitchell