Sports

‘MAN-U WON’T MISS ANYTHING IF POGBA DOESN’T PLAY AGAIN’

26 Oct 2021 04:11 AM IST

Paul Scholes has slammed the “disrespectful” Paul Pogba after his horror showing against Liverpool on Sunday and stated that Manchester United “won’t miss anything” if the French midfielder doesn’t play again for the club. Pogba had a horrendous afternoon as United were thrashed 5-0 by their arch-rivals at Old Trafford.

Shami subjected to online abuse after India suffer defeat against Pak; former cricketers express support

26 Oct 2021 04:09 AM IST

India pacer Mohammed Shami is being subjected to online abuse after the Men in Blue suffered a defeat against arch-rival Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. As soon as India was defeated was Pakistan on Sunday, fans took to Instagram and Twitter to pass derogatory statements on Mohammed

STOKES ‘READY FOR AUSTRALIA’, ADDED TO ENGLAND ASHES TEAM

26 Oct 2021 04:08 AM IST

Durham all-rounder Ben Stokes on Monday was added to the England men’s Test squad for the Ashes tour of Australia. Stokes, who has been given the all-clear by his consultant and the ECB medical team to resume training following his second operation on a fractured left index finger, will depart

Mujeeb’s fifer, Rashid’s four-fer help Afghanistan thrash Scotland by 130 runs

26 Oct 2021 04:06 AM IST

Mujeeb Ur Rahman stole the show with his fifer as Afghanistan thrashed Scotland by 130 runs in the Group 2 match of the ongoing T20 World on Monday. If Mujeeb picked five, Rashid Khan took four wickets to dismantle Scotland batting as the five batsmen registered ducks during the chase.

Want to be able to bowl closer to knockouts, says Hardik Pandya

25 Oct 2021 09:27 AM IST

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Sunday informed that he is looking forward to bowling in the later stages of the ongoing T20 World Cup. India skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday said Hardik Pandya will be able to bowl two overs for the side in the showpiece event at some stage.

Unacceptable performance: Pollard after WI’s dismal show

25 Oct 2021 09:26 AM IST

West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard has urged his side to forget their dismal batting display against England and move on quickly as they seek to defend their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup crown. Pollard was one of ten batters to fall for a single-figure score as his side were skittled

Warner is in good physical shape and that’s a good sign, says Justin Langer

25 Oct 2021 09:24 AM IST

Australia coach Justin Langer praised batter David Warner and said that his side is unlikely to change the opening pair of Warner and Aaron Finch for the upcoming matches of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. Australia defeated South Africa by five wickets in the first Super 12s match

Worked hard on my swing yesterday in nets, says Shaheen Afridi

25 Oct 2021 09:22 AM IST

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi, who stole the show on Sunday with his brilliant bowling against India in the ongoing T20 World Cup, said he worked hard on polishing his skills in nets before the match. Shaheen Afridi got the better of Rohit Sharma (0) and KL Rahul (3) and India

ASALANKA, RAJAPAKSA SHINE AS SRI LANKA DEFEAT BANGLADESH

25 Oct 2021 09:20 AM IST

Charith Asalanka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa played knocks of 80 and 53 respectively as Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in the Super 12’s Group 1 match here at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 172, Sri Lanka lost the wicket of Kusal Perera (1) in the very first

Worked hard on my swing yesterday in nets, says Shaheen Afridi

25 Oct 2021 05:07 AM IST

Babar, Shaheen steal show, Pakistan thrash India by 10 wickets

25 Oct 2021 05:01 AM IST

Mohammad Rizwan and skipper Babar Azam put on a remarkable show on Sunday as Pakistan thrashed India by 10 wickets in their opening game of the ICC T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Rizwan (79*) and Babar (68*) didn’t give any chance to India bowlers to come

EVERYONE IS EXCITED TO PERFORM WELL IN QUALIFIERS, SAYS DHEERAJ SINGH

23 Oct 2021 05:46 AM IST

Indian U-23 goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh expressed his happiness on being in the U23 camp in Dubai for the forthcoming qualifiers for the AFC U23 Asian Cup. The U23 camp in Dubai for the forthcoming qualifiers for the AFC U23 Asian Cup comprises 20 players who have been part of Indian