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MADRID SIGNS CAMAVINGA FOR A SIX-YEAR DEAL

02 Sep 2021 08:01 AM IST

Real Madrid on deadline day confirmed the signing of Stade Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga on a six-year deal worth EUR40 million (£34m/$47m) including add-ons. The France international makes the swap from Roazhon Park to the Santiago Bernabeu in a move that sees him contracted to Los Blancos through to 2027.

T20 WC: Indian squad to be picked next week after completion of India-England 4th Test

02 Sep 2021 07:59 AM IST

The Indian squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup is all set to be named next week with the national selectors meeting after the fourth Test against England. The final date of naming the squad hasn’t been decided yet, but it will happen by Friday — cut-off date. Speaking to

TEAM INDIA’S FAMED BATTING DEPARTMENT NEEDS TO DELIVER BETTER

02 Sep 2021 07:58 AM IST

Team India included Prasidh Krishna in the squad for the fourth Test for his remarkable agility and speed. He has a raw pace and his bowling can prove to be effective. He played three one-day internationals, lot of runs were scored against his bowling in these matches but the red

Prasidh Krishna added to squad ahead of Oval Test

02 Sep 2021 07:56 AM IST

‘There is nothing more to it. Ishant Sharma’s form in the last game was a bit of concern but we have sorted out things. Prasidh’s is a precautionary inclusion, that’s all,’ says India’s bowling coach Bharat Arun.

Tamil Nadu announces Rs 2 crore prize for Mariyappan Thangavelu

01 Sep 2021 07:23 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday announced a Rs 2 crore cash prize for Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu. “Both India and Tamil Nadu are overwhelmed with happiness for the continuous medals by Mariyappan Thangavelu. To appreciate, Tamil Nadu government announces a reward of Rs 2 crore

RIGHT WHERE I BELONG, SIR ALEX THIS IS FOR YOU: CR7 ON MAN UTD RETURN

01 Sep 2021 07:21 AM IST

After signing a two-year deal with Manchester United, Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday said he is right where he belongs and he dedicated his comeback to legendary Red Devils coach Sir Alex Ferguson. “Everyone who knows me, knows about my never-ending love for Manchester United. The years I spent

Kolkata to host Ranji knockouts, SMA knockouts in Delhi, Vijay Hazare knockouts in Chennai

01 Sep 2021 07:20 AM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has sent the day-wise schedule of the upcoming domestic season to the state associations. While Kolkata will host all the knockout games of the Ranji Trophy, the Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament’s knockout games are set to be held in Delhi. In

NEPAL A VERY TOUGH SIDE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY PLAY AGAINST US: SUNIL CHHETRI

01 Sep 2021 07:19 AM IST

“Welcome to Nepal. This is your captain speaking – O I am sorry – this is your vice-captain speaking,” the entire team bus burst out in laughter as Gurpreet Singh Sandhu took over the microphone, all in an effort to bring in some humour. “Don’t forget to wash your hands.

Have to keep Virat quiet if we want to win series: Joe Root

01 Sep 2021 07:17 AM IST

‘Virat Kohli is a world-class player hence the credit needs to be given to the bowling group, as they helped to restrict him. We have to keep him quiet, strictly, if we have to win this series’.

25% CROWD ALLOWED FOR PAKISTAN-NEW ZEALAND SERIES

31 Aug 2021 06:42 AM IST

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday announced that the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has approved 25 per cent crowd attendance for the upcoming Pakistan versus New Zealand series. New Zealand will arrive in Islamabad on September 11 with the three ODIs scheduled at the Pindi Cricket Stadium. Lahore’s

WASHINGTON SUNDAR RULED OUT OF REMAINING SEASON, RCB NAME AKASH DEEP AS REPLACEMENT

31 Aug 2021 06:40 AM IST

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Monday confirmed that all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the remaining Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season due to an impending finger injury.“Royal Challengers Bangalore’s all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2021 due to an impending finger

DEVENDRA, SUNDAR WIN SILVER AND BRONZE IN F46 JAVELIN THROW IN PARALYMPICS

31 Aug 2021 06:39 AM IST

Indian javelin throwers Devendra Jhajharia and Sundar Singh Gurjar won silver and bronze respectively in the men’s Standing Javelin (F46) here at National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday. Devendra Jhajharia grabbed silver with a personal best throw of 64.35. This was also his third medal at Paralympic Games. Meanwhile, Sundar