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FIRMINO, CASEMIRO SCORE GOALS AS BRAZIL DEFEAT COLOMBIA 2-1

25 Jun 2021 07:52 AM IST

Robert Firmino and Casemiro got among the scoring charts as Brazil defeated Colombia 2-1 in the ongoing Copa America here at the Olympic Stadium on Thursday.With this win, Brazil has consolidated its position at the top of Group B in the ongoing Copa America. The side now has 9 points

Buttler, Rashid star as England defeat Sri Lanka in first T20I

25 Jun 2021 07:49 AM IST

Adil Rashid’s two-wicket haul was backed up by Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 68-run knock as England defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the first T20I of the three-match series on Wednesday here at the Sophia Gardens.Chasing 130, England openers Buttler and Jason Roy put on 80 runs for the first

DON’T WANT RISHABH TO LOSE HIS POSITIVITY, OPTIMISM: KOHLI

25 Jun 2021 07:46 AM IST

After coming up short in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand, India skipper Virat Kohli said that his side does not want wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant to lose his positivity or his optimism about changing a match situation for India.Kohli’s comments came as India stumbled to an eight-wicket

HAVING RESERVE DAY FOR WTC FINAL WAS ‘GOOD INITIATIVE’, SAYS WILLIAMSON

25 Jun 2021 07:44 AM IST

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has said that having the Reserve Day for the World Test Championship (WTC) final was a good initiative as there is always inclement weather around in the UK.Williamson’s comments came as New Zealand defeated India by eight wickets in the finals of the World Test

Rising New Zealand: How an island conquered the world

25 Jun 2021 07:42 AM IST

India’s population is 280 times more than New Zealand, but the latter has had several remarkable feats in the world sporting arena.

Williamson, Taylor help Kiwis clinch world Test title

24 Jun 2021 08:49 AM IST

New Zealand defeat India by eight wickets to clinch the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton, on Wednesday.

ENGLAND, CROATIA CRUISE INTO LAST 16

24 Jun 2021 08:00 AM IST

GLASGOW [SCOTLAND] Croatia and England on Tuesday (local time) cruised into the round of 16 stage from Group D in the ongoing Euro 2020.England edged the Czech Republic 1-0 at Wembley while Croatia outclassed Scotland by 3-1 at Hampden Park. With this win, England topped the group by seven points

ENGLAND WOMEN ANNOUNCE ODI SQUAD FOR INDIA SERIES

24 Jun 2021 07:58 AM IST

LONDON England Women have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against India. Sophia Dunkley is included and could make her ODI debut when the series gets underway at Bristol on Sunday. Freya Davies and Sarah Glenn, who returned to their regional teams during the Test match, are

ANY DECISION ADVERSELY AFFECTING INDIAN ATHLETES IS NOT ACCEPTABLE, SAYS RIJIJU

24 Jun 2021 07:56 AM IST

NEW DELHI Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said any decision that affects Indian athletes will not be acceptable ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. His remarks came as new regulations were put in place by the Japanese government pertaining to entry conditions to Japan affecting

Wishing the very best to our contingent for Tokyo Olympics, says PM Modi

24 Jun 2021 07:53 AM IST

NEW DELHI Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished the Olympic-bound Indian contingent the very best for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 on Wednesday.“In a few weeks, @Tokyo2020 begins. Wishing the very best to our contingent, which consists of our finest athletes. In the run up to the games, here is an

OLYMPIC GAMES: IMPACT OF PANDEMIC ON TOURISM

24 Jun 2021 07:51 AM IST

One of the utmost indexes of the effects of the Olympic Games is its impact on tourism. The sports tourism implication for the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Olympic Games and all involved are enormous. Olympics have lengthy and rich history on tourism. In 1990 Barcelona had 118 hotels. By 1992,

England’s Chilwell, Mount to miss Czech Republic clash as they isolate

23 Jun 2021 08:10 AM IST

England duo Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount, who are currently isolating themselves as a precautionary measure, will miss the upcoming Euro 2020 clash against the Czech Republic, confirmed England Football on Tuesday. “We can confirm that Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount must isolate up to and including next Monday [28