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Gundogan one of the most intelligent, wisest players I have trained: Guardiola

17 Mar 2021 18:32 PM IST

Manchester [UK], March 17 (ANI): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has hailed the impact created by midfielder Ilkay Gundogan and he has labelled him as one of the most intelligent players he has ever seen.Gundogan registered his 15th goal of the ongoing season to help City script a 2-0 victory

Ind W vs SA W: Playing against Pak in Durban helped tackle spinners, says Luus

17 Mar 2021 18:18 PM IST

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 17 (ANI): After clinching the ODI series 4-1 against India, South Africa women skipper Sune Luus said that playing in Durban against Pakistan has helped the side tackle Indian spinners in the five-match series.Mignon du Preez (57) and Anne Bosch (58) starred with the bat

NRAI President confident of delivering successful ISSF World Cup

17 Mar 2021 17:55 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): Raninder Singh, the President of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Wednesday expressed confidence in staging a successful International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun stage at New Delhi’s Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range (DKSSR) from March 18 to 29.A total

Glamorgan sign Balbirnie as early-season replacement for Labuschagne

17 Mar 2021 17:37 PM IST

Cardiff [UK], March 17 (ANI): Glamorgan Cricket on Wednesday announced the signing of Ireland Test captain Andy Balbirnie as an overseas player for the start of the 2021 County Championship.He replaces Marnus Labuschagne for April after the Australian domestic season was extended due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Marnus is

Ind W vs SA W: Not easy to come back after 15 months and play with intensity, says WV Raman

17 Mar 2021 17:34 PM IST

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 17 (ANI): After suffering a 4-1 loss in the five-match series against South Africa, India women’s team coach WV Raman on Wednesday said that it is not easy for anyone to come back after 15 months of break and start playing matches with 100 per

Pakistan High Commission welcomes national Tent Pegging team on India visit

17 Mar 2021 17:31 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): Aftab Hasan Khan, Charge d’ Affaires, Pakistan High Commission in India extended a warm welcome to the members of Pakistan’s national Tent Pegging team visiting India for participation in World Cup Qualifiers of Equestrian Tent Pegging Championship 2021 from March 16-18.Five international teams including

One Pakistan player tests COVID-19 positive ahead of South Africa tour

17 Mar 2021 16:59 PM IST

Lahore [Pakistan], March 17 (ANI): Ahead of the South Africa tour, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday confirmed that one member of the squad has tested positive for coronavirus.“A total of 35 tests were conducted on the South Africa-bound Pakistan men’s national cricket team on Tuesday, 16 March. All squad

Arm wrestlers to clash ahead of Vijender Singh’s bout in Goa

17 Mar 2021 16:52 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): Swen Entertainment in partnership with IOS Sports and Entertainment is set to bring Asia’s biggest Arm Wrestling tournament, The Pro Panja League to Goa on Friday. The Pro Panja Mega Matches-2 will be held just before the main event fight between Vijender Singh and

Bosphorus Boxing Tournament: Solanki, Lather make winning start

17 Mar 2021 16:44 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): Indian boxers Gaurav Solanki and Sonia Lather produced brilliant performances on the opening day of the Bosphorus Boxing Tournament in Istanbul as they progressed to the next round in their respective categories.Solanki, the 2018 Commonwealth Games champion, looked in complete control right from the

Gin Wigmore’s ‘Girl Gang’ confirmed as official song of ICC Women’s CWC’22

17 Mar 2021 16:22 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], March 17 (ANI): Gin Wigmore’s female empowerment anthem ‘Girl Gang’ has been named as the official song for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022.The Kiwi pop star is pretty happy with the way things have worked out. “When you send a song out to the world you never

IND W v SA W, 5th ODI: Bosch, du Preez star as visitors win by 5 wickets, seal series 4-1

17 Mar 2021 16:18 PM IST

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 17 (ANI): Mignon du Preez (57) and Anne Bosch (58) starred with the bat as South Africa defeated India by five wickets in the fifth and final ODI here at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday to take the series 4-1.Defending 188, spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad

Ind vs Eng: Ranveer Singh feels Bumrah’s return will change hosts’ fortune

17 Mar 2021 16:05 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 17 (ANI): England outplayed India in the third T20I to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match T20I series on Tuesday, and Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh feels the hosts will wear a different look once pacer Jasprit Bumrah returns to the squad.“Koi naa. Just wait till