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Ind vs Eng, 3rd T20I: Buttler’s unbeaten 83 guides visitors to easy win

16 Mar 2021 22:46 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 16 (ANI): Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow played unbeaten knocks of 83 and 40 respectively as England secured a comfortable eight-wicket win over India in the third T20I here at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday evening.With this win, England has now gained a 2-1 lead

BCCI suspends all age-group tournaments with eye on Covid-19 situation

16 Mar 2021 22:29 PM IST

By Baidurjo Bhose New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): With an eye on the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the country, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend all age-group competitions like the upcoming Vinoo Mankad Trophy and will assess the situation further post the

Lara Goodall, Henrich Klaasen awarded central contracts by CSA

16 Mar 2021 21:36 PM IST

Johannesburg [South Africa], March 16 (ANI): Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday announced the Proteas men’s and women’s squad players who will be awarded national contracts for the 2021/22 season.The men’s international program includes two ICC T20 World Cups in October and November of 2021 (India) and 2022 (Australia) along

Ind vs Eng, 3rd T20I: Skipper Kohli’s masterclass takes hosts to 156/6

16 Mar 2021 21:00 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 16 (ANI): Down and out going into the last five overs of the innings, skipper Virat Kohli led from the front in all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s company as the duo added 69 runs from 30 balls to take the hosts to a fighting 156/6 in the third

Maharashtra paddler Diya clinches second successive Youth Nationals title

16 Mar 2021 20:21 PM IST

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], March 16 (ANI): Extending her dominance in the domestic circuit, Maharashtra paddler Diya Chitale clinched her second successive youth girls singles title at the UTT 82nd Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships on Tuesday.Diya, who had won double crown — Youth and Junior singles title

Road Safety World Series: India Legends celebrate 9th anniversary of Tendulkar’s 100th ton

16 Mar 2021 19:49 PM IST

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], March 16 (ANI): Former Indian cricketers featuring in the Road Safety World Series T20 on Tuesday celebrated the ninth anniversary of legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar’s 100 international centuries.Tendulkar on March 16, 2012, became the only batsman in the history of cricket to register 100 international centuries. He

All England Open: Saina points at lack of preparation as she awaits Covid-19 test report

16 Mar 2021 19:39 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): India shuttler Saina Nehwal on Tuesday said that she is still waiting for her Covid-19 test report even as the All England Open is set to kickstart from Wednesday.Saina also highlighted how she has not been able to train and how her preparation has

Return of the God: Zlatan’s message after being named in Sweden squad

16 Mar 2021 19:18 PM IST

Stockholm [Sweden], March 16 (ANI): Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Tuesday decided to come out of international retirement as he was named in Sweden’s squad for the upcoming World Cup 2022 qualifiers.Ibrahimovic had not played for Sweden since announcing his retirement from international football back in 2016. The 39-year-old will now

Eoin Morgan becomes first England cricketer to play 100 T20Is

16 Mar 2021 19:06 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 16 (ANI): Eoin Morgan on Tuesday added another feather to his illustrious cap as he became the first England cricketer and fourth overall to play 100 T20Is.The left-handed batsman achieved the feat in the third T20I against India here at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Ind vs Eng, 3rd T20I: Visitors opt to field, Rohit returns (Toss)

16 Mar 2021 18:40 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 16 (ANI): Eoin Morgan-led England won the toss and elected to field in the third T20I of the five-match series against India here at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday.England made one change to their lineup as the visitors brought in Mark Wood in place of

I-League: Gogoi, Sailo strikes hand Indian Arrows victory against Aizawl FC

16 Mar 2021 18:16 PM IST

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 16 (ANI): The All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) developmental side, the Indian Arrows, showed grit, determination, and fighting spirit in their 2-1 win over Aizawl FC on Tuesday.Parthib Gogoi’s early strike was cancelled out by a wonder goal from Malsawmtluanga, but the Arrows showcased their

Two-time NBA All-Star Roy Hibbert wants to visit India and spread knowledge on game

16 Mar 2021 18:15 PM IST

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 16 (ANI): Two-time NBA All-Star Roy Hibbert wants to give as much as he can to Indian basketball and the player is just waiting for the coronavirus pandemic to end so that he can spread the game of basketball.In his first-ever live session, Hibbert interacted with