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Hannibal Mejbri signs new long-term deal with Man Utd

16 Mar 2021 00:11 AM IST

Manchester [UK], March 16 (ANI): Manchester United on Monday announced that striker Hannibal Mejbri has signed a new long-term contract with the club.The 18-year-old joined United from Monaco towards the end of the summer transfer window in 2019.The midfielder, who has been regularly praised for his attitude, has played above

Ind vs Eng: GCA to refund ticket prices for last three T20Is

15 Mar 2021 23:05 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 15 (ANI): Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) on Monday said that they will refund ticket prices for the last three T20Is between India and England as the remainder of the series will be played behind closed doors as a precautionary measure against COVID-19.The number of COVID-19 cases

Ind vs Eng: Remaining T20Is in Ahmedabad minus fans due to prevailing COVID-19 situation

15 Mar 2021 22:32 PM IST

By Baidurjo Bhose New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI): The remaining three T20Is between India and England will be played behind closed doors as a precautionary measure against COVID-19.The number of COVID-19 cases is rising in the country and as a result, it has been decided that the remaining three

JSW Sports in collaboration with Odisha govt to launch comprehensive grassroot program for swimming

15 Mar 2021 22:28 PM IST

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], March 15 (ANI): With an aim to develop a robust culture for swimming and produce world-class swimmers from the state, JSW Sports in collaboration with the Sports and Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha on Monday announced the launch of a comprehensive Grassroot Program scheduled to commence

Sri Lanka players have to adjust and play good quality cricket: Dilshan

15 Mar 2021 22:10 PM IST

Raipur (Chattisgarh) [India], March 15 (ANI): Tillakaratne Dilshan said that coaches can’t do miracles and Sri Lanka players need to perform better in order to step-up at the international level.Dilshan is currently leading the Sri Legends side in the Road Safety World Series. While answering an ANI query during the

Pant’s reverse-flick was outrageous shot: Maharoof

15 Mar 2021 21:48 PM IST

Raipur (Chattisgarh) [India], March 15 (ANI): Former Sri Lanka all-rounder Farveez Maharoof called India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant’s reverse-flick shot as “outrageous” and added that it makes it difficult for the bowlers to bowl against the batsman.Pant surprised everyone when he reverse-flicked pacer Jofra Archer for a six after India were

Hazard ruled out of Real Madrid’s UCL clash against Atalanta

15 Mar 2021 21:33 PM IST

Madrid [Spain], March 15 (ANI): Real Madrid defender Eden Hazard has been ruled out of the Champions League clash against Atalanta due to an injury.Hazard sat out of the team training on Monday and later the club confirmed that he is suffering from a muscle issue.“After the tests carried out

World Singles Qualification Tournament: Manika Batra bows out

15 Mar 2021 20:36 PM IST

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 15 (ANI): Paddler Manika Batra’s run at the World Singles Qualification tournament came to an end on Monday after she suffered a 4-1 defeat against Monaco’s Xiaoxin Yang in the women’s singles knockout stage-I semi-final match in Doha.Despite losing the first two games, World No. 63

India to host Asian Boxing Championships 2021 from May 21 to 31: AIBA

15 Mar 2021 19:59 PM IST

Lausanne [Switzerland], March 15 (ANI): International Boxing Association (AIBA) on Monday announced that Asian Boxing Championships 2021 will be hosted by New Dehli, India from May 21-31.It will be the first boxing tournament in Asia to be held in 2021. In the AIBA Asian Forum which took place virtually on

Javelin thrower Annu Rani scripts new national record but misses Oly mark

15 Mar 2021 19:52 PM IST

Patiala (Punjab) [India], March 15 (ANI): Javelin thrower Annu Rani’s single-minded determination to produce a throw in excess of the Olympic qualification standard of 64.00m led her to rewrite her own national record with a 63.24m effort on the opening day of the 24th Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships at

Ind vs Eng: Not surprised by Ishan’s performance, he is a ‘star player’, says Roy

15 Mar 2021 19:25 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 15 (ANI): England opening batsman Jason Roy on Monday said that he was not surprised to see how young batter Ishan Kishan performed in the second T20I of the five-match series at the Narendra Modi Stadium.Kishan’s 56, along with an unbeaten 73 from skipper Virat Kohli,

Ind vs Eng: India ‘class team’, but we are confident of bouncing back, says Roy

15 Mar 2021 19:19 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 15 (ANI): England opening batsman Jason Roy on Monday said he is pretty confident that the side would make a comeback in the third T20I against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday.Roy has been in good form in the ongoing T20I series against India