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I admire you a lot, regret not being able to give you hug today: Pele as Ronaldo breaks his record

15 Mar 2021 12:52 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI): After Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed Pele’s goal record, the Brazilian football legend said he admires the Juventus star a lot and regrets not being able to hug him on this occasion. Ronaldo’s hat-trick propelled Juventus to a 3-1 win over Cagliari in the Serie A.

‘India Ka Apna Mantra’: Star Sports launches IPL 2021 campaign

15 Mar 2021 12:30 PM IST

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 15 (ANI): The year 2020 threw unprecedented challenges but the nation endured the impact and found innovative ways to overcome them. The year saw India dig deep into its reserves of enterprise and “can do” spirit to bounce back.IPL stands as a reflection of India’s “can

On This Day: India scripted history after a win over Australia at Eden Gardens in 2001

15 Mar 2021 12:27 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI): On this day twenty years ago, Sourav Ganguly-led Team India scripted one of the most memorable wins in the longest format of the game against Australia at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.Australia was in a dominant position for the majority of the match and

Ultimate Kho Kho set to take giant leap with multi-year deal with Sony Pictures Networks

15 Mar 2021 11:54 AM IST

New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI): Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has signed an exclusive multi-year TV and Digital broadcast deal with India’s first professional Kho Kho league -Ultimate Kho Kho and strengthened their commitment towards bringing fast-paced “edge of the seat action” to their audience in the Indian subcontinent.

Arteta hopes wins help Arsenal build belief that they can beat any ‘big team’

15 Mar 2021 11:49 AM IST

London [UK], March 15 (ANI): Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed elation after a win against Tottenham and is hoping that victories help his team increase the level of confidence and build belief that they can defeat any “big team”. Alexandre Lacazette’s second-half penalty helped Arsenal earn a 2-1 comeback victory

On This Day: Indian hockey team clinched the 1975 World Cup after beating Pakistan

15 Mar 2021 11:20 AM IST

New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI): Forty-six years ago, on this day in 1975, the Indian men’s hockey team lifted the maiden World Cup trophy.The Indian team scripted history after registering a thrilling win 2-1 over arch-rival Pakistan on March 15 in the final of the mega event. The illustrious

Have never experienced energy that Kohli shows on field before: Ishan Kishan

15 Mar 2021 10:59 AM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 15 (ANI): India batsman Ishan Kishan, who made a memorable debut on Sunday against England, said he learned a lot while batting with skipper Virat Kohli and added that the energy the latter shows on the field is something he had never experienced before. Captain Kohli

Ind vs Eng: I’ll make sure to finish the game next time, says Ishan Kishan

15 Mar 2021 10:45 AM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 15 (ANI): Young batsman Ishan Kishan, who had a dream start to his international career on Sunday, feels leading a side has evolved his game and has helped him understand the situations more precisely.Ishan captained Jharkhand in the Vijay Hazare Trophy before joining the national set-up

Ronaldo surpasses Pele’s goal record, says ‘story is still far from being over’

15 Mar 2021 10:14 AM IST

Cagliari [Italy], March 15 (ANI): Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday scored a stunning hat-trick against Cagliari to go past the Brazilian legend Pele’s tally of goals. Ronaldo now has 770 goals in all competitions and surpassed Pele’s disputed record of 767, having exceeded his official number of 757 earlier this

No easy games ahead for Liverpool in Champions League: Klopp

15 Mar 2021 10:11 AM IST

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said that after reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League the road ahead for the side is difficult and he wants his players to give proper fight in the upcoming games of the competition. Goals from Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane helped Liverpool defeat RB Leipzig

Afghanistan win 2nd Test, level series with Zimbabwe

15 Mar 2021 10:06 AM IST

Afghanistan secured a six-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the second Test at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium here on Sunday, thus levelling the two-match series 1-1. On Day 5 of the Test match, Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan created the record for bowling the most number of overs in a single

Mumbai win fourth Vijay Hazare Trophy title

15 Mar 2021 10:05 AM IST

Brilliant knocks of 118 and 73 respectively from Aditya Tare and captain Prithvi Shaw on Sunday helped Mumbai win their fourth Vijay Hazare Trophy title as they defeated Uttar Pradesh by six wickets in the final here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Shaw finished the season as the leading run-getter