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WI vs SL: We need to take couple of wickets early, says Karunaratne

13 Mar 2021 11:41 AM IST

St John’s [Antigua], March 13 (ANI): After suffering a five-wicket loss against West Indies in the second ODI on Friday (local time), Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne said that his side lacked wicket-taking options and failed to put pressure on the opponents.Evin Lewis and Shai Hope played knocks of 103

Pollard dedicates ODI series win against SL to late uncle

13 Mar 2021 11:32 AM IST

St John’s [Antigua], March 13 (ANI): After taking an unassailable lead in the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, West Indies limited-overs skipper Kieron Pollard dedicated the win in the second ODI to his late uncle, who passed away on the morning of the game.Evin Lewis and Shai Hope played

Everton boss Ancelotti confirms injury blows for Rodriguez and Doucoure

13 Mar 2021 11:04 AM IST

Liverpool [UK], March 13 (ANI): Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti informed that midfielder James Rodriguez will miss Saturday’s home fixture against Burnley and added that Abdoulaye Doucoure could miss the next “eight to 10 weeks” after suffering a “small fracture” on his foot.“James had problems on his calf in the games

Partey struggled with rhythm in last few weeks: Arteta

13 Mar 2021 11:04 AM IST

London [UK], March 13 (ANI): Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted that midfielder Thomas Partey has struggled to get back to his rhythm since making a comeback after injury.Partey missed nearly a month with a thigh injury before making his return in December, only to suffer a new injury and be

Don’t know what’s going to happen with Ramos, says Zidane

13 Mar 2021 10:54 AM IST

Madrid [Spain], March 13 (ANI): Real Madrid Zinedine Zidane has finally admitted that he does not know whether centre-back Sergio Ramos will stay with the club or not.Ramos’ contract with Real Madrid is set to expire at the end of the ongoing season and he is yet to sign the

Ind vs Eng, 2nd T20I: Kohli and boys look to claw their way back after disappointing start (Preview)

13 Mar 2021 10:28 AM IST

Ahmedabad [India], March 13 (ANI): England skipper Eoin Morgan might have labelled Virat Kohli-led India as the favourites for this year’s T20 World Cup, but their performance in the first T20I of the five-match series clearly showed that India needs to replan strategically going into the second game.Before the first

Ind vs Eng: Competition brings out the best in me, says Archer

13 Mar 2021 10:00 AM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 13 (ANI): After bagging three wickets in the first T20I against India on Friday, England pacer Jofra Archer said that competition brings out the best in him.England defeated India by eight wickets with 27 balls to spare here at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Chasing 125, Jason

WI vs SL: Going ahead, will look to carry the game deep, says Lewis

13 Mar 2021 09:38 AM IST

St John’s [Antigua], March 13 (ANI): After playing a match-winning knock of 103 runs in the second ODI against Sri Lanka, West Indies opening batsman Evin Lewis said he would look to finish off games for his side going ahead.Evin Lewis and Shai Hope played knocks of 103 and 84

IOC Session approves Olympic Agenda 2020+5 as strategic roadmap to 2025

13 Mar 2021 09:15 AM IST

Lausanne [Switzerland], March 13 (ANI): After a lively debate, the IOC (International Olympic Committee) Session on Friday unanimously approved Olympic Agenda 2020+5 as the new strategic roadmap of the IOC and the Olympic Movement through to 2025.“Consisting of 15 recommendations, the new roadmap builds on the achievements of Olympic Agenda

Ind vs Eng: Our intention was to go with pace in first T20I, says Morgan

13 Mar 2021 09:10 AM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 13 (ANI): After registering an eight-wicket win in the first T20I of the five-match series against India, England white-ball skipper Eoin Morgan revealed that the intention of his side was always to go with pace to rattle the opposition.England defeated India by eight wickets with 27

Ind vs Eng: Below-par batting performance, visitors made us pay, says Kohli

13 Mar 2021 08:39 AM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 13 (ANI): After an eight-wicket loss in the first T20I of the five-match series against England, India skipper Virat Kohli said that his side displayed a poor batting performance and as a result, the visitors made them pay. England defeated India by eight wickets with 27

Road Safety World Series: Windies Legends down Bangladesh for maiden win

13 Mar 2021 08:21 AM IST

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], March 13 (ANI): West Indies Legends registered their maiden win of the Road Safety World Series when they defeated Bangladesh Legends by five wickets at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium on Friday.Chasing a target of 170, West Indies achieved the target in seven balls to