Sports

International Women’s Day: Happy to see women athletes performing well at world events, says Rijiju

08 Mar 2021 13:29 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): To commemorate International Women’s Day, the Fit India Movement in association with Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) organised an All Women Fit India Walkathon at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium here.The 2km event, was flagged off by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and

Silverwood suggests England might continue rotation policy in Ashes

08 Mar 2021 12:56 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 8 (ANI): England head coach Chris Silverwood has suggested that his side might look to continue the rotation policy in the Ashes which is scheduled for later this year. In the recently concluded Test series against India, England’s rotation policy came under severe criticism and the

Female athletes still face a lot of ‘illogical’ stereotypes in India, says Neha Tanwar

08 Mar 2021 12:37 PM IST

By Aakash KumarNew Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI) India women cricketer Neha Tanwar believes female athletes still face a lot of stereotypes in the country because of the societal norms, a trend she hopes will change in the days to come.Tanwar — who has represented the Indian team in five

International Women’s Day: Strength of society is the strength of women, says Kohli

08 Mar 2021 12:35 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): On the occasion of International Women’s Day, India skipper Virat Kohli on Monday said the strength of a society is the strength of women.Taking to Twitter, Kohli wrote, “Happy Women’s Day to all the amazing women of the world. The strength of a society

Indian fans’ loyalty is based on players they follow: LaLiga India head

08 Mar 2021 12:10 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): In what comes as an interesting observation, LaLiga India head Jose Antonio Cachaza has said loyalty of Indian fans when it comes to the game of football is based on individuals and not the national teams or clubs.In an interaction with ANI, Jose gave

Bajrang Punia becomes World No. 1 after bagging gold in Rome

08 Mar 2021 12:04 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): Ace Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia has regained the number one spot in the rankings after clinching a second successive gold medal at the Matteo Pallicone Ranking Series.Punia defeated Mongolia’s Tulga Tumur Ochir 2-2 by criteria in the 65kg freestyle event final in Rome on

Women’s T20 Champions Cup to be played in 2027 and 2031: ICC

08 Mar 2021 11:35 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], March 8 (ANI): On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the expansion of women’s cricket events post the 2023 cycle.More teams will compete in both the Women’s World Cup and the Women’s T20 World Cup from 2026 onwards as part

Real Madrid will fight until the end for LaLiga title: Zidane

08 Mar 2021 11:03 AM IST

Madrid [Spain], March 8 (ANI): After playing out a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has not given up on the LaLiga title hopes, saying that the side would “fight until the end”.Karim Benzema struck late in the second half to cancel out Luis Suarez’s early

Marcus Rashford to undergo scans on ankle after win at City

08 Mar 2021 10:52 AM IST

Manchester [UK], March 8 (ANI): Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that striker Marcus Rashford will have a scan on his injured ankle after he was forced off during a derby win against Manchester City in their recent clash in the Premier League.Solskjaer confirmed after their 2-0 win

Ind vs Eng: Visitors sweating over Archer’s availability in T20I series

08 Mar 2021 10:31 AM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 8 (ANI): England pacer Jofra Archer is a doubtful starter for the T20I series against India after suffering a recurrence of an elbow problem.Archer had missed the fourth and final Test against India in Ahmedabad due to an elbow problem. England head coach Chris Silverwood has

Kane, Bale shine as Tottenham Hotspur thrash Crystal Palace

08 Mar 2021 10:14 AM IST

London [UK], March 8 (ANI): Harry Kane and Gareth Bale scored two goals each to register a fourth straight win as Tottenham Hotspur defeated Crystal Palace 4-1 on Sunday (local time).Bale put Tottenham in front before the visitors equalised through Christian Benteke on the stroke of half-time, but Spurs quickly

PSL: Non-playing member left bubble even after testing positive for Covid-19

08 Mar 2021 09:32 AM IST

Karachi [Pakistan], March 8 (ANI): The scrutiny around Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) bio-secure protocols is increasing by the minute as it has now surfaced that a non-playing member of one of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises who tested positive for Covid-19 was allowed to exit the bubble and fly