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IPL 2021: Dhoni, Rayudu reach Chennai, CSK to start camp from March 8 or 9

04 Mar 2021 08:53 AM IST

By Baidurjo Bhose New Delhi [India], March 4 (ANI): Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is looking to start their camp by March 8 or 9, confirmed CSK CEO, Kasi Viswanathan on Thursday.CSK skipper MS Dhoni and batsman Ambati Rayudu have already reached Chennai and the other

Ind vs Eng: Will visitors carry scars of last two matches in the final Test, asks Laxman

04 Mar 2021 08:40 AM IST

New Delhi [India], March 4 (ANI): Former India batsman VVS Laxman on Thursday asked whether England would be carrying the scars of the previous two Tests in the fourth and final Test of the series.India and England will be locking horns in the fourth and final Test of the series,

NZ vs Aus: Not easy to lead side when you’re not scoring runs, admits Finch

04 Mar 2021 08:22 AM IST

Wellington [New Zealand], March 4 (ANI): Australia limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch has admitted that it is not easy leading a team for a player when he is going through bad form.Finch finally returned to form as he played a match-winning knock of 69 runs off just 44 balls in the

Premier League: United’s title contention derails further after draw against Crystal Palace

04 Mar 2021 08:12 AM IST

London [UK], March 4 (ANI): Manchester United’s Premier League title contention took a further hit on Wednesday (local time) after the side had to settle for a goalless draw against Crystal Palace at the Selhurst Park Stadium.United is now at the second spot in the standings with 51 points from

WI vs SL, 1st T20I: Pollard carnage as hosts register four-wicket win

04 Mar 2021 07:53 AM IST

St John’s [Antigua], March 4 (ANI): Kieron Pollard’s six 6s in an over stole the show as West Indies registered a comprehensive four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the three-match series on Thursday here at the Coolidge Cricket Ground.With this win, the hosts have gained a

Pollard becomes third batsman to hit six 6s in an over in international cricket

04 Mar 2021 07:40 AM IST

St John’s [Antigua], March 4 (ANI): West Indies limited-overs format skipper Kieron Pollard on Thursday became the third batsman in the history of international cricket to hit six 6s in an over.He achieved the feat in the first T20I of the three-match series against Sri Lanka here at the Coolidge

SEAT BROKEN BY GLENN MAXWELL’S SIX TO BE AUCTIONED FOR CHARITY

04 Mar 2021 03:56 AM IST

WELLINGTON: Australia star batsman Glenn Maxwell’s whirlwind 31-ball 70 not only tore apart the Kiwis bowling attack in the third T20I, but also one of his sixes broke a seat in the stands as he smashed 28 runs off a James Neesham over. After a string of low scores, Maxwell

AHEAD OF THE FOURTH TEST ENGLAND PLAYERS FALL SICK

04 Mar 2021 03:53 AM IST

AHMEDABAD: Ahead of the fourth test, England’s campaign against India has been disrupted by a sickness bug that has swept through the camp. A sudden rise in temperature here has affected the visitors with a few members, including assistant coach Paul Collingwood, reportedly suffering from diarrhoea. England captain Joe Root

RAHUL FIRM AT THE SECOND SPOT, KOHLI MOVES TO SIXTH

04 Mar 2021 03:26 AM IST

New Zealand left-hander Devon Conway and opener Martin Guptill may have missed out on centuries in the first two T20Is of their home series against Australia, but the duo made significant gains in the latest ICC men’s T20I rankings. India batsman KL Rahul has retained his second spot in the

NEVER INTENDED TO INSULT ANY LEAGUE: STEYN APOLOGISES FOR IPL COMMENT

04 Mar 2021 03:23 AM IST

MUMBAI: After sparking controversy over his remarks on the Indian Premier League (IPL), South Africa pacer Dale Steyn on Wednesday issued an apology and said his remarks were “never intended to be degrading, insulting, or comparing of any leagues”. Taking to Twitter, Steyn wrote: “IPL has been nothing short of

AGAR SCALPS SIX AS AUSSIES THRASH BLACKCAPS IN 3RD T20I

04 Mar 2021 03:21 AM IST

Skipper Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell smashed half centuries before Ashton Agar spun a web over the Kiwi batsmen to steer Australia to a 64-run win over New Zealand in the third T20I on Wednesday. New Zealand was 109/3 at one stage, but Agar wreaked havoc and picked six wickets

AFTER EXCRUCIATING STRUGGLES, SIMRAN BAHADUR FINALLY GETS HER DREAM CALL

04 Mar 2021 03:20 AM IST

Medium pacer and southpaw batsman Simran Dil Bahadur has received a dream call to represent India’s National Women Cricket Team in the upcoming T20I series against South Africa. The series will commence from 20 March, and Simran is deeply immersed in her preparations. Talking to The Sunday Guardian about this