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Virat Kohli becomes first cricketer to hit 100 million followers on Instagram

01 Mar 2021 23:05 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 1 (ANI): Indian skipper Virat Kohli has added another feather to his illustrious cap as he became the first cricketer to hit 100 million followers on photo and video sharing social networking platform Instagram on Monday.The Indian skipper has joined Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Argentine

CAS annuls suspension of Iran Judo Federation

01 Mar 2021 22:59 PM IST

Lausanne [Switzerland], March 1 (ANI): The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Monday annulled the decision taken by the International Judo Federation (IJF) Disciplinary Commission to suspend the Iran Judo Federation indefinitely. “The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has issued the Arbitral Award in the appeal arbitration procedures

Ind vs Eng: ‘Cricket fan’ Leach wants Test matches to last longer than two days

01 Mar 2021 22:43 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 1 (ANI): Amid the debates over the nature of the pitch that was prepared for the pink-ball Test, England spinner Jack Leach asserted that he would have liked the third Test against India to go longer than two days.The third Test match got over within two

IPC launches Tokyo 2020 anti-doping webpage

01 Mar 2021 22:23 PM IST

Bonn [Germany], March 1 (ANI): The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) on Monday announced that it has launched a Tokyo 2020 anti-doping dedicated webpage with a summary of key information for National Paralympic Committees, National Anti-Doping Organisations and International Federations ahead of this year’s Paralympic Games.This new webpage includes information about

Ind vs Eng: Jeetan Patel expecting visitors to ‘punch back pretty hard’ in fourth Test

01 Mar 2021 22:22 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 1 (ANI): Jeetan Patel, who has been appointed as England’s permanent Elite Spin Bowling Coach, said he is expecting the team to “punch back pretty hard” in the fourth Test against India. Riding on brilliant spells of spin bowling from Axar Patel and Ravichandran Ashwin, India

Afg vs Zim: Rashid Khan likely to miss first Test due to finger injury

01 Mar 2021 21:38 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 1 (ANI): Due to a finger injury, Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan is likely to miss the first Test against Zimbabwe that will kick-start on Tuesday.According to a report in ESPNcricinfo, Rashid’s minor fracture is yet to heal and the spinner might miss the first Test.Although

Guardiola hails Mumbai City FC after club’s ‘incredible success’ in ISL

01 Mar 2021 20:55 PM IST

Manchester [UK], March 1 (ANI): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Monday congratulated Indian Super League (ISL) club Mumbai City FC after the Sergio Lobera-led side secured their first League Winners Shield.Mumbai City made the most of their chances as they dished out a complete performance to beat ATK Mohun

Vijender Singh excited, confident ahead of his return to boxing ring

01 Mar 2021 20:42 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 1 (ANI): Indian boxer Vijender Singh, who is set to make his return to the ring on March 19, said he is excited and confident ahead of the bout.This time, he will be exchanging fists in Vegas-style boxing on the Majestic Pride Casino Ship in Goa.

PSL 6: Islamabad-Quetta match postponed to Tuesday as Fawad Ahmed tests positive for coronavirus

01 Mar 2021 20:40 PM IST

Karachi [Pakistan], March 1 (ANI): The Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators match has been rescheduled for Tuesday after spinner Fawad Ahmed returned a positive COVID-19 test. Islamabad United informed that Fawad was put in isolation two days ago as he had shown symptoms while all the other team members have

Russian Athletics Federation reinstatement plan approved by World Athletics Council

01 Mar 2021 19:34 PM IST

Quai Antoine [Monaco], March 1 (ANI): Following detailed work by World Athletics’ Russia Taskforce, its independent experts, and RusAF, a final plan for the reinstatement of RusAF to membership of World Athletics was recommended to the World Athletics Council last week. World Athletics’ Council unanimously agreed to the Taskforce’s recommendations.

Akanksha Nitture gets wild card entry for ITF Women’s Pune event

01 Mar 2021 19:25 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 1 (ANI): The High Performance Training Camps (HTPC) trainee Akanksha Nitture defeated Snehal Mane in straight sets 6-2, 6-4 in the final qualifying round of the ITF Women’s $ 15,000 event at Delhi Lawn Tennis Association Complex on Monday.HTPC is the All India Tennis Association’s (AITA)

Vijay Hazare Trophy: CAB to conduct review meeting after Bengal’s poor show

01 Mar 2021 19:18 PM IST

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 1 (ANI): Cricket Association of Bengal President Avishek Dalmiya is “deeply disappointed” with the performance of the Bengal team after the side failed to qualify for the quarter-finals of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.Dalmiya has said a review meeting will be called with the coach,