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ISL 7: East Bengal, Odisha look to bow out on a high

26 Feb 2021 18:13 PM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 26 (ANI): Both SC East Bengal and Odisha FC will look to end their Indian Super League (ISL) season on a high when they face each other at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim, here on Saturday.Neither team has had campaigns to write home about. While Odisha

I accidentally became a cricketer, living my dream: Ashwin

26 Feb 2021 17:42 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed that his planning before a game goes to a “different level” and he watches a lot of footage before a match to leave no stone unturned with regard to his preparations. Ashwin also revealed that during the Australia

Yusuf Pathan announces retirement from all forms of cricket

26 Feb 2021 16:52 PM IST

Baroda (Gujarat) [India], February 26 (ANI): All-rounder Yusuf Pathan on Friday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.“I still remember the day when I wore the India jersey for the first time. I didn’t only wear the jersey that day, but I took upon my family’s, coach’s, friends’, the

Have always dreamt of playing under Kohli: Suryakumar

26 Feb 2021 16:39 PM IST

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 26 (ANI): Batsman Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that he started crying after seeing his name in the T20 squad for the upcoming five-match series against England and the right-handed batter also said that he has always dreamt of playing under Virat Kohli.Last week, Suryakumar Yadav earned

Cricket a very small thing and life of our soldiers more important: Gambhir on ties with Pakistan

26 Feb 2021 16:35 PM IST

By Nitin SrivastavaNew Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): Former India opener and BJP MP Gautam Gambhir on Friday said that there should not be any relation with Pakistan till cross-border terrorism gets over. Global terror financing watchdog, Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Thursday retained Pakistan on its “grey list”

Delhi will host Vijay Hazare Trophy knockouts: DDCA director Sanjay Bhardwaj

26 Feb 2021 16:29 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): Delhi will be hosting the knockout matches of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) director Sanjay Bhardwaj confirmed on Friday.Earlier, the BCCI had not revealed the venue for the knockouts of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, but now it has

Jordan Henderson undergoes surgery on groin injury

26 Feb 2021 16:06 PM IST

Liverpool [UK], February 26 (ANI): Liverpool on Friday announced that Jordan Henderson has undergone an operation after suffering a groin injury during the club’s Premier League clash against Everton. The captain was withdrawn after half an hour of the match on February 20 as he was unable to continue.“Liverpool can

Senior women’s one-day tournament to start on March 11, 6 venues to hold group ties

26 Feb 2021 16:01 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be starting the senior women’s one-day tournament on March 11 and the final will be played on April 4. The quarter-finals would be played on March 29 and 30, while the semi-finals would go

Ind vs Eng: Right shoes can work wonders when batting on dry tracks, says Azhar

26 Feb 2021 15:38 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): While critics have questioned the wicket at the Narendra Modi Stadium for the pink-ball Test between India and England, former India skipper Mohammed Azharuddin on Friday said that he cannot understand batsmen opting to wear spikes on the pitches that are offering assistance to

Srinagar will be made a hub for water sports: Kiren Rijiju

26 Feb 2021 15:33 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Friday said Srinagar will be made a hub for water sports. He also informed that the Sports Ministry has decided to give a Khelo India academy accreditation to the Mata Vaishnodevi sports complex.Rijiju made

You can look back on your career with pride: Kumble to Vinay Kumar

26 Feb 2021 15:25 PM IST

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 26 (ANI): As Vinay Kumar R announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, former India skipper Anil Kumble congratulated the pacer, saying that he can look back on his career with pride.“Well done Vinay on a fantastic career. Your contribution to Karnataka cricket and India

IPL 2021: BCCI looking at multiple cities to host season 14

26 Feb 2021 15:09 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): Progressing from the initial idea of hosting the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in one city, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is exploring the option of playing the league across four to five cities. While the logistical