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Medvedev beats Tsitsipas, to face Djokovic in finals

20 Feb 2021 03:55 AM IST

Russian fourth seed Daniil Medvedev on Friday beat Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach his first Australian Open final. Medvedev was clinical throughout the match and dismantled Tsitsipas in straight sets with the score reading 6-4 6-2 7-5 at the Rod Laver Arena. This is Medvedev’s second Grand Slam final, having

When Kohli felt like ‘loneliest guy in the world’

20 Feb 2021 03:51 AM IST

Indian Skipper Virat Kohli, emphasizing upon mental health issues, said that he would like to see more mental health awareness in cricket. Kohli said that he had gone through a bout of depression during India’s Test series in England in 2014 and those players going through such phases need professional

LUCKY TO SHARE MY DRESSING ROOM WITH SUNIL CHHETRI: WANGJAM

20 Feb 2021 03:49 AM IST

Bengaluru FC and former Indian Arrows midfielder Suresh Singh Wangjam has been one of the standout performers in the last two editions of Hero Indian Super League, impressing with his energetic and dynamic performances on the midfield. In a chat with Nilanjan Datta at AIFF TV, the 20-year-old spoke about

ENGLAND SPEEDSTER SAM CURRAN TO MISS THE FOURTH TEST MATCH

20 Feb 2021 03:47 AM IST

AHMEDABAD: Supposed to join his national team squad for the fourth Test against India in Ahmedabad, England left-arm pacer Sam Curran, will miss the 4th Test. Curran will miss the fourth Test and will arrive with the limited-overs squad and to only take part in the white ball series that

English rotation policy is efficient: Sangakkara

20 Feb 2021 03:44 AM IST

At a time when former England cricketers like Ian Botham, Kevin Pietersen and Michael Vaughan have criticised the rotation policy employed by the visiting team, the former Sri Lankan great has come in its support.

Yudhvir Charak’s family elated after Mumbai Indians picks all-rounder

19 Feb 2021 23:57 PM IST

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 19 (ANI): All-rounder Yudhvir Charak’s family is elated after the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians picked the cricketer in the mini-auction on Thursday.Charak was brought by the defending champions for his base price of 20 Lakhs. The all-rounder was one of the

Manu Bhaker allowed to board flight after facing difficulty at Delhi airport

19 Feb 2021 23:25 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): After facing some difficulty to board the Air India flight to Bhopal from the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) on Friday for carrying her shooting equipments and ammunition, India shooter Manu Bhaker thanked Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju for helping her

Sevilla-Bengaluru United partnership is key to development at grassroots level: Gaurav Manchanda

19 Feb 2021 23:01 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): After teaming up with Sevilla FC as part of the Spanish football club’s expansion plans to grow its brand internationally, FC Bengaluru United owner and Founder of Nimida Sports Gaurav Manchanda said that the partnership will act as a key to development at the

ISL 7: Bagan walks away with bragging rights in derby centenary

19 Feb 2021 22:44 PM IST

Margao (Goa) [India], February 19 (ANI): ATK Mohun Bagan turned up as the better team on the night walking away with a convincing 3-1 victory over SC East Bengal in the Indian Super League at the Fatorda Stadium on Friday. With this win, the Mariners finish the season of the

Ind vs Eng: Pink-ball is good opportunity to show what I can do, says Wood

19 Feb 2021 22:06 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 19 (ANI): Ahead of the day-night Test against India at the Motera Stadium, England pacer Mark Wood felt that the pink-ball is a good opportunity for him to show what he could do.Wood missed the first two Tests of the series due to England’s rotation policy.

Wanted to go home and recharge for England: Wood on IPL auction pull-out

19 Feb 2021 20:33 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 19 (ANI): England pacer Mark Wood on Friday said he pulled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 to prioritise his family and to be available for his side for the next assignment.Wood withdrew his name from the auction just before the event on Thursday.

Ind vs Eng: Hardik feels ‘surreal’ to be at world’s largest cricket stadium

19 Feb 2021 19:58 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): Ahead of the third Test against England, India all-rounder Hardik Pandya posted his picture with Motera Stadium in the background on social media and said it was a “surreal” experience to be at the world’s largest cricket stadium.“It feels surreal to be out here