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Australian Open: Serena Williams advances to quarter-finals

14 Feb 2021 10:21 AM IST

Melbourne [Australia], February 14 (ANI): American tennis player Serena Williams on Sunday advanced to the quarter-finals of the ongoing Australian Open after winning her fourth-round match.The 39-year-old defeated Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 at the Rod Laver Arena, and as a result, she remains in a chance of winning

Ind vs Eng, 2nd Test: Pant unbeaten on 57 as hosts bowled out for 329

14 Feb 2021 10:16 AM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 14 (ANI): Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten on 57 as India was bowled out for 329 in the first innings on day two of the ongoing second Test against England here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.Rohit Sharma remained the top-scorer for India as he

Ind vs Eng, 2nd Test: Visitors will be bowled out for 157, predicts Warne

14 Feb 2021 09:14 AM IST

New Delhi [India], February 14 (ANI): Former Australia spinner Shane Warne on Sunday predicted that England will be bowled out for 157 in the first innings of the ongoing second Test against India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.“My prediction for today’s play in the second test between England and India

ISL 7: Ferrando rues individual errors, says FC Goa needs to improve

14 Feb 2021 09:07 AM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 14 (ANI): After settling for a draw against Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League (ISL), FC Goa coach Juan Ferrando said that his side needs to improve and not make individual errors at this crucial junction in the league.There were just a few minutes left

Would be good if athletes can get vaccine before Olympics: Neeraj Chopra

14 Feb 2021 08:45 AM IST

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], February 14 (ANI): Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has said that it would be good if the athletes are able to get the Covid-19 vaccine before the Olympics slated to be held in Tokyo later this year.Earlier this week, Union Ministry for Youth Affairs and Sports had requested

Domestic form rewarded in White Ferns T20 squad as Ebraham, Newton earn call-ups

14 Feb 2021 08:27 AM IST

Auckland [New Zealand], February 14 (ANI): Canterbury’s Kate Ebrahim and Wellington’s Thamsyn Newton on Sunday won recalls to the New Zealand women’s (White Ferns) T20 squad on the back of strong Super Smash form.The pair have been included in the 13-strong squad to play England in three G.J. Gardner Homes

Australian Open: Osaka survives Muguruza’s challenge, makes it to quarterfinals

14 Feb 2021 07:57 AM IST

Melbourne [Australia], February 14 (ANI): Japan’s tennis player and world number three, Naomi Osaka on Sunday progressed to the quarterfinals of the ongoing Australian Open as she emerged victorious in her fourth-round match.Osaka defeated Spain’s Garbine Muguruza 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 in the fourth round at the Rod Laver Arena to

NZ vs Aus: Guptill to undergo fitness test, Allen named as stand-by

14 Feb 2021 07:51 AM IST

Christchurch [New Zealand], February 14 (ANI): New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Sunday announced that opening batsman Martin Guptill will be undergoing a fitness test, and upon clearing it, he will be in the fray to play as an opening batsman in the upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia. The Auckland

Premier League: Gundogan’s brace helps Man City defeat Spurs

14 Feb 2021 07:50 AM IST

Manchester [UK], February 14 (ANI): IIkay Gundogan scored a brace as Manchester City defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 on Sunday in the Premier League 2020-21 season here at the Etihad Stadium.With this win, City has consolidated its position at the top of Premier League standings and the side now has 53

Pak vs SA: Dwaine Pretorius’ record five-wicket haul helps Proteas level series 1-1

13 Feb 2021 22:47 PM IST

Lahore [Pakistan], February 13 (ANI): Reeza Hendricks and Pite van Biljon both scored 42 runs as South Africa held their nerve throughout the innings to chase down Pakistan’s total with 22 balls to spare in the second T20I on Saturday.Dwaine Pretorius produced the best men’s T20Is figures by a South

ISL 7: Ishan rescues FC Goa yet again as Gaurs hold Chennaiyin to a draw

13 Feb 2021 22:20 PM IST

Bambolim (Goa) [India], February 13 (ANI): There were just a few minutes left in the game and Goa needed a goal. There was no doubt as to who everybody’s eyes were on. And Ishan Pandita duly delivered.The youngster’s fourth goal of the ongoing seventh season handed FC Goa a point

Sammy, I giving mamma a little rub on sore fingers: Rohit Sharma shares cute picture ahead of Valentine’s day

13 Feb 2021 22:10 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 13 (ANI): India opening batsman Rohit Sharma, who played a sensational knock on the opening day of the second Test, shared a heartwarming picture on Saturday.In the picture, Rohit along with his daughter Samaira can be seen giving a little rub to the “sore fingers”