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Kiwis win final T20 by 65 runs to sweep the series

April 2, 2021

Martin Guptill’s masterclass and Finn Allen’s ferocious knock had already put New Zealand on top before Todd Astle and Tim Southee ran through Bangladesh’s batting line-up to help the hosts win the final T20I by 65 runs on Thursday. Some sensational hitting from the New Zealand openers powered them to...

‘UMPIRE’S CALL’ STAYS, 3 CHANGES TO DRS AND 3RD UMPIRE PROTOCOLS APPROVED

April 2, 2021

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket Committee, led by former India captain Anil Kumble, on Thursday informed that the ‘Umpire’s Call’ will remain. There has been a lot of debate in recent times around the ‘Umpire’s Call’ with current and former cricketers asking for a re-look into the Decision Review...

PROVING PEOPLE WRONG HAS ALWAYS BEEN A BIG DRIVER FOR ME: JAMES MILNER

April 1, 2021

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool’s James Milner has said that proving people wrong has always been a motivating factor for the footballer.“I think it’s just will to win, I suppose, and the drive to be the best you can every day. I think when you lose that you need to retire pretty quick....

Aishwary overcame growth spurt to clinch gold at World Cup, says Suma Shirur

April 1, 2021

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar shot 462.5 to edge past the World No 1 Istvan Peni in the final to take the top spot on the podium in the 50m rifle 3 Position event at the ISSF World Cup. It was his first individual gold medal at a senior World Cup.“Since...

Nothing better than training with Alisson Becker: Davies

March 31, 2021

Liverpool’s Harvey Davies said there is nothing better than training alongside the “best goalkeeper in the world” Alisson Becker, adding that the latter’s tips will help him get to the next level. A first-year scholar with Marc Bridge-Wilkinson’s side, the U18s goalkeeper recently found himself training alongside Becker at the...

Arsenal kicks off the new #StopOnlineAbuse campaign

March 31, 2021

In an attempt to curb the menace of social media abuse, Premier League club Arsenal on Tuesday announced a new campaign, named #StopOnlineAbuse. “Social media is one of the ways our supporters across the world can feel closer to the club and our players, but across football and beyond we’ve...

Kiwis win the rain-stricken match, seal the series

March 31, 2021

An all-round bowling performance from New Zealand neutralised the effect of Soumya Sarkar’s fighting half-century and helped the Kiwis register an easy win over Bangladesh in the second T20I on Tuesday. Skipper Tim Southee, Hamish Bennett, and Adam Milne all picked two wickets each to restrict Bangladesh to 142/7 in...

PUMA SIGNS MULTI-YEAR DEAL WITH KOHLI-LED RCB

March 31, 2021

NEW DELHI: Global sports brand PUMA has signed a strategic long-term partnership with Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). With this, PUMA has become the only global sports brand to currently be associated with an IPL franchise. Under the terms of the deal, PUMA will be the...

IPL is back in India, to begin from 9 April

March 31, 2021

Fourteenth edition of Indian Premier League is going to be played from 9th of this month. After nearly a year, India’s most famous and fascinating cricket league is heralding its steady return as players of different franchise teams have set their feet in the quarantine bubbles and training camps. As...

Zimbabwe to host Pakistan for two Tests and three T20Is in April-May

March 29, 2021

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC), on Sunday, announced that the board is all set to host the Pakistan cricket team for three T20Is, starting on April 21, followed by a two-match Test series in the April-May window. All five fixtures of Pakistan’s tour of Zimbabwe, will be played at Harare Sports Club...

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