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How IPL changed the face of cricket

16 Sep 2020 11:52 AM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was once averse to the idea of a cricket league. But with the passage of time, the Board’s initiative in the form of the Indian Premier League (IPL) substantially and thoroughly changed the face of the game of cricket and, for

Leg spinners likely to dominate IPL this year

16 Sep 2020 11:48 AM IST

Leg spinners can play a special role in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) in the UAE starting 19 September. Cricket experts believe that leg spinners will be able to take wickets with the economical pace on slow and dry pitches. If the turn is difficult, or if the ball

Rijiju lays foundation stones for sports facilities in Ladakh

15 Sep 2020 10:58 AM IST

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday laid foundation stones for various sports facilities costing over Rs 12 crore rupees in the union territory. Rijiju laid foundation for a synthetic track & astro-turf for football in Lehat Open Stadium. The estimated project cost is Rs 10.68 crore and scheduled to

FINANCIAL WORRIES LOOM OVER ENGLISH FOOTBALL CLUBS

15 Sep 2020 10:54 AM IST

Half of clubs across England’s top four football leagues are worried about their financial condition and 43 per cent say they have been approached by outside investors in the last 12 months, as per a report from accountancy and business advisory firm BDO. “Many clubs were already struggling to balance

I don’t think it’s my last chance, says Zverev after almost winning US Open

15 Sep 2020 10:47 AM IST

Germany’s Alexander Zverev, who ended up as runners-up at the 2020 US Open, believes he will get many more chances in the days to come to win a Grand Slam. Austria’s Dominic Thiem registered an incredible comeback win as he defeated Zverev 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 and won his

How sports moms are defying the law of science

15 Sep 2020 10:42 AM IST

Long back, besides the athletic contests held at ancient Olympia, there was a separate festival in honor of Hera (the wife of Zeus). But married women were not allowed to participate in the athletic con- tests of the Hera festival, and were barred on penalty of death from the Sanctuary

In absence of Big 3, Thiem wins US Open crown, Zverev respect

15 Sep 2020 10:34 AM IST

In the US Open 2020 final, Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev gave it their all before the Austrian scripted a remarkable comeback to win his maiden Grand Slam title

IPL 2020: Openers who can make or break this season

14 Sep 2020 10:15 AM IST

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, people around the world kept themselves shut for about six months. Sporting events around the world have either been postponed or cancelled. now, the situation is easing and the games are slowly gaining momentum. Finally, the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) matches are just round

IPL will help Indians, Aussies for coming Test series: Chappell

14 Sep 2020 10:13 AM IST

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a good way for Indian and Australian players to warm-up for their upcoming test series at the end of the year, commentator and former Australia captain Ian Chappell said on Sunday. The IPL is set to start on 19 September and while the Indian

Rajasthan Royals welcome back Warne as brand ambassador & mentor

14 Sep 2020 10:08 AM IST

Rajasthan Royals on Sunday named legendary cricketer shane Warne as their brand ambassador for the second year in a row ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season starting September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). For the upcoming edition, Warne will also add the role of team mentor

Indian cricket system helped ‘brat’ Kohli transform: Akhtar

14 Sep 2020 10:03 AM IST

While praising India’s “cricket system”, former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has said that Virat Kohli gained immensely from it as he received great support that helped him become one of the leading international batsmen of the present generation. the Pakistani also said that about 10 years ago the current

England bat first, Smith remains out with injury

14 Sep 2020 09:57 AM IST

England won the toss and chose to bat first on Sunday ahead of their second ODI against Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester. talismanic batsman Steve smith remains unavailable for the match despite Cricket Australia saying earlier that he had been cleared to take part. At the time of going