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Rijiju congratulates Rahul Rohilla for receiving quota for Tokyo Olympics

27 Feb 2021 22:33 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 27 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Saturday congratulated Rahul Rohilla on receiving a quota for the Tokyo Olympic Games in the Brisk Walk Race.“Another hope of India in the Tokyo Olympics is Rohilla who has qualified in men’s 20 km

ISL 7: Odisha defeat East Bengal in 11-goal thriller

27 Feb 2021 22:04 PM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 27 (ANI): With two teams, whose seasons were blighted by their failure to find a goal, taking on each other, fans would have been forgiven for expecting a cagey clash. Instead what they got was the all-time Indian Super League (ISL) record for the most goals

Strandja Memorial Tournament: Deepak Kumar settles for silver after coming up short in final

27 Feb 2021 21:29 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 27 (ANI): Boxer Deepak Kumar on Saturday had to settle for a silver medal as he came up short in the finals of the Strandja Memorial Tournament.Deepak came up short in the final face-off in a split decision against two-times European Champion and Bulgaria’s Daniel Asenov

England management remind Burns of his responsibilities after late-night tweet to Alex Hartley

27 Feb 2021 21:11 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 27 (ANI): England’s team management has not reprimanded opening batsman Rory Burns for the late-night tweet he sent out to women’s player Alex Hartley following the Three Lions’ defeat in the third Test against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium.“Rory has not been reprimanded, merely spoken

Premier League: Man City defeat West Ham to consolidate position at top spot

27 Feb 2021 20:14 PM IST

Manchester [UK], February 27 (ANI): Goals from Ruben Dias and John Stones helped Manchester City defeat West Ham 2-1 on Saturday in the Premier League 2020-21 season here at the Etihad Stadium.With this win, City has consolidated its position at the top spot of Premier League standings and the side

World number three Germany defeat Indian women’s hockey team 5-0

27 Feb 2021 19:27 PM IST

Dusseldorf [Germany], February 27 (ANI): World number three Germany defeated the Indian women’s hockey team 5-0 in their first match of the four-match tour here in Dusseldorf on Saturday.Pia Maertens (10′, 14′), Lena Micheel (20′), Pauline Heinz (28′) and Lisa Altenburg (41′) found the back of the net for the

Ind vs Eng: Wicket was pretty dry, it was tricky for everybody, says Trott

27 Feb 2021 19:07 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 27 (ANI): England batting coach Jonathan Trott on Saturday said that the pitch used in the third Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium was pretty dry and it was a tricky time for everybody.India had managed to defeat England within two days in the pink-ball Test.

Ind vs Eng: ODI series to be played behind closed doors

27 Feb 2021 19:03 PM IST

By Baidurjo BhoseNew Delhi [India], February 27 (ANI): The three-match ODI series between India and England is set to be played minus fans with an eye on the COVID-19 pandemic. But whether all the games will be held in Pune or the last ODI will be shifted to Mumbai is

Ind vs Eng: Bio-bubble has helped in making team bonding better, says Ashwin

27 Feb 2021 18:45 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 27 (ANI): Seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Saturday said that bio-bubbles do come with their challenges, but it has helped in making the team bonding a little better as cricketers are not allowed to interact with people from outside.India had managed to defeat England within two

ISL 7: Mumbai City and ATK Mohun Bagan to battle it out for League Winners Shield

27 Feb 2021 17:56 PM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 27 (ANI): Their playoff spots may have been secured, but the final game of the Indian Super League (ISL) League stage will witness the clash of the titans as Mumbai City and ATK Mohun Bagan battle it out for their first League Winners Shield crown at

Ind vs Eng: We don’t have any apprehension about pink-ball Tests, says Ashwin

27 Feb 2021 17:46 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 27 (ANI): India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Saturday said that his side does not have any apprehension about the pink-ball Tests and he is confident that every team will adapt to the day-night Tests as they play it more often.India had managed to defeat England within

Ind vs Eng: Talk about the surface getting out of hand, says Ashwin

27 Feb 2021 17:16 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 27 (ANI): India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Saturday said that talks regarding the pitch is getting out of hand and he once again reiterated that one should be talking about the quality of play rather than the 22 yards.India had managed to defeat England within two