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Pressure is what brings the best out of Kohli

27 Feb 2021 04:36 AM IST

I am not a firm believer of team motivation, nevertheless, I believe in getting the team ready! When I say this I mean confidence of a team to play great cricket in the field. Whether you are focused on your individual goals, or responsible for keeping your team on tracks,

DOPING IN SPORTS: THE USE AND ABUSE OF GROWTH HORMONE

27 Feb 2021 04:34 AM IST

A 16-year-old footballer registered with a Premier League club has been banned for nine months for possession of a banned substance. It was alleged the player possessed and used the hormone somatropin. Somatropin is a growth hormone that is banned at all times in sport under the World Anti-Doping Agency’s

English batting was dreadful: Pietersen

27 Feb 2021 04:32 AM IST

‘I hope there are some England batters waking up this morning and being honest with themselves, by acknowledging their batting was dreadful on that wicket! I have heard Virat and Rohit say theirs was,’ Pietersen tweeted.

ISL 7: NEUFC march onto playoffs with best-ever league finish

26 Feb 2021 22:09 PM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 26 (ANI): NorthEast United sealed their playoff berth following their 2-0 win over Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Tilak Maidan, on Friday.Having extended their unbeaten run to nine games, Coach Khalid Jamil also created history by becoming the first Indian

The Northeast7s Football Tour to start on April 19 in Goa

26 Feb 2021 21:29 PM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 26 (ANI): The Northeast7s Football Tour, Goa’ 2021 is scheduled to start on April 19, 2021, at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim.The event is the brainchild of Jessica Snock, who beholds the title of ‘Mrs. United Nations Universe 2019’ and proudly represents India as the Ambassador

Your contribution will always be remembered: KL Rahul to Vinay Kumar

26 Feb 2021 21:24 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 26 (ANI): As Vinay Kumar R announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, India batsman KL Rahul congratulated the pacer, saying that his contribution will always be remembered.“From leading Karnataka to trophies, to backing youngsters, and playing a vital role in shaping their career. I

Sevilla Sporting Director feels Messi will stay at Barcelona

26 Feb 2021 20:16 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): Sevilla FC Sporting Director Monchi on Friday said that he feels that Lionel Messi will “come to some sort of agreement” with Barcelona and will continue with the club. Last year, Messi and Barcelona had a fallout after the striker had expressed his desire

Strandja Memorial Tournament: Deepak stuns Olympic champion to enter final

26 Feb 2021 20:09 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): Indian boxer Deepak Kumar produced a scintillating performance to cause a major upset at the 72nd Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria as he defeated the reigning Olympic champion Uzbekistan’s Shakhobidin Zoirov in the men’s 52kg semi-final bout on Friday.Showing great composure in the

Ind vs Eng: Expected pitch to hold on a little longer than it did, says Silverwood

26 Feb 2021 19:32 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 26 (ANI): England head coach Chris Silverwood on Friday said that his side expected the pitch in the third Test against India to hold on a little longer than it did at the Narendra Modi Stadium.India had managed to defeat England within two days in the

Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Cook says pitch was ‘so hard’ to bat on

26 Feb 2021 19:01 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): Former England skipper Alastair Cook said that the pitch for the third Test between India and England was hard to bat on and while many balls went straight, others were “turning miles”. The third Test between India and England finished within two days as

Europa League: Manchester United to clash against AC Mila in round-of-16

26 Feb 2021 18:20 PM IST

Zurich [Switzerland], February 26 (ANI): Manchester United will be clashing against AC Milan in the round-of-16 tie of the UEFA Europa League, the organisers confirmed on Friday.The draw for round-of-16 fixtures of the Europa League was revealed on Friday. Olympiacos will clash against Arsenal while Tottenham Hotspur will square off

ISL 7: East Bengal, Odisha look to bow out on a high

26 Feb 2021 18:13 PM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 26 (ANI): Both SC East Bengal and Odisha FC will look to end their Indian Super League (ISL) season on a high when they face each other at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim, here on Saturday.Neither team has had campaigns to write home about. While Odisha