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Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Hosts ride Axar, Ashwin show to script 10-wicket win, take 2-1 lead

25 Feb 2021 20:02 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 25 (ANI): Riding on brilliant spells of spin bowling from Axar Patel and Ravichandran Ashwin, India registered a comprehensive 10-wicket win over England in the pink-ball Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday to go 2-1 up in the four-match series. In the end, English

ISL 7: NorthEast just one point away from sealing playoff spot

25 Feb 2021 19:37 PM IST

Goa [India], February 25 (ANI): NorthEast United FC are unbeaten in their last eight Indian Super League (ISL) games. Ever since Khalid Jamil took charge, the Highlanders have grown in confidence and have produced stunning results from some difficult games.Under Jamil, the Highlanders have taken 18 points. Only ATK Mohun

PSL 6: PCB to invite 50 per cent crowd for Karachi-leg matches

25 Feb 2021 19:07 PM IST

Karachi [Pakistan], February 25 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday thanked the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) for allowing crowds up to 50 per cent for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 preliminary round matches and capacity crowds for the playoffs.“However, following a careful review and keeping

Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Hosts need 49 runs to win after Axar and Ashwin show

25 Feb 2021 18:52 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 25 (ANI): The English batsmen had no answer to the spin duo of Axar Patel and Ravichandran Ashwin in their second essay of the pink-ball Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday as they were bundled out for just 81 to hand India a target

Ind vs Eng: Ashwin second-fastest to 400 Test wickets

25 Feb 2021 18:19 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 25 (ANI): India spin spearhead Ravichandran Ashwin became the second fastest to 400 wickets on Thursday — after Sri Lanka legend Muttiah Muralitharan — when he dismissed Jofra Archer in the second innings of the pink-ball Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium.Ashwin overtook New Zealand legend

IOC to begin ‘targeted dialogue’ with AOC over their potential to host Olympic Games 2032 in Brisbane

25 Feb 2021 18:01 PM IST

Lausanne [Switzerland], February 25 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) on Wednesday decided to follow the recommendation of the Future Host Commission for the Games of the Olympiad to enter into a targeted dialogue for the Olympic Games 2032.IOC, in a release, said it will start more

Blue Tigers express delight over friendly matches against Oman and UAE

25 Feb 2021 17:29 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 25 (ANI): With the Indian team all set to return to international football in March, members of the Blue Tigers expressed their delight over the two matches being finalised in Dubai against Oman on March 25, and UAE on March 29 respectively.“It’s a brilliant piece of

Hockey India National Championships 2021 to kick-start in March

25 Feb 2021 17:07 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 25 (ANI): The much-awaited Hockey India National Championships 2021 will kick-start in March this year after the coronavirus pandemic affected the national calendar last year with a majority of the key national-level events being cancelled. This year, however, the domestic competitions will resume in a new,

Guardiola seeks improvement despite Man City’s win over Borussia Monchengladbach

25 Feb 2021 16:59 PM IST

Budapest [Hungary], February 25 (ANI): Despite a win over Borussia Monchengladbach, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is seeking improvement in his side and said that the team has to be more clinical. Manchester City secured a 2-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach in the first leg of the Champions League last-16

Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Warne surprised to see hosts’ lack of intent

25 Feb 2021 16:32 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 25 (ANI): Former Australia spinner Shane Warne on Thursday said he was “very surprised” that India was not “super aggressive” in the first session of the second day of the third Test against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium. India witnessed a dismal start on day

Ind vs Eng, 3rd Test: Root picks maiden fifer to bundle out hosts for 145

25 Feb 2021 16:28 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 25 (ANI): India lost seven wickets in 20.2 overs in the first session of the second day of the pink-Test against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday as the visitors rode on skipper Joe Root’s maiden fifer to roar right back into the game.

Guptill credits Williamson for helping set game up against Australia in 2nd T20I

25 Feb 2021 15:35 PM IST

Dunedin [New Zealand], February 25 (ANI): New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill feels skipper Kane Williamson assisting him during the 131-run partnership had set the perfect platform for a win in the second T20I against Australia on Thursday.Guptill returned to form with a sensational knock before Marcus Stoinis and Daniel Sams