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Giroud’s goal gives Chelsea advantage against Atletico

25 Feb 2021 09:15 AM IST

Chelsea beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 tie to take a big step towards the quarterfinals of the tournament. What was Atletico’s home leg had to be played in Bucharest due to a ban on flights from Britain to Spain to

Cricketers sign for The Hundred, but no Indians

25 Feb 2021 09:12 AM IST

Some more of the best players in world cricket have been signed up to play in The Hundred, the new fast-paced family-friendly 100-ball cricket competition to be launched this summer. However, no Indian cricketer appears in any of the eight franchise teams. Thirty-five men’s players have been revealed after being

INDIA NEED A LEG SPINNER WHO CAN BOWL LONGER SPELLS

25 Feb 2021 09:10 AM IST

There was a time when there were not many fast bowlers around, however, I am happy that today’s generation is adapting to this difficult art. This is the reason why a lot of fast bowlers are getting ready today, which is a good sign for team India as such. Considering

ISHANT FELICITATED BY PRESIDENT KOVIND, AMIT SHAH

25 Feb 2021 09:07 AM IST

AHMEDABAD: India pacer Ishant Sharma, who is playing his 100th Test for the country, was felicitated by Home Minister Amit Shah and President Ram Nath Kovind before the start of the pink-ball Test against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday. “@ImIshant was felicitated by the Honourable President of

Axar, Ashwin bundle England out for 112

25 Feb 2021 09:05 AM IST

Axar Patel, playing in just his second Test, scalped six wickets while Ashwin returned with three wickets as the visitors were bowled out in just 48.4 overs. This was Axar’s second five-wicket haul in a row.

PSL 6: Alex Hales fires Islamabad United to sensational win over Karachi Kings

25 Feb 2021 09:00 AM IST

Karachi [Pakistan], February 25 (ANI): Islamabad United recorded their second win of the PSL 6 by chasing a mammoth 197 against Karachi Kings thanks to brilliant batting performances from Iftikhar Ahmed, Alex Hales, and Hussain Talat at the National Stadium on Wednesday.Sharjeel Khan’s scintillating 59-ball 105 went in vain as

Former Pakistan skipper Mohammad Hafeez turns down Category C PCB contract

25 Feb 2021 08:51 AM IST

Karachi [Pakistan], February 25 (ANI): All-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has “politely turned down” the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) central contract offer after the T20I specialist was put in Category C.According to PCB, as part of its policy to acknowledge, incentivise and reward high-performing cricketers, the PCB elevated Fawad Alam from A+

Ind vs Eng: Visitors ask match referee for ‘consistency’ in third umpire calls

25 Feb 2021 08:50 AM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 25 (ANI): England head coach Chris Silverwood and skipper Joe Root have asked the match referee to have “consistency” in the process by which the third umpire makes a decision in the ongoing pink ball Test here at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday.Both Root and

I-League: TRAU FC return to top six after victory over Indian Arrows

25 Feb 2021 08:14 AM IST

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 25 (ANI): Tiddim Road Union Athletic (TRAU) on Wednesday defeated Indian Arrows 5-1 to go fifth on the I-League table with 13 points. A Bidyashagar Singh brace, coupled with strikes by Mayosing, Komron Tursunov, and Chanso Horam led Nandakumar Singh’s men to a win after

Ind vs Eng: Fan breaches bio-bubble to meet Kohli, Indian skipper immediately pulls away

25 Feb 2021 02:07 AM IST

By Vishesh RoyAhmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 25 (ANI): An ardent fan on Wednesday breached the bio-bubble and security protocol on day one of the ongoing third Test between India and England as he entered the field of play to meet skipper Virat Kohli.However, the Indian skipper spotted him from far

I-League: Zuniga strike takes Churchill Brothers back to top spot

25 Feb 2021 00:50 AM IST

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 25 (ANI): Churchill Brothers headed back to the summit of the I-League table after beating Neroca FC 1-0 on Wednesday.Hero of the Match Clayvin Zuniga’s 16th-minute strike from a well-built team move was enough to give Fernando Varela’s side all three points in a game

Ind vs Eng: Zak Crawley admits ‘frustration’ in decisions not going in visitors’ favour

25 Feb 2021 00:29 AM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 25 (ANI): England batsman Zak Crawley expressed frustration after several umpiring decisions didn’t go in favour of the visitors on the opening day of the pink-ball Test here at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday.England saw a glimmer of hope when India batsman Shubman Gill was