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PSL 6: Fakhar, Hafeez record partnership guides Qalandars to nine-wicket win

23 Feb 2021 11:11 AM IST

Karachi [Pakistan], February 23 (ANI): Blistering unbeaten half-centuries from Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Hafeez led Lahore Qalandars to an emphatic nine-wicket win over Quetta Gladiators in the fourth fixture of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 at the National Stadium Karachi on Monday.Chasing 179 to win, the Qalandars got off

Richardson feels Australia failed to execute plans properly after defeat against New Zealand

23 Feb 2021 10:52 AM IST

Christchurch [New Zealand], February 23 (ANI): Australia’s Jhye Richardson said that his team was satisfied with how they went about their planning and the decisions they made but failed to execute them properly which led to the defeat against New Zealand in the first T20I. New Zealand thrashed Australia by

ISL 7: It was a match where we had to win 3 points: Habas ‘very disappointed’ after draw

23 Feb 2021 10:51 AM IST

Goa [India], February 23 (ANI): After a draw against Hyderabad FC, ATK Mohun Bagan’s head coach Antonio Lopez Habas expressed disappointment and said it was a match where his side had to win three points. ATK Mohun Bagan salvaged a point against Hyderabad FC after a 2-2 draw in the

Warner gives an update, says he’ll return to action for NSW on March 4

23 Feb 2021 10:37 AM IST

New Delhi [India], February 23 (ANI): Australia opener David Warner on Tuesday said that he will be returning to play for the NSW on March 4 while admitting that his groin will need ongoing treatment and will have an annoying pain for at least 6-9 months. “Just to clarify a

ISL 7: Marquez ‘very proud’ of players after draw against ATK Mohun Bagan

23 Feb 2021 10:24 AM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 23 (ANI): After a draw against ATK Mohun Bagan, Hyderabad FC’s head coach Manuel Marquez praised his team saying that he is “very proud of the players”. ATK Mohun Bagan salvaged a point against Hyderabad FC after a 2-2 draw in the Indian Super League (ISL)

Sachin Tendulkar to conduct virtual cricket sessions

23 Feb 2021 10:18 AM IST

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 23 (ANI): Former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar is all set to conduct a series of live interactive classes that will be available to Unacademy learners, free of cost. Unacademy, India’s learning platform, announced that it has signed a strategic partnership with Tendulkar. As part of the

1ST NZ PLAYER TO SCORE FIVE CONSECUTIVE FIFTIES IN T20S

23 Feb 2021 09:12 AM IST

CHRISTCHURCH: Devon Conway on Monday became the first New Zealand cricketer to smash five consecutive fifties in the T20s when he scored a breathtaking unbeaten 99 in the opening game against Australia. Conway’s whirlwind 99 runs off 59 balls was just a continuation of his stunning summer performance. The left-handed

Sports Ministry keen to develop 1,000 Khelo India centres by 2024

23 Feb 2021 09:11 AM IST

The Ministry for Youth Affairs and Sports has time and again spoken about making the country a sporting powerhouse. To achieve the feat, the Sports Ministry has prepared a full-proof vision that will help budding youngsters find the right platform to showcase their talent. In fact, Kiren Rijiju — the

As long as they go, I will go: Djokovic on Federer, Nadal

23 Feb 2021 09:09 AM IST

World No.1 Novak Djokovic has set his eyes on eclipsing the 20 Grand Slam titles tally held by Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer and also the overall singles records held by Serena Williams and Margaret Court. While Nadal and Federer holds the record for most Grand Slam titles in men’s

Conway’s heroics help NZ beat Oz by 53 runs

23 Feb 2021 09:06 AM IST

Devon Conway played a stunning knock before Ish Sodhi spun a web over Australia to help New Zealand register an emphatic win in the first T20I on Monday. New Zealand thrashed Australia by 53 runs in the first T20I to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. If

I DON’T EXPECT MUCH REVERSE SWING FROM PINK BALL: ANDERSON

23 Feb 2021 09:04 AM IST

AHMEDABAD: England fast bowler James Anderson might have torn apart India’s batting line-up in the opening game but the pacer doesn’t expect reverse swing to play the same role in the upcoming pink-ball Test. On the fifth day of the first Test, Anderson delivered a masterclass spell to lead England

Indian batsmen are very capable: Ishant

23 Feb 2021 09:01 AM IST

When pacer Ishant Sharma was asked whether short-ball can be a good tactic during the twilight period at Motera, he said that both India and England would be on the same page when it came to adjusting to a new stadium.