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Conway’s knock was unbelievable, says Williamson

22 Feb 2021 18:07 PM IST

Christchurch [New Zealand], February 22 (ANI): New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Monday lauded batsman Devon Conway as he played an unbeaten knock of 99 off 59 balls to power his side to 184/5 against Australia in the first T20I here at the Hagley Oval. New Zealand thrashed Australia by

NZ players have been overlooked for second-rate Australians in IPL, feels Doull

22 Feb 2021 18:03 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): Former New Zealand pacer Simon Doull on Monday said that the Kiwis are overlooked for second-rate Australians when it comes to picking players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) teams.Doull also said that it seems like the management of IPL teams just look at

ISL 7: East Bengal look to play party-spoiler against NEUFC

22 Feb 2021 17:53 PM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 22 (ANI): SC East Bengal will play for pride when they take on NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League (ISL). On the other hand, the Highlanders have everything to play for at the Fatorda Stadium on Tuesday.East Bengal had every chance of progressing into

Vijender Singh returns to ring this March with aim to extend winning streak

22 Feb 2021 17:28 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): India’s undefeated star professional boxer and Olympic medalist Vijender Singh is all set to enter the ring after more than a year-long gap due to Covid-19, as IOS Boxing Promotions announces the ace pugilist’s upcoming fight in India.While the promoters finalise on the opponent,

Ishant looking forward to seeing Bumrah lead the way and groom new talent

22 Feb 2021 17:18 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 22 (ANI): India pacer Ishant Sharma on Monday said that once he hangs his boots in the longest format, it would be important for Jasprit Bumrah to take it upon himself to groom the youngsters in the side.The four-match series between India and England currently stands

Sports Ministry keen to develop 1,000 Khelo India centres by 2024 to provide budding talent platform

22 Feb 2021 17:11 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): 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

After COVID warriors, Olympic-bound athletes to get vaccine jab: Kiren Rijiju

22 Feb 2021 16:48 PM IST

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 22 (ANI): Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that Tokyo Olympic-bound athletes will get the coronavirus jab after the vaccination of the COVID warriors.“When the vaccination starts for others — after Covid warriors — we want to give it to our

Ind vs Eng: Our batters capable of handling whatever is thrown at them, says Ishant

22 Feb 2021 16:28 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 22 (ANI): India pacer Ishant Sharma on Monday said that the batters in his side are capable of handling whatever is thrown at them during the pink-ball Test against England.The four-match series between India and England currently stands level at 1-1 and now both teams will

One shooter from Pakistan to participate in upcoming World Cup, confirms NRAI secy

22 Feb 2021 16:13 PM IST

By Nitin SrivastavaNew Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): Rajeev Bhatia, the secretary of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), on Monday confirmed that one shooter from Pakistan would be competing in the upcoming ISSF Shooting World Cup.ISSF Combined Shooting World Cup is scheduled to be held in Delhi from

Ind vs Eng: WTC is like ‘World Cup’ for me, says Ishant

22 Feb 2021 16:06 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 22 (ANI): India pacer Ishant Sharma on Monday said that the World Test Championship (WTC) is like a World Cup for him and he wants his side to play the finals scheduled for later this year.The four-match series between India and England currently stands level at

Devon Conway becomes 1st NZ player to score five consecutive fifties in T20s

22 Feb 2021 15:54 PM IST

Christchurch [New Zealand], February 22 (ANI): 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

Ind vs Eng: 100 Tests just ‘personal milestone’, focus is on making team win, says Ishant

22 Feb 2021 15:48 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 22 (ANI): India pacer Ishant Sharma is set to play his 100th Test match for the country in the third Test of the ongoing series against England, starting Wednesday, but the fast bowler has said that his focus remains on helping the team win.The four-match series