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Alfiya Pathan wins first gold medal at Adriatic Pearl Tournament in Montenegro

20 Feb 2021 16:20 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Indian women boxers continued their winning run as Alfiya Pathan (81+kg) ensured the first gold medal for India and Babyrojisana Chanu (51kg), Vinka (60kg), Arundhati (69kg) and Sanamacha Chanu (75kg) stormed into the finals of the 30th Adriatic Pearl Tournament in Budva, Montenegro. 2019

Feel very proud to have Motera stadium in India: Hardik

20 Feb 2021 16:00 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 20 (ANI): With India all set to play their first game at the newly-built Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera, England and India players who have begun training here are also wowed by the world’s largest cricket stadium with a sitting capacity of 1,10,000.Ahead of the day-night

Naomi Osaka beats Jennifer Brady, wins 2nd Aus Open title

20 Feb 2021 15:55 PM IST

Melbourne [Australia], February 20 (ANI): Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka on Saturday won her second Australian Open title and as a result her fourth Grand Slam.Osaka defeated America’s Jennifer Brady 6-4, 6-3 in the final of the Australian Open on Saturday here at the Rod Laver Arena. Before this, Osaka

‘Proud’ Tendulkar lauds Kohli for opening up on battle against depression

20 Feb 2021 15:06 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday said he is proud of Virat Kohli after the Indian skipper decided to open up on his battle against depression in 2014 during the tour of England.“@imVkohli, proud of your success & decision to share such personal

Throwing ‘nepotism’ at Arjun Tedulkar unfair, don’t murder his enthusiasm: Farhan Akhtar

20 Feb 2021 14:58 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Bollywood star Farhan Akhtar on Saturday defended Sachin Tendulkar’s son, Arjun, saying that the word ‘nepotism’ should not be thrown at the youngster as he is very hardworking and is constantly working towards becoming a better cricketer.Arjun Tendulkar was picked up by Mumbai Indians

Tolisso expected to be out for two-three months due to injury, confirms Flick

20 Feb 2021 14:30 PM IST

Munich [Germany], February 20 (ANI): Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso is expected to be out of action for two-three months after he tore a tendon in his left thigh during training this week.As a result, the midfielder will now miss Bayern Munich’s upcoming matches and he is also set to

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Jharkhand post 422/9 against MP, register highest score in tournament history

20 Feb 2021 13:49 PM IST

Indore [Madhya Pradesh], February 20 (ANI): With the help of Ishan Kishan’s 173-run knock, Jharkhand on Saturday posted the highest team score in the history of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.The side achieved the feat in the ongoing match against Madhya Pradesh in Indore. Kishan-led Jharkhand posted a total of 422/9

Indian men’s hockey team set to tour Germany and Belgium

20 Feb 2021 13:25 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): After a year since they last played an international match, the Indian men’s hockey team will be traveling to Europe where they will play two matches each against Germany and Great Britain national teams during the 17-day tour.The 22-member squad is scheduled to leave

IPL 2021: Got what we wanted, happy with our buys in auction, says Kohli

20 Feb 2021 13:24 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 20 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday said that is happy with how his franchised fared at the mini-auction and he believes that the new buys will help the franchise in winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year.In the mini-auction held

There could be 20 people in our T20 WC squad: NZ coach Stead

20 Feb 2021 13:16 PM IST

Auckland [New Zealand], February 20 (ANI): New Zealand head coach Gary Stead on Saturday said that his side may include 20 players in the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup this year.The T20 World Cup is set to be played in India in October-November this year and the Kiwi

Cannot fathom IPL 2021 moving out of India, says Parth Jindal

20 Feb 2021 12:52 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Delhi Capitals’ co-owner Parth Jindal has said that there is a possibility that the entire league stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) might be played in Mumbai this year.Jindal also said that the knockouts may be played at the newly-built Motera Stadium in

‘No regrets’: Matthew Wade on opening batting against India in Tests

20 Feb 2021 12:28 PM IST

Melbourne [Australia], February 20 (ANI): Australia’s Matthew Wade has no regrets about taking on the opening batsman role at the start of the Test series against India in December.With no David Warner and Will Pucovski in the squad for the first Test, Wade opened the batting for Australia. The wicket-keeper