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My biggest inspiration is Rani: Indian Junior Women’s defender Gagandeep

19 Feb 2021 13:43 PM IST

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 19 (ANI): Indian Junior Women’s defender Gagandeep Kaur said that her “biggest inspiration” is India skipper Rani. Sports is in the genes of Indian Junior Women’s defender Gagandeep as her grandfather Jagir Singh, who served in the Indian army, was an International Kabaddi player in the

ISL 7: Marcelinho excited ahead of ‘first Kolkata derby’

19 Feb 2021 12:52 PM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 19 (ANI): The calendar year’s first Kolkata derby is just hours away and Marcelo Leite Pereira, fondly known as Marcelinho, is an excited man. No, it’s not just that he has been enjoying a sensational run of form since joining ATK Mohun Bagan on-loan from Odisha

Felt like we had the game in our hands from start to finish: Saka frustrated after draw

19 Feb 2021 12:30 PM IST

Rome [Italy], February 19 (ANI): Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka expressed frustration after his side was held to a draw by Benfica and said his team felt like they had the game in their hands from start to finish. Arsenal and Benfica played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of

We had too many issues defensively: Gerrard after 4-3 win over Antwerp

19 Feb 2021 12:08 PM IST

Antwerp [Belgium], February 19 (ANI): After a hard-fought win over Antwerp, Rangers FC manager Steven Gerrard said it was a “crazy match” before stressing that his team has to improve a lot as they had “too many issues defensively.”Rangers secured a 4-3 win over Antwerp in the first leg of

Vijay Hazare Trophy: White-ball specialists look to shine ahead of England ODIs

19 Feb 2021 11:14 AM IST

New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): Vijay Hazare Trophy, the domestic one-day competition in India, will kick off on Saturday with players looking to get back on the field after shining in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.The tournament will also act as the perfect platform for the players who are

Always been a die-hard fan of Mumbai Indians, excited to join them: Arjun Tendulkar

19 Feb 2021 11:02 AM IST

New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): Arjun Tendulkar, son of former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar, is excited to join the Mumbai Indians and said he has always been a “die-hard” fan of the franchise. “Since childhood, I have always been a die-hard fan of Mumbai Indians. I would like to

Sri Lanka bowler Dhammika Prasad retires from international cricket

19 Feb 2021 10:36 AM IST

Colombo [Sri Lanka], February 19 (ANI): Sri Lanka pacer Dhammika Prasad, who last played in 2015 against West Indies, has retired from international cricket at age of 37.Prasad was a key cog in the bowling wheel of Sri Lanka before a shoulder injury hindered his cricketing career. The right-arm fast-medium

Rashid Khan in Test squad for Zimbabwe series, likely to miss large part of PSL

19 Feb 2021 09:58 AM IST

Kabul [Afghanistan], February 19 (ANI): Star spinner Rashid Khan is likely to miss most of the games in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as he was named in Afghanistan’s squad for the two-match Test series against Zimbabwe.The 22-year-old spinner is gearing for PSL and will play for Lahore Qalandars in

Arteta admits Arsenal weren’t ‘ruthless enough’ after draw against Benfica

19 Feb 2021 09:49 AM IST

Rome [Italy], February 19 (ANI): After being held to a draw by Benfica, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said that his side was not “ruthless enough” in the match. Arsenal and Benfica played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Europa League Round of 32 here on Friday.

I-League: Churchill Brothers regain top spot after win over Chennai City FC

19 Feb 2021 09:23 AM IST

Kalyani (West Bengal) [India], February 19 (ANI): Luka Majcen’s injury-time header led Churchill Brothers to regain their position at the top of the I-League table after the Red Machine defeated Chennai City FC 2-1 on Thursday. In an exciting game where Chennai City FC failed to make the most of

ISL 7: Jamil set sights on SC East Bengal clash after draw against Chennaiyin

19 Feb 2021 09:09 AM IST

Goa [India], February 19 (ANI): After witnessing a 3-3 draw against Chennaiyin FC, NorthEast United FC interim head coach Khalid Jamil has set his sights on the team’s upcoming match and said his side will have to do their best to secure a win over SC East Bengal. NorthEast United

AUSTRALIAN OPEN: WIZARD NOVAK DJOKOVIC ENTERS THE FINAL

19 Feb 2021 09:08 AM IST

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic on Thursday stormed into the final of the ongoing Australian Open. The 33-year-old defeated Russia’s Aslan Karatsev 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 at the Rod Laver Arena on Thursday. Now, Djokovic will lock horns with either Daniil Medvedev or Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final of the Australian