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BORUSSIA DORTMUND BEAT SEVILLA 2-0 IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

19 Feb 2021 09:06 AM IST

Erling Haaland’s remarkable UEFA Champions League scoring record helped Borussia Dortmund to a comeback victory at Sevilla as the German club took a significant step towards a first quarter-final in four years. With it Borussia Dortmund took a big step towards the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League with a

I-League: Indian Arrows ready for ‘tough game’ with Gokulam Kerala FC

19 Feb 2021 09:05 AM IST

Kalyani (West Bengal) [India], February 19 (ANI): Gokulam Kerala FC faces a tricky test in form of a spirited Indian Arrows side, as they look to move up into the top-four on Friday. The Indian Arrows put in another defiant performance at the back to secure their first victory of

ENGLAND PLAYERS SHOULDN’T MISS NZ TESTS FOR IPL: MICHAEL VAUGHAN

19 Feb 2021 09:04 AM IST

NEW DELHI: Former England skipper Michael Vaughan on Thursday said that the Three Lions’ players should not be allowed to skip the two Tests against New Zealand in order to play the knockouts of the Indian Premier League (IPL). “Have always said England players should be able to play the

INDIA’S WC TRIUMPH: ICC LAUNCHES ‘CWC11REWIND’ IN HINDI

19 Feb 2021 09:02 AM IST

To mark the ten-year anniversary of India’s 2011 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup glory, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is launching #CWC11Rewind, a series of content across the next six weeks, beginning February 19 with India versus Bangladesh game. The campaign will look back at the tournament’s iconic moments and

FROM MUD TO THE MAT: THE CULMINATION OF KHO KHO

19 Feb 2021 09:01 AM IST

Kho Kho is a sport that many of us must have played in our childhood— the popular Indian tag game which was invented during the ancient period in Maharashtra. The traditional Indian game is now gaining popularity among the youngsters in the country and its experienced player Sarika Kale being

VIVO TO BE TITLE SPONSOR FOR INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE 2021

19 Feb 2021 09:00 AM IST

CHENNAI: Brijesh Patel, the chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday announced that VIVO will be the title sponsor for this year’s edition. “Vivo is back, this edition to be announced as VIVO IPL 2021, welcome back Vivo,” said Brijesh on Star Sports during the welcome speech of

Morris becomes most expensive IPL auction, goes to RR for Rs 16.2 5 cr

19 Feb 2021 08:58 AM IST

Cheteshwar Pujara, picked up for the first time since 2014, was bought by Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings for Rs 50 lakh in the ongoing mini-auction of the Indian Premier League.

Mumbai Indians picked Arjun Tendulkar purely on a skill basis: Jayawardene

19 Feb 2021 08:54 AM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 19 (ANI): Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said that the side picked Arjun Tendulkar purely on the basis of his skill sets.Arjun, who is the son of former legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar, was bought by Mumbai Indians for Rs 20 lakhs in the mini-auction

Punjab Kings have ‘perfect balance’ of youth and experience in squad: Kumble

19 Feb 2021 08:39 AM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 19 (ANI): Punjab Kings head coach Anil Kumble is happy with the squad for this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) and said they have the perfect balance of youth and experience in the team. “We were looking forward to some smart buys which can balance

IPL 2021: Morris’ ability to finish games with bat will be useful, says Sangakkara

19 Feb 2021 08:28 AM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 19 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals’ Director of Cricket, Kumar Sangakkara though agreed that the price of Chris Morris was on the higher side in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, he was happy to have the South Africa all-rounder for his ability to finish the games

IPL 2021: Won’t let the big price tag affect my performance, says K Gowtham

19 Feb 2021 08:28 AM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 19 (ANI): All-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham, who became the most expensive uncapped Indian player at the IPL auction on Thursday, won’t let the big price tag affect his performance when he dons the yellow jersey for Chennai Super Kings (CSK).Gowtham was bought by CSK in the

‘Shocked’ to get Smith for Rs 2.2 cr, he’ll add a lot to our squad: Delhi Capitals’ co-owner

19 Feb 2021 07:59 AM IST

New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal said that they are shocked to get Steve Smith “only for Rs 2.2 crore” and feels that the Australian player will add a lot to their squad. “It was just incredible to get Steve Smith. We are shocked about