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ISL 7: NEUFC leave it late to salvage point against Chennaiyin

18 Feb 2021 22:05 PM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 18 (ANI): The race for the Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs took another twist as NorthEast United FC was held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Chennaiyin FC at the GMC Stadium, Bambolim, on Thursday.Three teams – Hyderabad FC, FC Goa, and NorthEast — are tied

IPL 2021: Arjun Tendulkar needs to prove himself, he is ‘hard-working’ kid, says Zaheer

18 Feb 2021 21:41 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 18 (ANI): Mumbai Indians’ Director of Cricket Operations, Zaheer Khan on Thursday said that all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar will need to prove himself in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).In the players’ auction held on Thursday, defending champions Mumbai Indians picked up Arjun

IPL 2021 Auction: Mumbai Indians bring Arjun Tendulkar on board for Rs 20 lakhs

18 Feb 2021 20:52 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 18 (ANI): Young all-rounder and son of former legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, Arjun Tendulkar, was bought by Mumbai Indians for Rs 20 lakhs in the mini-auction of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday.Like his father Sachin, Arjun will represent Mumbai Indians in the upcoming

Kedar Jadhav’s experience will strengthen our middle-order, says Laxman

18 Feb 2021 20:40 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 18 (ANI): SunRisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman on Thursday said the addition of Kedar Jadhav will strengthen their middle-order in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).In the players’ auction held on Thursday, Hyderabad acquired Jadhav, Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman and J

IPL 2021 Auction: Daniel Christian goes to RCB, KKR bag Harbhajan for Rs 2 cr

18 Feb 2021 20:19 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 18 (ANI): Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh on Thursday was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the mini-auction of the Indian Premier League (IPL).Harbhajan went unsold earlier in the auction but was finally bought by KKR for his base price of Rs 2 crore in

IPL 2021 Auction: Pujara thanks CSK for showing faith in him

18 Feb 2021 20:06 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 18 (ANI): Indian Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara expressed gratitude after he was bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Rs 50 lakh in mini-auction of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday.As soon as Pujara was brought by CSK there was a round of applause

Hashimoto Seiko appointed new president of Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee

18 Feb 2021 19:54 PM IST

Lausanne [Switzerland], February 18 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday welcomed the decision of the Tokyo 2020 Executive Board to appoint seven-time Olympian Hashimoto Seiko as the new president of the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee.She was until today the Minister for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, Minister

IPL 2021 Auction: Was expecting more money would be spent in getting Steve Smith, says Kaif

18 Feb 2021 19:54 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 18 (ANI): Former India batsman and assistant coach of Delhi Capitals Mohammad Kaif was surprised after his side bought Australian batsman Steve Smith for 2.2 crores.Smith was on Thursday picked by Delhi Capitals in the mini-auction of the Indian Premier League (IPL). RCB and Delhi

Ind vs Eng: Hard to turn down big IPL money, admits Bairstow

18 Feb 2021 19:27 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 18 (ANI): England batsman Jonny Bairstow on Thursday said that it is indeed difficult for the players to turn down big money that can be offered by playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL).England’s squad was named for the third and fourth Test after the result

Ind vs Eng: Sam Curran not available for 4th Test, confirms ECB

18 Feb 2021 19:26 PM IST

London [UK], February 18 (ANI): The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday confirmed that all-rounder Sam Curran would not be available for the fourth Test against India.Curran will be travelling to India on February 26 via a chartered-flight, however, he would not be able to feature in the

Ind vs Eng: Both teams arrive in Ahmedabad for last two Tests

18 Feb 2021 18:56 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 18 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming day-night Test at Motera Stadium, both the Indian and England teams arrived here in Ahmedabad on Thursday.The four-match series currently stands level at 1-1 and now both teams will lock horns in a pink-ball Test, beginning February 24 at the

Cannot wait to give everything to help RCB win IPL, says Maxwell

18 Feb 2021 18:40 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 18 (ANI): After being picked up by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) players’ auction, Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell on Thursday said that he will give his everything to help the franchise in winning the IPL.“Looking forward to joining @RCBTweetsfor this