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Indian youth squad to start campaign at 30th Adriatic Pearl Boxing Championship

17 Feb 2021 18:07 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 17 (ANI): Rising Indian pugilists Ankit Narwal and T Sanamacha Chanu are among the key attractions as 19 Indian boxers are all set to begin their campaign at the 30th Adriatic Pearl Youth Men and Women Boxing Championship starting later today in Budva, Montenegro.This is the

ISL 7: Chennaiyin eye pride, NorthEast looking towards playoffs

17 Feb 2021 17:53 PM IST

Bambolim (Goa) [India], February 17 (ANI): Chennaiyin FC’s Indian Super League playoffs dream was over after their draw in their last outing against FC Goa. However, coach Csaba Laszlo isn’t ready to stop at this juncture as he looks to end his season on a high when they take on

ISL 7: Kerala Blasters appoints Ishfaq Ahmed as interim head coach

17 Feb 2021 17:35 PM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 17 (ANI): Kerala Blasters’ assistant coach Ishfaq Ahmed will take over as interim head coach of the side for the last two games of the ongoing Indian Super League.Earlier in the day, the club has parted ways with head coach Kibu Vicuna on mutual consent on

WTC final: Hopefully, England can do “good job” for us, says Aus pacer Hazlewood

17 Feb 2021 17:21 PM IST

Melbourne [Australia], February 17 (ANI): Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has said he is hoping for England to stunning India in the ongoing four-match series so that the Tim Paine-led side manages to reach the finals of the World Test Championship (WTC).Earlier, Australia’s three-match series against South Africa got postponed due

ISL 7: Fatorda to host final on March 13, away-rule to not apply in semis

17 Feb 2021 16:44 PM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 17 (ANI): Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) on Wednesday released the schedule for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 playoffs with the final set to be played on March 13.This season saw ISL expand to 11 teams. The number of matches going up from 95 last

IPL 2021 Auction: Maxwell, Morris, Shakib among hottest picks in all-rounder category

17 Feb 2021 16:42 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 17 (ANI): The Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction is set to take place on Tuesday in Chennai and the franchises will go toe to toe for the all-rounders as they are the hottest property of T20 cricket.This time 292 cricketers are set to go under the

Sofia Kenin undergoes emergency surgery after Australian Open exit

17 Feb 2021 16:10 PM IST

Melbourne [Australia], February 17 (ANI): American tennis player Sofia Kenin on Wednesday revealed that she underwent emergency surgery to remove her appendix.Kenin bowed out of the Australian Open in the second round after suffering a defeat against Kaia Kanepi 3-6, 2-6.“Hey guys! I want to share with you what happened

Faf’s Test retirement will leave a big gap in Proteas side: Graeme Smith

17 Feb 2021 15:59 PM IST

Cape Town [South Africa], February 17 (ANI): Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) Director of Cricket, Graeme Smith on Wednesday said that with Faf du Plessis retiring, there would be a big gap in the Proteas Test side.Smith’s remarks came as former Proteas skipper du Plessis announced his retirement from the longest

As AB de Villiers turns 37, let’s relive Mr. 360’s fastest knocks in cricket!

17 Feb 2021 15:47 PM IST

New Delhi [India], Feb 17 (ANI): Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers, commonly referred to as ‘Mr.360’, is renowned for playing the most unorthodox shots.As the ace batsman celebrates his 37th birthday, let’s relive de Villiers’ fastest knocks in cricket. The records of the batsman stand to date, and

Ind vs Eng: Hosts name squad for last 2 Tests, Umesh to undergo fitness test in Ahmedabad

17 Feb 2021 15:29 PM IST

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 17 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) selection committee on Wednesday announced that pacer Umesh Yadav will join the team in Ahmedabad after his fitness Test for the third and fourth Test against England.Umesh will replace Shardul Thakur in the squad, and

On this day in 2005: First men’s T20I was played

17 Feb 2021 15:12 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 17 (ANI): It was on February 17, 2005, that the first-ever men’s T20I was played in the history of cricket.Over the years, the shortest format of the game has become the crowd favourite and every stadium sees a huge turnout whenever a T20 match is played.With

IPL 2021 Auction: 5 bowlers to watch out for

17 Feb 2021 15:03 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 17 (ANI): The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 Player Auction is just around the corner and as many as 292 cricketers are set to go under the hammer in Chennai on February 18.Over 1000 players had initially registered for the auction but the final list, announced