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Ishant becomes third Indian pacer to take 300 Test wickets

08 Feb 2021 13:25 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 8 (ANI): Ishant Sharma on Monday became the third Indian pacer to take 300 wickets in the longest format of the game.Ishant scalped the wicket of Dan Lawrence on the fourth day of the ongoing first Test against England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium and

Australian Open: Thiem cruises to second round after beating Kukushkin

08 Feb 2021 13:08 PM IST

Melbourne [Australia], February 8 (ANI): US Open champion Dominic Thiem on Monday cruised to the second round of the Australian Open after beating Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Kukushkin in the first round clash. World number three fought hard in the first set and finally won the set in a tie-breaker. Thiem outclassed

ICC announces BYJU’S as global partner until 2023

08 Feb 2021 12:10 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], February 8 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced BYJU’S, India’s largest EdTech company as their global partner from 2021 to 2023.The three-year agreement will see BYJU’S partner all ICC events over the period, including the forthcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India, and the

Ind vs Eng, 1st Test: Sundar scores 85 as hosts bowled out for 337

08 Feb 2021 11:41 AM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 8 (ANI): Washington Sundar played an unbeaten knock of 85 runs as England bowled out India for 337 in the first session on the fourth day of the ongoing first Test here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday. As a result of being bowled

ACB signs contract for 2nd phase construction of Najeeb Tarakai Cricket Stadium

08 Feb 2021 11:26 AM IST

Kabul [Afghanistan], February 8 (ANI): The official contract for the second phase construction of Najeeb Tarakai Cricket Stadium in Nangarhar was signed between the Afghanistan Cricket Board and the Noor Matoon Construction Company on Sunday.“The second phase construction activities will consist of surrounding walls, oval ground, borewell, water tanks as

Australian Open: Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams progress to second round

08 Feb 2021 10:55 AM IST

Melbourne [Australia], February 8 (ANI): Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams progressed to the second round of the ongoing Australian Open as both won their respective first-round matches on Monday.Osaka defeated Russia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in straight sets 6-1, 6-2.The Japanese tennis star was in no mood to show nerves and she

Premier League: Gundogan plays down title talk, says there are still many games left

08 Feb 2021 10:48 AM IST

Liverpool [UK], February 8 (ANI): Despite being at the top of Premier League 2020-21 standings, Manchester City midfielder IIkay Gundogan has played down title talk, saying there are still many games left in the season.On Sunday, Manchester City defeated Liverpool 4-1 at Anfield to consolidate their position at the top

I-League: Litmus test for Real Kashmir against Churchill Brothers

08 Feb 2021 10:35 AM IST

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 8 (ANI): Real Kashmir FC will look to build on their emphatic victory and displace table-toppers Churchill Brothers when the two sides meet at the KBK Stadium in Kolkata on Monday.With a game in hand, the Snow Leopards are three points behind Churchill brothers. A

I-League: Gokulam Kerala face Mohammedan SC challenge in mid-table clash

08 Feb 2021 10:19 AM IST

Kalyani (West Bengal) [India], February 8 (ANI): Gokulam Kerala FC and Mohammedan SC will clash at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium on Monday, as both sides look to restart their journey into the top half of the I-League table.Sitting in the 8th position with seven points from five games, the Malabrians

LANGER HAS DONE TERRIFIC JOB AS COACH: SMITH

08 Feb 2021 10:12 AM IST

Australia batsman Steve Smith has hailed the impact of coach Justin Langer, saying he is an ideal guy to have around a dressing room. “Absolutely, I think he’s (Langer) done a terrific job over the last couple of years, I wasn’t there the first year, but since I’ve been back

JAFFER FEELS SAD FOR KULDEEP, ASKS HIM NOT TO LOSE HOPE

08 Feb 2021 10:10 AM IST

Former batsman Wasim Jaffer on Sunday said he feels “sad” for spinner Kuldeep Yadav who was not included in the India XI for the first Test against England being played here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Kuldeep has not played Test cricket for India since 2019. In fact, he was

RONALDO INSPIRES JUVENTUS TO DOMINATE ROMA IN SERIE A

08 Feb 2021 10:08 AM IST

Juventus have moved to the third place on the Serie A table after securing an easy 2-0 home win over Roma in their latest encounter. Cristiano Ronaldo scored one and forced a Roger Ibanez’s own goal. The Bianconeri had won five games on the bounce before Saturday’s game and were