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Medvedev clinches ATP Cup title for Russia

07 Feb 2021 14:47 PM IST

Melbourne [Australia], February 7 (ANI): Daniil Medvedev got off to an ideal start in 2021 by clinching the ATP Cup title for Russia on Sunday. The World number four defeated Italian Matteo Berrettini 6-4, 6-2 to cap a near-perfect single’s performance by his country shortly after Andrey Rublev overpowered Fabio

It looks like muscle injury to Pogba, says Solskjaer

07 Feb 2021 14:22 PM IST

Manchester [UK], February 7 (ANI): Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said that midfielder Paul Pogba suffered a muscle injury in the thigh in the team’s 3-3 draw against Everton on Sunday.A frustrating night at Old Trafford was only heightened by the Frenchman picking up a knock not long before

Ind vs Eng, 1st Test: Pant counter-attacks after Kohli, Rahane fail to impress

07 Feb 2021 14:15 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 7 (ANI): India lost wickets of Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane in the second session on day three of the ongoing first Test as England continued to show their dominance on Sunday here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.At the tea break, India’s score reads 154/4,

Dream spell from champion to demolish Pakistan: Laxman recalls Kumble’s 10-wicket haul

07 Feb 2021 14:12 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 7 (ANI): As the country celebrates the 22nd anniversary of legendary spinner Anil Kumble taking all ten wickets in a single Test innings, former India batsman VVS Laxman on Sunday termed it as one of the most memorable days of his career and called it a

Indian tennis legend Akhtar Ali passes away

07 Feb 2021 12:31 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 7 (ANI): Indian legendary tennis player and former Davis Cup coach Akhtar Ali passed away at the age of 83 on Sunday. Akhtar, the father of India’s current Davis Cup coach Zeeshan Ali, coached the players like Ramesh Krishnan, Vijay Amritraj, Anand Amritraj and Leander Paes.All

Kumble is the greatest match-winner India ever had: Gambhir

07 Feb 2021 12:21 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 7 (ANI): As the country celebrates the 22nd anniversary of Kumble taking all ten wickets in a single Test innings, Gautam Gambhir on Sunday labelled the spinner as the “greatest match-winner” India ever had.In a video shared by BCCI on Twitter, Gambhir replied: “The greatest match-winner

Ryder Cup captain Stricker looks to become oldest winner on PGA TOUR

07 Feb 2021 12:05 PM IST

Arizona [USA], February 7 (ANI): Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker has put himself in the running for the title at the Phoenix Open and that was despite a none-too-happy finish in the second round. If he wins, he will become the oldest winner on the PGA Tour.The 53-year-old US Ryder

Ind vs Eng, 1st Test: Rohit, Gill fall after visitors post mammoth 578

07 Feb 2021 11:33 AM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 7 (ANI): Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill failed to get going as they were dismissed by Jofra Archer early on after England posted a total of 578 against India on day three of the ongoing first Test on Sunday here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.At

Theekshana, Muhammad guide Northern Warriors to second Abu Dhabi T10 title

07 Feb 2021 11:14 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 7 (ANI): Maheesh Theekshana’s three-wicket haul and Wasim Muhammad’s 27-run knock helped Northern Warriors clinch their second Abu Dhabi T10 title on Saturday.Nicholas Pooran-led side defeated Delhi Bulls in the finals by eight wickets to clinch the title.In the match, Delhi Bulls batted first and the

Premier League: We need to be good in order to defeat Liverpool, says Guardiola

07 Feb 2021 10:20 AM IST

Manchester [UK], February 7 (ANI): Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has said that he is not scared of his Premier League rivals, but he expects Liverpool to be at their very best in the upcoming fixture.Liverpool and Manchester City are set to clash in the Premier League later today in

Ind vs Eng: Shastri congratulates Root for scoring double ton

07 Feb 2021 10:19 AM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 7 (ANI): Before the start of play on day three of the ongoing first Test, India coach Ravi Shastri on Sunday congratulated England skipper Joe Root for scoring a double-ton.In a video shared by BCCI on its official Twitter handle, Shastri can be seen going

Ind vs Eng: Can’t help but feel sad for Kuldeep, says Jaffer

07 Feb 2021 10:18 AM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 7 (ANI): Former India batsman Wasim Jaffer on Sunday said that he cannot help but feel sad for spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who once again is warming the benches and has not been selected for the ongoing first Test against England.“Can’t help but feel sad for