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On this day in 1999: Kumble became second bowler to take all ten wickets in Test innings

07 Feb 2021 09:05 AM IST

New Delhi [India], February 7 (ANI): It was on February 7, 1999, that Anil Kumble became just the second bowler in the history of cricket to take all ten wickets in an innings of a Test match.He achieved the feat against Pakistan at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, now known as

Justin Langer has done terrific job as coach: Smith

07 Feb 2021 09:02 AM IST

Melbourne [Australia], February 7 (ANI): Australia batsman Steve Smith has hailed the impact of coach Justin Langer, saying he is an ideal guy to have around a dressing room.Australia’s disappointing show against India in the Test series has seen many spots come under the scanner and according to a report

Former West Indies pacer Ezra Moseley passes away

07 Feb 2021 08:35 AM IST

St John’s [Antigua], February 7 (ANI): Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Sunday condoled the demise of former Windies pacer Ezra Moseley, who passed away in his native Barbados. He was 63.Moseley, a fast bowler, played two Test matches against England in 1990 and also nine ODIs between 1990 and 1991.

ISL 7: Alexander conceding penalty was the turning point, says Odisha coach Peyton

07 Feb 2021 08:24 AM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 7 (ANI): After suffering a loss against ATK Mohun Bagan in the Indian Super League (ISL), Odisha FC interim coach Gerry Peyton said that the penalty conceded by skipper Cole Alexander was the turning point of the match.ATK Mohun Bagan dished out a ruthless performance and

ISL 7: ATKMB was better in second half, hence goals were scored, says coach Habas

07 Feb 2021 08:16 AM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 7 (ANI): After registering a comprehensive win over Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL), ATK Mohun Bagan coach Antonio Habas said that his side was way better in the second half and that’s why the team was able to score goals in the last

Premier League: Goal-fest on show as United, Everton play out 3-3 draw

07 Feb 2021 08:11 AM IST

Manchester [UK], February 7 (ANI): Old Trafford witnessed a goal-fest on Sunday as Manchester United and Everton played out a 3-3 draw in the ongoing Premier League 2020-21 season.With this result, United remains static at the second position in the standings with 45 points while Everton is placed at the

Indian golfer Shubhankar misses cut by one shot, Johnson rises to 3-shot lead in Saudi International

06 Feb 2021 23:39 PM IST

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], February 6 (ANI): Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma ended up missing the cut by one shot in the Saudi International at the Royal Greens Golf and Country Club.Shubhankar, who shot one-under 69 in the first round, completed his second round in 2-over 72. His total of one-over fell

Abu Dhabi T10: Zadran’s blazing cameo, Mustafa’s tight spell sink Qalandars

06 Feb 2021 23:19 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 6 (ANI): Najibullah Zadran’s breezy cameo of an unbeaten 45 runs off just 16 balls and opener Paul Stirling’s quick 26 runs from nine balls helped Team Abu Dhabi post an impressive 124 for 6 and down Qalandars by 21 runs in the third-place play-off match

Matteo Berrettini, Fognini send Italy to ATP Cup final

06 Feb 2021 22:44 PM IST

Melbourne [Australia], February 6 (ANI): Matteo Berrettini sealed Italy’s spot in the final on Saturday with a 6-3, 7-5 victory against Roberto Bautista Agut, giving his country an insurmountable 2-0 lead against Spain. Earlier in the day, Fabio Fognini clawed past Pablo Carreno Busta 6-2, 1-6, 6-4.“It is an unbelievable

Daniil Medvedev, Rublev propel Russia to first ATP Cup final

06 Feb 2021 22:34 PM IST

Melbourne [Australia], February 6 (ANI): World No. 4 Daniil Medvedev outlasted Alexander Zverev in a 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 marathon to clinch Russia’s first ATP Cup final berth. With Andrey Rublev taking down Jan-Lennard Struff earlier in the No. 2 singles match, Russia wins the tie and will face Italy for

ISL 7: Manvir, Krishna shine as Mohun Bagan thrashes Odisha FC

06 Feb 2021 22:16 PM IST

Bambolim (Goa) [India], February 6 (ANI): ATK Mohun Bagan dished out a ruthless performance and closed down the gap on leaders Mumbai City FC, with a thumping 4-1 victory over Odisha FC in the ongoing seventh season of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the GMC Stadium, Bambolim on Saturday.The

Fabulous little spell: Kevin Pietersen hails ‘unsung hero’ Ishant Sharma

06 Feb 2021 21:15 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 6 (ANI): Former cricketer Kevin Pietersen on Saturday praised Indian pacer Ishant Sharma for a “fabulous” spell in the third session on day two of the first Test against England.Ishant, who was wicketless in the first five-session of the opening Test, picked two back to