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Ind vs Eng: Looking forward to good starts from Rohit and Gill, says Kohli

04 Feb 2021 20:24 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 4 (ANI): Indian batsmen Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill provided the side a solid platform in the third and fourth Test against Australia, and skipper Virat Kohli has assured the duo will be given a lengthy run as openers in the longest format of the

Looked to Glenn McGrath for inspiration, emulated his seam position: Bhuvneshwar Kumar

04 Feb 2021 19:36 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar revealed that he emulated Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath during his early days in cricket.Bhuvneshwar, who has played 114 ODIs and 21 Tests for India, said that McGrath’s line and length impressed him while he was learning fast bowling. The

Happy we’re back to winning ways: Iheanacho after victory over Fulham

04 Feb 2021 19:31 PM IST

London [UK], February 4 (ANI): After a victory over Fulham, Leicester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho said that he is “really happy” that the team is back to winning ways.Leicester City were restricted to a 1-1 draw by Everton before they suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Leeds United. However,

Sports Ministry holds meeting with representatives of NSFs, reaffirms strict compliance of Sports Code

04 Feb 2021 19:16 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports said it has asked the National Sports Federations (NSFs) to comply with the provisions of the Sports Code and carry out requisite amendments in their constitutions and bye-laws for bringing them in conformity with the Sports Code provisions.L.S.

Pak vs SA, 2nd Test: Fawad, Babar steady hosts after Maharaj strikes

04 Feb 2021 19:14 PM IST

Rawalpindi [Pakistan], February 4 (ANI): Fawad Alam and skipper Babar Azam’s contrasting knocks revived Pakistan innings in the second Test against South Africa before rain played spoilsport on Thursday.Pakistan was 22/3 in the morning but Fawad and Babar racked up an unbroken 123-run stand to snatch the advantage from South

Was watching Shardul-Washington partnership on mobile before doctor called me in: Kohli

04 Feb 2021 18:43 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 4 (ANI): Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar’s 123-run partnership in the first innings of the fourth Test against Australia at The Gabba had glued the fans to their television sets, and India skipper Virat Kohli was no exception. Kohli went ahead a step further and

Moussa Dembele tests positive for coronavirus

04 Feb 2021 18:29 PM IST

Madrid [Spain], February 4 (ANI): Atletico Madrid player Moussa Dembele has tested positive for coronavirus, the club announced on Thursday. “Moussa Dembele has tested positive for COVID-19. The striker is isolating at home, in compliance with the health authorities’ guidelines and LaLiga protocols,” the club said in a statement. “Our

Rahane fulfilled his responsibility in Australia with flying colours: Kohli

04 Feb 2021 18:11 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 4 (ANI): Ahead of the England series, India skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday praised Ajinkya Rahane for his leadership skills and the way he led the side in the last three Tests against Australia.Rahane took over India’s captaincy when Kohli left on paternity leave after

ISL 7: Rejuvenated Bengaluru look to build on positives against misfiring Chennaiyin

04 Feb 2021 18:02 PM IST

Goa [India], February 4 (ANI): Bengaluru FC seem to have finally found the right balance. They kept their first clean sheet in 11 games in their 2-0 win against SC East Bengal, probably their best and most clinical outing of the season. The Southern Eagles also ended their eight-game winless

Ban vs WI: Mehidy Hasan’s maiden Test ton puts hosts in driver’s seat

04 Feb 2021 17:37 PM IST

Chittagong [Bangladesh], February 4 (ANI): Mehidy Hasan scored his maiden Test century to put Bangladesh in a dominating position on Day 2 of the first Test against West Indies here on Thursday. Hasan played a knock of 103 runs, powering Bangladesh to rack up a total of 430 in the

Ind vs Eng: Pant to don wicket-keeping gloves in first Test, confirms Kohli

04 Feb 2021 17:19 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 4 (ANI): India skipper Virat Kohli confirmed that Rishabh Pant will be starting the first Test match against England which gets underway on Friday as the front line wicket-keeper.India and England are set to lock horns in four Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is. The

Guardiola feels Man City ‘can do better’ after club’s 13th consecutive victory

04 Feb 2021 17:09 PM IST

Burnley [UK], February 4 (ANI): Manchester City are on a 13-match winning streak in all competitions, and the club atop the Premier League table but the manager Pep Guardiola feels that the team still has room for improvement. Manchester City extended their winning run with a 2-0 win over Burnley