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Won’t be easy for Root, Buttler, Stokes to score in India: Kuldeep

04 Feb 2021 04:22 AM IST

England are coming on the back of a thumping 2-0 Test series win in Sri Lanka. England skipper Joe Root was in great touch in the two Tests, accumulating 426 runs at an average of over 100. Buttler scored 131 runs in the three innings.

I’m sure amicable solution will be found between all parties: Kohli on farmers’ protest

04 Feb 2021 01:08 AM IST

New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): India skipper Virat Kohli has voiced his opinion on the ongoing farmers’ protest in the country by taking to Twitter on Wednesday to say that he is “sure an amicable solution will be found between all parties”.Kohli called for staying united during the hours

First-ever cricket championship on snow organised in Srinagar

03 Feb 2021 23:09 PM IST

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 3 (ANI): In a first, a cricket championship was organised on snow in Srinagar, providing an opportunity to the youngsters to play the sport even in winters. The championship, organised by the J&K Super Seven Cricket Association, received an overwhelming response from the players,

De Kock to no longer remain Test captain after Pak series, confirms Boucher

03 Feb 2021 22:55 PM IST

Rawalpindi [Pakistan], February 3 (ANI): South Africa head coach Mark Boucher on Wednesday confirmed that Quinton de Kock will no longer continue as the Test skipper after the second match against Pakistan.Boucher’s remarks came on the eve of the second Test against Pakistan, set to begin on Thursday at Rawalpindi.“When

ISL 7: Mumbai City score 2-1 win over Kerala Blasters

03 Feb 2021 22:48 PM IST

Bambolim (Goa) [India], February 3 (ANI): Kerala Blasters squandered a lead once again as Mumbai City FC came from behind to win 2-1 in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the GMC Stadium, Bambolim, on Wednesday.After missing many chances, Adam Le Fondre’s 67th-minute penalty proved decisive after Bipin Singh (46′)

Abu Dhabi T10: Qalandars trap Bangla Tigers through accurate bowling for fifth consecutive win

03 Feb 2021 22:47 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 3 (ANI): The mighty Qalandars extend their winning run by scuttling Bangla Tigers’ spirited show in the Abu Dhabi T10 tournament at the Abu Dhabi Zayed Cricket Stadium. Qalandars registered an exciting seven-runs win to register their fifth victory in five matches.Tigers did well to restrict

ISL 7: SC East Bengal coach Robbie Fowler handed four-match ban

03 Feb 2021 22:30 PM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India] February 3 (ANI): SC East Bengal coach Robbie Fowler has been banned for four matches in the ongoing seventh season of the Indian Super League (ISL) along with a fine of Rs 5 Lakhs for misconduct.According to a report in Goal.com, the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF)

Always viewed myself as bowling all-rounder: Faheem Ashraf

03 Feb 2021 22:18 PM IST

Lahore [Pakistan], February 3 (ANI): Pakistan cricketer Faheem Ashraf might have had success with the bat during the New Zealand tour but he has always considered himself as a bowling all-rounder.Ashraf hit a counter-attacking 91 in the first Test against New Zealand in December and then scored a gutsy 76

Ind vs Eng: Visitors sweating over Zak Crawley’s availability for 1st Test

03 Feb 2021 21:52 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 3 (ANI): England cricketer Zak Crawley has injured his right wrist and as a result, the top-order batsman didn’t train on Wednesday at the practice session ahead of the first Test against India.Crawley slipped outside the dressing room on Tuesday injuring his wrist and has

PM Modi ‘glad’ to see Pietersen’s affection towards India

03 Feb 2021 21:43 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): After Kevin Pietersen praised ‘beloved country’ India for providing COVID-19 vaccines to South Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that he is glad to see the former England cricketer’s affection towards India. PM Modi also said, “we believe that the world is

Focus will be on having more women boxers in 2024 Olympics: BFI president

03 Feb 2021 21:33 PM IST

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], February 3 (ANI): Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Ajay Singh on Wednesday said the focus will be on having more women boxers in the 2024 Olympics.The newly elected president said that boxing representations for men and women will be at par in the 2024 Olympics. He

Australian Open in further disarray after fresh COVID case

03 Feb 2021 21:04 PM IST

Melbourne [Australia], February 3 (ANI): Ahead of the Australian Open, a member of hotel staff in Melbourne was tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.Six ATP and WTA competitions are being held as a lead up for the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. However, the fate of the upcoming Grand Slam