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I’ve felt the love and passion: Kevin Pietersen thanks India for sending COVID-19 vaccines to SA

03 Feb 2021 17:46 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen on Wednesday expressed his gratitude for the love and hospitality he has received from India throughout his playing career.Pietersen also thanked India for providing the COVID-19 vaccine doses to South Africa. “India has taught me so much and also

Ban vs WI: Hosts end Day 1 on 242/5 with the help of Shadman’s brilliant fifty

03 Feb 2021 17:17 PM IST

Chittagong [Bangladesh], February 3 (ANI): Shadman Islam displayed a stunning performance with the bat to help Bangladesh score 242 runs on the opening day of the first Test against West Indies here on Wednesday. At stumps, Bangladesh’s score read 242/5, with Shakib Al Hasan (39) and Liton Das (34) on

IOC publishes first ‘Playbook’ outlining measures to deliver ‘safe’ Tokyo Olympics

03 Feb 2021 17:17 PM IST

Lausanne [Switzerland], February 3 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday announced that it has published the first Playbook, a resource which outlines the “personal responsibilities key stakeholders must take” to play their role in ensuring safe and successful Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer.“The International Olympic Committee (IOC),

Ind vs Eng: Ollie Pope added to visitors Test squad

03 Feb 2021 17:04 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 3 (ANI): Batsman Ollie Pope has been added to the England squad for the upcoming Test series against India. Pope has fully recovered from a left shoulder injury sustained in August last year against Pakistan. “The England medical team are satisfied that he is available

England is very lucky to have player like Joe Root: Jonathan Trott

03 Feb 2021 16:53 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 3 (ANI): England batting consultant Jonathan Trott isn’t surprised to see skipper Joe Root on the verge of playing his 100th Test and he feels that England is very lucky to have a player like him.Root will play his 100th Test for England when the

Abu Dhabi T10: Rohan Mustafa apologises for on-filed conduct against Northern Warriors

03 Feb 2021 15:06 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 3 (ANI): Team Abu Dhabi’s Rohan Mustafa issued an apology for his on-field conduct during the match against Northern Warriors in the Abu Dhabi T10 on Monday.Mustafa was inadvertently shown on camera apparently switching his jerseys on the field of play.“I apologise to my teammates and

Australia pulling out of SA tour is huge worry for the game, says Vaughan

03 Feb 2021 14:34 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Former England captain Michael Vaughan has questioned Australia’s decision to postpone the South Africa tour and called it a “huge worry” for the game.Australia’s three-match Test tour of South Africa was postponed on Tuesday due to an ‘unacceptable’ coronavirus risk. The Australian board had

Team is shaping up very well for Olympics, says hockey team forward Mandeep

03 Feb 2021 14:11 PM IST

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 3 (ANI): The Indian men’s hockey core probable group, which has been training at the Sports Authority of India in Bengaluru for the last three weeks, is currently carrying out high-intensity practice sessions with the Olympics as their sole target.Indian team forward Mandeep Singh, who has

As Dinda retires, BCCI wishes him luck for future endeavours

03 Feb 2021 14:01 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday wished Ashok Dinda luck for all the future endeavours after the pacer took retirement from all forms of cricket.The pacer represented India in 13 ODIs and nine T20Is, picking 12 and 17 wickets

South Africa T20I squad arrives in Lahore ahead of series against Pakistan

03 Feb 2021 13:37 PM IST

Lahore [Pakistan], February 3 (ANI): Ahead of the T20I series against Pakistan, South Africa T20I squad arrived “safe and sound” in Lahore on Wednesday. “Touchdown Lahore! Your #Proteas T20 squad has arrived safe and sound for the series against Pakistan,” Cricket South Africa tweeted.For the first time, Heinrich Klaasen will

Pak vs SA: Hosts name unchanged squad for second Test

03 Feb 2021 13:09 PM IST

Rawalpindi [Pakistan], February 3 (ANI): Pakistan cricket selectors on Wednesday retained the same 17 players for the second Test who were shortlisted for the first Test against South Africa that was played in Karachi from January 26-30.The playing line-up will now be finalised by the captain in consultation with the

‘Back to training’: Rahane enjoys net session at Chepauk

03 Feb 2021 12:52 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 3 (ANI): India’s Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on Wednesday had a hit in the nets ahead of the upcoming four-match Test series against England.Rahane shared a video on Twitter, in which he can be seen batting against net bowlers Saurabh Kumar and K Gowtham.“Back to