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Pak vs SA: No words to describe Fawad’s commitment, dedication, says Wahab Riaz

28 Jan 2021 08:31 AM IST

Karachi [Pakistan], January 28 (ANI): Fawad Alam rescued Pakistan in the first Test against South Africa with a fighting ton, and pacer Wahab Riaz fell short of words to describe the commitment and determination of the batsman who was recalled to the squad after 11 years.Fawad and Faheem Ashraf played

Premier League: Bottom-placed Sheffield United stun Man Utd, secure 2-1 win

28 Jan 2021 08:20 AM IST

Manchester [UK], January 28 (ANI): The bottom-placed team of this season’s Premier League Sheffield United pulled off a stunner as they defeated Manchester United 2-1 here on Thursday. This was Sheffield United’s second win of the season. Manchester United, with this defeat, failed to reclaim their top spot as they

Odisha sports dept launches AIFF E-Certificate course for football coaches

28 Jan 2021 04:27 AM IST

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], January 28 (ANI): With an aim to promote football from grassroots to elite, the state government’s Department of Sports and Youth Services, in association with All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Association Odisha (FAO) on Wednesday, launched the AIFF E-Certificate course.Over the next two weeks, three

Winning Roland Garros is Dominic Thiem’s next ‘big goal’

27 Jan 2021 22:30 PM IST

New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): With the Australian Open 2021 set to begin next month, the world number three and last year’s Australian Open finalist Dominic Thiem expressed that winning a Roland Garros title is his next “big goal”.Thiem has come close to defeating the king of clay, Rafael

ISL 7: Unlucky Kerala shares spoils with Jamshedpur

27 Jan 2021 22:29 PM IST

Bambolim (Goa)[India], January 27 (ANI): Kerala Blasters were made to rue their missed chances as they played out a goalless draw with Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the GMC Stadium on Wednesday.Kerala were, by far, the superior team overall and created more chances than Jamshedpur but

SMAT: Lomror stars as Rajasthan defeat Bihar to reach semis

27 Jan 2021 22:21 PM IST

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], January 27 (ANI): Mahipal Lomror was the standout performer as Rajasthan defeated Bihar by 16 runs in the fourth quarterfinal of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Wednesday here at the Motera Stadium.While Bihar has been knocked out, Rajasthan has progressed to the semi-finals. With this win,

Judge Yacoob steps down as CSA interim board chairman

27 Jan 2021 21:25 PM IST

Johannesburg [South Africa], January 27 (ANI): Cricket South Africa (CSA) interim board chairman Judge Yacoob has stepped down following the publication of a telephone conversation between him and a South African journalist, in which Yacoob used abusive language.“The Board of CSA has noted the publication of the recorded telephone conversation

Rijiju celebrates 2nd edition of ‘Fit India School Week’ with students of Kendriya Vidyalaya

27 Jan 2021 19:53 PM IST

New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday concluded the second edition of the “Fit India School Week” program in the presence of senior dignitaries of the sports and education ministry.To celebrate the “Fit India School Week” program, a live virtual demonstration of the event

If a bowler concedes a boundary, I know Shastri will shout at me, says Bharat Arun

27 Jan 2021 19:49 PM IST

New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): India bowling coach Bharat Arun has said that pacer Mohammed Siraj is someone who has both anger and hunger to succeed at the international level.Siraj had a successful tour of Australia as he returned with 13 wickets from three Tests, including a fifer in

Sourav Ganguly to undergo stenting tomorrow in presence of Dr Devi Shetty: Woodlands Hospital

27 Jan 2021 19:29 PM IST

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 27 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly will undergo stenting on Thursday in presence of Dr Devi Shetty, the Woodlands Hospital has informed through a release.“He had chest discomfort today and he is taken to Apollo today. Dr

Laura Wolvaardt attains career-best ODI rankings

27 Jan 2021 19:04 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 27 (ANI): South Africa opener Laura Wolvaardt has moved up two places to a career-best seventh position in the ICC Women’s ODI rankings after helping her team complete a 3-0 series sweep over Pakistan.Wolvaardt was the most successful batter from the home side scoring 125 runs in

Welfare of players paramount, being locked in bio-bubble is unsustainable: Finch

27 Jan 2021 18:51 PM IST

Melbourne [Australia], January 27 (ANI): Australia’s limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch has said that the welfare of players is paramount and being constantly locked in a bio-bubble is not sustainable for long.Finch will be next seen leading Australia in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand. Australia will leave for New