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Guardiola insists focus is key to Manchester City’s winning streak

26 Jan 2021 12:02 PM IST

Manchester [UK], January 26 (ANI): Even as Manchester City is on a roll, manager Pep Guardiola has said that he never asks his players to look too far ahead and wants them to focus on the immediate challenge that faces them. And the strategy seems to be working really well

Pollard excited as CWI announces return of regional 50-over cricket with Super50 Cup

26 Jan 2021 11:55 AM IST

St John’s [Antigua], January 26 (ANI): Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the return of regional 50-over cricket to the Caribbean with the fixtures for the rescheduled Super50 Cup to be played in Antigua in February.The health risks related to the coronavirus pandemic caused major disruption to all domestic cricket

Richard Illingworth to become first neutral umpire in Test cricket since coronavirus pandemic

26 Jan 2021 11:15 AM IST

Dhaka [Bangladesh], January 26 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Richard Illingworth as a match official for the upcoming Test series between Bangladesh and West Indies. In June 2020, ICC had temporarily removed neutral umpires owing to the logistical challenges with international travel. Illingworth will become the first

Jerome Jayaratne appointed Sri Lanka team manager for Windies tour

26 Jan 2021 10:50 AM IST

Colombo [Sri Lanka], January 26 (ANI): Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed former first-class cricketer Jerome Jayaratne as the national team manager for the Islanders’ upcoming tour of the West Indies.Jayaratne was appointed, as the present team manager, Asantha De Mel has decided to step down from the position due

Sportspersons extend Republic Day wishes to fans and loved ones

26 Jan 2021 10:48 AM IST

New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): The sports fraternity on Tuesday extended greetings to fans and loved ones on the occasion of India’s 72nd Republic Day.Several sports personalities, from past and present, took to social media to extend their wishes.India skipper Virat Kohli took to Twitter and wrote: “The future

ENGLAND TO HOST BLACK CAPS FOR TWO TESTS IN JUNE

26 Jan 2021 10:23 AM IST

LONDON: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday confirmed that England will start their home international summer with a two-match Test series against New Zealand, commencing from June 2. Joe Root’s team will host number one ranked Test side New Zealand for two Test matches at Lord’s (June 2-6)

JUVENTUS, NOW RANK 4TH, DOMINATE BOLOGNA IN SERIE A

26 Jan 2021 10:21 AM IST

Juventus have moved back into the top four of Serie A as Arthur’s maiden goal for the Bianconeri helped them beat Bologna 2-0 at Allianz Stadium in their recent encounter. Juventus was fresh from victory in the Supercoppa in midweek, and needed a win on Sunday to close the gap

CHELSEA FC SACKS LAMPARD AS HEAD COACH, NO SUCCESSOR NAMED SO FAR

26 Jan 2021 10:18 AM IST

Chelsea FC on Monday confirmed the sacking of Frank Lampard as the head coach of the side. The club said that the decision was taken looking at the recent results of the club. Chelsea on Monday progressed to the fifth round of the FA Cup after defeating Luton town 3-1.

ENGLAND COME BACK FROM BEHIND TO WIN 2ND TEST BY 6 WICKETS

26 Jan 2021 10:16 AM IST

England defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second Test to seal the two-match series 2-0. Needing 164 to win, the English faltered when reduced to 89 for four. But opener Dominic Sibley and No. 6 Jos Buttler shared an unbeaten 75-run partnership for the fifth wicket to lead

NATIONAL WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP: ROHIT, PRAVEEN EMERGE VICTORIOUS

26 Jan 2021 10:13 AM IST

The TATA Motors 65th Men Senior Free Style National Wrestling Championship was held at Noida Stadium, on 23-24 January. This time, the championship witnessed numerous new faces emerging as champions. Nevertheless, all the eyes were fixed at Narsingh Pancham Yadav (74 kg), who was returning to the ring after four

‘BAIRSTOW RESTED FOR FIRST TWO TESTS, MAKES NO SENSE’

26 Jan 2021 10:10 AM IST

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has once again lashed out at England selectors for resting Jonny Bairstow for the first two Tests against India as he ‘plays spin well’. This is the second time that Vaughan has openly criticised the decision to keep Bairstow out of the first

In-form Root aims to extend form to India after clean sweep in Lanka

26 Jan 2021 10:07 AM IST

Former skipper Kevin Pietersen criticises England’s squad selection for the first two Tests against India, saying not opting for the best players is disrespectful for the English fans as well the hosts.