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SA ANNOUNCE TEST SQUAD FOR PAK SERIES, TWO DEBUTANTS IN

09 Jan 2021 08:03 AM IST

Daryn Dupavillon and Ottniel Baartman on Friday received their maiden Test call-ups as Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced the squad for the upcoming two-match series against Pakistan. South Africa’s tour to Pakistan will see them play in the country for the first time in 14 years. The Test series in

HERO I-LEAGUE RETURNS TO THE TURF IN A BRAND NEW AVATAR

09 Jan 2021 08:01 AM IST

Since the inception of the Hero I-League, there has never been a season as contrasting as 2020-21 which kicks-off on January 09, 2021, with Sudeva Delhi FC taking on Mohammedan SC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. There might never be a season like 2020-21 ever again, with its social

Late dismissals help Australia gain edge after Rohit-Gill show

09 Jan 2021 07:59 AM IST

At stumps, India were 96 runs for the loss of two wickets, trailing Australia by 242 runs with skipper Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara at the crease. Steve Smith roars back to form as he hits his 27th ton in the longest format.

CLAIRE POLOSAK CREATES HISTORY

08 Jan 2021 04:21 AM IST

SYDNEY: Australia’s Claire Polosak scripted history by becoming the first female match official to officiate a men’s Test match when she took up the fourth umpire’s role in the third Test between Australia and India which began Thursday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Polosak has joined fellow Australian match officials

Atletico Madrid crashes out of Copa del Rey

08 Jan 2021 04:19 AM IST

MADRID: LaLiga leader Atletico Madrid became the highest profile victim of a giant-killing act when it was knocked out of the Copa del Rey by third-tier side Cornella. A seventh-minute goal from Cornella defender Adrian Jimenez on Wednesday knocked Atletico out of the tournament at an early stage for the

ASIAN CUP 2023 TO BE HELD ACROSS 10 CITIES IN CHINA FROM 16 JUNE

08 Jan 2021 04:16 AM IST

The upcoming edition of Asia’s flagship national team competition — the AFC Asian Cup — will take place from June 16 to July 16, 2023, across 10 cities in China, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) confirmed the decision on Thursday. The 18th edition of

AFG-IRELAND ODI SERIES RESCHEDULED

08 Jan 2021 04:14 AM IST

DUBLIN: The upcoming three-match ODI series between Afghanistan and Ireland, which was slated to start on January 18, has been rescheduled. The ODIs, part of ICC’s World Cup Super League, were scheduled to be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on January 18, 21 and 23 but

INDIAN SUPER LEAGUE: POWER-INCUBATOR OF YOUNG TALENT

08 Jan 2021 04:10 AM IST

On 12th October 2014, when the inaugural edition of the Hero Indian Super League got underway, it was a dawn of a new chapter in Indian football. Into its seventh successive edition now, the tournament has lived up to its billing of being the top tier league in the country.

LABUSCHAGNE, PUCOVSKI STEER AUSSIES AHEAD

08 Jan 2021 04:04 AM IST

Australia ended Day 1 at 166/2 in 55 overs that could be bowled because of rain. At stumps, Labuschagne and Steve Smith remained unbeaten on 67 and 31 respectively.

MANCHESTER CITY LEGEND COLIN BELL DIES AGED 74

07 Jan 2021 04:50 AM IST

MANCHESTER: Manchester City legend Colin Bell has passed away after a “short, non-Covid related illness” at the age of 74. Bell is widely regarded to be the finest City player of his generation, making 501 appearances and scoring 153 goals for the club during a 13-year stay. He was also

MANCHESTER UNITED BETTER THAN WHAT IT WAS 6 MONTHS AGO: SOLSKJAER

07 Jan 2021 04:47 AM IST

Ahead of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Manchester City, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said they have improved as a team in the last six months and is hoping to have “developed enough to go all the way to the final”. The Reds made it to the last four

UAE TO FACE IRELAND IN FOUR ODIS FROM 8 JAN

07 Jan 2021 04:45 AM IST

JOHANNESBURG: UAE will be playing their first international cricket series against an ICC full member team when they take on Ireland in a four-match ODI series beginning Friday. The four ODIs will be played on January 8, 10, 12 and 14 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.