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No cricket before IPL hurting Steyn’s variations: Fanie

30 Oct 2020 07:35 AM IST

Speedster Dale Steyn’s poor performance in the ongoing Indian Premier League where he has picked just one wicket in three matches and conceded 11.40 runs an over can be blamed on lack of cricket due to Covid-19 restrictions, believes former South Africa fast bowler Fanie de Villiers. de Villiers, who

KXIP aim to continue winning versus Royals

30 Oct 2020 07:32 AM IST

With five wins on the trot, a rejuvenated Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) will look to further boost their playoff hopes when they face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 50th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday. While KXIP (12 points) have turned it around after going on a

Jadeja, Gaikwad steer CSK to a thrilling six-wicket win over KKR

30 Oct 2020 07:30 AM IST

Chasing 173, CSK openers Shane Watson and Ruturaj Gaikwad provided a steady start to the side as they added a 50-run stand. Despite gaining two valuable points, CSK are still at the bottom of the table.

Hazard’s return to Real Madrid will be gradual: Zidane

29 Oct 2020 07:29 AM IST

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said that Eden Hazard will make his way back to the side gradually. Zidane’s remarks came as Real Madrid played out a 2-2 draw against Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League on Tuesday (local time). In that match, Hazard came off the bench with

Divij-Luke in quarterfinals of Astana Open

29 Oct 2020 07:28 AM IST

India’s Divij Sharan teamed up with Great Britain’s Luke Bambridge to get past the pair of Ariel Behar of Uruguay and Gonzalo Escobar of Ecuador winning 7-5, 4-6, 10-6 in one-hour 30 minutes and entering the doubles quarterfinals of the ATP 250 Astana Open being played at the National Tennis

KKR looking to get back to winning ways against CSK

29 Oct 2020 07:27 AM IST

The two-time champions have been inconsistent throughout this season and would need to tick all the boxes against CSK, who are virtually out of contention but still hold the ability to spoil the party.

PONTING WANTS CAPITALS TO BOWL BETTER AND CHASE TOTALS

29 Oct 2020 07:26 AM IST

Delhi Capitals (DC) coach Ricky Ponting lamented his side’s inability to restrict the opposition to gettable totals while bowling first and then failing to achieve the big target. A few days ago, Delhi Capitals occupied the top spot in points table and looked set to roll into playoffs. However, they

Suryakumar powers MI to five-wicket win over RCB

29 Oct 2020 07:25 AM IST

Suryakumar Yadav’s 79 off 43 balls powered Mumbai Indians to a five-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore here at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing 165, MI openers Quinton de Kock and Ishan Kishan started well for the side and stitched a 37-run stand but the duo failed to convert

JOHNSON OPENS UP ON HIS BATTLE WITH DEPRESSION

28 Oct 2020 07:20 AM IST

Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson has opened up on his battle with depression after retiring from professional cricket. Johnson revealed that he has had mental health issues while playing as well, but his battle got tougher once he retired from international cricket. “I’ve found it tougher since retiring from cricket.

FIFA PRESIDENT INFANTINO TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

28 Oct 2020 07:19 AM IST

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has tested positive for coronavirus, the apex body of soccer said in a statement on Tuesday. According to the statement, Infantino, who is 50 years old, reported mild symptoms and has self-isolated himself. He will remain in quarantine for at least ten days. “FIFA President Gianni

SPEEDSTER MOHAMMED SIRAJ BARGES INTO TEST SIDE, FINALLY

28 Oct 2020 07:19 AM IST

Mohammed Siraj, who took a three-wicket haul with the new ball in an economical spell against Kolkata Knight Riders last week, has finally been rewarded for his performances in domestic first-class cricket and for India A with the national selectors naming him in the Test squad for the upcoming Australia

Challengers eying to vanquish Mumbai in Abu Dhabi

28 Oct 2020 07:18 AM IST

Both Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will look to stamp their authority going into the playoffs when they square off in the 48th match of the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Wednesday. Both sides have 14 points each but MI are top