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De Kock to no longer remain Test captain after Pak series, confirms Boucher

03 Feb 2021 22:55 PM IST

Rawalpindi [Pakistan], February 3 (ANI): South Africa head coach Mark Boucher on Wednesday confirmed that Quinton de Kock will no longer continue as the Test skipper after the second match against Pakistan.Boucher’s remarks came on the eve of the second Test against Pakistan, set to begin on Thursday at Rawalpindi.“When

ISL 7: Mumbai City score 2-1 win over Kerala Blasters

03 Feb 2021 22:48 PM IST

Bambolim (Goa) [India], February 3 (ANI): Kerala Blasters squandered a lead once again as Mumbai City FC came from behind to win 2-1 in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the GMC Stadium, Bambolim, on Wednesday.After missing many chances, Adam Le Fondre’s 67th-minute penalty proved decisive after Bipin Singh (46′)

Abu Dhabi T10: Qalandars trap Bangla Tigers through accurate bowling for fifth consecutive win

03 Feb 2021 22:47 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 3 (ANI): The mighty Qalandars extend their winning run by scuttling Bangla Tigers’ spirited show in the Abu Dhabi T10 tournament at the Abu Dhabi Zayed Cricket Stadium. Qalandars registered an exciting seven-runs win to register their fifth victory in five matches.Tigers did well to restrict

ISL 7: SC East Bengal coach Robbie Fowler handed four-match ban

03 Feb 2021 22:30 PM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India] February 3 (ANI): SC East Bengal coach Robbie Fowler has been banned for four matches in the ongoing seventh season of the Indian Super League (ISL) along with a fine of Rs 5 Lakhs for misconduct.According to a report in Goal.com, the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF)

Always viewed myself as bowling all-rounder: Faheem Ashraf

03 Feb 2021 22:18 PM IST

Lahore [Pakistan], February 3 (ANI): Pakistan cricketer Faheem Ashraf might have had success with the bat during the New Zealand tour but he has always considered himself as a bowling all-rounder.Ashraf hit a counter-attacking 91 in the first Test against New Zealand in December and then scored a gutsy 76

Ind vs Eng: Visitors sweating over Zak Crawley’s availability for 1st Test

03 Feb 2021 21:52 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 3 (ANI): England cricketer Zak Crawley has injured his right wrist and as a result, the top-order batsman didn’t train on Wednesday at the practice session ahead of the first Test against India.Crawley slipped outside the dressing room on Tuesday injuring his wrist and has

PM Modi ‘glad’ to see Pietersen’s affection towards India

03 Feb 2021 21:43 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): After Kevin Pietersen praised ‘beloved country’ India for providing COVID-19 vaccines to South Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that he is glad to see the former England cricketer’s affection towards India. PM Modi also said, “we believe that the world is

Focus will be on having more women boxers in 2024 Olympics: BFI president

03 Feb 2021 21:33 PM IST

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], February 3 (ANI): Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Ajay Singh on Wednesday said the focus will be on having more women boxers in the 2024 Olympics.The newly elected president said that boxing representations for men and women will be at par in the 2024 Olympics. He

Australian Open in further disarray after fresh COVID case

03 Feb 2021 21:04 PM IST

Melbourne [Australia], February 3 (ANI): Ahead of the Australian Open, a member of hotel staff in Melbourne was tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.Six ATP and WTA competitions are being held as a lead up for the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. However, the fate of the upcoming Grand Slam

Joao Felix tests positive for coronavirus

03 Feb 2021 20:57 PM IST

Madrid [Spain], February 3 (ANI): Atletico Madrid on Wednesday announced that Joao Felix has tested positive for coronavirus. The Spanish club said that the player is currently isolating at home. “Joao Felix has tested positive for COVID-19. The striker is isolating at home, in compliance with the health authorities’ guidelines

Farmers’ protest: Reaching solution that benefits our nation is of utmost importance, says Dhawan

03 Feb 2021 20:33 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): As several international celebrities voiced their opinion on the ongoing farmers’ protest in the country, India batsman Shikhar Dhawan on Wednesday called for unity and said reaching a solution that benefits “our great nation is of utmost importance right now”.“Reaching a solution that benefits

ISL 7: Buoyant NorthEast United look to snatch fourth spot from Goa

03 Feb 2021 20:25 PM IST

Vasco (Goa) [India], February 3 (ANI): Just when all hope seemed lost for NorthEast United, Khalid Jamil’s appointment as an interim coach has proved to be a breath of fresh air. The Highlanders found themselves in the wrong half of the table and there was uncertainty surrounding their playoff hopes