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Abu Dhabi T10: Northern Warriors’ power-hitters lift team to fourth successive victory

03 Feb 2021 11:11 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 3 (ANI): Northern Warriors power-hitters carried their team to their fourth successive victory in five matches after beating Deccan Gladiators on Tuesday. In the third match of the second day of the Super League in the Abu Dhabi T10 at the Abu Dhabi Zayed Cricket Stadium,

Marseille suspends Villas-Boas after manager offers to resign over player signing

03 Feb 2021 10:45 AM IST

Marseille [France], February 3 (ANI): Marseille have suspended manager Andre Villas-Boas following his comments critical of the club’s transfer policy, with the Portuguese expected to be sacked following a disciplinary proceeding.Villas-Boas sensationally offered to step down as Marseille’s manager on Tuesday, saying the club decided to sign Olivier Ntcham from

We know how important farmers are, outsider’s opinion not needed: Pragyan Ojha to Rihanna

03 Feb 2021 10:44 AM IST

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha on Wednesday said the country knows how important farmers are and an outsider’s opinion is not needed on an internal matter after international pop star Rihanna extended support to farmers protesting on the borders of India’s capital against the

Dias lives 24 hours for playing football, says Guardiola

03 Feb 2021 10:07 AM IST

Manchester [UK], February 3 (ANI): Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has hailed Ruben Dias, saying that the centre-back has managed to have the same impact as Virgil van Dijk had for Liverpool.Dias had made a switch to Manchester City in September 2020 and he has helped his side climb

On this day in 2018: India lifted record 4th U19 World Cup title

03 Feb 2021 10:01 AM IST

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): On this day in 2018, India’s young brigade defeated Australia by eight wickets at Bay Oval in Tauranga to lift the ICC U19 World Cup for the record fourth time.Prithvi Shaw-led side remained unbeaten in the tournament, winning all six matches. The side stormed

‘TOKYO OLYMPICS TO GO AHEAD IRRESPECTIVE OF COVID-19’

03 Feb 2021 09:49 AM IST

Tokyo 2020 President Yoshiro Mori on Tuesday said that the Olympic games will go ahead no matter how the coronavirus pandemic situation evolves. “We will make sure the Games will be held no matter how the COVID-19 situation will be. We go beyond the discussion of whether we hold (the

LIVERPOOL SIGN DAVIES AND KABAK, MINAMINO GOES TO SOUTHAMPTON

03 Feb 2021 09:48 AM IST

Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino has joined Southampton on loan for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. The Japan international has headed to St Mary’s after a deal was agreed with Southampton on the transfer deadline day. Minamino played 31 games and scored four goals for the Reds since arriving at

ASHOK DINDA RETIRES FROM ALL FORMS OF CRICKET

03 Feb 2021 09:47 AM IST

NEW DELHI: Indian bowler Ashok Dinda on Tuesday announced retirement from all formats of the game. The pacer represented India in 13 ODIs and nine T20Is, picking 12 and 17 wickets respectively. “Playing for India is everybody’s aim, I played for Bengal that’s why I got the chance to represent

KIWIS QUALIFY FOR INAUGURAL TEST CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

03 Feb 2021 09:44 AM IST

New Zealand on Tuesday become the first team to qualify for the inaugural ICC World Test Championship final. New Zealand is currently ranked second on the ICC WTC table with a points percentage of 70 per cent which has secured them a place in the final. The Kiwis will be

‘Everyone was ruthless’: Solskjaer as United thrash Southampton 9-0

03 Feb 2021 09:44 AM IST

Manchester [UK], February 3 (ANI): After registering a comprehensive 9-0 win over Southampton in the Premier League, Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hailed the ruthless aggression displayed by his side.With this win, United consolidated its position at the second spot in Premier League standings and the side is now

ICC PLAYER OF THE MONTH: RISHABH PANT DESERVES THE ACCOLADE

03 Feb 2021 09:42 AM IST

On Monday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the nominees for the inaugural ICC Player of the Month Awards which recognise and celebrate the best performances across all forms of international cricket throughout the year. Rishabh Pant, an Indian player has been nominated for the very first time. Along with

WTC: INDIA MUST BEAT ENG BY 2-TEST MARGIN TO ENTER FINALS

03 Feb 2021 09:41 AM IST

NEW DELHI: Host India need to win at least two Test matches against the visiting England to qualify for the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) against New Zealand in June. A drawn series with England or even a 1-0 win by India, however, could pave the way for