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Jadeja will be missed as Axar looks to replace him

03 Feb 2021 09:38 AM IST

Indian side will not only miss the spinner, but also a quality all-rounder as Ravindra Jadeja’s batting has improved over the past few years. In the last three years, his batting average has been 55.57 in Test cricket.

Won’t be changing T2OI squad on basis of SA series postponement: Hockley

03 Feb 2021 09:22 AM IST

Melbourne [Australia], February 3 (ANI): Nick Hockley, Cricket Australia’s (CA) Interim CEO, on Wednesday confirmed that the T20I squad for the New Zealand series would not be changed just because the Test series against South Africa has been postponed.Australia’s three-match Test tour of South Africa was postponed on Tuesday due

‘Can’t see any contact’: Arteta criticises red card shown to Luiz

03 Feb 2021 08:47 AM IST

London [UK], February 3 (ANI): After suffering a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Wolverhampton in the Premier League 2020-21 season, Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta expressed his displeasure with David Luiz being shown the red card during the match by the officials.Arsenal was leading 1-0 in the first half at

Rashford surpasses Catona on Man Utd’s goalscorer list

03 Feb 2021 08:46 AM IST

Manchester [UK], February 3 (ANI): Striker Marcus Rashford surpassed Eric Cantona’s goal tally for Manchester United with his strike against Southampton in an emphatic 9-0 win in the Premier League.With this win, United consolidated its position at the second spot in Premier League standings and the side is now tied

ISL 7: Bengaluru need to be given credit for creating pressure, says Fowler

03 Feb 2021 08:33 AM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 3 (ANI): After suffering a defeat at the hands of Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL), SC East Bengal coach Robbie Fowler said that the credit needs to be given to the opposition for creating relentless pressure.ISL 7: Bengaluru needs to be given credit

ISL 7: We were fighting till the final whistle, says Moosa

03 Feb 2021 08:21 AM IST

Vasco (Goa) [India], February 3 (ANI): Bengaluru FC displayed a clinical performance to end a winless streak of eight games as they beat SC East Bengal 2-0 in the Indian Super League on Tuesday, interim coach Naushad Moosa was happy to see his players’ fighting spirit on the pitch.Both goals

Offered to host Test series in Aus, but CSA declined: Hockley

03 Feb 2021 08:13 AM IST

Melbourne [Australia], February 3 (ANI): A day after postponing the three-match Test series against South Africa, Cricket Australia’s (CA) Interim CEO, Nick Hockley on Wednesday said that the board did offer to play the series in Australia, but Cricket South Africa (CSA) declined the offer, citing other commitments.Australia’s three-match Test

Abu Dhabi T10: Ali Khan’s fiery spell helps Delhi Bulls defeat Pune Devils

03 Feb 2021 07:52 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 3 (ANI): Through fiery spells by medium-pacers Ali Khan and Amad Butt, Delhi Bulls restricted Pune Devils to a paltry 57 for 7 to ensure an emphatic eight-wicket win in the second match of the second day of the Super League matches of Abu Dhabi T10

Premier League: Man Utd defeat Southampton 9-0, equal biggest win record

03 Feb 2021 07:50 AM IST

Manchester [UK], February 3 (ANI): Manchester United defeated Southampton 9-0 in the Premier League on Wednesday to equal the record for registering the biggest win in Premier League history.With this win, United consolidated its position at the second spot in Premier League standings and the side is now tied with

Roger Federer to make tennis comeback in March

02 Feb 2021 23:10 PM IST

Washington [US], February 2 (ANI): Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer is all set to make his return to the sport at an ATP tournament in Doha, Qatar in March, CNN reported citing the player’s agent. Federer last featured in January 2020 in the Australian Open before undergoing knee surgery. Last

India is ‘toughest challenge’ for a wicket-keeper: Matt Prior

02 Feb 2021 23:00 PM IST

London [UK], February 2 (ANI): Ahead of the four-match Test series, former England cricketer Matt Prior has said playing in India and that too in the longest format of the game can be mentally draining for the wicket-keepers.India and England are set to lock horns in four Tests, three ODIs,

ISL 7: Bengaluru revive playoff hopes with clinical win over SCEB

02 Feb 2021 22:38 PM IST

Goa [India], February 2 (ANI): Bengaluru FC snapped a winless streak of eight games as the Blues put on a clinical display to beat SC East Bengal 2-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Tilak Maidan Stadium, here on Tuesday.Both goals for Bengaluru came in the first half