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I-League: Aizawl FC aims to upset Churchill Brothers in ‘high-intensity’ clash

02 Feb 2021 22:14 PM IST

Kalyani (West Bengal) [India], February 2 (ANI): High-flying Aizawl FC will aim to continue their winning form and look to upset table-toppers Churchill Brothers, who are unbeaten in the I-League 2020-21 so far when the two face each other on Wednesday.Four points adrift of the Red Machines and with a

Cricket Association of Bengal to organise blood donation camp on Feb 3

02 Feb 2021 21:56 PM IST

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 2 (ANI): The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) will be organising a voluntary blood donation camp on its Foundation Day on Wednesday. The blood donation camp is being dedicated to the memory of former West Indies cricketer Sir Frank Worrell.In 1962, Nari Contractor, the then

Virgil van Dijk unlikely to play again this season: Klopp

02 Feb 2021 21:55 PM IST

Liverpool [UK], February 2 (ANI): Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on Tuesday said that it is unlikely for Virgil van Dijk to play again in the 2020-21 season. Van Dijk has been sidelined with a knee ligament injury since mid-October and is undergoing a rehabilitation programme. “Whatever happens, I think we

Ind vs Eng: Those criticising have never stayed in bio-bubble, says Jofra Archer

02 Feb 2021 21:04 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 2 (ANI): Pacer Jofra Archer has come out in support of the England cricket team’s rotation policy, saying that people criticising players have never stayed inside the bio-secure environment.England will play 17 matches in the longest format of the game this year. The side rested

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez tests positive for coronavirus

02 Feb 2021 21:03 PM IST

Madrid [Spain], February 2 (ANI): Real Madrid on Tuesday announced that its president Florentino Perez has tested positive for coronavirus. The Spanish club said that Perez is not showing any symptoms. “Real Madrid C. F. would like to inform that our president Florentino Perez has tested positive in the COVID-19

Ashok Dinda announces retirement from all forms of cricket

02 Feb 2021 20:32 PM IST

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 2 (ANI): 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

New Zealand qualify for inaugural World Test Championship final

02 Feb 2021 20:09 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], February 2 (ANI): 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

Tokyo Olympics to go ahead irrespective of COVID-19 situation: Yoshiro Mori

02 Feb 2021 19:47 PM IST

Tokyo [Japan], February 2 (ANI): 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

Ind vs Eng: Hosts enjoy a fun outing at Chepauk, play ‘footvolley’

02 Feb 2021 19:44 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 2 (ANI): Ahead of the first test against England here, the Indian cricket team enjoyed a “fun outing” at Chepauk on Tuesday, and players were seen playing a game of ‘footvolley’. “Team bonding, Regroup after quarantine, A game of footvolley. #TeamIndia enjoys a fun outing

Ind vs Eng: First Test no fans, second match to have 50pc crowd

02 Feb 2021 19:28 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 2 (ANI): The first Test between India and England will be played behind closed doors while the second Test slated to begin from February 13 will have 50 per cent crowd in attendance, the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) secretary confirmed on Tuesday.The first two

Ellie Roebuck signs new three-year deal with Man City

02 Feb 2021 19:00 PM IST

Manchester [UK], February 2 (ANI): Manchester City on Tuesday announced that Ellie Roebuck has signed a new three-year contract with the club. “Manchester City are delighted to announce Ellie Roebuck has signed a new three-year deal,” the club said in a statement. The talented goalkeeper has become a key figure

Extremely disappointed by Cricket Australia’s decision to cancel SA tour at eleventh hour: Graeme Smith

02 Feb 2021 18:57 PM IST

Johannesburg [South Africa], February 2 (ANI): Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) Director of Cricket Graeme Smith said that they were “extremely disappointed” with the Australian’s decision to postpone the upcoming Test series with the Proteas due to the coronavirus pandemic.Former Proteas skipper Smith said the CSA was working tirelessly in recent