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Logistically it makes sense to not go for the Ranji Trophy: Irfan Pathan

30 Jan 2021 17:01 PM IST

New Delhi [India], January 30 (ANI): Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has welcomed the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to organise Vijay Hazare 50-over tournament and the senior women’s one-dayers and admitted that it is logistically difficult to hold Ranji Trophy, which is played between 38

Govt allows stadiums to be at full capacity for outdoor events in revised SOP

30 Jan 2021 16:40 PM IST

New Delhi [India], January 30 (ANI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has revised its Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and the stadiums have now been allowed to return to full capacity for outdoor events.In the earlier released SOPs, stadiums were allowed to operate at 50 per cent capacity, but

Ban vs WI: Shakib returns to Test squad

30 Jan 2021 16:30 PM IST

Dhaka [Bangladesh], January 30 (ANI): All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Saturday was included in Bangladesh’s squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against West Indies.In a tweet shared by ICC, the entire 18-member squad is listed and the team would be led by Mominul Haque.Shakib had earlier sustained a groin

BBL 10: Daniel Sams fit to play in Knockout against Brisbane

30 Jan 2021 16:29 PM IST

Canberra [Asutralia], January 30 (ANI): Sydney Thunder all-rounder Daniel Sams has been cleared to play in the Big Bash League Knockout game against the Brisbane Heat.Sams missed the last three matches for Thunder due to a hand injury. He suffered a bone and tendon injury in his right hand after

Gareth Bale has to help team in Kane’s absence, says Mourinho

30 Jan 2021 16:07 PM IST

London [UK], January 30 (ANI): Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho feels that striker Gareth Bale has to step up for his side in the absence of injured Harry Kane.Kane had suffered injuries to both ankles during the club’s match against Liverpool. Liverpool registered a 3-1 win over Tottenham in the

Pak vs SA: Your first 20-30 balls are vital in the sub-continent, says Markram

30 Jan 2021 16:05 PM IST

Karachi [Pakistan], January 30 (ANI): South Africa opening batsman Aiden Markram has said that the first 20-30 balls are crucial for every batsman while playing in the sub-continent conditions.The batter also said that he is not a finished product and he is still looking for ways to improve his game.

Ind vs Eng: Best players on show not always possible with bio-bubble around, says Buttler

30 Jan 2021 16:00 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 30 (ANI): England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler on Saturday said that it is not possible for cricketers to play every match because staying in a bio-bubble can eventually take its toll.India and England are set to lock horns in four Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is.

BBL: Why on earth aren’t all competitions using DRS, asks Stokes

30 Jan 2021 15:19 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 30 (ANI): England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Saturday said that he fails to understand why every cricket tournament still does not use Decision Review System (DRS) to eradicate howlers.Stokes’ comment came as Mitchell Marsh got a horrendous decision from the on-field umpire during the ongoing

We have one very happy girl here: Warner’s daughter elated after getting Kohli’s jersey

30 Jan 2021 15:13 PM IST

Melbourne [Australia], January 30 (ANI): Australia opener David Warner’s daughter Indi Rae, who is a fan of India skipper Virat Kohli, had reasons to smile even though Australia lost the recently concluded Test series against India 2-1.Warner on Saturday shared a picture in which his daughter can be seen sporting

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Vibrant Tamil Nadu, rejuvenated Baroda to clash for ultimate glory

30 Jan 2021 14:57 PM IST

New Delhi [India], January 30 (ANI): The stage is set, one last hurdle awaits both Baroda and Tamil Nadu as they lock horns in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.While Tamil Nadu registered comfortable victories in their last two games,

Ind vs Eng: Root very hard to bowl dot balls at, has brilliant game against spin, says Buttler

30 Jan 2021 14:55 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 30 (ANI): England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler on Saturday said that Joe Root is a very hard player to bowl dot balls against and the Test skipper has a brilliant game against spin.India and England are set to lock horns in four Tests, three ODIs, and

ICC Test Rankings: Pujara climbs to sixth spot, Rahane moves to eighth place

30 Jan 2021 14:45 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 30 (ANI): India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has leapfrogged Pakistan skipper Babar Azam to go to the sixth spot in the latest ICC Test batting rankings released on Saturday. India’s Test deputy Ajinkya Rahane has also moved up a place.Often criticised for his slow approach, Pujara batted like