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Pak vs SA, 1st Test: Hosts claw back after Markram and Dussen’s resilient show

28 Jan 2021 18:32 PM IST

Karachi [Pakistan], January 28 (ANI): South Africa batsmen Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen showed grit and determination to hit 74 and 64 respectively, but the three wickets in the final half-hour gave Pakistan the edge on day three of the first Test at the National Stadium on Thursday.At

Sourav Ganguly undergoes second round of angioplasty, two stents inserted

28 Jan 2021 18:11 PM IST

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 28 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly underwent a second round of angioplasty on Thursday and two stents were inserted in coronary arteries.Speaking to ANI, sources close to the former India skipper confirmed that he underwent a successful

ISL 7: East Bengal look to take advantage against weakened FC Goa

28 Jan 2021 17:03 PM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 28 (ANI): As the race for the Indian Super League (ISL) playoff heats up, third-placed FC Goa has gathered momentum. They have been unbeaten in their last six games, winning thrice. But when they face SC East Bengal at the Fatorda Stadium on Friday, they will

Tribunal finds former SL player Lokuhettige guilty under ICC Anti-Corruption Code

28 Jan 2021 16:39 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 28 (ANI): Former Sri Lanka player Dilhara Lokuhettige has been found guilty of three offences under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code following a hearing by an independent Anti-Corruption Tribunal.Lokuhettige, who was charged under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code in November 2019, has been found guilty on all charges after

SAI to engage specialised manpower for better athlete experience

28 Jan 2021 16:35 PM IST

New Delhi [India], January 28 (ANI): The 54th Governing Body Meeting of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) took place on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju. The focus of the meeting was on the development of various aspects of the National Centre of Excellence (NCOE).The key

Abu Dhabi T10 opener is going to be a blockbuster, says Parnell

28 Jan 2021 16:15 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 28 (ANI): Ahead of the first game of the Abu Dhabi T10 between Northern Warriors and defending champions Maratha Arabians on Thursday, South African pacer Wayne Parnell predicted that the tournament opener is going to be a blockbuster match.“We are the first game up so we

My boy’s first flight: Hardik shares photo with son Agastya

28 Jan 2021 16:11 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 28 (ANI): India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has in recent times been busy doing ‘daddy duty’ and on Thursday he once again took to social media to share one such moment with son Agastya.Hardik took to Twitter and shared a picture wherein he can be seen

Looking to make the most of T20I series against SA, says Javeria Khan

28 Jan 2021 15:57 PM IST

Durban [South Africa], January 28 (ANI): Pakistan women’s cricket team will face South Africa in a three-match T20I series, which will be played at Durban’s Kingsmead Cricket Stadium from Friday. This will be the national side’s first international T20I format assignment since the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia

I bat the same way as Rishabh Pant, says WI batsman Blackwood

28 Jan 2021 15:55 PM IST

Dhaka [Bangladesh], January 28 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, West Indies batsman Jermaine Blackwood has said that he has a similar batting style to Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant.Pant recently played a match-winning knock of 89 runs in the fourth and final Test against Australia at

Sri Lanka chief selector Ashantha de Mel steps down

28 Jan 2021 15:51 PM IST

Colombo [Sri Lanka], January 28 (ANI): Sri Lanka chief selector Ashantha de Mel has stepped down following the 2-0 loss against England in the home Test series.De Mel said it had always been his plan to resign as selector at the conclusion of the England series. He had earlier stepped

Abu Dhabi T10: Waiting for opportunity to play alongside Bravo and Lewis, says Adam Lyth

28 Jan 2021 15:48 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 28 (ANI): England’s batsman Adam Lyth, who has scored over 2,500 runs in T20s, is all set to turn up for the Delhi Bulls in the new season of the Abu Dhabi T10. The competition will be played at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi

ISL 7: With higher-ranked teams dropping points, others have opportunity to climb ladder, says Grant

28 Jan 2021 15:43 PM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 28 (ANI): Ahead of the clash against FC Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL), East Bengal’s assistant coach Tony Grant has said that the teams languishing at the bottom have a chance to climb up the ladder as teams in the top half have been