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SL vs Eng, 2nd Test: Root’s innings a ‘masterclass’ against spin, says Buttler

24 Jan 2021 20:26 PM IST

Galle [Sri Lanka], January 24 (ANI): Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler on Sunday said that Joe Root’s 186-run knock against Sri Lanka in the first innings of the second Test was a treat to watch and it was a “masterclass” against spin.Joe Root’s knock of 186 helped England stay on course against

ISL 7: Profligate Hyderabad end up splitting points with Jamshedpur

24 Jan 2021 20:17 PM IST

Vasco (Goa) [India], January 24 (ANI): Jamshedpur FC and Hyderabad FC shared a point each as they canceled each other out in a goalless draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Tilak Maidan Stadium here on Sunday.While Hyderabad ended up drawing their third game on the trot, Jamshedpur

Ozil leaves Arsenal, joins Turkish club Fenerbahce

24 Jan 2021 20:12 PM IST

Istanbul [Turkey], January 24 (ANI): Turkish club Fenerbahce FC on Sunday confirmed the signing of German midfielder Mesut Ozil from Arsenal FC.Fenerbahce FC confirmed that an agreement has been reached with Arsenal for the transfer of Ozil.“An agreement has been reached with Arsenal Football Club for the transfer of professional

FA Cup: Abraham’s hattrick helps Chelsea progress to fifth round

24 Jan 2021 20:07 PM IST

London [UK], January 24 (ANI): Tammy Abraham scored a hattrick against Luton Town on Sunday as Chelsea progressed to the fifth round of the FA Cup here at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea defeated Luton Town 3-1 on Sunday with all goals coming from Abraham, while the lone goal for Luton Town was

Liverpool ‘playing well’ despite bad form in Premier League, says Solskjaer

24 Jan 2021 19:47 PM IST

Manchester [UK], January 24 (ANI): Ahead of their FA Cup clash against Liverpool, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said that the Reds are still a ‘top team’ who are ‘playing well’ despite their recent Premier League struggles.The Merseysiders travel to Old Trafford for Sunday’s FA Cup fourth-round tie looking

Sandeep Kumar, Amir Sayed emerge as National Racing Champions

24 Jan 2021 19:44 PM IST

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 24 (ANI): Chennai’s Sandeep Kumar and Amir Sayed from Kottayam emerged champions on Sunday in the Formula LGB 4 and Novice Cup category respectively in the 23rd JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship.At the Kari Motor Speedway, the final day provided plenty of sparks as

Ashwin wishes to reach out to Indian fan who faced alleged abuse by security guard at SCG

24 Jan 2021 19:43 PM IST

New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin expressed his desire to connect with the Indian fan Krishna Kumar, who was allegedly racially profiled and abused by a mid-ranking security officer at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) stands during the third Test between Ajinkya Rahane-led side and Australia.On

Thirimanne becomes first SL fielder to take 5 catches in a Test innings

24 Jan 2021 19:22 PM IST

Galle [Sri Lanka], January 24 (ANI): Lahiru Thirimanne on Sunday became the first Sri Lankan fielder to take five catches in a single Test innings.The left-handed batsman achieved the feat on day three of the ongoing second Test against England here at the Galle International Stadium.Thirimanne took all five catches

SL vs Eng, 2nd Test: Root’s 186-run knock helps visitors stay on course

24 Jan 2021 18:04 PM IST

Galle [Sri Lanka], January 24 (ANI): Joe Root’s knock of 186 helped England stay on course against Sri Lanka on day three of the ongoing second Test on Sunday here at the Galle International Stadium.At stumps on day three, England’s score reads 339/9, still trailing the hosts by 42 runs.

PCB signs three-year deal with Sony for home international games and PSL

24 Jan 2021 17:30 PM IST

Lahore [Pakistan], January 24 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has signed a three-year deal with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) to show all of Pakistan’s home international games and also the Pakistan Super League (PSL).The upcoming edition of the PSL is scheduled to get underway on February 20, 2021, with

ISL 7: Under pressure Chennaiyin to face Mumbai FC next

24 Jan 2021 17:04 PM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 24 (ANI): Chennaiyin FC coach Csaba Laszlo will have a lot to worry about when his side faces table-toppers Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the GMC Stadium, here on Monday.After 13 games, Chennaiyin’s misfiring attack is still struggling to find its

Kidambi begins training after BAI reduces his quarantine period

24 Jan 2021 16:43 PM IST

New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth resumed his training on Sunday after the Badminton Association of India (BAI) reduced his mandatory quarantine to a week. BAI informed that the entire team which participated in the Thailand Open will undergo the mandatory Covid-19 test on Monday.“#BAI has