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Ozil wasn’t given ‘fair opportunity’ in final year at Arsenal, feels Wilshere

23 Jan 2021 17:01 PM IST

Stevenage [UK], January 23 (ANI): Bournemouth midfielder Jack Wilshere said that Mesut Ozil was not given a “fair opportunity” in his final year at Arsenal.According to the Goal.com report, Arsenal have agreed to terminate Ozil’s contract six months early so that he can seal a free transfer to Fenerbahce.Mikel Arteta

Thought Gabba must be really Australia’s fortress given the way they were hyping, says Ashwin

23 Jan 2021 16:47 PM IST

New Delhi [India], January 23 (ANI): Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has said that having fresh bowlers on the park worked in favour of India in the fourth and final Test against Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane.On Tuesday, Australia’s fortress — The Gabba — was finally breached. It took 32 years and

ISL 7: Mumbai City sign Jackichand Singh; Farukh Choudhary joins Jamshedpur

23 Jan 2021 16:36 PM IST

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 23 (ANI): Mumbai City FC on Saturday confirmed the signing of midfielder Jackichand Singh from Jamshedpur FC. The 28-year old returns to the Islanders for his second stint with the club, putting pen to paper on a two-and-a-half-year deal.In the ongoing 2020-21 edition of the ISL,

Wolves sign Willian Jose on loan from Real Sociedad

23 Jan 2021 16:00 PM IST

Wolverhampton [UK], January 23 (ANI): Wolves have completed the loan signing of Brazilian striker Willian Jose from Real Sociedad, with an option to buy at the end of the season.Jose has been with Sociedad since 2016, scoring 62 times in 170 appearances for the La Liga side but now provides

SL vs Eng: Anderson picks six to register his best bowling figures in Asia

23 Jan 2021 15:41 PM IST

Galle [Sri Lanka], January 23 (ANI): England pacer James Anderson on Saturday recorded his best bowling figures in Asia. The bowler recorded the feat on day two of the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka here at Galle. Anderson finished with figures of 6-40 from 29 overs as the hosts

I-League: TRAU hope to grab maiden win of the season against Chennai City

23 Jan 2021 15:34 PM IST

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 23 (ANI): Tenth-placed Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU) will lock horns against eighth-placed Chennai City FC at the VYBK Stadium in Kolkata on Sunday.Lying in the bottom half of the table, both teams would aim to push out and make it into the top half.TRAU

International Olympic Committee prepares for various scenarios ahead of Tokyo Olympics

23 Jan 2021 15:32 PM IST

Moscow [Russia], January 23 (ANI/Sputnik): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is taking into account various scenarios for holding the upcoming Tokyo Olympics and has a wide array of measures for a proper response, IOC President Thomas Bach said.Originally scheduled for 2020, the Summer Olympic Games in Japan have been postponed

Abu Dhabi T10: Classic cricket entertainment on the cards, says Gayle

23 Jan 2021 15:28 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 23 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 League, West Indies’ opening batsman Chris Gayle has said that fans can expect classic cricket entertainment in the coming edition of the league.Gayle will be seen donning the Team Abu Dhabi jersey and is expected to set

Anderson becomes second pacer after Hadlee to pick 30 fifers in Tests

23 Jan 2021 15:17 PM IST

Galle [Sri Lanka], January 23 (ANI): England pacer James Anderson on Saturday became the second fast bowler after the great Richard Hadlee to take 30 fifers in Test cricket. While the Englishman is the second pacer, he is sixth on the overall list. Anderson achieved the feat in the ongoing

Pak vs SA: Azhar Ali looks to return to winning ways on home soil

23 Jan 2021 15:05 PM IST

Karachi [Pakistan], January 23 (ANI): After a dismal outing in New Zealand, Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali is banking upon the home advantage in the upcoming Test series against South Africa.Pakistan faced defeat in both the Tests against New Zealand and came out victorious in only one T20I on tour. Azhar

Korea’s Im sees right lines to grab second-round lead at The American Express golf tournament

23 Jan 2021 15:01 PM IST

California [US], January 23 (ANI): Sungjae Im of Korea rode a hot putter to seize a one-shot lead at The American Express golf tournament following a blemish-free 7-under 65 at PGA West Stadium Course in La Quinta, California on Friday.The 22-year-old rising star put himself in prime position to win

Hardik Pandya pays tribute to late father with an emotional video

23 Jan 2021 14:43 PM IST

New Delhi [India], January 23 (ANI): India all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Saturday paid a touching and emotional tribute to his father, who had passed away last week.The star all-rounder posted a video on Twitter for his ‘Dad’ expressing the pang in his heart. The video happens to be the collage