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‘FEARLESS INDIA RISKED LOSING THE GABBA TEST TO WIN THE SERIES’

23 Jan 2021 09:48 AM IST

Before the crucial fourth and final Test against Australia in Brisbane, India were tempted to strengthen their batting and play only four bowlers in the hope of securing a draw to return home with the series levelled. But the Ravi Shastri-led team management eventually went in with five bowlers, risking

IPL 2021: MINI-AUCTION TO BE HELD IN CHENNAI NEXT MONTH

23 Jan 2021 09:46 AM IST

NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League mini-auction ahead of the 2021 edition of the league is likely to be held either on February 18 or 19 in Chennai. Speaking to ANI, sources in the know of developments said that the mini-auction ahead of the 14th edition will take place on

MATHEWS HOLDS FORT WITH TON AFTER HOSTS LOSE EARLY WICKETS

23 Jan 2021 09:44 AM IST

Angelo Mathews’ century powered Sri Lanka to 229/4 on day one of the second Test against England at the Galle International Stadium on Friday. At stumps, Sri Lanka’s score read 229/4 in 87 overs. Mathews was unbeaten on 107 runs while Niroshan Dickwella was giving him company on 19. Both

SIRAJ FIND OF AUSTRALIA TOUR, SAYS SHASTRI

23 Jan 2021 09:42 AM IST

NEW DELHI: India head coach Ravi Shastri on Friday heaped praise on fast bowler Mohammed Siraj who played a crucial role in the team’s remarkable win over Australia in the Border-Gavaskar series. “Find of the tour for shoring up the bowling attack the way he did – Mohd Siraj. He

Confident India eyeing to continue dominance in Tests

23 Jan 2021 09:39 AM IST

After breaching the impregnable frontier Down Under, India now look to establish supremacy in home conditions over England and also find a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final in June this year.

Defender Fikayo Tomori joins AC Milan on loan from Chelsea

23 Jan 2021 09:04 AM IST

Milan [Italy], January 23 (ANI): Serie A side AC Milan have signed defender Fikayo Tomori on loan from Chelsea FC until the end of the season.He has made 27 appearances for the Blues so far, including four this season, most recently as a substitute in the FA Cup third-round win

Red-ball skipper Adam Rossington extends contract with Northamptonshire

23 Jan 2021 08:46 AM IST

Northamptonshire [UK], January 23 (ANI): Wicket-keeper Adam Rossington has signed a one-year contract extension with England’s County Cricket Club Northamptonshire until at least the end of the 2022 season.The Club’s red-ball Captain, Rossington is a key figure in all forms of cricket for Northamptonshire and was excited about committing his

SL vs Eng: Coach Flower pleased with hosts’ efforts despite ‘giving them 3 wickets’

23 Jan 2021 08:03 AM IST

Galle [Sri Lanka], January 23 (ANI): Sri Lanka batting coach Grant Flower doesn’t want to be too critical of his team despite losing three wickets early on day one of the second Test against England.Sri Lanka again got off to a bad start but coach Flower is pleased with the

ISL 7: FC Goa ropes in Adil Khan on loan for rest of season

22 Jan 2021 23:18 PM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 22 (ANI): FC Goa on Friday announced the signing of Indian international Adil Khan on loan from Hyderabad FC for the rest of the ongoing seventh season of the Indian Super League (ISL).Adil’s professional career began in 2008 in the colours of Sporting Clube de Goa

‘Doing very well, will be back soon’: CAB secy Snehasish Ganguly after successful angioplasty

22 Jan 2021 22:41 PM IST

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 22 (ANI): Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) secretary Snehasish Ganguly, who underwent a successful angioplasty at the Apollo Hospital on Friday, is doing well and is expected to be back very soon. “I am doing very well. I am getting good care and attention from

ISL 7: Mumbai survive spirited surge by SC East Bengal to win hard-fought three points

22 Jan 2021 22:37 PM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], January 22 (ANI): Mumbai City FC overcame a tough challenge from SC East Bengal to sneak in a 1-0 win in the ongoing seventh season of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Tilak Maidan Stadium, here on Friday. With this win, the Islanders stretch their incredible

De Bruyne out for up to six weeks due to injury

22 Jan 2021 22:28 PM IST

Manchester [UK], January 22 (ANI): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Friday informed that midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will miss between four to six weeks after picking up an injury against Aston Villa in midweek.The Belgian limped off after 59 minutes on Wednesday evening and has since undergone a scan