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Stokes will lead from the front – Tendulkar
Tendulkar spoke about stand-in English skipper Stokes while previewing the three-Test series, which started in Southampton on yesterday, with West Indies legend Brian Lara. As bad light and a wet outfield interfered with play throughout the day, England closed on 35/1...
German sensation Kai Havertz closer to Blues switch
Kai Havertz is ready to accelerate a big-money move to Chelsea with the Germany international handing in a transfer request at Bayer Leverkusen. Frank Lampard’s men are in pole position to land Havertz, and expect to fend off interest from European giants Real Madrid...
De Kock named South Africa Cricketer of the Year
White-ball skipper Quinton de Kock was named the men’s ‘cricketer of the year’ at Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) annual awards ceremony, held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 27-year-old also bagged the Test cricketer of the year while young opener Laura...
Eric Dier gets four-match ban for confronting fan
Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier has been given a four-match ban and fined £40,000 for climbing over seats to confront a fan after a match in March. The incident happened after Spurs were knocked out of the FA Cup at home by Norwich. The Football Association ban rules...
Captain Cool Dhoni turns 39!
Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrates his 39th birthday today. In his stellar career, MS Dhoni has left a mark in the world of cricket that will shine for years to come. The wicketkeeper-batsman, who is regarded as one of the most successful captains of...
Messi & Ronaldo yet to reach Pele’s level – Tostao
Former Brazil star Tostao has claimed that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were yet to reach the standards set by Brazilian football legend Pele. The man who savored World Cup glory alongside one all-time great considers his fellow countryman to top the Argentine...
Nike may lose Indian Cricket team partnership
The Indian cricket team may soon have to let go of kit partner Nike, as the cricket board and the sportswear brand are locked in a tussle over a contract renewal. Nike and Indian cricket team’s jersey has become synonymous over the last 14 years. But Nike who has been...
Michael Atherton curious about India’s plans for Smith
Former England captain Michael Atherton wants to see the game plan employed by Indian pace attack against an unorthodox batsman like Australia's Steve Smith when the two teams square off at the end of the year. Smith was serving one-year ball-tampering suspension...
Get addicted to football, not to drugs says IM Vijayan
The former captain, in his message on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, said instead of seeking a quick solution through drugs, the youngsters should head to the football ground. “It helps you maintain a biological clock....
Australia and New Zealand win race to host 2023 Women’s World Cup
Australia and New Zealand have secured the rights to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup, beating off competition from Colombia. Australia and New Zealand won a Fifa Council vote yesterday by 22 votes to 13. The winning bid was the overwhelming favourite, but a surprise...