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USA-Canada 4 Nations finale is about pride — and so much more

February 21, 2025

Players on both sides of this USA-Canada rivalry who will square off in the 4 Nations Face-off final Thursday have agreed on one thing. This is the biggest game of their lives. The ever-growing animosity between the two countries as sovereignties has given the rematch some political charge. The chaotic first nine seconds of their round-robin meeting,…

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Mumbai Indians Live Streaming: When & Where To Watch WPL 2025 Match Live In India,US & UK

February 20, 2025

As the two team are going to clash, the cricket fans can expect a high-intensity match with plenty of exciting moments. The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is heating up, and the upcoming match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) on February 21 is expected to be a thrilling encounter. The match, scheduled to start…

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‘I’ve made my decision. You’re not playing’: Gambhir to drop Indian superstar from Champions Trophy clash vs Bangladesh

February 20, 2025

An all left-hander top-three of Bangladesh is set to prompt India head coach Gautam Gambhir to drop Ravindra Jadeja for Champions Trophy match vs Bangladesh. Washington Sundar is set to play in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday as India are likely to drop either Ravindra Jadeja or Axar Patel. As per…

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Lanning, Sutherland hand DC seven-wicket win over UP Warriorz in WPL

February 20, 2025

Skipper Meg Lanning struck 69 off 49 balls as Delhi Capitals produced a solid batting effort to beat UP Warriorz by seven wickets and register their second win in the Women’s Premier League here on Wednesday. Sent into bat, UP Warriorz rode on opener Kiran Navgire’s quick-fire half-century to post 166 for seven. But the total was…

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Emma Raducanu posts update after becoming visibly upset during tennis match

February 20, 2025

Emma Raducanu has said she will “be okay” after being approached by a man displaying “fixated behaviour”. The British tennis star was later visibly upset during a game at the Dubai Tennis Championships after the man was among the crowds in the first few rows. On Instagram on Wednesday, she wrote: “Thank you for the messages of…

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Swiatek beats Rybakina, sets up Ostapenko Qatar semi

February 14, 2025

Three-times defending champion Iga Swiatek will face Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko in the Qatar Open semi-finals on Friday after the Pole overcame Elena Rybakina 6-2 7-5. Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova, who defeated American sixth seed Jessica Pegula, will face another American Amanda Anisimova in the other semi-final. In a repeat of last year’s final, second seed Swiatek swept through…

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No women among world’s top 100 highest-paid athletes

February 13, 2025

Zero women cracked the list of the world’s 100 highest-paid athletes released on Wednesday by Sportico. U.S. tennis star Coco Gauff was the top-earning female athlete in 2024 with $30.4 million, but that was more than $7 million short of the minimum $37.5 million cutoff to make the top 100. Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo sits atop the…

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‘How Is Playing Ranji After 12 Years Right’: Kapil Dev Lambasts Virat Kohli For One-Time Domestic Comeback

February 12, 2025

Former India captain Kapil Dev has said that it doesn’t look good at all if players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma turn up once in 12 years to play domestic cricket and the system should be strong enough to make them play often. Kohli and Rohit played their first Ranji Trophy matches in 12 and nine…

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Jasprit Bumrah Ruled Out Of 2025 CT; Varun Chakravarthy Added To Squad In Place Of Star Batter

February 12, 2025

India has made two changes to their squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy with star pacer Jasprit Bumrah set to miss the tournament. Harshit Rana has been named in the Indian team for the major tournament. Varun Chakravarthy has also been added to the squad in place of batter Yashasvi Jaiswal. The Board of Control for Cricket…

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BCCI Dedicates 3-Member Team For Jasprit Bumrah’s Recovery Ahead Of 2025 Champions Trophy: Report

February 11, 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly assigned a dedicated three-member team of the Centre of Excellence (CoE, previously, the National Cricket Academy) in Bengaluru to look after the recovery process of vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy. According to PTI, Bumrah has only recently completed his five-week offloading —…

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Rohit Sharma’s ton powers India to 4-wicket win over England; seal series 2-0

February 10, 2025

Fuelled by a sparkling hundred by skipper Rohit Sharma, India defeated England by six wickets in the second ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series here on Sunday. Rohit (119, 90b, 12×4, 7×6), who struck his 32nd hundred in ODIs, helped India mow down the target of 305. The hosts made 308 for…

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Super Bowl LIX — Eagles pull Chiefs apart in dominant win

February 10, 2025

Eagles fans erupt as team win the Super Bowl What a time to be a fan of the Philadephia Eagles after their team demolished the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl 59. The Chiefs needed a miracle throughout most of the game, as the Eagles smacked down their defence and dominated in both halves. The win…

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Horrific! Rachin Ravindra Carried Off The Field Soaked In Blood After Ball Hits His Head During Tri-Series Opener vs Pakistan; Video

February 9, 2025

During the tri-series match between Pakistan and New Zealand, all-rounder Rachin Ravindra suffered a head injury after being struck by the ball. The incident silenced the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore as medics rushed to help him. It happened in the 38th over of Pakistan’s innings when Khushdil Shah swept a delivery from Michael Bracewell. Ravindra, fielding at…

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First ODI: Gill anchors India to 4-wicket win over England, Harshit impresses on debut

February 8, 2025

Vice-captain Shubman Gill orchestrated India’s chase with grace, while debutant Harshit Rana dazzled with the ball as the hosts registered a four-wicket win against England in the series opener here on n Thursday. Gill (87), Shreyas Iyer (59), and Axar Patel (52) rose to the occasion, guiding India to a commanding chase after Rana (3/53 from 7…

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E-sports, break-dancing made eligible but sports ministry ends cash prizes for junior athletes

February 8, 2025

Medal winners from world and continental championships of mallakhamb, e-sports and even the much-criticised break-dancing have been made eligible for cash incentives by the sports ministry, which has decided to end such rewards for junior and sub-junior athletes in even Olympic disciplines. The ministry has come out with a list of 51 sports that will be eligible…

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Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja join Rohit Sharma’s brigade of ‘garden waale ladke’ after India beat England

February 7, 2025

Virat Kohli may not have been part of the playing XI, but that did not stop him from celebrating India’s emphatic four-wicket victory over England in the first ODI at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. The 36-year-old batting maestro, ruled out due to a knee issue on his right leg, was seen beaming alongside Ravindra…

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Combination concerns: India look for balance against England in last CT tune-up

February 6, 2025

Form and fitness of seasoned stars is under the scanner as India enter the final phase of their Champions Trophy preparations with the three-match ODI series against England starting here on Thursday, aiming to find the right balance for some specific slots in the line-up. The likes of skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been under…

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Rahul Dravid Involved In Heated Exchange With Auto Driver On Bengaluru Street; ‘Indiranagar Ka Gunda Ad Got Real’, Joke Netizens (Video)

February 5, 2025

On Tuesday, former Team India coach Rahul Dravid was seen having a verbal altercation with an auto driver in Bengaluru. Generally known for his calm and composed demeanour, Dravid was seen in an animated discussion after his vehicle was rear-ended by a goods auto. Fortunately, no injuries or formal complaints were recorded. However, the video has since…

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‘Dher Saara Paani Aur Magarmach…’: Fans Troll PCB For Creating Moat At Gadaffi Stadium To Prevent Pitch Invasion During Champions Trophy 2025

February 3, 2025

The Gaddafi Stadium is set to host at least four matches during the ICC Champions Trophy, and the recent renovations have brought it up to international standards. Lahore’s historic Gaddafi Stadium has undergone a major renovation, making it fully prepared to host matches for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. One of the most notable upgrades is the…

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Ashi Chouksey smashes national record in 50m rifle 3 positions at National Games

February 3, 2025

The 22-year-old Chouksey, who won a silver in 50m rifle 3 positions and a silver in 10m air rifle team event at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023, scored an exceptional 598, breaking the previous record of 594 set by Sift Kaur Samra in 2023. Dehradun: Asian Games bronze-winning shooter Ashi Chouksey of Madhya Pradesh broke the…

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Praggnanandhaa crushes Sarana in Tata Steel Masters chess tournament

February 3, 2025

Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa beat Alexey Sarana of Serbia to register his third straight victory and take his tally to a commendable 8.5 points after the end of the 12th and penultimate round of Tata Steel Masters here on Saturday. On a day when D Gukesh looked poised to retain his sole…

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Bindyarani Devi wins gold, Manipur lifters bag 2 medals at National Games

February 1, 2025

Bindyarani, a Commonwealth Games silver medallist, overcame an initial setback in her first attempt at 83kg in the snatch category. Manipur’s star weightlifter S Bindyarani Devi set a national record in snatch en route to her gold medal-winning effort in the women’s 55kg category at the ongoing National Games here on Friday. Bindyarani, a Commonwealth Games silver…

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Coach threatened me, said he wants me as wife: Cyclist complains to SAI

June 8, 2022

According to the complaint, when the cyclist decided to quit the camp and return to India, Sharma called her family and asked them to get her married as she did not have a future in the sport. SAYING THAT she feared for her “life”, a top Indian cyclist has accused the chief national team coach, R K…

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IND-W vs SA-W, Women’s World Cup 2022 : Smriti Mandhana Hits Fifty, Mithali Raj Solid vs South Africa

March 27, 2022

India Women vs South Africa Women, World Cup 2022 Score Updates: Indian opener Smriti Mandhana completed her 22nd ODI half-century at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Indian openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana got off to a solid start as they added 91 runs for the first wicket in 15 overs before the former was run-out for…

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IPL 2022: Winning Start for Shreyas Iyer as KKR Beat Ravindra Jadeja’s CSK by Six Wickets in Season Opener

March 27, 2022

Shreyas Iyer’s leadership skills outshone Ravindra Jadeja’s in the season opener of IPL 2022 as Kolkata Knight Riders registered a comfortable six-wicket win over defending champions Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium. Ajinkya Rahane, who recently lost his place in India’s Test squad, silenced his critics with a crucial 44-run knock to set up the platform for his…

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IPL 2022: Ravi Shastri gives verdict on Ravindra Jadeja’s captaincy in CSK’s opener against KKR

March 27, 2022

CSK lost by six wickets in Ravindra Jadeja’s first game as captain of the four-time IPL winning side. Ravindra Jadeja did not have a perfect start to his captaincy period for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as the defending champions lost by six wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders in the season opener of the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).…

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IPL 2022: Rajasthan Royals post a cryptic video post Sanju Samson’s complaint against social media team

March 26, 2022

The Rajasthan Royals found themselves in a spot of bother just a day before the commencement of IPL 2022 when skipper Sanju Samson had urged the franchise’s social media team to behave professionally after they had played a social media prank on him on March 25. Sanju’s photo which was clicked while he was supposedly relaxing in the team…

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WWE legend Triple H announces retirement from in-ring competition: ‘I’m done. Would never wrestle again’

March 26, 2022

Legendary WWE wrestler Triple H, AKA Paul Levesque revealed that he is done as an active wrestler and announced his retirement from in-ring competition. Legendary WWE wrestler Triple H, AKA Paul Levesque revealed that he is done as an active wrestler and announced his retirement from in-ring competition. Levesque suffered a cardiac issue last September, and the…

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‘Sometimes a good cricketer isn’t necessarily a good captain’- Rajkumar Sharma unconvinced with Ravindra Jadeja as new CSK skipper

March 26, 2022

Ravindra Jadeja has been appointed as CSK’s new captain after MS Dhoni stepped down from the role. MS Dhoni shockingly stepped down as the Chennai Super Kings captain on March 24 having led them successfully for 12 seasons. Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been appointed as his successor. After taking over the reins from Dhoni, Jadeja has exuded…

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India vs Bangladesh, Women’s World Cup 2022: Yastika Bhatia slams 50 as India post 229/7

March 22, 2022

India vs Bangladesh Live Score, Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022: Currently placed fourth in points table with back-to-back feats, India take on Bangladesh in must-win game. Catch Live Updates of IND vs BAN, being played at the Seddon Park, Hamilton. India vs Bangladesh, Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022: India posted 229/7 in 50 overs after opting to…

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‘He is no longer the same finisher that he was’: Former India all-rounder suggests new batting position for Dhoni at CSK

March 22, 2022

In the last two editions of the IPL, MS Dhoni has struggled with the bat, scoring a combined total of 314 runs from 30 matches. In the last two editions of the IPL, MS Dhoni has struggled with the bat, scoring a combined total of 314 runs from 30 matches. If his tally of 200 runs in IPL 2020 was disappointing,…

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All England Open 2022: Lakshya Sen Finishes Runner-Up, Loses To World No. 1 Viktor Axelsen In Summit Clash

March 21, 2022

A superb run of form had helped Lakshay secure a bronze medal in World Championships, win his maiden Super 500 title at India Open in January, and then end up as runners-up at the German Open. New Delhi: World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen’s superb run in the All England Open Championships ended with a 10-21, 15-21 loss…

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Just want to be in a positive mindset, not looking towards IPL 2022 as comeback: Hardik Pandya

March 20, 2022

Pandya has not donned the India jersey ever since the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 in November last year. It seems that Hardik Pandya might be in the perfect frame of mind ahead of the IPL 2022 that gets underway on March 26. He will be leading the new entrants Gujarat Titans. Gujarat had roped him in a pre-auction…

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All England badminton | Lakshya Sen enters final

March 20, 2022

Padukone and Gopichand are the only Indians to have won the prestigious event World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen stunned defending champion Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia to reach his maiden final at the All England Championships in Birmingham on Saturday. The 20-year-old Sen became only the third men’s singles player after Prakash Padukone and Pullela Gopichand…

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Jhulan Goswami joins Mithali Raj in elite list with massive ODI record in Women’s World Cup game against Australia

March 19, 2022

Jhulan Goswami and Mithali Raj are now in a league of their own. Veteran India fast bowler Jhulan Goswami has become just the second player after captain Mithali Raj to make 200 appearances in women’s ODIs. Saturday’s World Cup match against Australia is Goswami’s 200th of her career. The 39-year-old Jhulan had earlier become the first player…

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‘Lot of people initially thought that 7 is a lucky number for me’: MS Dhoni opens up on his iconic No. 7 jersey

March 18, 2022

There were calls to retire the iconic No.7 jersey as a mark of respect to MS Dhoni’s contribution to Indian cricket. MS Dhoni and No. 7 go hand in hand. The talismanic keeper-batter has been sporting the iconic No. 7 jersey since his international debut in 2007 and the number has eventually become synonymous with him. Dhoni…

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India vs England, Women’s World Cup 2022: India 8 down against England

March 16, 2022

Ind vs Eng Womens World Cup 2022 Live: England captain Heather Knight won the toss and chose to bowl against India. Rejuvenated after scoring a massive win over the West Indies, India will look to make their road to the semifinals easier when they face a beleaguered England in a crucial match of the Women’s ODI World…

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IPL 2022: 5 Unsold Indian players who can come as replacement signings

March 16, 2022

IPL 2022 mega auction had some shocking surprises with big names going unsold. The IPL 2022 mega auction took place last month in Bengaluru for two days and the ten franchises spent a lot of money to make sure that they set a strong core for the upcoming seasons. However, there were some surprises for the fans as…

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India Hammer Sri Lanka In 2nd Test To Sweep Series: Here’s How The World Reacted

March 15, 2022

India registered a 2-0 clean sweep over Sri Lanka by beating them 238 runs in the second Test in Bengaluru. Here is how the world reacted to Indias massive win in 2nd Test against Sri Lanka. India displayed another clinical performance to hammer Sri Lanka by 238 runs in the second Test and take the two-match series 2-0on…

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Daniil Medvedev smashes racket in frustration, loses World No. 1 ranking to Novak Djokovic after loss at Indian Wells

March 15, 2022

Daniil Medvedev ‘s first stint as the World No. 1 lasted for less than a month Daniil Medvedev ‘s first stint as the World No. 1 lasted for less than a month after he crashed out of the Indian Wells Masters in the third round.The Russian tennis ace suffered defeat at the hands of Gael Monfils in…

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Rishabh Pant will become India’s highest-scoring wicketkeeper in Tests: Irfan Pathan

March 15, 2022

Rishabh Pant was instrumental in India’s 2-0 triumph in the Test series as the Lankan bowlers endured a hard time against him. Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has lavished massive praises on Rishabh Pant following the wicketkeeper-batter’s stellar show against Sri Lanka. The southpaw was instrumental in India’s 2-0 triumph in the Test series as the Lankan bowlers endured…

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Scott Hall, Notorious Bad Guy of Pro Wrestling, Dies at 63

March 15, 2022

He entered the WWE’s Hall of Fame twice, as Razor Ramon and as a founding member of the New World Order. Scott Hall, the two-time WWE Hall of Famer who famously ignited pro wrestling’s “Monday Night Wars” in the 1990s by walking in unannounced during a rival organization’s marquee TV show, has died. He was 63. Hall was taken…

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Mitchell Starc’s 145kph Thunderbolt Ends Fawad Alam’s Long Wait In One Ball

March 15, 2022

Mitchell Starc’s delivery was clocked at 145kph and Fawad Alam was completely beaten by the pace as the ball tailed in and crashed into his pads. Mitchell Starc was on top of his game as his spell of three for 29 saw Australia bowl out Pakistan for a paltry of 148 in the first innings on Day…

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On Camera, Kabaddi Player Shot Dead In Punjab During Tournament

March 15, 2022

Sandeep Singh Nangal Ambian: The kabaddi player was immediately rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. New Delhi: Sandeep Singh Nangal Ambian, an international-level kabaddi player, was shot dead during a kabaddi tournament in Punjab’s Jalandhar on Monday, said police. He was 40. Sandeep was immediately rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him brought…

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Rishabh Pant Breaks Kapil Dev’s Massive Near 40-Year Record In Sri Lanka 2nd Test

March 14, 2022

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant scored the fastest Test fifty by an Indian batter on Sunday when he completed his half-century in 28 deliveries on the second day of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant scored the fastest Test fifty by an Indian batter on Sunday when he completed his half-century in…

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IND vs SL: Shreyas Iyer’s 92 features in list of unwanted record held by Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag

March 13, 2022

Iyer created an unimpressive record despite playing a match-defining knock. India found themselves in a spot of bother having lost half their side early after winning the toss on Day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Having been reduced to 148/6, the hosts could have been bundled out cheaply had…

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World Cups target, BCCI tells players to follow fitness plan during IPL too

March 13, 2022

This season, physios and trainers of the NCA and head coach Rahul Dravid will be in touch with the country’s top cricketers to ensure they stick to the plan, with the focus on strength and conditioning. TO AVOID untimely injury breakdown and ensure optimum fitness with two World Cups scheduled in as many years, contracted Indian cricketers…

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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes top men’s goalscorer in football history

March 13, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo became the all-time leading men’s goalscorer in football history as his brilliant hat-trick inspired Manchester United’s 3-2 win against Tottenham, while Liverpool closed the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City with a 2-0 victory at Brighton on Saturday. Ronaldo had netted just once in his previous 10 games amid speculation that the Portugal striker…

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India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Preview: Rohit Sharma-Led India Eye Clean Sweep In Pink-Ball Match In Bengaluru

March 12, 2022

Chasing an elusive international hundred for 28 months now, Virat Kohli would hope for a turnaround at his ‘spiritual home’ when India take on an under-prepared and injury-hit Sri Lanka in the second Test, with the action unfolding under flood lights, in Bengaluru from Saturday. Chasing an elusive international hundred for 28 months now, Virat Kohli would hope for…

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India Women vs West Indies Women: Mithali Raj Scripts Massive Record In Women’s World Cup History

March 12, 2022

ICC Women’s World Cup: India skipper Mithali Raj on Saturday scripted a massive record in the ongoing Women’s World Cup India skipper Mithali Raj on Saturday scripted a massive record in the ongoing Women’s World Cup. With India electing to bat against West Indies in their third match of the tournament at the Seddon Park in Hamilton,…

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India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: 100 Percent Crowd Allowed In Bengaluru Test

March 11, 2022

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: The KSCA has announced in a statement that 100 percent crowd capacity will be allowed in the Bengaluru Test match. The second Test between India and Sri Lanka, a pink ball game starting on Saturday, could witness a full house after the Karnataka State Cricket Association on Thursday allowed 100 percent…

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