Sports
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Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia, has visa canceled
Brisbane: Novak Djokovic’s chance to play for a 10th Australian Open title was thrown into limbo Thursday when the country denied him entry and canceled his visa because he failed to meet the…
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Netherlands name squad for ODI series against Afghanistan
Amsterdam: Netherlands coach Ryan Campbell has selected 15 players for CWC Super League Series against Afghanistan which will see the two teams meet on January 21, 23, and 25 in the Asian…
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ICC should stamp out corruption; should show no mercy towards match fixers
Veteran Pakistan all rounder Mohammad Hafeez has announced his retirement from international cricket. But as he left the scene, he sounded a warning that should be heeded by cricket administrators from all over…
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Bangladesh stun New Zealand in first Test by eight wickets
Mount Maunganui: Ebadot Hossain picked up a six-wicket haul in the second innings as Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by eight wickets in the first Test of the two-match series here at the…
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USA Women’s U-19 team set for Caribbean tour in January
Washington: USA Cricket has announced an inaugural international tour for the USA Women’s Under 19 team as they are set to travel to the Caribbean in January to play against Windward Islands…
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World Champion Malika Handa continues her fight for ‘equal rights’
New Delhi: Malika Handa, a specially-abled Chess player on Tuesday reiterated her call for having equal rights after she was denied a job and cash reward by the Punjab sports minister because…
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ISL: Thriller on cards as Mohun Bagan and Hyderabad fight for top spot
Fatorda: Juan Ferrando will have the opportunity to take ATK Mohun Bagan top of the table when they take on high-flying Hyderabad FC in the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) at the…
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COVID-19: Ranji Trophy to proceed as per schedule, confirms Ganguly
Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly on Monday confirmed that the upcoming edition of the Ranji Trophy will be staged as planned. The rising COVID-19…
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I-League postponed by at least six weeks
New Delhi: The I-League 2021-22 has been postponed by at least six weeks, the All India Football Federation announced on Monday. Harsh Mahajan, a member of the AIFF Sports Medical Committee informed…
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IND vs SA: Bumrah appointed vice-captain for second Test
Johannesburg: India’s leading pacer Jasprit Bumrah was on Monday appointed vice-captain for the second Test against South Africa after KL Rahul was elevated as skipper in the absence of injured Virat Kohli.…
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IND vs SA: Kohli ruled out of second Test due to back spasm
Johannesburg: India captain Virat Kohli on Monday was ruled out of the second Test against South Africa here just before start of the game because of an upper back spasm, leaving K…
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Pakistan’s Mohammad Hafeez retires from international cricket
Lahore: Veteran Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez, who captained his national team in every format of the game, announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday, saying that he achieved more than he could…
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‘I’m fine with it’: Dravid on India losing WTC point due to slow over-rate
Johannesburg: Team India head coach Rahul Dravid is “fine” with the International Cricket Council (ICC) docking World Test Championship (WTC) points for maintaining a slow over-rate. India lost one point from their…
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Marco Jansen earns maiden ODI call-up, Nortje ruled out series against India
Johannesburg: Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Sunday announced the squad of 17 that will take on India in the three-match, ODI series in the Western Cape from January 19 to 23. Left-arm…
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Lionel Messi, three other PSG players test positive for COVID-19
Paris: Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi and three other Paris St Germain (PSG) players have tested positive for COVID-19, the French Ligue 1 club said on Sunday. In a statement on…