Sports

July 19, 2020

BCCI Cricket Operations chief Saba Karim asked “to resign”

New Delhi: Former India wicket-keeper Saba Karim has been asked to resign from the post of BCCI General Manager – Cricket Operations. The 52-year-old Karim, who played one Test and…
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July 18, 2020

de Kock pulls out of 3TC Solidarity Cup due to personal reasons

Centurion: Cricket South Africa has announced that Quinton de Kock will miss the inaugural 3TC Solidarity Cup match to be played on Saturday due to unforeseen personal circumstances. Ryan Rickleton…
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July 18, 2020

Former Australia skipper Barry Jarman dies aged 84

Melbourne: Former Australia Test captain and ex ICC match referee Barry Jarman has passed away at the age of 84. The former wicket-keeper batsman died on Friday in Adelaide after…
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July 18, 2020

Stokes and Sibley tons let England declare at 469-9

Manchester: Ultra-careful centuries by Ben Stokes and Dom Sibley allowed England to declare against the West Indies on 469-9 and reinforce their command of the second Test two days in…
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July 17, 2020

BCCI Apex Council discusses holding Ranji games in respective zones

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had its all-important Apex Council meeting on Friday and as expected, domestic cricket dominated the discussion as the fate of…
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July 17, 2020

Eng vs WI 2nd Test, Day 2: Sibley scores ton, Stokes on 99 (Lunch)

Manchester: Dom Sibley scored his second Test century while Ben Stokes reached 99 at Lunch on Day 2 of the second Test between England and the West Indies at Old…
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July 17, 2020

Bach states intention to run for the second term as IOC President

Lausanne (Switzerland): Thomas Bach said that he is willing to run for a second term as President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Bach said at the IOC Session on Thursday…
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July 17, 2020

I stand with all those who are oppressed: Amla

Durban: Former South Africa batsman Hashim Amla has backed young pacer Lungi Ngidi’s stance on the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement, saying he stands with all those who are oppressed. Ngidi…
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July 16, 2020

Former Barca president ‘scared’ Messi could leave club

Barcelona: Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta said he is concerned about talismanic captain Lionel Messi’s future at the club and that he could leave due to ‘a bad decision’ of…
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July 16, 2020

Pepsi to remain Pakistan team’s main sponsor till June 2021

Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday announced a one-year extension with beverage company Pepsi as the principal partner of the mens cricket team for all three formats. The partnership will…
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July 16, 2020

Ganguly in home quarantine after brother tests COVID-19+ve

KOLKATA: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday was forced to go into home quarantine after his elder brother and Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) Joint Secretary Snehasish Ganguly tested positive…
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July 15, 2020

We can start sporting events in a limited manner: Rijiju

New Delhi: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju called upon ministers and senior officers in charge of youth affairs and sports departments from all states and UTs, to…
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July 15, 2020

It is my dream to see India host Olympics: Nita Ambani

New Delhi: Nita Ambani, Chairperson and founder of the Reliance Foundation, said on Wednesday that it is her dream to see India host an Olympics. Nita Ambani, who was elected as…
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July 15, 2020

Six test positive for Covid-19, none of them players: CSA

Johannesburg: Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Wednesday said that six positive Covid-19 results have come out from around 50 tests that it conducted on players, coaches, support staff and venue staff…
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July 15, 2020

From the first ball, Ben Stokes was in my ear: Blackwood

Manchester: West Indies batsman Jermaine Blackwood has revealed England tried to verbally take his mind off the game during his match-winning knock of 95 with stand-in skipper Ben Stokes leading the…
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July 15, 2020

Mohammedan Sporting rope in Trinidadian Willis Plaza

Kolkata: City football giants Mohammedan Sporting club have beefed up their squad ahead of the forthcoming 2nd Division League with the signing of Trinidadian ace Willis Deon Plaza. The 33-year-old marksman…
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July 15, 2020

Suarez believes it’s ‘impossible’ for Barca to win LaLiga this season

Barcelona: Barcelona forward Luis Suarez has conceded the LaLiga title race to Clasico rivals Real Madrid as according to the Uruguayan, it’s impossible for them to retain the trophy this term.…
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July 15, 2020

Birmingham 2022 launches competition to find mascot designer

London: Birmingham 2022 has launched a competition for finding a child who will design the official mascot for the Commonwealth Games that will be held in the city in two years.…
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July 15, 2020

Having name as Ahmad seems to be a problem: Ex-HI Chief

NEW DELHI: Former Hockey India President Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad on Tuesday accused the Sports Ministry of partiality in application of the 2011 National Sports Development Code of India and of…
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July 14, 2020

BCCI appoints Hemang Amin as interim CEO

New Delhi: With former CEO Rahul Johri’s resignation being accepted and him being asked to leave via email, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to appoint…
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July 14, 2020

Indian team hasn’t yet figured out Pant’s batting position: Kaif

New Delhi: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has tried to decode as to why young wicket-keeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has been a hit with Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League…
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July 14, 2020

Two COVID-19 cases reported in NBA at restart campus

New York: The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced that two players tested positive for COVID-19 after travelling to the league’s campus at Walt Disney World Resort. “Of the 322 players…
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July 14, 2020

Federer almost the perfect tennis player on and off court: Edberg

Stockholm: Former Swedish World No.1 Stefan Edberg said that Swiss great Roger Federer is set apart by the kind of all-round ability that he possesses. Edberg coached Federer between January 2014…
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July 12, 2020

Gambhir recalls his days with Dhoni as roommate

New Delhi: Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir recently went down the memory lane and revisited the time when he shared room with veteran wicketkeeper-batsman M.S. Dhoni. “We were roommates for more…
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July 12, 2020

Former India cricketer Chetan Chauhan tests positive for COVID19

New Delhi: Former India cricketer and Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister Chetan Chauhan has tested positive for COVID-19. The development of Chauhan testing positive for the dreaded virus emerged late on…
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July 11, 2020

COVID-19: Former Indian cricketer’s wife tests positive

Kolkata: The wife of former India all-rounder and Minister of State for Sports in West Bengal Laxmi Ratan Shukla has tested positive for COVID-19. Smita Sanyal Shukla, a deputy secretary in…
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July 10, 2020

CSA extend solidarity with ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement

Johannesburg: Extending solidarity to ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement, Cricket South Africa (CSA) acting CEO Dr Jacques Faul said that the national sporting body would use its platform to educate and…
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July 10, 2020

Salim Malik must respond to April 2000 conversation: PCB

Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Board was approached by former skipper Salim Malik for removal of his life ban handed in 2000 and to be allowed to contribute to Pakistan cricket. Malik had…
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July 10, 2020

Anderson one of the best exponents of reverse swing: Tendulkar

New Delhi: Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar believes veteran England pacer James Anderson is one of the best exponents of reverse swing in modern-day cricket. “Jimmy Anderson was possibly the first…
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July 10, 2020

ATK Mohun Bagan holds international potential, says Nita Ambani

Mumbai: Nita Ambani, Founder & Chairperson, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), welcomed legendary Indian football club Mohun Bagan into the Indian Super League family on Friday. The 130-year old football club…
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