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19 Nov 2019

India

This is Shami's game plan for batsmen during Day-Night Test

The hype surrounding India's first-ever Day-Night Test does not seem to fade away, as history will be made on Friday against Bangladesh.

Five players who shouldn't have been released by IPL teams

Last week, the eight franchises of the Indian Premier League submitted their list of retained and released players ahead of the auction next month.

Eden Gardens: The ground of firsts

The iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata is all set to host the first-ever Day-Night Test to be played between India and Bangladesh, starting Friday.

19 Nov 2019

UEFA Champions League

Here's how much Manchester United have financially lost without UCL

Former England and European champions Manchester United are not featuring in the UEFA Champions League this season, and are instead playing the UEFA Europa League.

Yuvraj Singh might get into coaching after 2-3 years

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has said he could get into coaching after two-three years.

Langer cannot wait to see Warner play well in Tests

Australia are set to face Pakistan in a two-match Test series, starting November 21.

D/N Test: Bangladesh pacers training with wet balls, says Mehidy

India and Bangladesh are set to face each other in their maiden Day-Night Test at the Eden Gardens from November 22 onwards.

BCB bans Shahadat Hossain for physically assaulting teammate

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has suspended pacer Shahadat Hossain from the ongoing National Cricket League.

Steve Smith gives his take on Nicholas Pooran's ball-tampering ban

Windies wicket-keeper batsman Nicholas Pooran was on the receiving end after he was involved in a ball-tampering incident in international cricket last week.

19 Nov 2019

Chris Lynn

Chris Lynn creates T10 history: Details here

Just days after being released by the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the Indian Premier League auction next month, Aussie batsman Chris Lynn showed his prowess with the bat in the ongoing Abu Dhabi T10 League.

18 Nov 2019

Virat Kohli

Reliving the history of ODI cricket

Cricket is a game of glorious uncertainties.

Five funniest moments from IPL

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most popular leagues in the world.

18 Nov 2019

FIFA World Cup

Not 100% fit but will always put team first: Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed headlines after being substituted in the UCL tie, by Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri.

18 Nov 2019

India

BCCI has big plans for historic D/N Test: Details here

The first-ever Day-Night Test in India would witness Men In Blue and Bangladesh locking horns at the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata from Friday.

18 Nov 2019

Chicago

WWE: Ranking the career-defining moments of CM Punk

Former world champion CM Punk has made waves on social media after his sensational return to WWE TV, during Backstage on Fox Sports, last week.

18 Nov 2019

Tennis

Stefanos Tsitsipas wins ATP Finals 2019: Report, stats and records

Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece created history as he won his maiden ATP Finals, by defeating Dominic Thiem of Austria 6-7 (6-8), 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) in over two hours at The O2 Arena in London on Sunday.

18 Nov 2019

Italy

Football manager sacked despite a record-breaking 27-0 win: Details here

In a bizarre incident in Italy, the manager of a youth football team, Massimiliano Riccini, was sacked despite his team's record-breaking 27-0 victory.

17 Nov 2019

FIFA World Cup

Ranking the best hat-tricks by Cristiano Ronaldo in international football

Portuguese football sensation Cristiano Ronaldo is considered the GOAT, not just from his nation, but also in world football today, alongside Lionel Messi.

IPL 2020: Which batsman can win the Orange Cap?

The Indian Premier League trade window was shut down on Friday and the list of released and retained players were submitted.

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Meghalaya's Abhay Negi slams fastest fifty

Meghalaya all-rounder Abhay Negi impressed at large by hitting the bowlers to all parts of the ground as he slammed the fastest fifty in the history of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Mizoram on Sunday.

ICC Test Rankings: Shami breaks into top 10, Mayank rises

Team India thrashed Bangladesh in the first Test by an innings and 130 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

17 Nov 2019

Steve Smith

WATCH: Steve Smith dismisses batsman in a weird fashion

In case one does not remember, prolific Australian cricketer Steve Smith started his career as a leg-spinner, before going on to become the batsman the world knows today.

17 Nov 2019

India

Indore Test: Here's what Team India did on Day 4

Team India came up with an emphatic performance to tame visitors Bangladesh by an innings and 130 runs on Day 3 of the opening Test in Indore on Saturday.

17 Nov 2019

BCCI

Prithvi Shaw impresses after comeback from doping ban

Youngster Prithvi Shaw made a dazzling return to cricket with a bang on Sunday.

Australia's James Pattinson banned for personal abuse: Details here

Australian fast bowler James Pattinson has received a blow ahead of the first Test against Pakistan, starting November 21.

17 Nov 2019

BCCI

BCCI ethics officer clears Sourav Ganguly of conflict of interest

Newly elected Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly, who was served a conflict of interest notice, has been cleared of the charges by BCCI ethics officer Justice (retd.) DK Jain.

17 Nov 2019

Football

Antonio Conte under police protection after receiving threatening letter

A bizarre incident has led Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte to receive police protection.

Who is Karim Janat: Afghanistan's new bowling sensation

Afghanistan have risen to fame in world cricket, courtesy their fine performance over the past years, as a result, producing some incredible players.

16 Nov 2019

Real Madrid

Ranking the worst signings made by Real Madrid

Spanish giants Real Madrid have made a name for themselves, owing to their tremendous success in Spain, as well as in Europe.

IPL: Five released players who could draw massive bids

On Friday, the Indian Premier League (IPL) trading window was shut down as teams also had to submit their list of retained and released players.

16 Nov 2019

Arun Jaitley

Several DDCA members quit after Rajat Sharma's resignation

Following the resignation of Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rajat Sharma on Saturday, several other members of the association submitted their resignation.

16 Nov 2019

Real Madrid

Ranking the greatest moments from UEFA Champions League

The UEFA Champions League is the greatest European club football competition with a rich 64-year history.

16 Nov 2019

England Cricket Team

Ben Stokes was worried during 2019 World Cup: Details here

Ben Stokes was England's hero in the ICC World Cup 2019 and had a dream tournament to hand his side a maiden title.

16 Nov 2019

Tennis

Rafael Nadal finishes as year-end No. 1 in ATP Rankings

Rafael Nadal might have bowed out of the ongoing ATP Finals in London.

16 Nov 2019

India

1st Test, India vs Bangladesh: Key takeaways from India's victory

Team India sealed the first Test match in Indore against Bangladesh on Day 3.

1st Test, India beat Bangladesh: Here are the records broken

The Indian cricket team beat Bangladesh inside three days to win the first Test match and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

What special request does Paras Khadka have for BCCI?

Nepal is one of the rising teams in world cricket and also has produced some top cricketers so far.

16 Nov 2019

England Cricket Team

James Anderson likely to feature against Proteas: Details here

Veteran England pacer James Anderson has been out of the side since August this year after he suffered an injury while training for the Ashes.

16 Nov 2019

FIFA World Cup

Argentina edge past Brazil 1-0, thanks to Lionel Messi

Argentina put up a competitive show as they managed to tame arch-rivals, Brazil, 1-0 during a friendly tie at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Friday.

India vs Bangladesh: Mayank breaks Bradman's record- Details here

India's Test opener Mayank Agarwal has been on a golden run with the bat.