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06 Feb 2020

India

Why India have never hosted the ICC U-19 World Cup?

India are currently the defending champions of the ICC U-19 World Cup, having won the title on record four occasions.

Franchise owners skeptical over IPL All Stars game

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly might have announced an All Stars game ahead of the 2020 IPL edition, but the franchises seem resentful.

New Zealand-India 2nd ODI: Records that can be scripted

The Indian cricket team suffered a loss in the opening ODI of the three-match series against New Zealand on Tuesday.

England pacer Jofra Archer to miss IPL 2020: Details here

England fast bowler Jofra Archer will miss the upcoming Sri Lanka tour and the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season.

06 Feb 2020

Olympics

Will Tokyo Olympics be abandoned following the threat of coronavirus?

The upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo has been hyped to put up the best sporting spectacle on the planet.

06 Feb 2020

Real Madrid

Football: Big money signings who have flopped in 2019-20 season

The summer of 2019 season saw some mega deals getting done in European club football.

06 Feb 2020

UEFA Champions League

Neymar can still move back to Barcelona, confirms Eric Abidal

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Neymar has been long subjected to a move back to his former club, Barcelona.

06 Feb 2020

Quinton de Kock

South Africa look to seal ODI series against England

Hosts South Africa would take on visitors England in the second ODI at the Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban on Friday.

#ChampionsInBlue: This is what Ian Bishop fees about Ravi Bishnoi

The Indian U-19 cricket team has been playing some brilliant stuff out on the field in the ongoing Cricket World Cup.

Ganguly heads to England, 4-nation tourney talks gather focus

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has headed to England and it is believed that discussion on the much-talked about 4-nation series is on the cards.

06 Feb 2020

India

#ChampionsInBlue: Team India's domination in the ICC Under-19 World Cup

The ICC Under-19 World Cup 2020 has seen the Indian cricket team ruling the roost.

06 Feb 2020

Sachin Tendulkar

Bushfire Cricket Bash rescheduled from Sydney to Melbourne: Details here

The highly anticipated charity match for the Bushfire Relief Fund was to be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday.

06 Feb 2020

Gaming Bytes

#GamingBytes: PUBG Mobile's weapon grips explained in detail

To be able to win that ever-elusive Chicken Dinner, you need to have a solid strategy in place.

05 Feb 2020

India

India fined 80% of match fee for slow over-rate

Team India has been found guilty of maintaining a slow over-rate during the first ODI against New Zealand at Hamilton.

New Zealand vs India, 1st ODI: Here're the key takeaways

The Indian cricket team lost against New Zealand in the first ODI on Wednesday.

Management shouldn't remove Rahul from top order, feels Gambhir

Indian batsman KL Rahul extended his purple patch with yet another blistering innings, this time in the 50-over format.

NZ coach Stead under heat for missing ODIs against India

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead has come under the heat from critics following his leave of absence during his side's crucial three-match ODI series against India.

MSK Prasad hurt with Ambati Rayudu's plight

Chairman of selectors MSK Prasad opened up about Ambati Rayudu for the first time since the ICC World Cup 2019.

05 Feb 2020

Virat Kohli

NZ vs IND: Virat Kohli's sturdy deadlock against leg-spinners

Virat Kohli's nightmare against leggies continued as he was cleaned up by Ish Sodhi in the first ODI against New Zealand at Hamilton.

Mushfiqur Rahim to become Bangladesh's highest-paid cricketer: Details here

Veteran wicket-keeper batsman, Mushfiqur Rahim, is in line to become the highest-paid cricketer for Bangladesh.

05 Feb 2020

Atletico Madrid

Lionel Messi hits back at Eric Abidal following jibe

Barcelona GOAT and captain Lionel Messi has hit back at club director Eric Abidal following the latter's jibe at the players.

1st ODI, New Zealand beat India: List of records broken

The Indian cricket team lost against New Zealand in the first ODI on Wednesday.

05 Feb 2020

Real Madrid

Happy Birthday Cristiano Ronaldo: A look at his achievements

Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo is celebrating his 35th birthday.

05 Feb 2020

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Yashasvi Jaiswal garners immense praise from Shoaib Akhtar

Rookie Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scaled new heights with his unbeaten century, as he propelled India U-19 to the final of the ongoing World Cup.

SA beat England, 1st ODI: Here's the complete statistical review

After a 3-1 hammering at the hands of England, the South Africa cricket team enjoyed a stunning seven-wicket win in the first ODI held on Tuesday.

05 Feb 2020

Chelsea FC

FA Cup 2019-20: Liverpool youngsters set up date with Chelsea

Reigning European champions Liverpool, on Tuesday, fielded a young squad for their fourth-round replay against Shrewsbury Town at Anfield.

Has Shreyas Iyer solved India's number four woes?

Shreyas Iyer is deemed India's mainstay for the much dodgy batting slot following the painful World Cup exit.

05 Feb 2020

Pakistan Cricket Team

Younis Khan still under the debt of PCB

Former Pakistan batsman Younis Khan has said he is still owed a lump sum of Rs. 4-6 crore by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

05 Feb 2020

Gaming Bytes

#GamingBytes: Five advanced PUBG Mobile tips to win chicken dinner

PUBG Mobile offers a tactical and intense Battle Royale experience. The game's popularity keeps drawing new players each day.

#ChampionsInBlue: India overcome Pakistan, reach U-19 World Cup final

The Indian cricket team reached the final of the ICC U-19 World Cup 2020.

04 Feb 2020

Manchester United

Manchester United could play East Bengal during pre-season: Details here

Former Premier League champions Manchester United could create history by becoming the first-ever English club to play in Kolkata.

04 Feb 2020

KL Rahul

New Zealand-India ODIs: Key factors to watch out for

Visitors India will lock horns against hosts New Zealand in a three-match ODIs, starting Wednesday.

Australia recall Glenn Maxwell for limited-overs series: Details here

Australia have recalled star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell to the side for the upcoming limited-overs assignments against South Africa, starting February 21.

04 Feb 2020

French Open

Andy Murray to pull out of French Open 2020?

British tennis sensation Andy Murray has been having a tough time since the last year after undergoing a career-threatening hip resurfacing surgery.

New Zealand vs India, ODIs: Players to watch out for

India and New Zealand are set to battle it out in a three-match ODI series, starting Wednesday.

New Zealand vs India, 1st ODI: Preview, Dream11 and stats

The Indian cricket team will be wanting to continue in the same vein after winning the T20Is 5-0 against New Zealand.

04 Feb 2020

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli confirms openers for 1st ODI against New Zealand

India suffered a setback after regular opener Rohit Sharma was ruled out of the ongoing New Zealand tour with a calf injury.

04 Feb 2020

BCCI

When will the BCCI appoint new selectors? Sourav Ganguly reveals

It was last week when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) appointed a new Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), whose role is to appoint fresh new selectors for the Indian team.

Ranji Trophy: Veteran batsman Wasim Jaffer scripts a major record

Former Indian cricket team batsman Wasim Jaffer has shown age has no limit in sports.

New Zealand-India ODIs: Williamson ruled out of first two matches

New Zealand, who lost 0-5 against Team India in the recently-concluded T20Is, have been dealt with a blow ahead of the ODIs.