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04 Apr 2020

Football

Neymar donates $1 million to fight coronavirus outbreak in Brazil

Football superstar Neymar has donated $1 million to fight the impact of the new coronavirus in his native Brazil, according to TV network SBT.

Pat Cummins isn't thinking about Australian Test captaincy: Details here

Australian pacer Pat Cummins has been touted as one of the future Test captains by current skipper Tim Paine.

04 Apr 2020

Football

Coronavirus outbreak: FIFA recommends postponing international matches scheduled for June

The COVID-19 working group has recommended the postponement of all international matches scheduled for June in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

04 Apr 2020

England Cricket Team

Coronavirus outbreak: England cricketers make an initial donation of £500,000

England men's centrally contracted players will make an initial donation of £500,000 to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in response to the financial crisis engulfing the game as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Sachin Tendulkar shares details of video call with PM Modi

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar believes India will face a stern challenge after the countrywide lockdown ends on April 14.

Coronavirus outbreak: Sourav Ganguly urges citizens to stay indoors

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly highlighted the importance of social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

03 Apr 2020

India

COVID-19: South African cricketers test negative after returning from India

The South African cricketers, who returned from their incomplete tour of India last month, have tested negative in relation to the coronavirus.

#NewsBytesExplainer: The meticulous art of reverse swing

Reverse swing, as regarded by the cricket pundits, is a fast bowler's prized possession in Test cricket more often than not.

Edgbaston Stadium to be used as NHS amid coronavirus pandemic

The Edgbaston Stadium will be used as a National Health Service (NHS) in a bid to help in the battle against COVID-19.

03 Apr 2020

Real Madrid

Reasons why Pogba should move to Real in the summer

2018 FIFA World Cup winner Paul Pogba has been a constant source of speculation as far his transfer rumors are concerned.

03 Apr 2020

Football

Premier League flashback: Statistical analysis of the 1994-95 season

After sealing successive Premier League wins since its inception, Manchester United missed a hat-trick of honors.

#ThisDayThatYear: 'Carlos Brathwaite.. Remember the name!'

West Indies completely owned the year 2016 in limited overs format.

03 Apr 2020

Football

UEFA urges European leagues not to cancel seasons: Details here

The UEFA has asked European leagues not to abandon the 2019-20 season as officials stated they are working towards plans to resume matches from July.

Everyone still keen for IPL to go ahead: Pat Cummins

Australian star fast bowler Pat Cummins said players are in touch with the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises even as uncertainty looms over the global cash-rich league due to the coronavirus pandemic.

03 Apr 2020

Virat Kohli

In a chat with Pietersen, Kohli talks about Dhoni, ABD

Indian skipper Virat Kohli termed MS Dhoni and AB de Villiers as his best batting partners.

02 Apr 2020

Football

How Bruno Fernandes is improving Manchester United? Marcus Rashford opines

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has praised newcomer Bruno Fernandes.

Over 9 million in India watched Women's T20 WC final

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup finale between Australia and India was watched by a record 9.02 million fans in India.

Former New Zealand batsman Daniel Flynn calls it a day

Former New Zealand cricketer Daniel Flynn has announced his retirement after a 16-year long career, aged 34.

02 Apr 2020

Football

Reasons why the Griezmann-Neymar swap deal could work for Barcelona

Spanish club Barcelona are hoping to strike a part-exchange deal for Neymar that would see Antoine Griezmann join Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

Duckworth-Lewis method deviser Tony Lewis passes away

Tony Lewis, who was renowned for devising the Duckworth-Lewis rain rule for limited overs cricket, passed away at the age of 78 on Wednesday.

02 Apr 2020

Football

Premier League flashback: Statistical analysis of the 1993-94 season

Manchester United dictated the proceedings in the inaugural Premier League season in 1992-93.

ICC WC 2011: Players who stood out for India

Nine years ago on this day, the Indian cricket team scripted history by lifting its second World Cup in the history of the game.

02 Apr 2020

India

MyWorldCupFinalByte: When India lifted the World Cup in 2011

"Dhoni finishes off in style... A magnificent strike into the crowd... India lift the World Cup after 28 years and it is an Indian captain who has been absolutely brilliant in the night of the final...!"

Shreyas Gopal hopeful of representing India, irrespective of any format

Rajasthan Royals' all-rounder Shreyas Gopal opened up on his aspirations of donning the blue jersey.

01 Apr 2020

Tennis

Tennis: Wimbledon likely to be scrapped amid coronavirus outbreak

The Wimbledon 2020 event looks certain to be scrapped for the first time since World War II by tournament chiefs on Wednesday as the coronavirus pandemic wreaks further havoc on the global sporting calendar.

#ThisDayThatYear: Sam Curran's hat-trick does the trick for KXIP

On April 1, England seamer Sam Curran staged an eccentric tunraround for Kings XI Punjab against Delhi Capitals, in the previous IPL edition.

01 Apr 2020

Football

Premier League flashback: Statistical analysis of the 1992-93 season

England's top flight football was named as the FA Premier League in 1992-93.

India need to improve the domestic structure, feels Harmanpreet Kaur

Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur believes India are a few years behind Australia and England as far as the domestic cricket is concerned.

01 Apr 2020

Football

Possible destinations for Harry Kane after striker drops transfer hint

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has been linked with a move away from the club.

01 Apr 2020

X

Jos Buttler to auction CWC final jersey to raise funds

England batsman Jos Buttler announced that he will be putting the jersey he wore in the final of World Cup 2019 on auction.

Warne doesn't want Smith to captain Australia: Details here

Australian legend Shane Warne feels Steve Smith should focus on batting and not on anything else.

01 Apr 2020

Real Madrid

La Liga could restart in July with no fans: Broadcaster

The coronavirus pandemic has crippled the world with each passing day and Spain has faced the brunt with over 8,000 deaths.

ECB announces aid package for English cricket amid coronavirus outbreak

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced a £61 million ($76 million) aid package for English cricket in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Ganguly supported me more than Dhoni and Kohli: Yuvraj Singh

Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh opened up on his 19-year-old career, stating that Sourav Ganguly supported him more than MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli.

01 Apr 2020

Gaming Bytes

#GamingBytes: Play these video games to learn to drive

Driving is a necessary skill that everyone should have in today's day and age.

'No decision on Asia Cup 2020 yet', says Ehsan Mani

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ehsan Mani has cleared the air regarding the upcoming Asia Cup.

No salaries for players if IPL gets called-off: BCCI official

The players who were signed up for the upcoming IPL edition, may be deprived of the salaries if season gets redundant.

Coronavirus outbreak: David Warner shaves off head to show support

Australian opener David Warner has shaved off his head in order to show support for medical staff who is working round the clock amid the coronavirus pandemic.

31 Mar 2020

Manchester United

Reasons why Manchester United should sign Jadon Sancho

Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho has been rumored to make a move to Manchester United in the summer transfer window.

IPL could be pushed to October-November, says a BCCI official

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic may compel the Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) to stage the upcoming IPL edition around October-November.