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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.

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).

#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.

04 Feb 2020

Rohit Sharma

Shubman Gill replaces Rohit Sharma for NZ Tests: Details here

Regular Indian opener Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the remainder of the tour of New Zealand owing to a calf injury.

03 Feb 2020

Pakistan News

Kohli's India reminds me of Imran's Pakistan: Sanjay Manjrekar

In an interesting statement, former Indian batsman Sanjay Manjrekar said the incumbent Virat Kohli-led Team India is reminiscent of Imran Khan's Pakistan.

03 Feb 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo

Fiorentina goalkeeper plays mind games, Cristiano Ronaldo ruins them

Fans witnessed an interesting showdown between Italian champions Juventus and Fiorentina, as their Serie A match was headlined by cheeky mind games.

03 Feb 2020

Virat Kohli

ICC T20I Rankings: KL Rahul jumps to career-best second spot

Following his all-round heroics against New Zealand, KL Rahul has climbed to the second spot in the latest ICC T20I Rankings for Batsmen.

03 Feb 2020

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma ruled out of ODIs and Tests against Kiwis

In a big blow to India, Rohit Sharma has been ruled of the remainder of the New Zealand tour.

Kapil Dev backs Pant to make a comeback

Youngster Rishabh Pant has lost his position as the first-choice wicket-keeper for India ever since he suffered a concussion in the first ODI against Australia.

03 Feb 2020

Arsenal FC

Arsenal script yet another unwanted record

Former Premier League champions, Arsenal are just not able to get back to winning ways as they were held to a goalless draw by Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday.

03 Feb 2020

NFL

Kansas City Chiefs win maiden Super Bowl championship: Details here

The city of Kansas scripted history when they were crowned the champion of champions. On Sunday, they won the Super Bowl championship for the first-ever time.