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The Wisden Trophy: A look at the key numbers

The Wisden Trophy will be up for grabs when England and West Indies lock horns in the series decider at Old Trafford.

24 Jul 2020

Liverpool FC

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson named FWA Footballer of the Year

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has been crowned Football Writers' Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year for the 2019-20 season.

24 Jul 2020

Football

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo in numbers (2019-20 season)

Football's two of the greatest legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were once again superb in the 2019-20 season.

24 Jul 2020

Liverpool FC

Premier League: Who would win FWA Player of the Year?

With the Premier League 2019-20 season drawing to a close on Sunday, there is huge anticipation in which player would win the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year.

England and Windies to compete for Richards-Botham Trophy in future

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced the impending third Test will be the last time England and West Indies play for the Wisden Trophy.

24 Jul 2020

Boxing

54-year-old Mike Tyson to make boxing comeback in September

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is set to make a much anticipated return to the ring when he faces four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition bout on September 12.

IPL will run from September 19 to November 8: Reports

The much-awaited 2020 season of the Indian Premier League will likely take place from September 19 to November 8, in the United Arab Emirates.

23 Jul 2020

Mohammad Amir

Mohammad Amir returns two negative COVID-19 tests

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has returned two negative COVID-19 tests and is cleared to join the national side in England.

Jofra Archer included in England's 14-man squad for final Test

Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been included in England's 14-man squad for the third and final Test match against West Indies.

SA Women to start training ahead of proposed England tour

A 24-member South Africa Women's cricket squad will begin a week-long skills-based training camp from July 27.

23 Jul 2020

Chelsea FC

Premier League: Analyzing the race for two Champions League spots

The final gameweek of the Premier League 2019-20 season will see the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Leicester City vie for two Champions League spots.

23 Jul 2020

Liverpool FC

Key takeaways from Liverpool's defining Premier League campaign

Liverpool have been superb this season in the Premier League and their thrilling 5-3 win against Chelsea in gameweek 37 gave more evidence of their character as champions.

England vs WI, 3rd Test: Players to watch out for

England will be aiming to win the three-match series against West Indies when the two sides battle it out in the third Test from Friday.

23 Jul 2020

Liverpool FC

Premier League: Key numbers from gameweek 37

Gameweek 37 of the Premier League 2019-20 season produced several interesting results.

23 Jul 2020

Chelsea FC

Premier League, Liverpool beat Chelsea: List of records broken

Premier League 2019-20 champions overcame Chelsea 5-3 in gameweek 37 at Anfield.

We pushed ABD to participate in T20 WC: De Kock

The International Cricket Council, on Monday, postponed the Men's T20 World Cup due to coronavirus pandemic.

Williamson starts training, aims to feature in IPL

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson said he is looking forward to playing in the Indian Premier League this year.

Emirates Cricket Board awaits BCCI's confirmation to host the IPL

The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) is waiting for an official confirmation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to host the Indian Premier League (IPL).

22 Jul 2020

Joe Root

England vs WI, 3rd Test: Records that can be scripted

England will be wanting to get the job done when they face West Indies in the third Test match, starting Friday.

22 Jul 2020

England Cricket Team

England vs West Indies, third Test: Preview, Dream11 and more

Hosts England sealed a 113-run victory over West Indies in the second Test to level the three-match series 1-1.

22 Jul 2020

Real Madrid

#StatisticalAnalysis: Cristiano Ronaldo could win a fifth European Golden Shoe

Cristiano Ronaldo is chasing a fifth European European Golden Shoe in his illustrious career.

India could play three T20Is against SA ahead of IPL

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to explore the possibility of a three-match T20I series against South Africa in the UAE.

22 Jul 2020

Real Madrid

La Liga 2019-20 season in numbers

The Spanish league season got over with Real Madrid winning the title.

22 Jul 2020

Chelsea FC

Premier League, Liverpool vs Chelsea: Preview, Dream11 and stats

Chelsea will be aiming to get past champions Liverpool when the two sides meet in gameweek 37 of the Premier League 2019-20 season.

Happy Birthday Trent Boult: A look at his amazing feats

New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult turned 31 on Wednesday.

21 Jul 2020

French Open

Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal: A statistical comparison

The on-court rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal has often brought the tennis world to its feet.

IPL 2020 will take place in UAE: Chairman Brijesh Patel

The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to take place in the United Arab Emirates.

Test Rankings: Stokes dethrones Holder to become number one all-rounder

England star Ben Stokes has dethroned Jason Holder in the latest ICC Test Rankings, to become the world's top-ranked all-rounder.

IPL: Governing Council set to discuss tournament's schedule

The Indian Premier League Governing Council will hold a meeting to discuss the schedule of the tournament.

21 Jul 2020

Football

Serie A: Cristiano Ronaldo becomes fastest to score 50 goals

Portuguese stalwart Cristiano Ronaldo's magnificent run in the Serie A continued.

#ThisDayThatYear: India register first Test victory at Lord's since 1986

On this day in 2014, India registered their first Test win at the Lord's Cricket Ground after 28 long years.

20 Jul 2020

England Cricket Team

England beat West Indies, second Test: List of records broken

Fast bowlers Stuart Broad and Chris Woakes struck on the final day as England beat West Indies by 113 runs in the second Test at the Old Trafford.

#IPL2020: BCCI responds as broadcasters express reservations about schedule

The BCCI Apex Council members, on Friday, had revealed the provisional schedule for the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League.

ICC postpones Men's T20 World Cup to 2021

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially postponed the Men's T20 World Cup by a year due to coronavirus pandemic.

20 Jul 2020

Football

Coronavirus outbreak: Ballon d'Or canceled for the first time

Football's prestigious award Ballon d'Or will not be presented this year as the coronavirus pandemic disrupted the season midway.

20 Jul 2020

Real Madrid

Lionel Messi claims record seventh La Liga Golden Boot

Argentine legend Lionel Messi bagged his seventh La Liga Golden Boot after scoring twice as Barcelona trounced Alaves 5-0 in the final match of the season.

Australia's tour of England likely to begin from September 4

The proposed dates for Australia's white-ball tour of England have been revealed.

20 Jul 2020

India

#ThisDayThatYear: Harmanpreet Kaur shatters multiple records with her blistering 171*

On this day, Indian batswoman Harmanpreet Kaur's 171* powered India to victory against mighty Australia in the 2017 Women's World Cup semi-final.

20 Jul 2020

Chelsea FC

FA Cup, Chelsea beat Manchester United: List of records broken

Chelsea beat Manchester United 3-1 to reach the final of the FA Cup.

England vs West Indies, Day 4: List of key takeaways

After Day 3 of the ongoing Old Trafford Test was washed out due to rain, the hosts bounced back on the penultimate day.