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New Zealand tour: Pakistan squad clears final COVID-19 test

All the members of the Pakistan cricket team in New Zealand have returned negative for COVID-19 in the latest round of testing.

07 Dec 2020

Arsenal FC

Premier League, Tottenham beat Arsenal: List of records broken

Tottenham went top of the Premier League 2020-21 table with a 2-0 win against Arsenal in the North London derby.

New Zealand tour: Pakistan recall Sarfaraz Ahmed for T20I series

Pakistan have recalled former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed for the three-match T20I series against New Zealand, starting December 18.

06 Dec 2020

Virat Kohli

India beat Australia in second T20I: List of records broken

The Indian cricket team has sealed the T20I series against Australia after winning the second match at the SCG by six wickets.

06 Dec 2020

Cheteshwar Pujara

Australia A vs India A, Day 1: Key takeaways

The first practice match between Australia A and India A commenced on December 6 at the Drummoyne Oval in Sydney.

06 Dec 2020

India

Australia post 194/5 in second T20I versus India

Matthew Wade's sparkling 32-ball 58 helped Australia post 194/5 in the second T20I against India at the SCG on Sunday.

South Africa-England ODI called off after hotel staff test positive

The first ODI between South Africa and England at Paarl has been abandoned.

06 Dec 2020

India

India to field first in second T20I against Australia

Australia are without premier pacers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood for the second T20I against India at the SCG on Sunday.

Australia vs India: Mitchell Starc opts out of remaining T20Is

Pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from Australia's squad for the remainder of the T20I series against India for personal reasons.

06 Dec 2020

Real Madrid

La Liga, Atletico and Real win, Barcelona lose: Records broken

Madrid giants Atletico and Real registered victories in gameweek 12 of La Liga 2020-21 season.

06 Dec 2020

Test Cricket

New Zealand beat WI in first Test: Records broken

New Zealand hammered West Indies in the first Test after concluding the proceedings on Day four.

06 Dec 2020

India

Jasprit Bumrah turns 27: A look at his major records

Indian's premier fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, turned 27 on Sunday.

06 Dec 2020

Manchester United

Premier League, Manchester United beat West Ham: Records broken

A tale of two halves from Manchester United saw them come back from behind to win against West Ham United in gameweek 11 of the Premier League 2020-21 season.

05 Dec 2020

Tim Paine

Australia vs India: Tim Paine named in 'A' squad

Test skipper Tim Paine has been named in Australia A's squad for the impending practice match against India A, starting December 6.

Corey Anderson quits NZ cricket, will play in USA League

Star all-rounder Corey Anderson has quit the New Zealand cricket team with immediate effect.

05 Dec 2020

India

#NewsBytesExplainer: Should India have used concussion substitute for Ravindra Jadeja

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out of the remaining T20Is after sustaining a concussion in the final T20I against Australia.

05 Dec 2020

Lionel Messi

Paris Saint-Germain interested in signing Lionel Messi, claims report

French champions Paris Saint-Germain are exploring an opportunity to land Lionel Messi in the summer of 2021.

ODI series to go ahead between SA and England

The South African cricket squad has tested negative for the novel coronavirus, allowing three ODI matches against England to start on Sunday in Paarl near Cape Town.

05 Dec 2020

Arsenal FC

Premier League, Tottenham vs Arsenal: Preview, Dream11 and stats

Premier League 2020-21 leaders Tottenham face arch-rivals Arsenal in gameweek 11 on Sunday.

05 Dec 2020

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Chess Olympiad-winning Indian team paid custom duty: Here's why

A 12-member Indian team bagged its first-ever gold medal at the FIDE (International Chess Federation) Online Chess Olympiad in August 2020.

05 Dec 2020

Indian Cricket Team

Australia vs India, second T20I: Preview, Dream11 and stats

The action returns to Sydney as Australia and India are set to battle it out in the second T20I.

05 Dec 2020

Test Cricket

First Test, NZ vs WI: Key takeaways from Day three

New Zealand have played brilliantly in the ongoing first Test against West Indies at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

05 Dec 2020

Bayern Munich

Bundesliga, gameweek 10: Preview, stats and key matches

Gameweek 10 of the Bundesliga 2020-21 season started, with Hertha enjoying a 3-1 win against Union Berlin.

05 Dec 2020

BCCI

Jadeja ruled out of T20I series, Shardul Thakur named replacement

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out of the remaining two T20Is against Australia after sustaining a concussion.

04 Dec 2020

Indian Cricket Team

First T20I, India beat Australia: List of key takeaways

A clinical bowling performance powered Team India to an 11-run victory in the opening T20I against Australia.

SA vs ENG: First ODI called off amid COVID-19 scare

The first ODI between South Africa and England has been called off due to COVID-related reasons.

04 Dec 2020

India

India beat Australia in first T20I: List of records broken

India beat Australia in the first T20I of the three-match series on Friday.

04 Dec 2020

Reuters

WTA plan to start the 2021 season outside Australia

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) is planning to start the 2021 season in first week of January outside Australia.

'Impractical to ban switch-hit shot', says former umpire Simon Taufel

Simon Taufel feels it will not be practical to bar the switch-hit shot from the game.

04 Dec 2020

Real Madrid

Zinedine Zidane wants Real Madrid players to stand up

La Liga champions Real Madrid are enduring a difficult 2020-21 season so far in both the Spanish league and UEFA Champions League.

04 Dec 2020

India

Australia restrict India to 161/7 in first T20I

Australia were superb with the ball after electing to field first in the first T20I at Canberra against India on Friday.

04 Dec 2020

Indian Super League

ATK Mohun Bagan maintain 100% start in ISL: Key numbers

It could take quite something to beat an in-form ATK Mohun Bagan outfit in the 2020-21 edition of the Indian Super League.

NZ tour: Pakistan team denied permission to train

The New Zealand Health Ministry, on Friday, denied the Pakistan cricket team the permission to train.

04 Dec 2020

India

Australia win toss, elect to field first in first T20I

Australia have won the toss against India in the first T20I and have decided to field first at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.

04 Dec 2020

UEFA Europa League

UEFA Europa League: Matchday five in numbers

Matchday five of the UEFA Europa League 2020-21 season had several breathtaking results on offer.

NZ vs WI: Kane Williamson slams third double-century in Tests

Hosts New Zealand extended their domination on Day 2 of the first Test against West Indies, as captain Kane Williamson slammed a defiant double-century.

IPL: BCCI AGM to consider addition of two news teams

The BCCI will hold its Annual General Meeting on December 24 to discuss the inclusion of two new Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises.

03 Dec 2020

UEFA Europa League

UEFA Europa League, matchday five: Preview, key matches and stats

Matchday five of the UEFA Europa League is all set to start tonight.

03 Dec 2020

Test Cricket

First Test, Day 1, New Zealand vs Windies: Key takeaways

New Zealand posted 243/2 in 78 overs on Day 1 of the first Test match against West Indies.

03 Dec 2020

Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo races to 750 career goals: Details here

Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal in Juventus' 3-0 win against Dynamo Kyiv on matchday five of the UEFA Champions League 2020-21 season.