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Australian batsman Steve Smith breaks silence on 'scuffgate' controversy

Australian maestro Steve Smith, on Tuesday, denied any accusations of 'cheating' in the recently concluded Sydney Test.

'Harris to open if Pucovski remains unfit', says Justin Langer

Hosts Australia are still uncertain regarding the fitness status of opener Will Pucovski.

13 Jan 2021

Football

Manchester United beat Burnley, lead the standings: Records broken

An incredible volley by Paul Pogba handed Manchester United a 1-0 victory over Burnley in their last Premier League fixture on Tuesday.

Brisbane Test: A look at India's probable XI

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah was recently ruled out of the upcoming Gabba Test with an abdominal strain.

12 Jan 2021

Badminton

Thailand Open: PV Sindhu, Sai Praneeth lose in first round

World champion PV Sindhu suffered a shock defeat to Mia Blichfeldt in the opening round of Thailand Open Super 1000 event on Tuesday.

Australia vs India, Test series: List of injured players

The Indian camp has been struggling with a spate of injuries Down Under.

IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals might release Smith ahead of auction

Rajasthan Royals are likely to release captain Steve Smith ahead of the 2021 IPL auction.

Australia vs India: Will Pucovski in doubt for fourth Test

Australia's young opening batsman Will Pucovski is in doubt for the fourth Test match against India.

12 Jan 2021

Formula 1

Formula 1: Australian and Chinese Grands Prix postponed

The Formula 1 2021 season will have a delayed start after the Australian and Chinese Grands Prix were postponed because of COVID-19 restrictions.

12 Jan 2021

Football

Serie A 2020-21: Ronaldo scripts these records with 15th goal

Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo struck a goal in Juventus' 3-1 win over Sassuolo in the Serie A 2020-21 season.

'He wasn't scuffing Pant's guard', Tim Paine defends Smith

Australian captain Tim Paine defended the actions of Steve Smith after the SCG Test ended in a draw.

12 Jan 2021

Football

Premier League, Burnley vs Manchester United: Preview, Dream11 and stats

Manchester United have the chance to go top of the Premier League 2020-21 table as they travel to Burnley.

12 Jan 2021

Virat Kohli

ICC Test Rankings: NZ captain Kane Williamson attains new high

Kane Williamson has achieved the best ever-rating points by a New Zealand player as he continues to retain the top spot in the ICC Test Rankings for Batsmen.

12 Jan 2021

Thailand Open

Badminton: Saina and Prannoy test positive for COVID-19

Ahead of the dual Thailand Open, Indian badminton players Saina Nehwal and HS Prannoy have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

12 Jan 2021

Liverpool FC

FA Cup: Manchester United to face Liverpool in fourth round

Manchester United and Liverpool have been drawn against each other in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

After Jadeja, injured Bumrah set to miss Brisbane Test

In what comes as another huge blow for India, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss the fourth Test with an abdominal strain.

Team India script history: Key learnings from SCG Test

Team India held off the Australian bowlers on Day 5 of the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

AUSvsIND, SCG Test: Decoding interesting stats of this historic match

India scripted an emphatic turnaround on Day 5 of the third Test against Australia at the SCG.

11 Jan 2021

Football

Tottenham trounce Marine 5-0 in FA Cup: Records broken

Mid-fielder Carlos Vinicius scored a brilliant hat-trick as Tottenham Hotspur claimed a third-round win over eighth-tier Marine in the FA Cup.

AUSvsIND: India defy odds, draw the third Test- Records broken

India dished out a resounding performance on Day 5 to draw the SCG Test.

'The Wall' Rahul Dravid turns 48: His monumental feats

Players will come and go, the Wall remains. That's the legendary Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid for you, who turned 48 today.

SCG Test, Day-5: Australia get rid of Pant and Pujara

Australia staged yet another comeback in the second session after India fought back on Day 5 of the SCG Test.

11 Jan 2021

BCCI

AUSvsIND: Fourth Test to be played in Brisbane, confirms CA

Putting an end to the spate of speculations, India have confirmed they will travel to Brisbane for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar series.

SCG Test, Day 5: Pant, Pujara keep India alive

In a complete turn of events, India not only survived the first session but are well within the winning range on Day 5 of the SCG Test.

SCG Test: ICC condemns racial abuse, seeks report from CA

The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Sunday, condemned the incidents relating to racial abuse on Indian players by the spectators at the SCG during the third Test.

Deepak Hooda leaves Baroda squad, alleges misbehavior by Krunal Pandya

In a blow to the Baroda team, vice-captain Deepak Hooda has withdrawn from the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament after accusing skipper Krunal Pandya of misbehavior.

10 Jan 2021

England Cricket Team

England tour of Lanka: All that you need to know

Sri Lanka and England are all set to face each other in two Tests, starting January 14.

10 Jan 2021

Real Madrid

'This wasn't a football match': Zidane slams snow-hit pitch

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane stated his side's game against Osasuna should have been called off after both teams had to battle it out on a snow-hit pitch.

A look at unique records of Australian maestro Steve Smith

Australia's premier batsman Steve Smith staged a remarkable comeback in the ongoing SCG Test, after enduring a lean patch.

Marnus Labuschagne's excellent numbers at home in Test cricket

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne has been enjoying a purple patch with the bat at home in Test cricket.

10 Jan 2021

Football

La Liga: Messi smashes these records as Barca thrash Granada

Antoine Griezmann and Lionel Messi scored a brace each as Barcelona thrashed Granada 4-0 in gameweek 18 of La Liga 2020-21 season.

10 Jan 2021

Rohit Sharma

SCG Test: India make steady start after Australia's declaration

India made a steady start in bid to chase 407 in the final session on Day 4 of the ongoing SCG Test.

10 Jan 2021

Football

FA Cup, Manchester United progress after beating Watford: Records broken

A Scott McTominay goal in the fifth minute was enough as second-string Manchester United got past second-tier Watford in the third round of the FA Cup.

SCG Test: Six spectators removed from stands following India's complaints

As many as six people were removed from the stands at the SCG on Day 4 after concerns raised by the Indian team.

10 Jan 2021

Football

FA Cup, Arsenal overcome Newcastle in extra-time: Records broken

FA Cup holders Arsenal were made to work hard for their victory over Newcastle United in the third round.

SCG Test: Australia declare on 312, give India 407-run target

Australia made the declaration on 312/6 in the second session on Day 4 of the ongoing SCG Test.

#SCGTest: Pant survives injury scare, could bat on Day 5

In what comes as a huge relief for Team India, wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant hasn't sustained any fracture as his scans showed no serious damage.

'Have to bat in the manner I know', says Pujara

India's senior batsman Cheteshwar Pujara was amongst the runs on Day 3 of the ongoing SCG Test against Australia.

Windies tour of Bangladesh: All that you need to know

The West Indies cricket team is all set to face Bangladesh for three ODIs and two Test matches, starting January 20.

Australia vs India, SCG Test: Interesting records from Day 3

Australia gained the wood over India on Day 3 of the ongoing Test at the SCG.