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28 Mar 2021

Virat Kohli

India vs England: Kohli plays his 200th international as captain

Indian maestro Virat Kohli is set to take the field in his 200th game as a captain in international cricket.

28 Mar 2021

England Cricket Team

India vs England, 3rd ODI: Hosts bring in Natarajan

India and England are all set to face each other in the third ODI in Pune on Sunday.

28 Mar 2021

Virat Kohli

India vs England, 3rd ODI: Visitors elect to field

England have won the toss and elected to field in the third and final ODI in Pune.

28 Mar 2021

Tennis

Miami Open: Barty to face Azarenka; Tsitsipas advances

Women's singles world number one Ashleigh Barty advanced in the ongoing Miami Open after beating Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets.

IPL 2021: Soft signal removed in BCCI's updated guidelines

In a major development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has removed the controversial 'soft signal' rule for the upcoming Indian Premier League season.

New Zealand thrash Bangladesh in 1st T20I: Records broken

A brilliant spell by leg-spinner Ish Sodhi guided New Zealand to a one-sided victory in the first T20I against Bangladesh.

Former Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan tests positive for coronavirus

Former Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan, who was recently seen in action at the Road Safety Cricket Series, has tested positive for coronavirus with mild symptoms.

28 Mar 2021

Football

Portugal held 2-2 by Serbia in World Cup qualifier

Portugal were denied a stoppage-time winner against Serbia as they saw their World Cup qualifying match end 2-2.

IPL 2021: Records AB de Villiers can break this season

The 14th edition of Indian Premier League is set to begin on April 9.

Decoding Kuldeep Yadav's decline in form in white-ball cricket

Indian wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav's form has declined in a rapid pace of late.

Records that can be scripted in the New Zealand-Bangladesh T20Is

New Zealand and Bangladesh are all set to face each other in a three-match T20I series, starting Sunday.

IPL 2021: Records which Shikhar Dhawan can break this season

Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has been in terrific form in white-ball cricket of late.

27 Mar 2021

Tennis

Miami Open: Medvedev starts brightly, win for Osaka

Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev made the perfect start to his Miami Open title bid as he brushed aside Yen-Hsun Lu 6-2, 6-2.

South Africa's IPL-bound players could leave Pakistan series early

South Africa's IPL-bound players, who are part of the national squad for Pakistan limited-overs series, will be allowed to travel to India after the second ODI.

Decoding Jonny Bairstow's ODI career in numbers

Senior England batsman Jonny Bairstow is enjoying himself in the ongoing ODI series against India.

Sachin Tendulkar tests positive for coronavirus: Details here

Former Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

#NewsBytesExplainer: What is the 'dead ball' clause of DRS?

Several elements of the Decision Review System (DRS) have been under the scanner in international cricket of late.

Chaminda Vaas to continue as Sri Lanka's fast-bowling consultant

In a major development, Chaminda Vaas is set to continue as the fast-bowling consultant of Sri Lanka after an agreement with the cricket board.

2nd ODI, England chase down India's 337-run target: Records broken

England chased down a target of 337 against India in the second ODI of the three-match series.

India vs England, 2nd ODI: Hosts smash 336/6

Team India has managed 336/6 against England in the second ODI on Friday.

India vs England, 2nd ODI: KL Rahul hits a ton

KL Rahul smashed a century in the second ODI against England on Friday.

26 Mar 2021

Football

World Cup Qualifier, Germany beat Iceland 3-0: Records broken

Germany overcame Iceland 3-0 in their World Cup qualifying match to make a strong start.

India vs England, 2nd ODI: Rishabh Pant replaces Shreyas Iyer

India have included wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant in the playing XI for the 2nd ODI against England.

India vs England, 2nd ODI: England elect to field

England have won the toss and elected to field in the second ODI of the three-match series in Pune.

New Zealand beat Bangladesh in 3rd ODI, sweep series 3-0

A comprehensive bowling display by James Neesham and Matt Henry helped New Zealand clinch a 164-run victory over Bangladesh in the third ODI.

26 Mar 2021

Football

Spain held by Greece in World Cup Qualifier: Records broken

Spain were frustrated by Greece in their 2022 World Cup Qualifying campaign at home.

26 Mar 2021

Football

Premier League 2021-22 season to begin on August 14

The 2021-22 edition of the Premier League will begin on August 14 and finish on May 22.

India vs England: Eoin Morgan to miss final two ODIs

England captain Eoin Morgan will miss the final two ODIs of the ongoing three-match series against India due to a finger injury.

WI vs SL, 1st Test ends in draw: Records broken

An incredible ton by Nkrumah Bonner helped West Indies draw the first Test against Sri Lanka at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound.

25 Mar 2021

Saina Nehwal

Orleans Masters: Saina Nehwal enters quarter-finals

India's ace shuttler Saina Nehwal on Thursday progressed to the quarter-finals of the ongoing Orleans Masters.

IPL 2021: MS Dhoni unveils new Chennai Super Kings jersey

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni unveiled the team's new jersey ahead of the 14th edition of the IPL.

25 Mar 2021

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup, Turkey stun Netherlands in qualifying: Records broken

Netherlands started their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign with a defeat.

25 Mar 2021

Football

Star-studded Belgium beat Wales 3-1 in WC qualifier: Records broken

After going down 1-0 early on against Wales in their World Cup qualifying clash, world number one side Belgium produced a stellar display to win 3-1.

Shreyas Iyer to miss IPL 2021: Details here

Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer will miss the Indian Premier League 2021 season due to a shoulder injury he picked up in the first ODI between India and England in Pune.

WI vs SL, 1st Test: Key takeaways from Day 4

After taking a crucial 153-run lead on Day 3 of the first Test against West Indies, the Sri Lankan cricket team dominated Day 4.

IPL 2021: Records which Sanju Samson can break this season

Sanju Samson is all set to lead Rajasthan Royals in the 14th edition of Indian Premier League, starting April 9.

24 Mar 2021

UEFA Champions League

Decoding Erling Haaland's terrific numbers in 2020-21 season

Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland has been in supreme form in the 2020-21 season.

Shreyas Iyer to miss remaining ODIs and start of IPL

In a huge blow, Indian middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the remaining ODIs against England due to a dislocated shoulder.

24 Mar 2021

Virat Kohli

ICC's Cricket Committee set to back concept of 'umpire's call'

In an interesting development, the ICC's Cricket Committee has recommended that the concept of "umpire's call" should remain intact.

IPL 2021: Zampa to remain unavailable for RCB's season opener

Australian spinner Adam Zampa is set to be unavailable for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season opener against champions Mumbai Indians.