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19 Jun 2021

Olympics

A look at the achievements of 'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh

Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh passed away on Friday after a month-long battle with COVID-19.

19 Jun 2021

Narendra Modi

Country pays its respects to 'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh

The nation mourned the end of an era as it paid homage to nonagenarian sprint icon Milkha Singh, who died on Friday after battling COVID-19 for a month, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the tributes.

19 Jun 2021

Football

UEFA Euro 2020, England 0-0 Scotland: List of records broken

England lacked the character and vision against Scotland to see their Group D match end in a goalless draw at the UEFA Euro 2020.

19 Jun 2021

Milkha Singh

Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh dies due to coronavirus complications

Former legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh breathed his last at PGIMER in Chandigarh on Friday night.

18 Jun 2021

Football

UEFA Euro 2020, Czech Republic held by Croatia: Records broken

Croatia kept their hopes alive at the UEFA Euro 2020 after a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in their Group D clash.

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien announces retirement from ODI cricket

Ireland all-rounder, Kevin O'Brien, has announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals.

One-off Test, ENGW vs INDW: Visitors follow-on as Shafali shines

England Women are still on top in the ongoing one-off Test match against India Women in Bristol.

WTC final: Play called-off on Day 1 due to rain

In an unfortunate development, the play on Day 1 of the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand has been called-off due to incessant rain.

One-off Test: INDW bowled out for 231 in first innings

India Women have been bowled out for 231 in the first innings of the ongoing one-off Test against England Women in Bristol.

18 Jun 2021

Indian Hockey Team

Ten Olympic debutants in Indian hockey squad for Tokyo Games

India on Friday named 10 Olympic debutants in its 16-member men's hockey squad, which also features seasoned performers like PR Sreejesh and Manpreet Singh, for the Tokyo Games to be held from July 23.

Shafali Verma shines on her Test debut: Records broken

Young opener Shafali Verma was all guns blazing on Day 2 of the ongoing one-off Test between England Women and India Women.

18 Jun 2021

Tennis

2021 Wimbledon: A look at Novak Djokovic in numbers

World number one men's singles tennis player Novak Djokovic will enter the 2021 Wimbledon as the favorite.

18 Jun 2021

Football

Neymar edges closer to Pele's record for Brazil: Details here

Football superstar Neymar was pivotal for Brazil in their 4-0 win over Peru in the Copa America.

CPL agrees to tweak schedule to avoid clash with IPL

In a major development, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has agreed to change the schedule of Caribbean Premier League to avoid clash with the remainder of Indian Premier League 2021 season.

18 Jun 2021

England Cricket Team

Will always regret missing hundred on Test debut: Shafali Verma

She would "always regret" missing the hundred in a memorable Test debut but India's teenage batting sensation Shafali Verma says her 96-run knock in the ongoing one-off game against England has also given her confidence to aim higher the next time.

WI vs SA, 2nd Test: Here's the complete statistical preview

The West Indies cricket team is set to face South Africa in the second Test match, starting tonight.

18 Jun 2021

Tennis

After Nadal, Naomi Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon

Japan's Naomi Osaka has pulled out of Wimbledon in order to prepare for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.

18 Jun 2021

Football

UEFA Euro 2020, Netherlands beat Austria: List of records broken

The Netherlands reached the UEFA Euro 2020 round of 16 after overcoming Austria 2-0 in a crucial Group C encounter.

17 Jun 2021

Football

UEFA Euro 2020, Belgium beat Denmark 2-1: Records broken

Number one ranked team Belgium came back from behind to seal a 2-1 win against Denmark at the European Championships.

Zimbabwe fast bowler Kyle Jarvis announces retirement

Zimbabwe fast bowler Kyle Jarvis has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

One-off Test: INDW collapse after a strong start against ENGW

India Women stuttered with the bat in reply to England's 396/9 (declared) in their first innings of the one-off Test match in Bristol.

WTC final: BCCI announces Team India's Playing XI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Team India's Playing XI for the World Test Championship final against New Zealand, starting June 18.

WTC final: Test numbers of Jasprit Bumrah and Kyle Jamieson

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will lead India's pace attack in the upcoming World Test Championship against New Zealand.

17 Jun 2021

French Open

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics

In a major development, Spanish maestro Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the upcoming Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics.

17 Jun 2021

Real Madrid

Sergio Ramos to leave Real Madrid: Decoding his major records

Sergio Ramos is set to leave Real Madrid after 16 years at the Spanish club.

ICC World Test Championship: How have New Zealand bowlers fared?

New Zealand and India are set to square off in the ICC World Test Championship final, starting June 18.

17 Jun 2021

Football

UEFA Euro 2020, Wales beat Turkey; Russia win: Statistical analysis

Wales earned a crucial 2-0 win over Turkey in Baku to be on the verge of a Euro 2020 last-16 spot.

WTC final: Preview, timing, TV listing and Dream11 team prediction

The Indian cricket team is all set to take on New Zealand in the ICC World Test Championship final, starting tomorrow at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

17 Jun 2021

Virat Kohli

World Test Championship final: Ground report, stats and more

New Zealand and India will lock horns in the World Test Championship final, starting June 18 at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

17 Jun 2021

Tennis

Halle Open: Felix stuns Roger Federer to reach quarter-final

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime stunned world number eight Roger Federer in Halle on Wednesday.

UEFA Euro 2020, Italy beat Switzerland: List of records broken

High-flying Italy continued their European Championships campaign with a dominating 3-0 win over Switzerland at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

One-off Test, ENGW vs INDW: Visitors hit back with wickets

England Women looked solid in their approach with the bat on Day 1 of the one-off Test against India Women in Bristol.

ICC Test Rankings: Williamson loses top spot, Root slips

Ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final against India, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has lost his number one position in the Test Rankings.

16 Jun 2021

Virat Kohli

WTC final: Decoding Virat Kohli's performance against New Zealand bowlers

Indian skipper Virat Kohli endured a lean patch in India's last Test series against New Zealand.

16 Jun 2021

Virat Kohli

WTC final: Virat Kohli vs Kane Williamson in England

New Zealand and India are set to square off in the ICC WTC final, starting June 18.

16 Jun 2021

Liverpool FC

Premier League 2021-22 fixtures have been announced: Details here

The fixtures for the Premier League 2021-22 season have been announced.

16 Jun 2021

England Cricket Team

ENGW vs INDW, Only Test: England elect to bat

England Women and India Women are clashing in the one-off Test at the County Ground, Bristol.

16 Jun 2021

Football

India draw against Afghanistan, qualify for Asian Cup third round

India scored from an own goal by Afghanistan goalie as they ended the World Cup Qualifiers campaign with a 1-1 draw to book a berth in the next qualifying round of the Asian Cup in Doha.

Australia announce 18-member squad for white-ball tours of WI, Bangladesh

Cricket Australia has announced an 18-member squad for the upcoming white-ball tours of the West Indies and Bangladesh.

WTC final: How does Kane Williamson perform against Indian bowlers?

India and New Zealand are set to lock horns in the inaugural WTC final, starting June 18.