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08 Jul 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!One-off Test: Mahmudullah's 150* gives Bangladesh the edge over Zimbabwe
Bangladesh are on top in the one-off Test match against Zimbabwe.
08 Jul 2021
TennisAustralia's Ashleigh Barty storms into her maiden Wimbledon final
Women's world number one Ashleigh Barty reached her maiden Wimbledon final after defeating the 25th seed Angelique Kerber.
08 Jul 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!ENGW vs INDW, T20Is: Records that can be scripted
The Indian women's cricket team is set to take on England in a three-match T20I series, starting July 9.
08 Jul 2021
Yoshihide SugaTokyo 2020 Olympics to be held under state of emergency
In a massive development, Japan Prime Minister Yoshihde Suga has announced a state of emergency due to rising number of COVID-19 infections in Tokyo.
08 Jul 2021
Real MadridSergio Ramos joins Paris Saint-Germain on two-year deal
French giants Paris Saint-Germain have signed veteran defender Sergio Ramos on a two-year deal following his departure from Real Madrid.
08 Jul 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!No replacement for injured Shubman Gill in England: BCCI
The Indian cricket team won't receive a replacement for the injured Shubman Gill in England.
08 Jul 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Sri Lanka vs India: Statistical preview of ODI series
Sri Lanka are set to host a second-string Indian side in a three-match ODI series.
08 Jul 2021
Viswanathan AnandMixed fortunes for Anand in Croatia Grand Chess Tour event
Former world champion Viswanathan Anand started with a fluent win over Dutch Grandmaster Jorden van Foreest before faltering against France's Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in the second round of the rapid event in the Croatia Grand Chess Tour tournament that began in Zagreb on Wednesday.
08 Jul 2021
Hashim AmlaCounty Championship: Hashim Amla defies odds with record-breaking knock
A defiant knock by former South African opener Hashim Amla helped Surrey claim a precious draw in their County Championship fixture against Hampshire.
08 Jul 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!West Indies recall Cottrell, Hetmyer and Chase for Australia ODIs
The West Indies cricket team has recalled the likes of Sheldon Cottrell, Shimron Hetmyer, and Roston Chase for the upcoming ODI series against Australia.
08 Jul 2021
Sania Mirza2021 Wimbledon Championships: Mirza-Bopanna pair crashes out of mixed doubles
Rohan Bopanna stayed solid with his service games and net play but Sania Mirza's serve was consistently put under pressure as the Indian team was ousted from the Wimbledon Championships following a three-set defeat in the stop-start mixed doubles third round in London on Wednesday.
08 Jul 2021
FootballEuro 2020, England beat Denmark to reach final: Records broken
England beat Denmark 2-1 in their semi-final clash at Wembley to reach the final of the UEFA Euro 2020.
07 Jul 2021
Tennis2021 Wimbledon: Hubert Hurkacz stuns Roger Federer to reach semis
Veteran tennis ace Roger Federer suffered a loss against Hubert Hurkacz at the 2021 Wimbledon quarter-finals.
07 Jul 2021
Tennis2021 Wimbledon: Denis Shapovalov wins five-set thriller against Karen Khachanov
10th seed Denis Shapovalov reached the semi-finals of 2021 Wimbledon after beating Russian 25th seed Karen Khachanov.
07 Jul 2021
Tennis2021 Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic moves to the semis: Records broken
19-time Grand Slam champion and men's tennis number one Novak Djokovic has progressed to the semis of 2021 Wimbledon on Wednesday.
07 Jul 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!One-off Test: Bangladesh fightback against Zimbabwe on Day 1
The Bangladesh cricket team fought back against Zimbabwe on Day 1 of the one-off Test in Harare.
07 Jul 2021
GolfGolfer Udayan Mane officially qualifies for Tokyo Olympics, joins Lahiri
Udayan Mane has officially booked himself a maiden Olympic berth, becoming the second Indian male golfer after Anirban Lahiri to be Tokyo-bound for the mega-event starting July 23.
07 Jul 2021
Pullela GopichandGopichand won't travel with India's Olympic-bound badminton team to Tokyo
Chief National Badminton Coach Pullela Gopichand, who guided India to two Olympic medals, has opted out of India's Olympic-bound badminton contingent to create space for Indonesian Agus Dwi Santosa, who trains singles shuttler B Sai Praneeth.
07 Jul 2021
KolkataOlympic gold-winning hockey legend Keshav Datt passes away at 95
Two-time Olympic gold medal-winning hockey legend Keshav Datt died Wednesday due to age-related ailments, marking the end of a glorious era in the sport.
07 Jul 2021
FootballCopa America: Argentina reach final with penalty shoot-out win
Argentina beat Colombia 3-2 on penalties in the Copa America semi-final after the match ended 1-1.
07 Jul 2021
FootballEuro 2020, Italy beat Spain in penalty shoot-out: Records broken
Italy reached the UEFA Euro 2020 final after overcoming Spain 4-2 on penalties in the semis.
06 Jul 2021
TennisWorld number one Ashleigh Barty reaches her maiden Wimbledon semi-final
Women's world number one Ashleigh Barty outclassed fellow Australian Ajla Tomljanovic to reach her maiden semi-final at Wimbledon.
06 Jul 2021
Tennis2021 Wimbledon: Angelique Kerber advances to semi-finals
Germany's Angelique Kerber advanced to the semi-finals of 2021 Wimbledon with a formidable victory over Karolina Muchova.
06 Jul 2021
Tennis2021 Wimbledon: Aryna Sabalenka overcomes Ons Jabeur, reaches semi-finals
Second seed Aryna Sabalenka overcame Ons Jabeur to reach her maiden semi-final at a Grand Slam.
06 Jul 2021
MumbaiMumbai, Pune to host AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022
The 2022 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup in India will be held in Mumbai and Pune after the AFC dropped Bhubaneswar and Ahmedabad as venues to minimize participants' traveling time and ensure an "optimum environment" for a bio-secure bubble.
06 Jul 2021
Tennis2021 Wimbledon: Karolina Pliskova reaches her maiden Wimbledon semi-final
Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova qualified for her maiden semi-final at Wimbledon after beating Viktorija Golubic.
06 Jul 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!England vs India: Capacity crowd allowed for Test series
In a major development, the upcoming Test series between India and England is set to be played in front of the capacity crowd in the UK.
06 Jul 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!As vice-captain, will help others improve mental health: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Senior India speedster and vice-captain for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, says his role as Shikhar Dhawan's deputy would be to help other players improve "their skills and mental health" during the series.
06 Jul 2021
England Cricket TeamENG vs PAK: Three England players test COVID-19 positive
In a major blow, three players and four support staff members of the England ODI contingent have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the opening fixture against Pakistan.
06 Jul 2021
England Cricket TeamJames Anderson completes 1,000 wickets in First-class cricket: Records broken
Veteran fast bowler James Anderson has completed 1,000 wickets in First-class cricket.
05 Jul 2021
Tennis2021 Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic beats Cristian Garin in straight sets
World number one Novak Djokovic moved into the quarter-finals of 2021 Wimbledon with a straight-set victory over 17th seed Cristian Garin.
05 Jul 2021
WrestlingWrestler Sumit Malik to challenge two-year ban, seek lesser punishment
Wrestler Sumit Malik has decided to challenge the two-year ban imposed on him by the United World Wrestling (UWW) for failing a dope test and seek a lesser punishment so that he can compete in next year's Commonwealth Games (CWG).
05 Jul 2021
Tennis2021 Wimbledon: Ashleigh Barty beats Krejcikova, reaches quarter-final
Women's world number one Ashleigh Barty advanced to the quarter-final of 2021 Wimbledon after beating Barbora Krejcikova.
05 Jul 2021
Indian Hockey TeamIndian hockey team strong contender for Olympic medal: Shivendra Singh
The Indian hockey team is currently one of the world's fittest and will be a top contender at the Tokyo Olympics, believes former center forward and current assistant coach Shivendra Singh.
05 Jul 2021
South AfricaIPL will wear out UAE pitches: SA coach Mark Boucher
The remainder of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season being held in the United Arab Emirates will hugely affect the pitches, which might get worn out and help the spinners massively during the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, feels South Africa head coach Mark Boucher.
05 Jul 2021
OlympicsTokyo Olympics: Mary Kom, Manpreet Singh to be India's flag-bearers
Star boxer MC Mary Kom and men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh will be India's flag-bearers at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics.
05 Jul 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Don't seek validation from people: Mithali on strike rate criticism
Letting her bat do all the talking amid criticism of her strike rate, record-breaking Indian women's cricket team skipper Mithali Raj hit back at detractors, saying, "I don't seek validation from people."
05 Jul 2021
Tennis2021 Wimbledon: Aryna Sabalenka reaches her first Grand Slam quarter-final
World number four Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elena Rybakina to reach her maiden quarter-final at a Grand Slam.
05 Jul 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Delhi cricketer Subodh Bhati hammers double-century in a T20 match
Delhi cricketer Subodh Bhati recently entered the record books by smashing a double-century in a T20 match.
05 Jul 2021
Indian Premier League (IPL)Two new IPL franchises, mega auction ahead of IPL 2022
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season will have 10 teams and prior to that in December later this year, the cash-rich league is set to have a mega auction in place.
