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23 Dec 2021

Ravi Shastri

Legends Cricket League: Akhtar, Jayasuriya picked in Asia Lions squad

Shoaib Akhtar, Shahid Afridi, and Sanath Jayasuriya have been drafted into the Asia Lions squad for the Legends Cricket League.

23 Dec 2021

Football

Premier League, Jurgen Klopp vs Antonio Conte: Decoding the stats

Liverpool are going strong in the ongoing 2021-22 season under manager Jurgen Klopp.

The Ashes: Josh Hazlewood to miss MCG Test

The Australian cricket team will be without right-arm pacer Josh Hazlewood for the upcoming third Ashes Test at the MCG.

IPL: Brian Lara, Dale Steyn join SRH's revamped support staff

Veteran cricketers Brian Lara and Dale Steyn have joined the new-look support staff of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad.

IPL 2022: Auction to take place on February 12, 13

The schedule and venue for the Indian Premier League (IPL) players' mega auction have been reportedly confirmed.

23 Dec 2021

Real Madrid

La Liga, Karim Benzema helps Real beat Athletic: Records broken

In-form veteran striker Karim Benzema scored a brace as Real Madrid beat Athletic Club 2-1 in La Liga.

USA claim their first-ever T20I win over a Test-playing nation

A 110-run partnership between Sushant Modani and Gajanand Singh helped the United States beat Ireland in the first T20I.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh: Ajaz out, Tom Latham to lead

New Zealand have announced their squad for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh.

23 Dec 2021

Virat Kohli

South Africa vs India, 1st Test: Preview, stats, and more

South Africa and India are to set to lock horns in the first of the three-Test series, starting December 26 in Centurion.

23 Dec 2021

Chelsea FC

Carabao Cup: Liverpool beat Leicester on penalties; win for Chelsea

Liverpool produced a dramatic turnaround to stun Leicester City and reach the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.

23 Dec 2021

Football

Carabao Cup, Tottenham beat West Ham 2-1: Records broken

Tottenham beat West Ham United 2-1 in an intense Carabao Cup quarter-final clash.

22 Dec 2021

Indian Hockey Team

Asian Champions Trophy: India beat Pakistan to win bronze medal

Indian defeated Pakistan in a third-place match to sign off with the bronze medal at the Asian Champions Trophy 2021.

22 Dec 2021

Pro Kabaddi League

Pro Kabaddi League season 8: Everything you need to know

After a two-year hiatus, the Pro Kabaddi League will mark its return Wednesday with the eighth season of the tournament.

22 Dec 2021

Test Cricket

SA vs IND: Decoding Kagiso Rabada's Test performance at home

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada will be keen to lead the bowling attack well in the upcoming three-match Test series against India, starting December 26.

22 Dec 2021

Saina Nehwal

Kidambi Srikanth returns to the top 10 after two years

Former World number 1 Kidambi Srikanth has returned to the top 10 after a gap of two years in the latest BWF Rankings.

22 Dec 2021

England Cricket Team

Ashes 2021-22: Ground stats of the MCG

The third Test match between Australia and England will be held at the MCG in Melbourne.

22 Dec 2021

Joe Root

ICC Test Rankings: Marnus Labuschagne becomes number one batter

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne has dethroned Joe Root in the latest ICC Test Rankings.

22 Dec 2021

Tennis

Bencic, Jabeur test COVID-19 positive after playing in Abu Dhabi

Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Belinda Bencic and Tunisian's Ons Jabeur have contracted the coronavirus after participating in the Abu Dhabi exhibition.

22 Dec 2021

Football

La Liga, Barcelona draw against 10-man Sevilla: Records broken

Barcelona played out a 1-1 draw against 10-man Sevilla in a crucial La Liga encounter.

22 Dec 2021

Football

Decoding the roles and responsibilities of false 9 in football

A center-forward is called a number 9 in football.

Dec 22, 2021

England Cricket Team

Jofra Archer undergoes second elbow surgery, to miss WI tour

Ace seamer Jofra Archer is set to miss England's three-Test tour of his native West Indies, which will be played in March 2022.

22 Dec 2021

Football

Carabao Cup, Arsenal reach semis after hammering Sunderland: Records broken

Arsenal reached the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, beating Sunderland 5-1 at home.

21 Dec 2021

Virat Kohli

Decoding Virat Kohli's Test performance in South Africa

India are set to face South Africa for a three-match Test series, starting December 26 in Centurion.

21 Dec 2021

Football

Decoding the major records scripted in top-5 European leagues

Despite the coronavirus havoc in Europe, some important football matches were played over the weekend.

21 Dec 2021

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan cricketer Abid Ali diagnosed with heart condition

Pakistan's Abid Ali has been diagnosed with a heart condition known as Acute Coronary Syndrome.

21 Dec 2021

Test Cricket

SA vs IND: Anrich Nortje ruled out of Test series

South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match Test series against India.

20 Dec 2021

Virat Kohli

India's performance in South Africa over the last five tours

The much-talked-about India's tour of South Africa is slated to kick off on December 26 in Centurion with Boxing Day Test.

21 Dec 2021

Football

Premier League, Pep Guardiola vs Thomas Tuchel: Decoding the stats

Since Thomas Tuchel joined Premier League side Chelsea in January 2021, a beautiful rivalry has blossomed between him and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

FIR against Yasir Shah for aiding in minor girl's rape

Police have registered an FIR against Pakistan Test cricketer Yasir Shah for aiding in a minor girl's rape.

21 Dec 2021

England Cricket Team

The Ashes: Australia add Scott Boland to their squad

The Australian cricket team has added pacer Scott Boland to their squad for remainder of the ongoing Ashes 2021-22 series.

ICC World Test Championship 2021-23: Analyzing the points table

Australia have maintained their perfect record in the latest ICC World Test Championship (2021-23) standings.

20 Dec 2021

Virat Kohli

SA vs India: First Test will be played without spectators

The first Test between South Africa and India, starting December 26 in Centurion, will be held behind closed doors.

20 Dec 2021

Tennis

Tennis star Rafael Nadal tests positive for COVID-19

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal has tested positive for COVID-19.

20 Dec 2021

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan to host New Zealand twice in 2022/23: Details here

Pakistan are set to host New Zealand for two Tests and three ODIs between December 2022 and January 2023.

20 Dec 2021

Marnus Labuschagne

Ashes: Australia win Adelaide Test, remain unbeaten in Day/Night Tests

Australia have beaten England in the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval.

20 Dec 2021

Real Madrid

Decoding the numbers of Lionel Messi against Real Madrid

Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, Lionel Messi, is set to return to Spain next year.

20 Dec 2021

Tennis

Chinese star Peng Shuai withdraws sexual assault claims. WTA disgruntled

In a recent statement, Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has denied that she had accused a former senior official of sexual assault.

19 Dec 2021

Liverpool FC

Premier League, Tottenham 2-2 Liverpool: List of records broken

Tottenham and Liverpool played out a fascinating 2-2 draw in gameweek 18 of the Premier League 2021-22 season.

19 Dec 2021

Chelsea FC

Premier League, City beat Newcastle; Chelsea held: Records broken

Premier League 2021-22 leaders Manchester City decimated a struggling Newcastle United 4-0 in gameweek 18 on Sunday.

19 Dec 2021

Tennis

Will Rafael Nadal compete at Australian Open? He answers

Spanish maestro Rafael Nadal returned to action at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship.