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09 Jan 2022

Ross Taylor becomes most capped NZ cricketer in farewell Test

Ace New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor on Sunday added yet another feather to his already illustrative cap by becoming the most capped Test cricket from his country.

09 Jan 2022

Benzema gets to 300 goals for Real Madrid: Key numbers

Veteran Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has achieved another major milestone in his career.

09 Jan 2022

La Liga, Real Madrid win; Barcelona held: Records broken

Real Madrid extended their lead at the top in La Liga after thrashing Valencia 4-1.

09 Jan 2022

Ash Barty secures season-opening Adelaide International trophy

World number one Ashleigh Barty on Sunday won the season-opening Adelaide International trophy by defeating Russian-Kazakhstani tennis player Elena Rybakina in straight sets.

09 Jan 2022

The Ashes, SCG Test ends in draw: Records broken

The fourth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) ended in a draw.

09 Jan 2022

Bopanna-Ramkumar beat top seeds to win Adelaide International

India's Rohan Bopanna and Ramkumar Ramanathan on Sunday completed their perfect debut as a pair on the ATP tour by winning the Adelaide International 1 title.

09 Jan 2022

FA Cup: Chelsea beat Chesterfield 5-1; Leicester win

Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea hammered minnows Chesterfield 5-1 to progress in the FA Cup.

09 Jan 2022

Nadal sets up final against Cressy in Melbourne Summer Set

The 20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal on Saturday defeated Emil Ruusuvuori of Finland in the semi-final of Melbourne Summer Set in straight sets 6-4, 7-5.

09 Jan 2022

NZ vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test: Latham, Conway headline Day 1

New Zealand's top three decimated the Bangladesh bowlers on Day 1 of the 2nd Test at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

08 Jan 2022

Barty beats Swiatek; sets date with Rybakina in Adelaide final

Top-ranked and home favourite Ashleigh Barty on Saturday stormed into the final of the season-opening Adelaide International.

08 Jan 2022

Decoding Harry Kane's best seasons in the Premier League

Harry Kane is regarded as one of the best forwards in the Premier League of all time.

08 Jan 2022

ICC Player of the Month: Mayank Agarwal gets nominated

Indian cricketer Mayank Agarwal has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month for December 2021.

08 Jan 2022

Bundesliga 2021-22: Decoding the race for the top four

The Bundesliga 2021-22 season reached the halfway stage mark as things are heating up nicely.

08 Jan 2022

The Ashes: Josh Hazlewood to miss fifth Test

Ace Australian seamer Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the final Ashes Test against England due to an injury.

08 Jan 2022

FA Cup, Manchester City reach fourth round: Records broken

Manchester City beat Swindon Town 4-1 in the third round of the FA Cup.

08 Jan 2022

4th Ashes Test: Usman Khawaja helps Australia dominate the show

Day 4 of the fourth Ashes Test saw Australia be on top against England as they aim for a 4-0 lead in the five-match series.

08 Jan 2022

David Warner opens up about his sacking as SRH captain

David Warner on Friday finally spoke about his controversial sacking as Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper.

08 Jan 2022

SLC lifts one-year ban; Dickwella, Gunathilaka, Mendis available for selection

The trio of Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella, and Danushka Gunathilaka will be soon available for selection as the Sri Lanka cricket board (SLC) has removed their one-year ban from international games.

08 Jan 2022

Ervine to lead Zimbabwe in ODI series against Sri Lanka

Craig Ervine will lead the Zimbabwe squad once again during their three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

08 Jan 2022

Usman Khawaja hits second successive century in fourth Ashes Test

Australian batter Usman Khawaja smashed a second successive century in the ongoing fourth Ashes Test at the SCG.

07 Jan 2022

Kyrgios, Murray headline Sydney Tennis Classic draw ahead of AO

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios and British star Andy Murray have been handed wildcard entries for this year's Sydney Tennis Classic.

07 Jan 2022

Trent Boult set to take his 300th wicket in Tests

New Zealand were handed a crushing defeat by Bangladesh in the first Test in Mount Maunganui.

07 Jan 2022

South Africa beat India: Decoding the World Test Championship table

The South Africa versus India second Test in Johannesburg got over on Thursday.

07 Jan 2022

Decoding Lionel Messi's best seasons in the Champions League

Lionel Messi is considered the most gifted footballer in the modern era.

07 Jan 2022

Adelaide International: Ashleigh Barty beats Kenin, storms into semi-finals

World number one Ashleigh Barty stormed into the semi-finals of the Adelaide International after beating Sofia Kenin on Friday.

07 Jan 2022

Philippe Coutinho signs for Aston Villa on loan

Premier League club Aston Villa have signed Barcelona's Phlippe Coutinho on loan until the end of the season.

07 Jan 2022

Adelaide International: India pair Bopanna-Ramanathan advances to semis

Indian men's doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna and Ramkumar Ramanathan has progressed to the semi-finals of the Adelaide International 1 ATP.

07 Jan 2022

The Ashes, Jonny Bairstow smashes seventh Test century: Key numbers

England batter Jonny Bairstow helped his side fight back from a position of bother on Day 3 of the fourth Ashes Test at the SCG.

07 Jan 2022

Virat Kohli set to complete 8,000 Test runs: Key stats

India's regular Test captain Virat Kohli missed the second Test in Johannesburg with an upper back spasm.

07 Jan 2022

SA vs IND: Kohli likely to return for final Test

Indian skipper Virat Kohli is expected to return for the final Test against South Africa.

07 Jan 2022

Serie A 2021-22: Decoding the race for the top four

Gameweek 20 of the Serie A 2021-22 season saw four matches get suspended as the others went ahead.

07 Jan 2022

ICC announces in-game penalty for slow over-rate (T20Is): Details here

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced an in-game penalty for slow over-rates in men's and women's T20 Internationals.

07 Jan 2022

Nadal has his say on Djokovic controversy at Australian Open

Rafael Nadal on Thursday said that he feels sorry for Novak Djokovic.

07 Jan 2022

4th Ashes Test: England fight back after poor start

The England cricket team fought back from a position of bother on Day 3 of the fourth Ashes Test at the SCG on Friday.

07 Jan 2022

Team management will talk to Pant over shot selection: Dravid

Indian head coach Rahul Dravid highlighted the intuitive approach of wicket-keeper-batter Rishabh Pant after the conclusion of the Johannesburg Test on Thursday.