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Steve Smith surprised with Stuart Broad’s exclusion from two Ashes Tests
Sydney : Australian Test team vice-captain Steve Smith is a "bit surprised" that England pace bowling stalwart Stuart Broad has not been included in two of the three Ashes games so far in the series, saying a world-class performer like him…
FIH Pro League ideal preparation for Asian Games: Hockey captain Manpreet
Bengaluru : The Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh has said that the FIH Pro League will help the side gain "some really good experience" ahead of the Asian Games in Guangzhou (China), which will serve as the direct…
SA v IND, 2nd Test: Virat Kohli ruled out of Johannesburg Test due to upper back spasm
Johannesburg : India captain Virat Kohli had been ruled out just before the start of the second Test against South Africa at the Wanderers due to an upper back spasm. With India leading 1-0 in the three-match series, vice-captain KL Rahul…
SA v IND, 2nd Test: It’s about starting fresh and giving our best from today : Ajinkya Rahane
Johannesburg : India batter Ajinkya Rahane felt the second Test against South Africa at the Wanderers presents his team a chance to start afresh and give their best over the next five days. He also admitted his disappointment from the…
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez retires from international cricket
Lahore : Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has retired from international cricket after representing the country in 392 matches, bringing curtains on a career of 18 years. Hafeez, however, will continue to play in franchise cricket…
COVID cases in support staff have led to anxiety in England side: Joe Root
Sydney : Two days before the start of the fourth Ashes Test here, England captain Joe Root has conceded that there is an "element of anxiety" after several COVID-19 cases were detected in the touring party's support staff.The embattled…
No ambition to lead England; Root shouldn’t be forced to quit captaincy: Ben Stokes
Sydney : England all-rounder Ben Stokes has categorically said that he never "had an ambition to be a captain", adding that Joe Root "should not be forced into" relinquishing his captaincy in the wake of the Ashes debacle.England are…
Zak Crawley backs himself to score century at SCG; says team low on morale
Sydney : England opener Zak Crawley on Monday backed himself to score a century in the fourth Ashes Test beginning at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 5, saying he was a "bit more confident" and would draw inspiration from captain Joe…
Premier League: Chelsea rally to hold Liverpool to a 2-2 draw
London : Chelsea came back from two goals down at home to Liverpool as the Premier League's second- and third-placed teams drew 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.The only real winners of the game were Manchester City, whose lead at the top of the…
Messi, three other PSG players test positive for COVID-19 ahead of French Cup clash
Paris : Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi and three other Paris St Germain (PSG) players have tested positive for COVID-19, the French Ligue 1 club confirmed on Sunday.In a statement on Saturday night, PSG had said that four…