It really hurts to not close off game against Delhi Capitals: Mayank Agarwal
Crestfallen after losing their IPL opener, Kings XI Punjab batsman Mayank Agarwal said it felt terrible to not close off the game after making a stupendous comeback against Delhi Capitals here. Chasing 158 to win, KXIP were looking down the barrel at 55 for 5 but Agarwal’s blistering 89-run knock took them to 157. They […]
Virat Kohli to David Warner: Five explosive players to watch out this IPL season
NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League starts on Saturday, five months late and shifted to the United Arab Emirates because of the coronavirus pandemic. AFP Sport highlights five players to watch in the 53-day Twenty20 extravaganza. Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore) Captain Kohli will be key to Royal Challengers Bangalore’s hopes in the 13th edition […]
Players need not quit departments to gain PCB contracts
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday reiterated that the domestic players are not required to resign from their parent departments to obtain contracts for the 2020-21 domestic season, which commences with the National T20 Cup from Sept 30. “The PCB is neither asking the players to resign nor to cancel existing contracts with […]
Mitchell Marsh collects ball from parking lot after Sam Billings hits a massive six
With no fans in the stadium and the number of ground personnel being reduced, cricketers are facing a new problem. The game has been hit with sudden pauses as fielders are now required to fetch the ball from the empty and distant stands. However, in the first ODI played between England and Australia in Manchester, Australia’s Mitchell […]
England captain hopes for turning tracks in Australia ODIs
MANCHESTER: Eoin Morgan is hoping for spinning pitches during England’s One-day International series against Australia as the world champions plan for the 2023 World Cup in India. The England captain is anticipating a gentle turner at Old Trafford in Manchester, where the fierce rivals will play 50-over fixtures over the next week with the first […]
Tokyo governor pledges to hold Olympics by all means
TOKYO: The postponed Olympics must be held next year “by all means”, Tokyo’s governor said on Wednesday, becoming the latest official to insist the event is feasible despite the coronavirus pandemic. Yuriko Koike’s remarks, at an event hosted by Kyodo news agency, come after International Olympic Committee vice-president John Coates told AFP that the Games would go ahead […]
Yuvraj Singh In Big Bash League: Cricket Australia Trying To Find A BBL Club For India Legend
Flamboyant Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh, who retired last year, is eyeing a stint in the Big Bash League (BBL) and Cricket Australia (CA) is trying to help him find a team, a media report has said. (More Cricket News) No Indian player has ever featured in the BBL as the country’s cricket board (BCCI) doesn’t […]
Messi back to training after decision to stay with Barca
BARCELONA: Lionel Messi returned to training with Barcelona on Monday, almost two weeks after he had told the club he wanted to leave. After reluctantly changing his mind, Messi was back with the team to prepare for the new season. He practiced separately from the rest of the squad at the Joan Gamper training ground […]
Novak Djokovic disqualified from US Open after accidentally striking line judge with ball
Novak Djokovic was dramatically disqualified from the US Open on Sunday after accidentally striking a female line judge with a ball in frustration during his last-16 match, sending shock waves through the tournament. The world number one apologised for hitting the ball in disgust after losing his serve to go 6-5 down in the first […]
Have pulled out due to personal reasons: Bhajji
Senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh today pulled out of this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) owing to “personal reasons”. The 40-year-old is currently in Jalandhar with his family. “I have informed the Chennai Super Kings management about my decision to pull out of this year’s IPL. I have decided to take a break due to personal […]