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Great to be compared with someone like Dravid: KL Rahul

Rajkot Gradually learning to fit into multiple roles as per team’s requirement, KL Rahul has drawn comparisons with the legendary…

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Ban on International football in Iran

Tehran Iran’s football federation said Friday it has been banned from hosting international matches inside the country. The “federation received…

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Quick wicket loss led to defeat: Smith

Rajkot Australia batsman Steve Smith rued the loss of three quick wickets in the middle overs, including his own, that…

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3rd ODI: Decider between India and Australia

Bengaluru A coveted series-victory will be at stake when a resilient India faces a feisty Australia in the third and…

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Djokovic insists no clear favourite for Australian Open

Sydney Defending champion Novak Djokovic insisted there are no clear favourites for the next week’s Australian Open despite his ominous…

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Virender Sehwag opposes idea of four-day Test

Mumbai Former India batsman Virender Sehwag opposed the idea of four-day Test saying that the longest format of the game…

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Pandya trains with Indian team, bowls at nets

Mumbai All-rounder Hardik Pandya, who is on road to recovery, took part in a practice session with the Indian team…

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Jasprit Bumrah, Poonam Yadav claim top BCCI awards

Mumbai Jasprit Bumrah‘s trophy cabinet is set to include the BCCI’s Polly Umrigar award, recognising him as the best male…

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India finishes 2019 as number one shooting nation in world

New Delhi On the back of its sparkling show through 2019, India finished the year as the top shooting nation…

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Hope Test cricket continues for as much time as possible: Pujara

Rajkot Acknowledging T20 cricket’s growing popularity, Cheteshwar Pujara is hoping that the traditional Test format, in which he thrives with…

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Women’s ICC T20 World Cup announced: Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India

Mumbai Bengal’s rookie batswoman Richa Ghosh was the only new face in a 15-member Harmanpreet Kaur-led India squad announced for…

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Bumrah set to receive Polly Umrigar Award: BCCI

Mumbai India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will receive the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award for his exploits in international cricket in…

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Phil Brown sacked by Hyderabad FC after Chennaiyin defeat

Hyderabad Indian Super League franchise Hyderabad FC and head coach Phil Brown have agreed to part ways, the club announced…

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Djokovic pulls out of Adelaide International

Adelaide Novak Djokovic on Saturday pulled out of the upcoming Adelaide International in a big blow to the new tournament.…

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Rahul is top-ranked Indian batsman, Kohli moves up in T20 rankings

Dubai India opener K L Rahul retained his sixth position while captain Virat Kohli moved up a place to ninth…

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We want to win regularly even while batting first, says Dhawan

Pune Shikhar Dhawan says India are seeking complete mastery over defending totals, the ambition prompting them to make a “conscious”…

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Our team can beat India in U-19 World Cup: Pak head coach

Karachi Former Pakistan batsman and current U-19 head coach Ejaz Ahmed feels that his side can beat defending champions and…

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Liverpool march towards history as top-four race heats up

London Runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool have put themselves in position for a record-breaking campaign while Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester…

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Rani Rampal nominated for World Games Athlete of Year 2019

New Delhi India women’s hockey captain Rani Rampal has been nominated for the World Games Athlete of the Year 2019…

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Marnus considers upcoming ODI series against India to emulate Virat, Smith

New Delhi In-form Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne says he considers the upcoming ODI series against India a big opportunity in…

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Child suffering from brain cancer assists in ‘bat flip’ during BBL

Brisbane A child suffering from brain cancer on Thursday assisted in ‘bat flip’ during the Big Bash League (BBL) match…

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Muguruza battles into Shenzhen Open semi-finals

Shanghai Two-time Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza stepped up her Australian Open preparations by battling into the semi-finals of the…

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Saina enters Malaysia Master quarterfinals

Kuala Lumpur London Olympics bronze-medallist Saina Nehwal stormed into the women’s singles quarterfinals of the Malaysia Masters badminton tournament with…

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Serena drops set before reaching Auckland quarters

Auckland Serena Williams rallied from a set down to beat journeywoman Christina McHale at the WTA Auckland Classic on Thursday,…

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Boult, Latham doubtful starters for India series

Auckland New Zealand pace spearhead Trent Boult and wicketkeeper batsman Tom Latham are doubtful starters for the home series against…

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Mane crowned Africa’s 2019 Player of the Year

Hurghada (Egypt) Liverpool star Sadio Mane was crowned on Tuesday as Africa’s 2019 Player of the Year for the first…

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Amazing to see how India nurtures its young players: Mickey Arthur

Indore Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur feels that international cricket teams can learn from India on how to nurture young…

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Kohli retains top spot; Rahane, Pujara slip in ICC Test rankings

Dubai India skipper Virat Kohli retained his top spot among batsmen while Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane slipped in the…

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Lakshya Sen, Shubhankar Dey Fail to Qualify for Malaysia Masters

Kuala Lumpur Lakshya Sen could not qualify for the main draw of the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament, going down…

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Indian women’s squad for Australia tri-series, T20 WC probables to be picked on Sunday

Indore The Indian women’s team for the crucial tri-series in Australia and the probables for the subsequent T20 World Cup…

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Serena powers past Giorgi for first win of 2020

Auckland Serena Williams found her power game after a sluggish start as she overcame qualifier Camila Giorgi to open her…

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NZ not an easy tour but I am up for the challenge: Rohit

New Delhi A lethal bowling attack that executes its plans to near perfection makes New Zealand one of the toughest…

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Klopp hails Minamino’s ‘outstanding, super’ Liverpool debut

London Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp described Takumi Minamino as “super and outstanding” after the Japanese international made his debut in…

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‘Shame on you’: Balotelli lashes out in new Italy racism storm

Milan Mario Balotelli lashed out on Sunday after again being targeted by racist insults, this time from Lazio fans after…

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‘She smelled expensive’ – Naomi Osaka reveals Beyonce pep talk

Brisbane Japanese sensation Naomi Osaka has revealed her excitement at meeting her idol Beyonce, saying the US singer “smelled expensive”…

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Leaving injuries behind, Dhawan wants to be more impactful in 2020

Guwahati Plagued by injuries in 2019, opener Shikhar Dhawan is aiming for a fresh start in the New Year and…

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PCB rejects Bangladesh’s proposal of playing just one Test in Pakistan and other in Dhaka

Karachi Bangladesh has agreed to play one Test in Pakistan, provided the second match of the ICC World Test Championship…

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Stoinis fined for homophobic slur during Big Bash League

Melbourne Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis was Sunday slapped with a hefty fine after directing a homophobic slur at Kane Richardson…

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Australian Open delay valid if smoke haze worsens: Djokovic

Brisbane Novak Djokovic said Australian Open organisers should consider delaying the first Grand Slam of the year if haze from…

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Ranji Trophy: Karnataka thrash Mumbai by 5 wickets

Mumbai Putting up an all-round show, Karnataka defeated Mumbai by 5 wickets in their Elite Group B Ranji Trophy game…

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Sakshi Malik shocked by Sonam in trials

Lucknow Two-time World Cadet champion Sonam Malik stunned Rio Olympic bronze medalist Sakshi Malik while another promising junior Anshu Malik…

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Ibrahimovic vows to kick-start Milan as Conte’s Inter seek rare win at Napoli

Milan Zlatan Ibrahimovic has vowed to kick-start struggling AC Milan’s Serie A season as their local rivals Inter Milan recommence…

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IPL 2020: Expected to commence from March 29

New Delhi With the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League set to get underway from March 29 at the…

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Bumrah to play Indo-Lanka T20 World Cup 2020 post injury

Guwahati Comeback man Jasprit Bumrah will be cynosure of all eyes during India’s first T20 international against Sri Lanka in…

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