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Archer labels Rahul as toughest T20 batsman he's bowled to

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has picked India's KL Rahul as the best T20 batsman he has ever bowled to.

IPL 2020: UAE offer to host the tournament

The Emirates Cricket Board has offered to host the 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) in UAE.

10 May 2020

Football

5 greatest players who never won the Premier League title

Since Premier League's inception in 1992-93, clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal have dominated the show.

Ian Chappell's take on changing ball-tampering and lbw laws

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell believes both ball-tampering and lbw laws need to be reconstructed.

10 May 2020

Football

Transfer analysis: Players linked with a move to Juventus

All sport activities including football is facing uncertainty amid the coronavirus outbreak.

10 May 2020

BCCI

T20s: Raina, Pathan urge BCCI to make this pivotal change

Suresh Raina and former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan said that BCCI should allow those Indian players to compete in foreign T20 leagues who are not in contention for the national team.

#ThisDayThatYear: Balaji becomes the first bowler to clinch IPL hat-trick

On this day, former Indian bowler Laxmipathy Balaji scripted history in the inaugural edition of Indian Premier League.

UFC 249: Justin Gaethje seals interim lightweight title

Justin Gaethje became the UFC's interim lightweight champion on Saturday in the main event of UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.

I have been keen on improving mental state: Virat Kohli

Indian skipper Virat Kohli revealed that he has always focused on mental health, regardless of the pandemic.

10 May 2020

Football

Ahead of Bundesliga restart, Dynamo Dresden's entire squad quarantined

Bundesliga 2 club Dynamo Dresden have put their entire squad and coaching staff into two-week isolation after two players tested positive for coronavirus.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Reasons why Australia could win maiden T20 WC title

With the return of marquee players, Australia finally look like a complete side.

09 May 2020

Football

Ligue 1: Mbappe believes Ben Yedder also deserves Golden Boot

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe was adjudged French league's top goal-scorer award for his exploits in the 2019-20 season.

09 May 2020

Donald Trump

Coronavirus outbreak: UFC to go ahead as planned

The controversial mixed martial arts card scheduled In Florida will go ahead as planned even after one of the undercard fighters tested positive for coronavirus.

09 May 2020

Real Madrid

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Here's the statistical comparison

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have dominated the numbers in football for the last 15 years.

09 May 2020

Mohammad Amir

Sarfaraz Ahmed set to be demoted in central contracts list

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is all set to demote former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed in the central contracts list.

09 May 2020

Football

Transfer analysis: Players linked with a move to Inter Milan

All sport activities including football is facing uncertainty amid the coronavirus outbreak.

09 May 2020

India

Five records that Virat Kohli could break this season

Virat Kohli has scaled new heights for Team India across formats over the years.

09 May 2020

Football

Five best wingers in Premier League history

Since the Premier League's inception in 1992-93, there have been a host of wingers who made a massive impression in England's top-flight division.

09 May 2020

Football

Premier League: What happens to the players on loan?

The coronavirus pandemic saw the Premier League 2019-20 season get disrupted in March.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Sachin Tendulkar provides financial aid to 4,000 unprivileged people

Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar has provided financial aid to 4,000 underprivileged people amid the nationwide lockdown.

09 May 2020

BCCI

BCCI plans to field two Indian teams post resumption

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering to field two separate Indian teams in simultaneous series, once cricket resumes.

09 May 2020

BBC

Teams could use five substitutes when football season resumes

Football teams will be allowed to use five substitutes when the 2019-20 season resumes after a FIFA proposal to help with fixture congestion was approved.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Reasons why Ashwin could make a comeback in T20Is

Ravichandran Ashwin has been the mainstay spinner for India in the longest format since 2014.

08 May 2020

BCCI

BCCI set to from ad-hoc body for running DDCA

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to govern Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) through an ad-hoc committee.

08 May 2020

Pakistan Cricket Team

Detailed judgement on Umar Akmal released

Chairman of the Independent Disciplinary Panel, Justice Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan, submitted a detailed judgement on Umar Akmal's spot-fixing case.

08 May 2020

Football

Transfer analysis: Players linked with a move to Bayern Munich

All sport activities including football is facing uncertainty amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Happy Birthday, Pat Cummins: Unknown facts about the Australian seamer

Australian seamer Pat Cummins is deemed one of the greatest fast bowlers in modern day cricket.

08 May 2020

Football

Good players can always play together: Solskjaer on Pogba-Fernandes prospect

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is relishing the prospect of seeing Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes playing together at the club.

08 May 2020

Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker confident of hitting peak form at Tokyo Olympics

India's shooting star Manu Bhaker is confident of maintaining her game and hitting peak form in next year's Tokyo Olympics.

08 May 2020

Football

Five best full-backs in Premier League history

Since the Premier League's inception in 1992-93, there have been a host of full-backs who made a massive impression in England's top-flight division.

08 May 2020

India

I feel the pressure during first few deliveries: MS Dhoni

Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is renowned for handling his nerves well during crunch situations.

08 May 2020

Football

La Liga refuses to confirm June 20 restart: Details here

La Liga has refused to confirm Leganes coach Javier Aguirre's announcement that Spain's top-flight season will restart on June 20.

08 May 2020

Football

Dortmund expect Jadon Sancho to stay amid Manchester United interest

Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund expect England star Jadon Sancho to stay at the club this summer.

08 May 2020

French Open

Coronavirus outbreak: French Open ticket holders to receive refund

French Tennis Federation, on Thursday, announced that all ticket holders of the French Open will be refunded due to coronavirus pandemic.

Joe Burns wants to do well against India in Tests

Australian batsman Joe Burns is eyeing the Test series against India to solidify his place in the side, should the series take place later this year.

07 May 2020

Football

Transfer analysis: Players linked with a move to Manchester City

All sport activities including football is facing uncertainty amid the coronavirus outbreak.

07 May 2020

Football

Five best goal-keepers in Premier League history

Since the Premier League's inception in 1992-93, there have been a host of goal-keepers who made a massive impression in England's top-flight division.

07 May 2020

Archery

Khelo India archer suffers brain stroke, family needs financial aid

Young and upcoming compound archer Pragati Choudhary has suffered a brain stroke and her family is looking for financial aid for her treatment.

07 May 2020

Tennis

Australian Open 2021 is under threat: Details here

The Australian Open 2021 could face cancelation under a worst-case scenario if the coronavirus pandemic continues to halt the world.

07 May 2020

Football

Manchester City unwilling to let go Leroy Sane cheaply

German winger Leroy Sane has been a constant source of speculation as far his exit from Manchester City is concerned.