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08 Apr

IPL 2021: Virat Kohli motivates team RCB

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With just hours to go for the beginning of the much-awaited 2021 IPL season, Virat Kohli was seen encouraging his team into believing that Royal Challengers Bangalore are capable of going the distance in the league despite not winning the title in its 13 years of history. RCB will be facing Mumbai Indians in the season opener at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday evening 9th April. Kohli was seen giving a speech of encouragement to all his teammates in a video shared by RCB on their official Twitter Account, ahead of a training session in Chennai, urging them to 'play with…

25 Mar

Shreyas Iyer to miss ‘entire IPL’; Delhi Capitals co-owner issues statement following injury

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India batsman Shreyas Iyer will miss the entire 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League following his left shoulder dislocation in the opening game of the three-match ODI series against England. Sources in the BCCI told PTI that Iyer is set to undergo surgery on his left shoulder as he is currently in severe pain, which will rule him out of action for a minimum of four months. "He will have to go under the knife. So, it looks not just the first part of IPL but Iyer will miss the entire IPL. It might take a minimum four months before he…

17 Mar

One Pakistan player tests COVID-19 positive ahead of South Africa tour

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Ahead of the South Africa tour, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday confirmed that one member of the squad has tested positive for coronavirus. The 35-member Pakistan squad will depart for Johannesburg on March 26 for the three ODIs and four T20Is against South Africa. They will then fly to Bulawayo on April 17 for three T20Is and two Tests against Zimbabwe. The side is scheduled to return on May 12. "A total of 35 tests were conducted on the South Africa-bound Pakistan men's national cricket team on Tuesday, 16 March. All squad members have tested negative, except for one…

16 Mar

Hockey India Women Academy National Championships to Kick off on Wednesday

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A total of 14 teams will vie for top honours at the 1st Hockey India junior women academy national championship 2021, while 10 teams will compete in the 1st Hockey India sub-junior women academy national championship 2021 that gets underway from Wednesday in Bhubaneswar. With the two tournaments being held at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium which has hosted numerous landmark international tournaments including the prestigious FIH Men's World Cup in 2018, the participants are eagerly awaiting to demonstrate their skills at the world-class stadia. Having created several top women players including Junior India Women's Captain Suman Devi Thoudam, the…

04 Mar

Saina teaser: Parineeti Chopra looks incredible as the star badminton player

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The first teaser of Parineeti Chopra's upcoming project Saina is out. Directed by Amole Gupte, the film is a biopic on badminton star Saina Nehwal. Parineeti Chopra plays a titular role in the film. The teaser offers glimpses of how Saina Nehwal chooses a different path in her childhood to become one of India's best badminton champ. The teaser gives a satisfying look at the journey of the player and the film. The teaser shows Saina (Parineeti) entering the badminton court as she prepares for a match. The video starts with Parineeti's voiceover: "Mera desh Bharat, abaadi sawa sau crore,…

03 Dec

Suresh Raina Leads Tributes For Major Dhyan Chand On His 41st Death Anniversary

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Former Indian drummer Suresh Raina paid tribute to legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand on his 41st death anniversary. Dhyan Chand was the top scorer at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, with 14 goals to his name. He further led India to three Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936. “In remembrance of Major Dhyan Chand on his death anniversary. His contribution to hockey will always be remembered, ”reads Raina’s tweet. India’s 8-1 triumph over Germany in the Berlin Olympic final in 1936 was led by a fine performance from the legendary hockey player, who became the top scorer with…

29 Nov

Indian Wrestler Narsingh Yadav Tests Positive For COVID-19 On Return To Mat

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Dope-tainted wrestler Narsingh Yadav, gearing up for his first international event after serving a four-year ban, tested positive for the coronavirus on Saturday along with Greco-Roman grappler Gurpreet Singh. Narsingh is scheduled to take part in his first international tournament in four years in the Individual World Cup in Belgrade from December 12 to 18 after being named as Jitender Kinha's replacement in 74kg category. Narsingh (74kg category), who became eligible to compete once again in August this year and Gurpreet (77kg) both are asymptomatic, the Sports Authority of India said in a statement. Besides the wrestling duo, physiotherapist Vishal…

02 Sep

KANE WILLIAMSON SHOWED APPREHENSION TO LEAVE FOR IPL TO UAE

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New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has acknowledged that there is a “little bit of apprehension” as he gears up to leave for the UAE to compete in the Indian Premier League, beginning September 19 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Thirteen members of the Chennai Super Kings contingent, including two players, testing positive for the virus has added to his concerns as he prepares for his stint with SunRisers Hyderabad. He flies out on Thursday. “That’s part of the reason why they made every team stay at a different hotel,” Williamson told ‘Radio New Zealand’. “But obviously that’s bad news. You don’t…

01 Sep

BKT Tires associates itself with upcoming T-20 League

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Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT Tires) will sponsor six teams in the upcoming T-20 league for Season 2020, namely Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals. BKT has already been promoting this sport by supporting the KFC Big Bash League (BBL) based on an agreement with Cricket Australia. Whether it is about cricket, football, or the amazing stunts at Monster Jam – BKT loves the sport because it fully reflects its corporate philosophy. The company had, for instance, a partnership with Patna Pirates, Puneri Paltan, Tamil Thalaivas, U Mumba, Gujarat Fortune Giants,…

21 Aug

Sonowal visits construction site of sports complex,

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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today visited the construction site of the multi-purpose sports complex being built with NLCPR funds at Khanikar in Dibrugarh today. While taking stock of the quality and the progress of construction, Chief Minister Sonowal asked PWD (Building) to complete construction of the main stadium by February next year. It may be noted that the sports complex is being built in line with the sports complex of Sarusajai in Guwahati. He asked the implementing agency to make good use of the construction season and time, use the manpower in three shifts to complete the construction in time.…