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Cummins the frontrunner to lead Australia after Paine scandal

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

Sydney, Nov 20 (AFP/APP):Pat Cummins emerged as the frontrunner Saturday to take over from disgraced former Australia Test skipper Tim Paine, with the likes of Mark Taylor, Dennis Lillie, and Steve Waugh all singing his praises. The 28-year-old, who has served as vice-captain in both […]

India vs New Zealand 2nd T20 scoreboard

Posted on November 20, 2021 by News Desk

Ranchi, India, Nov 19 (AFP/APP):Scoreboard from the second Twenty20 international match between India and New Zealand in Ranchi on Friday: New Zealand M. Guptill c Pant b Chahar 31 D. Mitchell c Yadav b HV Patel 31 M. Chapman c Rahul b AR Patel 21 […]

Mercedes’ Brazil Grand Prix appeal rejected

Posted on November 20, 2021 by News Desk

Doha, Nov 19 (AFP/APP):Formula One officials have rejected the request by Mercedes for a review of Max Verstappen’s driving during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, motorsport’s governing body said on Friday. Verstappen appeared to force Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes wide but the FIA said the team’s […]

South African star AB de Villiers retires from all cricket

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

Johannesburg, Nov 19 (AFP/APP):South African great AB de Villiers retired from all forms of cricket on Friday, saying that the “flame no longer burns so brightly”. The veteran batsman, who stopped playing internationals in 2018, tweeted: “It has been an incredible journey, but I have […]

McIlroy takes two-shot lead in Dubai

Posted on November 19, 2021 by News Desk

Dubai, Nov 18 (AFP/APP):Rory McIlroy shot a seven-under-par 65 for a two-shot first round lead in the European Tour’s season-ending World Tour Championship in Dubai on Thursday. Race to Dubai leader Collin Morikawa did his chances of becoming the first American ever to become the […]

Mo’unga replaces injured Barrett as All Blacks make seven changes for France

Posted on November 19, 2021 by News Desk

Paris, Nov 18 (AFP/APP):Richie Mo’unga starts at fly-half instead of the injured Beauden Barrett for this weekend’s highly-anticipated Test with France, New Zealand Rugby announced on Tuesday. Barrett failed a head injury assessment during last Saturday’s defeat in Ireland. Mo’unga will be partnered at half-back […]

Three athletes positive for Covid inside Beijing Olympic bubble

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

Beijing, Nov 18 (AFP/APP):Three athletes attending training events for the Beijing Winter Olympics have tested positive for Covid-19, Chinese officials said Thursday, with the country on high alert against the coronavirus ahead of the Games. Beijing 2022 organisers have left nothing to chance with the […]

India vs New Zealand 1st T20 scoreboard

Posted on November 18, 2021 by News Desk

Jaipur, India, Nov 17 (AFP/APP):Scoreboard from the first Twenty20 international match between India and New Zealand in Jaipur on Wednesday: New Zealand M. Guptill c Iyer b Chahar 70 D. Mitchell b Kumar 0 M. Chapman b Ashwin 63 G. Phillips lbw b Ashwin 0 […]

India beat New Zealand to give new T20 skipper Rohit winning start

Posted on November 18, 2021 by News Desk

Jaipur, India, Nov 17 (AFP/APP):India gave Rohit Sharma a winning start as captain by securing a five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first T20 international despite a late wobble in Jaipur on Wednesday. The hosts were cruising towards a target of 165 as Rohit […]

Kontaveit, Muguruza book WTA Finals showdown

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Hooriya Qureshi

Guadalajara, Mexico, Nov 17 (AFP/APP):Anett Kontaveit will face Garbine Muguruza in the final of the season-ending WTA Finals in Guadalajara after both women battled through the semi-finals in contrasting fashion Tuesday. Sixth seed Muguruza overpowered Spanish compatriot Paula Badosa 6-3, 6-3 to reach the final […]

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