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World’s oldest Test player Eilenn Ash dies at 110

England-December 05(Online): England’s Eileen Ash, the world’s oldest test player described as a ‘pioneer’ of the sport, has died aged 110, the country’s cricket board (ECB) has said. Right-arm seamer Ash played seven tests for England after making her debut against Australia in 1937. She […]

Rain stalls Pakistan innings in 2nd Test against Bangladesh

Dhaka-December 05(Online): Play on the second day in the second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan was called off due to rain at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday. Only 6.2 overs of play were possible with a short resumption after lunch before the […]

Bangladesh’s Shakib asks to skip New Zealand Tests

Dhaka-December 05(Online): Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has sought to withdraw his name from the squad for next month’s Test series in New Zealand, selectors said Sunday. Bangladesh, who will play two Tests against New Zealand in January, earlier included Shakib’s name in the squad […]

Bellingham suggests referee’s past history played role in Bayern defeat

Berlin, Dec 5 (AFP/APP):Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham risks being punished by the German Football Federation after claiming costly decisions by the referee in Saturday’s 3-2 defeat by Bayern Munich were to be expected given he was implicated in the worst match-fixing scandal in German […]

Haney outboxes Diaz to defend WBC lightweight title

Las Vegas, Dec 5 (AFP/APP):Devin Haney easily retained his WBC lightweight title on Saturday, winning by a unanimous decision over challenger Joseph Diaz in a 12-round clash that showcased one of boxing’s deepest divisions. The unbeaten Haney, 23, built up a large lead on points […]

Head gets the nod as Australia confirm XI for first Ashes Test

Brisbane, Australia, Dec 5 (AFP/APP):Australia confirmed their line-up for the first Ashes Test three days early on Sunday, recalling Travis Head for the hotly contested number five spot while retaining Mitchell Starc in the bowling attack. Head was dropped after the Boxing Day Test against […]

Russia’s Ovechkin reaches 750-goal milestone

Los Angeles, Dec 5 (AFP/APP):Alex Ovechkin is showing no signs of slowing down well into his 30s as the Russian all-star notched his 750th National Hockey League career goal to power the Washington Capitals to a 3-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 36-year-old […]

Bayern v Barcelona Champions League match to be held without fans

Munich – December 4 (Online): Barcelona’s Champions League group match away at Bayern Munich next week will be played without fans due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the German state of Bavaria, the LaLiga club said on Friday. Barca, second in Group E behind […]

Messi worthy of seventh Ballon d’Or victory, says Xavi

Barcelona – December 4 (Online): Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez said former team mate Lionel Messi deserved his Ballon d’Or win, describing the Argentine’s record-extending seventh victory as “total justice”. Paris St Germain forward Messi, 34, beat Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski and Chelsea’s Jorginho to […]

New Zealand’s Ajaz makes history against India

Mumbai – December 4 (Online): New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel became only the third bowler to pick up all 10 wickets in an innings in international cricket, achieving the feat against India in the second test at the Wankhede Stadium. The 33-year-old joined England off-spinner […]

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