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Novak Djokovic wins over Australian govt in visa cancellation case

Jan 10, 2022, at 07:44 pm

An Australian judge on Monday ruled in favour of tennis icon Novak Djokovic, who was detained in Melbourne after his visa was allegedly found not meeting the country's entry requirements, media reports said.

Rafael Nadal lifts Melbourne Summer Set trophy

Jan 10, 2022, at 12:39 am

Melbourne/UNI: Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal marked his return to the ATP Tour in style, clinching the Melbourne Summer Set title on Sunday.

Fourth Ashes Test series: Broad-Anderson ensure draw at SCG

Jan 09, 2022, at 10:15 pm

Sydney/UNI: England denied Australia a whitewash in the Ashes series as the fourth Test ended in a draw here at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open warm up tournament

Jan 09, 2022, at 12:29 am

Melbourne/UNI: Former World no. 1 tennis player Naomi Osaka on Saturday withdrew from the Australian Open warm up tournament due to an abdominal injury.

Novak Djokovic not being held captive: Australian Home Minister

Jan 08, 2022, at 02:40 am

Melbourne/UNI: Australian Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews on Friday said that tennis ace Novak Djokovic has not been held captive and is free to leave the country at any time.

Will have conversation with Rishabh Pant on timing of his shots: Rahul Dravid

Jan 07, 2022, at 07:57 pm

Johannesburg/UNI: Indian head coach Rahul Dravid said that he will have a conversation with Rishabh Pant, advising the wicketkeeper-batsman to time his shots after the latter was massively criticized over his shot selection that cost him his wicket in Johannesburg Test.

Dean Elgar leads South Africa to triumph over India by 7 wickets in Johannesburg

Jan 07, 2022, at 03:18 am

Johannesburg/IBNS: Skipper Dean Elgar anchored the South African runchase effectively to lead his team earn a comprehensive victory over India by seven wickets here on Thursday, levelling the series (1-1) with one match to go.

Second Test: Last day's play between India and South Africa to resume at 7:15 pm

Jan 07, 2022, at 12:23 am

Johannesburg/IBNS: The last day's play between India and South Africa in the second Test will resume at 7:15 pm (IST).

Australia denies Novak Djokovic entry for Australian Open, cancels visa

Jan 06, 2022, at 04:58 pm

In an incident that has triggered a war of words, Australia has canceled tennis icon Novak Djokovic's visa denying him entry into the country where the top seed was aiming to play the Australian Open.

Bangladesh outperforms New Zealand in first Test

Jan 06, 2022, at 01:16 am

Tauranga/UNI: Bangladesh on Wednesday have completed their finest ever Test cricket win by defeating reigning World Test champions New Zealand and breaking the rival side's 17-match unbeaten streak at home.

Second Test: India score 188/6, lead by 161 runs at lunch

Jan 05, 2022, at 09:44 pm

Johannesburg/UNI: Kagiso Rabada's three-wicket haul tilted the match towards South Africa, reducing India to 188/6 at lunch on Day 3 of the second Test here at the Wanderers stadium on Wednesday.

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell tests COVID-19 positive

Jan 05, 2022, at 09:06 pm

Sydney: Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has tested COVID-19 positive, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday.

BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly's daughter Sana tests Covid-19 positive

Jan 05, 2022, at 08:58 pm

Kolkata/UNI: BCCI chief and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly's daughter Sana has tested positive for Covid-19, five days after her father was discharged from a city hospital.

KL Rahul shoots up in MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings

Jan 05, 2022, at 08:19 pm

Dubai: Opener KL Rahul has made a huge gain of 18 slots to reach 31st position among batters in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings after his Player of the Match effort in Centurion that helped India defeat South Africa by 113 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ICC World Test Championship series.

Second Test: Shardul takes five wickets, SA score 191/7 at tea

Jan 05, 2022, at 02:39 am

Johannesburg/UNI: A five-wicket haul by Shardul Thakur further added to the miseries of South Africa 191/7 at tea against India on Day 2 of the second Test here at the Wanderers stadium on Tuesday.

COVID-19 Spike: CAB decides to put on hold all matches conducted by it till Jan 15

Jan 05, 2022, at 02:09 am

Kolkata: The Cricket Association of Bengal on Tuesday announced it has decided to put on hold till Jan 15 all forms of cricket conducted or held under the aegis of it amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in the state.

Novak Djokovic gets medical 'exemption permission' to play Australian Open

Jan 04, 2022, at 11:36 pm

Melbourne: Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic on Tuesday confirmed that he will be playing the Australian Open tournament this month after receiving a medical exemption permission from having a Covid-19 vaccination.

Second Test: Shardul Thakur strikes thrice, SA 102/4 at lunch

Jan 04, 2022, at 11:04 pm

Johannesburg/UNI: Shardul Thakur's three-wicket haul helped India put South Africa on the back foot 102/4 at lunch on Day 2 of the second Test match here at the Wanderers stadium on Tuesday.

Rahul, Ashwin facesaver for struggling India, South Africa 35/1 at stumps in Johannesburg

Jan 04, 2022, at 03:26 am

Johannesburg/UNI: South African attack led by the 21-year-old Marco Jansen bundled out India for a rather modest 202 on the opening day of the second Test here at the Wanderers stadium on Monday.

Saqlain Mushtaq steps down as Pakistan interim head coach

Jan 03, 2022, at 11:51 pm

Karachi/UNI: Pakistan interim head coach Saqlain Mushtaq on Monday stepped down from his role.

Bank of Baroda felicitates Kashmir to Kanyakumari Atmanirbhar Bharat Run ultra-marathoner Kumar Ajwani

Jan 03, 2022, at 11:25 pm

Kolkata: Bank of Baroda on Monday felicitated ultra- marathoner and Founder-Director of FAB Foundation  Kumar Ajwani for continuing his 4,444 kms Atmanirbhar Bharat Run from Kashmir to Kanyakumari (K2K) which will be completed over 77 days.

Second Test against South Africa: India post 53/3 at lunch

Jan 03, 2022, at 10:00 pm

Johannesburg/UNI: A well-prepared South Africa rattled the top-order of India, reducing the visitors to 53/3 at lunch on Day 1 of the second Test here at the Wanderers stadium on Monday.

Mohammad Hafeez retires from international cricket

Jan 03, 2022, at 09:22 pm

Islamabad: Pakistani all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez on Monday announced his retirement from international cricket.

Kohli out due to injury, KL Rahul leads Team India in Johannesburg

Jan 03, 2022, at 07:22 pm

Indian batsman KL Rahul is leading Team India against South Africa in the second Test, which began here on Monday, in absence of Virat Kohli who has suffered an injury.

Dhoni had better backing than other players: Harbhajan Singh

Jan 03, 2022, at 07:05 pm

Ex-Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has trained his guns at the former team management accusing it of partiality leading to an abrupt end to many careers.

Jammu and Kashmir: Huzaif wins gold medal in National championship

Jan 03, 2022, at 04:15 am

Srinagar: A Srinagar based martial Art player has bagged the gold medal for J&K in the National Sqay Martial art championship held in Goa.

Argentinian football star Leo Messi tests COVID-19 positive 

Jan 02, 2022, at 11:35 pm

Argentinian footballer Leo Messi is among the four players who have tested COVID-19 positive, confirmed Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Sunday.

Virat Kohli will attend pressers before his 100th Test: Rahul Dravid

Jan 02, 2022, at 11:06 pm

Johannesburg/UNI: Indian head coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday confirmed that captain Virat Kohli will address the press conference ahead of his 100th Test match.

Glenn McGrath tests COVID-19 positive

Jan 02, 2022, at 10:29 pm

Sydney: Australian legendary pacer Glenn McGrath has tested positive for COVID-19.

Cricket West Indies announces squads for Ireland, England series

Jan 01, 2022, at 09:44 pm

St.John's:  The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Interim Selection Panel on Saturday announced the squads for the upcoming series against Ireland and England.