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Jason Roy opts out of IPL 2020, Daniel Sams to replace him in Delhi Capitals’ squad

7:04 pm August 27, 2020

Dubai: England’s opening batsman Jason Roy has opted out from the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. The player was set to represent Delhi Capitals this year, but as a result of him pulling out, the franchise has named Australia’s pacer Daniel Sams as his replacement, ESPNCricinfo reported. As per a report in ESPNCricinfo, the […]

Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli expecting first child

2:37 pm August 27, 2020

Mumbai: Actor Anushka Sharma on Thursday announced that she is expecting her first child with cricketer husband Virat Kohli. The couple, who tied the knot in December 2017, took to Twitter to share the news, alongside their picture, showing Anushka’s baby bump. “And then, we were three! Arriving January 2021,” the 32-year-old actor tweeted. Anushka […]

India Taekwondo announces first ever online tournament

4:55 pm August 26, 2020

Mumbai: India Taekwondo on Wednesday announced that it will host country’s first ever online national Taekwondo Poomsae Championship from September 28 to October 4. Poomsae is a defined pattern of defense-and-attack motions, vital to perfect techniques. Divided into colour belt division and black belt division, the competition will be based on individual capabilities. The colour […]

Indian greats hail Anderson for reaching milestone 600

4:40 pm August 26, 2020

New Delhi: Indian greats Anil Kumble and Sourav Ganguly have hailed the “massive effort” of England pacer James Anderson, who has become the first fast bowler in the history of Test cricket to take 600 wickets. Anderson touched the milestone on the fifth day of the drawn third Test against Pakistan when the 38-year old […]

Wrestler Sakshi Malik ‘disappointed’ over not being given Arjuna Award

8:01 pm August 22, 2020

Chandigarh: Olympics bronze medalist wrestler Sakshi Malik on Saturday expressed disappointment over not being given the Arjuna Award and took to social media to ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi what more she could do to get it. “Honourable Prime Minister @narendramodi jee and honourable sports minister @kirenrijiju jee. I am honoured that I have been bestowed upon with Khel […]