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WTC final: India to sport retro jersey against New Zealand

7:33 pm May 29, 2021

New Delhi: Virat Kohli-led Indian cricket team will be donning the retro jersey in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja shared the photo on Twitter and he captioned the post as: “Rewind to 90’s #lovingit #India.” The sweater donned by Jadeja has a blue V-neck border, that used […]

ICC Board Meet: No outcomes likely as BCCI to ask for time on T20 WC

BCCI to seek a month time from ICC for call on WT20; nod for IPL in UAE in Sept-Oct

7:22 pm May 29, 2021

New Delhi: The general body of the BCCI on Saturday approved the IPL’s resumption in September in the UAE and also decided to seek one month’s time from the ICC to assess the COVID-19 situation in India before taking a final call on the ICC T20 World Cup. The Special General Meeting (SGM), held virtually, […]

Nike says it ended deal with Neymar amid assault allegations

11:32 pm May 28, 2021

Paris : Nike has confirmed it ended its sponsorship agreement with Neymar after he refused to collaborate in an investigation into an accusation that he sexually assaulted a female employee from the company years ago. The soccer superstar has denied the accusation and criticized the company on Instagram while training with Brazil outside Rio de Janeiro. Neymar called Nike’s claims ”an […]

Denied entry into a restaurant, Ex-F1 driver Chandhok calls for more diversity in sport

5:12 pm May 27, 2021

New Delhi : Denied entry into a restaurant on the basis of his skin colour recently, former Grand Prix driver-turned TV expert Karun Chandhok says more awareness needs to be created against racism through Formula 1 though it has already taken ”impressive” steps to address the issue. Chandhok competed in Formula 1 between 2009-2010. He is now a well-respected commentator and alongside seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, […]

Stimac could get extension till September

8:02 pm May 25, 2021

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation’s technical committee could recommend an extension of national team coach Igor Stimac’s contract till the playoffs of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers in September. The Croatian World Cupper’s contract is up for renewal, having served his two-year tenure after being appointed to the top job in May […]