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22 Feb

Shoaib Akhtar reacts to viral image of Pakistan fan holding Virat Kohli’s poster during PSL 2022 game

editor0 CommentsSportsVirat Kohli

Virat Kohli is perhaps the best player. He holds numerous records in worldwide cricket and is ostensibly the most discussed player on the planet these days. He is revered in India as well as across the world, and a demonstration of that was seen during the continuous Pakistan Super League. Previous Pakistan hotshot Shoaib Akhtar tweeted an image of a fan holding Virat Kohli's banner during a PSL match. "I need to see your century in Pakistan," read the message on the banner. "Somebody spreading love at the #GaddafiStadium," tweeted Shoaib Akhtar sharing the image. Someone spreading love at the…

22 Feb

South Africa: 10 Robbers Killed During Cash Heist

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10 robbers were killed during a heist in South Africa. Police Minister Bheki Cele earlier reported that police killed eight suspects planning to attack a vehicle carrying cash. But the country's Independent Police Investigative Directorate, Grace Langa, updated the number to 10, with five police officers wounded. Police acted on a tip-off and deployed a chopper to fend off a planned cash-in-transit robbery in southern Johannesburg's suburb of Rosettenville. The suspects fired at the police chopper and wounded one of the pilots, forcing police to shoot back. The minister said a gang of about 25 gunmen from the southeastern…

21 Feb

New Zealand claimed a rare victory over South Africa

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New Zealand claimed a very rare victory over South Africa on Saturday, wrapping up the first Test by a comprehensive innings and 276 runs in just seven sessions in Christchurch. It is only the fifth time in 46 Tests since 1932 that New Zealand have beaten South Africa with their last victory in 2004. South Africa, who were 387 behind on the first innings, resumed the day at 34 for three and showed little appetite to eat into the deficit, losing their final seven wickets before lunch to be all out for 111. New Zealand captain Latham said winning the…

19 Feb

India second team after Pakistan to win 100 T20Is

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Rohit Sharma-drove India in Friday turned into the second group to win 100 T20Is. India accomplished this stage in the wake of overcoming West Indies by 8 runs in the second T20I of the three-match series here at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Rohit Sharma is yet to lose a solitary game in the wake of turning into India's full-time commander. India has dominated each of the eight matches such a long ways under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant's quality thumps were upheld by a lively bowling execution at the demise by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Harshal…

18 Feb

Ranji Trophy 2021-22: Sreesanth makes an amazing comeback after full 9 years, takes two wickets for Kerala

editor0 CommentsSportsRanji Trophy 2021-22, Sreesanth

Kerala pace bowler, Sreesanth gave an amazing comeback in India's domestic competition Ranji Trophy 2021-22 on Thursday. Sreesanth picked two wickets for Kerala against Meghalaya in their first match. He removed Aryan Bora and Chengkam Sangma in his last spell of the innings. He bowled 11.4 overs giving just 40 runs. Sreesanth made his comeback in Ranji Trophy after a gap of nine years. Kerala captain Sachin won the toss and chose to field first. The bowlers were right on the mark from the word go as they bowl out Meghalaya for 148 in just 40.4 overs. Eden Apple Tom, who…

17 Feb

Asian Football Confederation confirms India’s bid to host AFC Asian Cup China 2023 third round Qualifiers in Kolkata

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The AFC has approved India's bid to host the third round of the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers that will take place from June 8. The AIFF will be hosting the leg at the VYBK in Kolkata. “While 13 teams, including host China PR, have already qualified by virtue of their earlier performances in the second round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers, the final 11 places remain up for grabs for 24 teams in the decisive Group Stage to be held in June across all five AFC zones in six host nations – India, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Malaysia, Mongolia…

17 Feb

Dr. Lachlan Henderson named as new chairman of Cricket Australia

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Lachlan Henderson replaced interim chair Richard Freudenstein and became the new chairman of Cricket Australia on Thursday. Henderson, a former first grade player and current group chief executive of Epworth HealthCare, is the third chair announced in the last five months and will permanently hold the position vacated by Earl Eddings after his resignation in October last year. "Dr Henderson, who will commence immediately, signalled his first priorities would be ensuring a strong, sustainable financial future for cricket, increased participation, particularly among girls and women, improved consultation with state and territory chairs and all stakeholders, and continuing to drive high…

16 Feb

Shreyas Iyer is the new captain of Kolkata Knight Riders

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An enduring player in the IPL, Shreyas Iyer verified himself as an enormous player from the word go. Kolkata Knight Riders assigned Shreyas Iyer as their new Captain for the latest IPL 2022 season on Wednesday, based on his outstanding performance in his rookie season with 439 runs for Delhi Daredevils, buying the uncapped player for a record of Rs. 2.6 crore that time. CEO & MD of KKR, Venky Mysore mentioned “We are all delighted to have a successfully bid for Iyer in the IPL auction & to have the opportunity for him to lead KKR." The Indian middle-order…

16 Feb

‘Virat Kohli remains relaxed and positive, that hundred will come soon’

editor0 CommentsSportsRaj Kumar Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yash Dhull

Virat Kohli remains in a relaxed set of mind and it is just a matter of time before he gets that hundred," said childhood coach Raj Kumar Sharma on Tuesday. Kohli has been getting starts and half-centuries regularly but has not added to his 70 hundreds in more than two years. Questions are being raised over his form but coach Raj Kumar Sharma feels they are not valid ones as he continues to score runs. "I feel people who are questioning his form should look at his stats. After watching that they will find it tough to criticise him. The hundred…

13 Feb

Young owners’ Aryan Khan, Suhana Khan & Jahnavi Mehta get a shoutout from Juhi Chawla at IPL 2022 auction

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Actress Juhi Chawla is elated to welcome 'bunch of young owners' to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) family at the IPL 2022 mega auction. Taking to Instagram, Juhi welcomed Shah Rukh Khan’s kids Aryan Khan and Suhana Khan along with her daughter Jahnavi Mehta on board. The trio made up for the absence of their respective parents, SRK and Juhi - who are co-owners of KKR team. "Welcome to our KKR players , Shreyas Iyer , Pat Cummins , Nitish Rana …and our bunch of young owners Aryan , Suhana and Jahnavi ..!!! Thank you Venky and allllll our KKR…