Would love to be part of T20 World Cup but being fit for Ashes my main goal: Steve Smith

Australia batsman Steve Smith has said that if needed he will skip the T20 World Cup to become fully fit ahead of the Ashes 2021-22. Smith is currently recovering from an elbow injury. HIGHLIGHTS Steve Smith said that if need be, he will skip T20 World Cup for Ashes 2021-22 The former Australia captain is currently…

Euro 2020 Quarter-finals: Denmark ready to face Czech Republic ‘with heart of Christian Eriksen again’

Denmark have not cafter losing their starting two matches in the league stage and are riding high on confidence after beating Wales 4-0 in the Round of 16. Czech Republic, on the other hand, are also in good form and have lost only to England. HIGHLIGHTS Denmark will face Czech Republic in the 3rd quarter-final of Euro…

KL Rahul on Virat Kohli: 100 is best you can be and he operates at 200, pulls other guys along with him

KL Rahul said that Virat Kohli gets his team mates to work at a higher level through his passion on the field. HIGHLIGHTS Rahul said that Kohli gets his team mates to operate at a higher level Questions have been raised on Kohli’s captaincy after India’s loss to New Zealand in the WTC final It was the third…

Euro 2020: Ukraine will play fearless football against England in quarterfinals, says manager Andriy Shevchenko

Ukraine manager Andriy Shevchenko said his team would not be intimidated by England but will be motivated to produce an upset when they lock horns for their quarterfinal clash in Rome on Saturday. HIGHLIGHTS Ukraine will face Engalnd in the quarterfinals on Saturday Ukraine pip Sweden 2-1 in their Round of 16 clash at…

Wimbledon 2021: China’s history-maker Zhang Zhizhen bows out in opening round after five-set thriller

Zhang Zhizhen, the first Chinese man in Open era to qualify for Wimbledon, exited in the first round on Tuesday losing to Frenchman Antoine Hoang in a thrilling five set match 4-6, 7-6, 6-7, 6-3, 6-2. HIGHLIGHTS Zhang is the first Chinese man in Open era to play at the Wimbledon Zhang Zhizhen lost to Antoine Hoang of…

Tokyo 2020: Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj qualifies for Olympics after FINA’s confirmation

Srihari Nataraj breached the A standard time for Tokyo Olympics by clocking 53.77s in the men’s 100m backstroke during a time trial on the final day of Olympic qualification at the Sette Colli Trophy, earlier this week. HIGHLIGHTS For the first time 2 Indian swimmers have achieved a direct Olympics qualification…

Euro 2020: Any team will look at England and know that we’re dangerous, says Harry Kane after Germany win

Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling scored to give England a 2-0 win over Germany at Wembley Stadium. HIGHLIGHTS England face Ukraine in the quarter-finals after their 2-0 win over Germany It was England’s first win over Germany at Wembley stadium in a competitive game since 1955 Kane scored his first goal of the…

Euro 2020: Good experience watching football, says Rishabh Pant on England vs Germany match at Wembley

India’s wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant turned up at the Wembley Stadium to watch England’s Round of 16 clash against Germany on Tuesday. England defeated Germany by 2-0 to cement their place in the quarterfinals. HIGHLIGHTS England beat Germany by 2-0 in their Round of 16 clash at Wembley England will face…

WI vs SA 3rd T20I: Tabraiz Shamsi shines as Proteas edge Windies by a run to go 2-1 up in the series

South Africa’s left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi took 2-13 in four overs as the tourists edged West Indies by one run in the third Twenty20 International to take a 2-1 series lead at the National Cricket Stadium in St George’s, Grenada on Tuesday. HIGHLIGHTS Tabraiz Shamsi was the pick of the bowlers for…

Wimbledon 2021: I got a bit lucky, says Roger Federer after surviving a close scare against Adrian Mannarino

Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer advanced into the next round when his opponent, Adrian Mannarino, injured his right knee late in the fourth set. The match was evenly poised at 6-4 6-7(3) 3-6 6-2. HIGHLIGHTS I hope he recovers quickly, says Roger Federer on Adrian Mannarino The match between Federer and…