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Brazil vs. Argentina Copa America final is more than Messi vs. Neymar

Brazil vs. Argentina Copa America final is more than Messi vs. Neymar

The last few weeks have been all about the European Championship — the glitter of stardom, glaze of goals and the happy noise of packed stadiums creating an atmosphere of hope in this morbid times of the coronavirus. The Copa America, which is being played simultaneously in another part of the world, lost out badly in terms of attention, with few being interested in it. But all that will change early on Sunday morning (India time), when hosts Brazil take on Argentina in Rio de Janeiro in the Copa America final. There is perhaps no bigger match, no bigger rivalry…
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T20 World Cup will be very crucial for Virat Kohli’s captaincy career says Saba Karim

T20 World Cup will be very crucial for Virat Kohli’s captaincy career says Saba Karim

Virat Kohli is among the greatest batsmen of the modern era. Kohli may have notched up a ton for months but his consistency and credibility with the bat hasn't diminished much. 43 ODI centuries and 27 Test tons, combined with an average of over 50 across all formats -- the right-hander has it all. However, one thing that's been missing from Virat’s illustrious career is an ICC trophy leading the Indian side. The 32-year-old has captained India in three ICC tournaments. Kohli's men suffered a defeat in the summit clash of the 2017 Champions Trophy and the recent WTC final while…
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Younis Khan accuses Shahid Afridi of revolt against him in 2009

Younis Khan accuses Shahid Afridi of revolt against him in 2009

Pakistan skipper Younis Khan has claimed that the 2009 players revolt against him had its roots in captaincy ambitions of seniors like Shahid Afridi. Younis claimed that the revolt was not carried out because the players were unhappy with his captaincy and his strong attitude. Younis told on a TV channel,  "If the players had problems with me they could have spoken to me. They claimed that they didn't want me removed as captain but just wanted the cricket board to speak to me to change my attitude." "Then how is it that when the players met with the PCB…
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Himalaya MEN to solicit support for Test Cricket

Himalaya MEN to solicit support for Test Cricket

The men’s grooming brand of The Himalaya Drug Company, Himalaya MEN has been associated with ICC as men’s grooming partner for the ICC World Test Championship Final 2021. Himalaya MEN has come up with an innovative new campaign called ‘Cheer in Whites’ to rekindle interest in Test Cricket, which is losing its sheen amongst younger cricket fans. Himalaya MEN Brand Ambassadors, Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant, along with upcoming cricket talent, Ishan Kishan, will be seen promoting the campaign, urging consumers to wear whites and cheer for Team India. In this campaign, Himalaya MEN urges consumers to wear whites and cheer for Team India, in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship Final 2021. Participating consumers also get a chance to win exciting prizes like a…
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First woman Olympic medallist Karnam Malleswari appointed first VC of Delhi Sports University

First woman Olympic medallist Karnam Malleswari appointed first VC of Delhi Sports University

The Delhi government named Karnam Malleshwari, India's first woman Olympic medalist, as the first vice-chancellor of Delhi Sports University on International Olympic Day 2021. Malleshwari was greeted by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister Manish Sisodia. Taking the moment to Twitter, Kejriwal said, “Our dream of launching Delhi Sports University is coming true. It gives me great pride that Olympic medallist Karnam Malleshwari will be the first Vice-Chancellor of Delhi Sports University.” Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia also welcomed the Olympic winner on Twitter. “It is my greatest pleasure to…
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Cristiano Ronaldo equals his all time international goals record:EURO Cup 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo equals his all time international goals record:EURO Cup 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo's performance at the ongoing Euro 2020 continued on Wednesday night as his two goals from the spot helped Portugal complete a tournament-saving 2-2 draw against world champions Portugal in the group of death in Budapest. While the team came third behind France and Germany and has been qualified as one of the four best third-place team, the Juventus forward goal-scoring spree helped him achieve something major. The brace took his goal tally to five in the tournament and 109 for the national team; helping him equal the all-time most international goal record held by Iran's Ali Daei. The veteran footballer…
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IND vs NZ WTC Final Day 6 Weather Update is expected to be ‘mostly sunny’ Wednesday

IND vs NZ WTC Final Day 6 Weather Update is expected to be ‘mostly sunny’ Wednesday

No play at all, as seen on Day 1 and Day 4, due to heavy rain and wet outfield has been usual  throughout the World Test Championship Final being played in Southampton. India vs New Zealand clash may witness a full day of play expected on the reserve day, which was activated after the opening day of the match was washed out. According to the weather update, no rain is expected on the day with a part cloud cover with temperature fluctuating between 19-23 degrees Celsius. Chances of rain are just 5 per cent between 7 AM to 5 PM…
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MPL: Principal Partner at Tokyo 2020 Olympics

MPL: Principal Partner at Tokyo 2020 Olympics

The community initiative of esports platform Mobile Premier League (MPL), MPL Sports Foundation has become the Principal Partner of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). This partnership with IOA, which manages the selection of athletes to represent India at the Olympics and other events, comes on the heels of the announcement of the first ever Olympic Virtual Series (OVS), organised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. Esports will also be a medal event at the 2022 Asian Games. Lovlina Borgohain from Assam will be competing in the women’s Welterweight category at the Tokyo Olympics. Through this association,…
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Country pays tribute to Milkha, PM Modi describes him ‘colossal sportsperson’

Country pays tribute to Milkha, PM Modi describes him ‘colossal sportsperson’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of sprint legend Milkha Singh on Friday, and said the country has lost a colossal sportsperson who captured the nation's imagination and had a special place in the hearts of countless Indians. "It is with extreme sadness that we would like to inform you that Milkha Singh Ji passed away at 11.30 pm on the 18th of June 2021," read a family statement. Milkha Singh died just 5 days after his wife, former India volleyball captain Nirmal Kaur passed away due to the same illness at the age of 85. Milkha and Nirmal…
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US man dies while attempting to break record for the longest motorcycle ramp jump

US man dies while attempting to break record for the longest motorcycle ramp jump

28 year old Alex Harvill has died in the Washington state of US after crashing while trying to break the world record for the longest motorcycle ramp jump. Officials said he died after an accident during a practice run on Thursday morning. He was planning to attempt the 107m jump in front of spectators at the Moses Lake Airshow. A video of the incident shows his motorcycle landing shy of the intended target and crashing into a dirt mound. A local newspaper reported that Mr Harvill appeared to have been thrown over the handlebars and lost his helmet during the…
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