Official match balls for LaLiga 2020/21 unveiled

Mumbai (IANS) LaLiga and sports company Puma on Thursday unveiled the official match footballs to be used for LaLiga Santander and LaLiga SmartBank for the 2020/21 season.

The football comes in two iterations; the 'Accelerate', which…

Moment of great satisfaction: Kaneria post Ram Mandir Bhumi Pujan

Lahore (IANS) Following the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, tainted Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria said it was a moment of great satisfaction and there is a wave of happiness all across the world.

On Wednesday,…

Sophie Devine to lead Perth Scorchers in WBBL 2020

Perth (IANS) New Zealand's Sophie Devine has joined Perth Scorchers and will lead the side in this year's edition of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL).

The star allrounder joins the Scorchers following an imposing WBBL 5 campaign…

Man Utd stars to wear new home kit against LASK in Europa League

Manchester (IANS) Premier League giants Manchester United on Tuesday unveiled their new home kit for the 2020/21 season. Top stars like Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford among others were pictured modelling for their latest jersey.

United…

Alexander Zverev unsure over US Open participation

Hamburg (IANS) World No.7 Alexander Zverev remains unsure over his participation at this season's US Open due to implications put forward by coronavirus pandemic in New York.

According to the German, wait and watch approach is the best…

South Africa's tour of Windies postponed indefinitely, says Smith

Johannesburg (IANS) Cricket South Africa's (CSA) director of cricket Graeme Smith on Saturday confirmed that team's tour of West Indies has been postponed indefinitely in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

The series was initially set…

Former England captain Ian Botham to join House of Lords

London (IANS) Former England captain Ian Botham is set to join the House of Lords after being awarded a life peerage, the UK government has announced.

According to BBC report, Botham is among the 36 new peers, who also include former Chancellors…

Want to become world's best midfielder, says Mariana Kujur

Mumbai (IANS) Indian junior women's hockey team midfielder Mariana Kujur has said she idolises her fellow Odia stalwarts Lilima Minz and Namita Toppo and has always looked up to them since her initial days in the sport.

Speaking from her…

Don't believe in comparisons: Azharuddin on Kohli-Azam debate

Karachi (IANS) Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin heaped praise on Pakistan white-ball captain Babar Azam but didn't weigh into the debate when asked to compare him with India's talismanic skipper Virat Kohli.

The two modern-day…

Eng v WI 3rd Test: Broad enters Club 500 as hosts win series in style

Manchester (IANS) Veteran seamer Stuart Broad was the cynosure of all eyes as he galloped into elite company and helped England thrash West Indies by 269 runs in the rain-affected fifth day of the third Test at Old Trafford on Tuesday. The win saw…