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March 2, 2021 Sayanta Sengupta

Saina Nehwal’s biopic first look poster goes viral, set to be released in cinemas on March 26

Saina Nehwal was the first female shuttler from India to grab a medal at the Olympics. Nehwal had won the bronze medal at the women’s singles event at the London Olympics in 2012.

March 2, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Jasprit Bumrah most likely to miss England ODIs: Reports

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is expected to lead the Indian pace attack in the T20I and ODI series against England.

March 1, 2021 aditya sportstiger

Virat Kohli becomes first cricketer with 100 million followers on Instagram

With the new feat, Kohli stands at the number 4 position among the most followed athletes.

March 1, 2021 Harshil Pandit

IPL 2021 to be hosted in cluster-caravan format – Reports

The change in format may get plaudits from some fans, while invite criticism from the others.

March 1, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

PSL 2021: Fawad Ahmed tests positive for COVID-19; Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators delayed by 2 hours

The contest between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators is expected to start at IST 9:30 PM.

March 1, 2021 aditya sportstiger

MS Dhoni-led CSK to start camp from March 11 in Chennai ahead of IPL 2021: Reports

After a forgettable IPL season last year where they had finished at the seventh spot, the three-time champions would be aiming to give their best this season and regain the lost legacy.

March 1, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

FOOTBALL

Mikel Arteta could replace Ronald Koeman as Barcelona manager: Reports

While Arteta was made the Arsenal coach in 2019 and guided the team to a FA Cup title and also the Community Shield over Premier League champions Liverpool in his first year, Koeman has failed to land a trophy so far in his maiden season with Barcelona.

February 28, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

MS Dhoni pays visit to Ranchi’s Dewri temple ahead of IPL 2021

Dhoni didn’t disappoint his fans and acknowledged their presence by giving away autographs while also posing for a few pics.

February 27, 2021 Sayanta Sengupta

Will MS Dhoni be a part of the Road Safety World Series? Answer revealed!

Former cricket legends are set to make a comeback to take the fans down the memory lane as the Road Safety World Series is set to commence on March 5.

February 27, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

India-England ODI series gets clearance from Maharashtra government amid COVID-19 surge

Earlier, there were speculations that the matches might be moved to a different venue but those reports have now been dismissed.

February 27, 2021 Sayanta Sengupta

Sandeep Lamichhane replaces Rashid Khan in Lahore Qalandars squad

Sandeep Lamichhane, leg-spinner from Nepal, made his PSL debut in the 2019 edition and played seven matches for Lahore Qalandars.

February 27, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

Jasprit Bumrah released from India’s Test squad ahead of fourth Test

Jasprit Bumrah has been released from India’s Test squad ahead of the fourth Test against England.

February 27, 2021 Nived Zenith

BCCI open to hosting IPL 2021 across multiple cities in India: Reports

Reports suggest the BCCI is open to exploring the possibility of hosting IPL 2021 across multiple cities within India.

February 26, 2021 Nived Zenith

Former India pacer Vinay Kumar announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Former India seamer Vinay Kumar has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Friday.

February 26, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

World Cup winning all-rounder Yusuf Pathan announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Yusuf Pathan has announced his retirement from all formats of the game. He played 57 ODIs and 22 T20Is for India between 2008 and 2012.

February 25, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Axar’s 10-fer aided by Ashwin helps India wrap up Test in 2-days

Courtesy a win in the third Test, India have taken a 2-1 lead in the series, keeping their chances of reaching the ICC World Test Championship final alive.

February 25, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Road Safety World Series squads announced; India Legends confirm Sachin, Yuvraj’s participation

While Australia Legends will miss this tournament England Legends and Bangladesh Legends have been included to make up for their absence.

February 25, 2021 Vedant Sharma

‘Bhc*d, that was out,’ fans react as third umpire Shamshuddin makes controversial decision on Joe Root’s dismissal on Day 2 of Pink Ball Test

On one angle, when it looks like it’s pad first and the other angle showed the exact opposite. On this, fans were quick enough to express their emotions through tweet. Majorly, the Indian fans were against third umpire and made some bold comments.

February 25, 2021 aditya sportstiger

Wasim Jaffer shares hilarious meme as wickets fall regularly in Ahmedabad Test

The hosts could never really recover after Rahane’s departure. Wickets fell at regular intervals for India and they could gain a lead of only 33 runs.

February 25, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

ENG vs IND

Twitter reacts as India suffers dramatic collapse on Day 2 of third Test

The hosts lost 5 wickets inside 11 runs as they collapsed from 114/3 to 125/8.

February 25, 2021 aditya sportstiger

Twitterati laud Prithvi Shaw as Mumbai skipper scores double ton in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Shaw scored an unbeaten 227 off 152 balls, an innings laced with 31 fours and 5 sixes.

February 25, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

New Zealand registers a 4-run win over Australia in a run-fest at University Oval in 2nd T20I

Martin Guptill stole the show with a brilliant 50-ball 97-run knock. On the other hand, Mitchell Santner’s four-wicket haul guided the Kiwis to a thrilling win on Thursday.

February 25, 2021 aditya sportstiger

Virat Kohli’s fan breaches security to meet him during ongoing Ahmedabad Test

Virat Kohli fan stole the show as he breached security and entered the field of play in a bid to get near his idol.

February 24, 2021 aditya sportstiger

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli steady Indian ship following Axar Patel’s 6-fer; India end Day 1 at 99/3

While Axar grabbed a 6-fer, Ashwin had three victims to his name. Meanwhile, the first blood of the innings was drawn by Ishant Sharma, who is playing his 100th Test match.

February 24, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

BCCI ‘dicey’ regarding dates and venue for IPL 2021 after recent rise in COVID-19 cases

The final decision pertaining to the 14th edition of IPL will be taken after the completion of India’s Test series against England. If the Coronavirus situation in India worsens, IPL 2021 could happen in UAE again.

February 24, 2021 Sayanta Sengupta

WATCH: “F**k off,” says Virat Kohli on Joe Root’s dismissal in Pink-Ball Test

Kohli, who was pumped up after Root’s dismissal, uttered the slang.

February 24, 2021 Vedant Sharma

WATCH: India’s Home Minister Amit Shah calls Sachin ‘Soochin’; recreates Donald Trump’s ‘Soochin Tendulkar’ on same day at same venue

In the speech during the inaugural, at the world’s largest cricket stadium – Amit Shah incorrectly pronounced India’s greatest ever player Sachin Tendulkar as “Soochin Tendulkar”.

February 24, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Motera Cricket Stadium to be renamed as Narendra Modi Stadium; President Ram Nath Kovind to inaugurate the facility

President Ram Nath Kovind and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will also be present for the occasion.

February 24, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Tiger Woods involved in a fatal car accident; suffers multiple leg injuries

Woods’ agent Mark Steinberg confirmed that the 45-year-old is currently undergoing surgery in hospital.

February 24, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

WATCH: Sachin Tendulkar hits first-ever ODI double hundred on 24 February 2010

Sachin played all shorts in the book and found the minutest of gaps on the field as he struck 25 boundaries and 3 sixes in the innings.

February 23, 2021 Sayanta Sengupta

Three Indian players test positive for COVID-19

This is not the first time a player has tested positive in the Indian domestic circuit. Previously, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, a player from Jammu and Kashmir had reportedly tested positive.

February 23, 2021 aditya sportstiger

Sachin Tendulkar to return to cricket field as Road Safety World Series 2021 kicks off on March 5

Fans of ‘Master Blaster’ would not have to wait much as the tournament kicks off with India’s game against Bangladesh.

February 23, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

India vs England 2021 3rd Test: Statistical Preview, Milestones & More

India have played only just one Test with the SG pink ball so far and it is interesting to note that the pacers picked 27 of the 29 wickets in the game. Meanwhile, England, who have better experience of playing with the pink-ball.

February 23, 2021 Vedant Sharma

Rishabh Pant scares Virat Kohli with his new friend, video goes viral

Skipper Virat Kohli was standing to Rishabh Pant’s right, and former wasn’t expecting ‘spidey’ to come on his side. However, wicket-keeper batsman intentionally tried to scare the skipper.

February 23, 2021 Vaidehi Singh

Breaking MS Dhoni’s record means nothing to me: Virat Kohli ahead of Pink-ball Test against England

India – England are set to play the third Test at the iconic Motera Stadium, Ahmedabad. Team India skipper Virat Kohli highlighted on Ishant Sharma’s journey as he is set to make 100th Test appearance.

February 23, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

David Warner likely to miss IPL 2021; Kane Williamson to takeover in his absence

The 34-year-old sustained a groin injury during the second ODI between India and Australia in November, 2020.

February 22, 2021 Vedant Sharma

India likely to make one change in Playing XI for Pink Ball Test against England

The third Test will once again act as an assignment in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship for both sides. Both the teams are still in contention to book their place in the final of the championship.

February 22, 2021 aditya sportstiger

Umesh Yadav added to India’s Test squad, Shardul Thakur released for Vijay Hazare Trophy

Shardul Thakur has been released from the squad to take part in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.

February 22, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

PSL 2021: Wahab Riaz, Darren Sammy test negative for COVID-19 after bio-bubble breach

Earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board had confirmed that two players set to participate in PSL had tested positive for Coronavirus without revealing their identity.

February 22, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Conway’s 99* sets up New Zealand’s 53-run win over Australia in opening T20I

While the Aussies did get off to a great start with the ball and had the hosts reeling at 19/3, Conway’s innings put them under pressure and caught them unprepared.

February 22, 2021 Vaidehi Singh

Rather than captain understanding me, I need to understand the captain: Ishant Sharma

Ishant Sharma is set to achieve a major milestone in the third Test against England on February 24. The 32-year-old will become only the second Indian pacer after Kapil Dev to feature in 100 Tests.

February 22, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Novak Djokovic aggravates his injury; will be out of action for a while post recent Australian Open win

The Serbian sustained a muscle injury during the third round of the tournament. He continued to play despite the injury and went on to win his ninth Australian Open title.

February 21, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Viral “Pawri Ho rhi hai” girl becomes brand ambassador of PSL franchise Peshawar Zalmi, picture trending

Dananeer, the teenaged social media content creator, gained popularity after her recent video attracted millions of views in no time.

February 21, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Novak Djokovic crowned Australian Open Champion for 9th time, beats Daniil Medvedev in straight sets

World number 1 Novak Djokovic defeated Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 in the men’s singles finals of the Australian Open at the Rod Laver Arena on Sunday.

February 21, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

New heir to Tiger Pataudi’s reign: Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan blessed with baby boy

While Saif and Soha opted to follow the footsteps of their mother Sharmila, it remains to be seen whether anyone of their children would want to make a name in the sporting arena.

February 21, 2021 Sayanta Sengupta

Will Pucovski to undergo shoulder reconstructive surgery in a bid to be 100% ready for Ashes

With the aim of being 100% fit for the Ashes series against England later this year, Australian right-handed batsman Will Pucovski will undergo a shoulder reconstructive surgery next week. Will sustained an injury on his right shoulder while fielding in the third Test match against India in Sydney.

February 20, 2021 aditya sportstiger

“Sky ka time aayega” – Current BCCI selector’s year old comment on Suryakumar Yadav trends on social media

Kuruvilla had commented “Sky ka time aayega” to a post that believed Suryakumar would don the Indian jersey soon.

February 20, 2021 Harshil Pandit

India announce 19-member squad for T20I series against England; Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Rahul Tewatia included

The series will begin from March 12 and continue till March 20 with matches every alternate day.

February 20, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

PSL 2021: Unnamed player tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of tournament opener

The player will only be able to rejoin the squad after he returns two negative tests which is in sync with the re-entry protocols.

February 19, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Sam Curran to miss India Tests, to join for white-ball series

Curran was not part of the squad for the first three Tests against India at a time when England’s rotational policy is at the forefront.

February 18, 2021 Nived Zenith

IPL 2021 Auction: Arjun Tendulkar joins Mumbai Indians for base price of INR 20 lakh

Arjun Tendulkar, son of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, has been roped in by the Mumbai Indians for IPL 2021.

IPL 2023

Top 5 overseas buys in IPL 2021 Auction

Chris Morris and Kyle Jamieson became the two most expensive buys in IPL Auction 2021. However, Aussie cricketers ruled the Auction as the likes of Glenn Maxwell, Jhye Richardson and Riley Meredith went for a whooping amount.

Shahrukh Khan attracts a lot of attention in IPL 2021 Auction; sold to Punjab Kings for INR 5.25 Crore

The 25-year-old batsman from Tamil Nadu has been rewarded for his consistent performances in the domestic circuit. After an intense bidding war, Punjab Kings bought the explosive batsman.

Jhye Richardson earns big in IPL 2021 Auction; bought by Punjab Kings for INR 14 Crore

The 24-year-old is coming on the back of a fantastic BBL campaign, where he scalped 29 wickets in the 17 matches. Punjab Kings bought the speedster after an intense bidding battle with Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals.

Chris Morris creates history in IPL 2021 Auction; sold to Rajasthan Royals for INR 16.25 Crore

The South-African all-rounder was released by RCB ahead of the Auction. After an intense bidding war with Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, RR secured the services of Morris for IPL 2021.

IPL 2023

Glenn ‘Big Show’ Maxwell go BIG, sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 14.5 Crore

The Australian cricketer, who had expressed his desire to play alongside Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, has joined RCB for the IPL 2021 season. RCB beat KKR and CSK in the Auction battle to sign the explosive all-rounder.

February 17, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

IPL 2021 Auction Live Updates | Players Sold & Unsold Details | Full Squad Details

It’s Hammer Time!! IPL 2021 mini auction day is here. 292 players on the auction, 61 slots to be filled. Who will get the big bucks? Catch our live blog for the latest updates.

February 17, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Team India announce 17-member squad for last two Tests, Umesh Yadav returns

With the series levelled at 1-1, India have gone with a full-strength squad for the last two Tests of the four-match series. Pacer Umesh Yadav will join the team after his fitness assessment.

February 17, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

IPL 2021 Auction: Venue, Time, Players Available, Slots left, Remaining Purse

The IPL 2021 Auctions is scheduled to take place in Chennai on February 18th. 292 cricketers will go under the hammer to fill the 61 available slots among all the franchises. Out of the eight franchises, Kings XI Punjab have the highest purse remaining (53.2 crore).

February 17, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

South Africa veteran Faf du Plessis announces retirement from Test cricket

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket.

February 17, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

FOOTBALL

Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick guides PSG to 4-1 win against Barcelona

PSG outplayed Barcelona in the first leg of the much-anticipated Round-of-16 clash in the UEFA Champions League. After Messi opened the scoring for Barcelona, Mbappe’s hat-trick and Kean’s header guided PSG to a 4-1 win at Camp Now.

February 16, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

England announce 17-man squad for Pink-Ball Test, Moeen Ali to return home

While explosive wicketkeeper-batsman Johnny Bairstow, speedster Mark Wood and opener Zak Crawley have returned in the squad, left-arm all-rounder Sam Curran has missed out.

February 16, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Ashwin, Rohit star in India’s series-levelling win, debutant Axar picks 5 on Day 4

Debutant Axar Patel completed a fifer along with R Ashwin’s 3-wicket haul as India defeated England by 317 runs in the second Test at Chennai to level the series 1-1.

February 16, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Shubman Gill taken for scans after blow to left forearm

India’s opening batsman Shubman Gill, who was fielding at forward short-leg, sustained an injury on his left forearm on Monday. He has been taken for scans and did not take the field on Day 4 in Chennai.

February 15, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Pakistan Super League 2021: Squads, Fixtures, Timings, Broadcasters and Live Streaming

PSL 2021 will be the sixth edition of the tournament. It will be played from February 20th to March 22nd in Karachi and Lahore. Notably, Karachi Kings are the defending champions.

February 15, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

WATCH: Mohammed Siraj’s joyful celebration on Ravichandran Ashwin’s century goes viral

Mohammed Siraj (16* off 21) played a supporting role to help Ravichandran Ashwin reach his fifth Test century. His celebration when Ashwin reached the milestone was the moment of the day.

February 15, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

OTHER SPORTS

Australian Open: Nadal, Medvedev secure wins in respective matches to reach quarterfinals

Three Russians have secured a place in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam for the first time in the Open era.

February 15, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

FOOTBALL

Premier League: Aubameyang’s hat-trick guides Arsenal to 4-2 win over Leeds United

Aubameyang, who made his first start in almost a month, proved his value to the club with his brilliant performance.

February 14, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Ashwin’s fifer helps India take upper hand at Chennai, 249 ahead on Day 2

India lost Shubman Gill but Rohit Sharma survived couple of close calls as he along with Cheteshwar Pujara remain unbeaten at the wicket with 54 runs on the board.

February 14, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

India tear through England top order after getting bowled out for 329

Indian bowlers led by R Ashwin reduced the English side to 39/4 at lunch break after getting bowled out for 329.

February 13, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

WATCH | Rohit forgets Bumrah not a part of playing XI; Ishant and Rahane remind him

The Indian pace spearhead has been rested for the second Test while Mohammed Siraj has been assigned his duties. However, Rohit seemed to have forgotten the change.

February 12, 2021 Swati Bhatia

Pakistan vs South Africa T20I series – Fixtures, Squads and More

South Africa will miss some experienced players like Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis, Kagiso Rabada.