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ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Battle Front Drawn (Part Two) 

England and New Zealand meeting an epic semi final today would bring the memory of Lords final of 2019 ICC ODI world cup. Cool Kane Williamson and soft-spoken Eoin Morgan, two highly respected tacticians would lead Black Caps and English Lions to the nerve wrecking contest. The teams are

PSG unhappy over Lionel Messi's Argentina call-up 

Paris Saint-Germain chief Leonardo has voiced his frustration over Argentina's decision to call up Lionel Messi despite his recent injury problems. The 34-year-old has missed his side's last two games due to 'knee and hamstring pains'. Messi is his country's

ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Battle Front Drawn (Part One)

Super 12 Round of ICC T20 World Cup 2021 has just been concluded. Battle line of the knock out round has been drawn. Two of the four-pre tournament favorites reigning Champions West Indies and ICC’s blue-eyed team India have exited.   Two other favorites ODI Champion England

Australia to tour Pakistan for first time in 24 years

The Australian team will tour Pakistan in March-April next year to play three Tests, three One-Day Internationals and a Twenty20 International, Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Monday.  Australia are set to end a 24-year absence from Pakistan, having last toured the country in

Pakistan At Home Away From Home Looks Ready For The Top Honor 

Pakistan VS Scotland Played at Sarjah on 7 November 2021 Pakistan 189/4 (Babar Azam 66, Shoaib Malik 54*, Mohammad Hafiz 31, Chris Greaves 2/43) Scotland 117/6 (Richie Barrington 54*, George Munsey 17, Shadab Khan 2/14, Shaeen Shah Afridi 1/14, Harris Rauf 1/27, Hasan Ali 1/38)

Well-Primed New Zealand Clinically Dispatched Afghanistan 

New Zealand VS Afghanistan Played at Abu Dhabi on 7 November 2021  New Zealand 125/2 in 18.1 Overs (Kane Williamson 40*, Devon Conway 36*, Martin Guptill 28, Rashid Khan 1/27, Mujeeb ur Rahman 1/31) Afghanistan 124/8 (Najibullah Zadran 73, Gulbadan Naib 15, Mohammad Nabi 14, Trent

New Zealand's win over Afghanistan sends India out

New Zealand chased down a target of 125 to defeat Afghanistan and seal their place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals. The result also confirms an early exit for India, whose final game against Namibia is now academic. Afghanistan stumbled to 19-3 and then 56-4 before Najibullah Zadran

Neymar strikes twice as PSG hold on to beat Bordeaux

Neymar suggested that speculation about his decline was premature with two sharply taken first-half goals on Saturday as Paris Saint-Germain hung on to win 3-2 at Bordeaux in Ligue 1. The Brazilian had only scored one goal for PSG this season, and that was a penalty in September, but

Benzema scores as Real hold on to go top

Real Madrid returned to the top of La Liga with a hard-earned victory over Rayo Vallecano at the Bernabeu. Toni Kroos put the hosts ahead after 14 minutes with a well-taken, side-footed finish from Vinicius Junior's pass. Karim Benzema doubled the advantage before half-time,

Kangaroos Jumped Over Hurdles From Death Group 

Australia VS West Indies Played at Dubai International Stadium on 6 November 2021  Australia 161 /2 in 16.2 Overs (David Warner 89, Mitchel Marsh 53)  West Indies 157/7 (Keiron Pollard 44, Elvin Lewis 29, Shimron Hetmeyer 27, Chris Gayle 15, Josh Hazlewood 4/39) 

The Best Of South Africa Proved Not Enough Getting Them Through.

South Africa VS England Played at Sarjah on 6 November 7, 2021 South Africa 189/2 (Rassie van der Dussen 94*, Aiden Markram 52, Quinton de Kock 34) England 179/8 (Moeen Ali 37, David Malan 33, Liam Livingston 28, Jos Buttller 26, Kagiso Rabada 3/48, Tabriz Shamsi 2/24, Dwaine Pretorious

Australia beat West Indies by 8 wickets

Australia thrashed West Indies by 8 wickets in a Group 1 fixture of the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.  Chasing a target of 158, Australia won the game with 22 balls to spare.  Earlier, Josh Hazlewood starred with the ball as Australia

T20 World Cup: West Indies facing Australia bowlers 

West India batsmen are facing Australia bowlers in their T20 World Cup Super-12 match at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday (Nov 6).  Earlier, Australia captain Aaron Finch won the toss and sent West India to bat.  Meanwhile, West Indies have brought in Hayden

Barcelona confirm return of Xavi as manager

Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi has returned to the Spanish club as manager with a contract until 2024. The Spaniard, 41, has been manager at Qatari club Al Sadd since 2019, but they agreed on Friday to let him join Barca after his release clause was met. Barcelona say Xavi's

Looking Back In Retrospect 

The much talked out ICC Men’s T20 Cricket world cup 2021 is nearing its completion. COVID19 impacted sporting events in all countries. Not only domestic and bilateral contests, many global events including Olympic was impacted. T20 world Cup 2020 in Australia had to be rescheduled.

Australia rub salt in Bangladesh wound 

Australia 78/2 in 6.2 Overs (Aaron Flinch 40, David Warner 18, Shoriful Islam 1/9, Taskin Ahmed 1/36.)  Bangladesh 73 All Out In 15 Overs (Shamim Hossain 19, Mohammad Naim 17. Mahmudullah Riad 16, Adam Zampa 5/19, Hazelwood 2/8, Starc 2/21) Australia Won by 8 Wickets with 82 balls

Liverpool brush Atletico aside to reach last 16 of Champions League

Liverpool swept into the last 16 of the Champions League with a comfortable win over 10-man Atletico Madrid that ensured they will finish top of Group B. Early goals by Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane, both created by Trent Alexander-Arnold, put the Reds in full command and there was no way

Benzema double seals victory for Real Madrid against Shakhtar 

Karim Benzema's double took Real Madrid top of Group D as they held off a spirited Shakhtar Donetsk side in the Champions League. Benzema tapped in the opener to record Real's 1,000th goal in European football's elite club competition. The France forward swept in a

India Achieved What They Scripted

India VS Afghanistan Played at Dubai International Stadium on 3 November 2021 India 201/2 (Rohit Sharma 74, KL Rahul 69, Hardik Pandya 35*, Rishabh Pant27*) Afghanistan 144/7 (Karim Jannat 42*, Mohammad Nabi 35, Mohammad Sami3/32, Ravichandra Ashwin 2/14 ) India Won by 66 Runs. 

Pathetic Bangladesh Crashed Out Of Another Global Tournament

South Africa VS Bangladesh Played at Sheikh Jayed Stadium Abu Dhabi Played on 2 November 2021 South Africa 86/4 in 13.3 Overs (Temba Bavuma 31*, Rasie van der Dussen 22, Taskin Ahmed 2/18, Mahedy Hasan 1/19, Nasum Ahmed 1/22)  Bangladesh 84 All Out In 18.2 Overs (Mahedi Hasan 29,