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Bundesliga: Bayern coach Niko Kovac criticises Rafinha for speaking out, avoids Muller topic

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Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac criticized Brazilian defender Rafinha on Thursday for complaining about a lack of playing time. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2XuEFSo via IFTTT

1st Test: Latham, Raval's record partnership leaves Bangladesh reeling on Day 2

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Jeet Raval, who has struggled to score a century, and Tom Latham, who has made a habit of it, combined in a 254-run opening partnership Friday which placed New Zealand in command of the second cricket Test against Bangladesh after the second day at stumps. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2SC1WxS via IFTTT

Ferrari's Leclerc sets fastest time of F1 preseason tests

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Charles Leclerc didn't join Ferrari just to learn from four-time former champion Sebastian Vettel. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2ILpTmR via IFTTT

'Marwa mat dena': Virender Sehwag's hilarious advice to Team India ahead of ODIs vs Australia

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The 'Big Show' in Bengaluru saw Australia win their maiden T20I series on Indian soil, which has left the Men in Blue with some serious work to do, however, the loss has also left former India batsman Virender Sehwag red-faced.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2H96aLC via IFTTT

Premier League: 'Risk-free' Ranieri lasts three months at Fulham

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Shad Khan's overly bold words always seemed like they could come back to bite him. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2ErD4DY via IFTTT

Roger Federer eyes 100th title as reaches semis in Dubai Championships

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Roger Federer is two matches away from his 100th career title after beating Marton Fucsovics 7-6 (6), 6-4 on Thursday to reach the Dubai Championships semifinals. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2TqIAjK via IFTTT

No. 1 Naomi Osaka hires Jermaine Jenkins as new coach

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No. 1-ranked Naomi Osaka has a new coach: Jermaine Jenkins. Osaka's agent confirmed in an email to The Associated Press on Thursday that Jenkins has started working with the two-time major champion. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2HbrvUv via IFTTT

Copa del Rey: Valencia edge Real Betis to set up summit clash with FC Barcelona

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There will be no final at home for Real Betis. The team's Benito Villamarin Stadium in Seville will host the Copa del Rey final this season, but Betis won't be there after being eliminated by Valencia in the semifinals on Thursday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2tLM4ig via IFTTT

UEFA bans Sergio Ramos for additional Champions League game

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Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has been banned for an additional Champions League game for deliberately provoking a yellow card to control the timing of a one-game suspension. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2XuK8bN via IFTTT

Supreme Court reserves order on Sreesanth's plea against lifetime ban by BCCI

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The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on a plea by former cricketer S. Sreesanth challenging the lifetime ban imposed on him by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for his alleged involvement in match-fixing during 2013 IPL. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2VrVXxA via IFTTT

India vs Australia: Aaron Finch will come good, just need to be patient, says Justin Langer

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Australia coach Justin Langer on Thursday promised unwavering support for out-of-form Aaron Finch, saying he has no doubts that the limited-overs skipper will soon find his mojo back. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2GRh5tI via IFTTT

Test cricket is not dying, it needs a bit of boost: ICC CEO Dave Richardson

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ICC CEO Dave Richardson doesn't believe Test cricket has lost its sheen but said the five-day format needs a lit bit of boost to keep the interest alive among fans. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2EodmAx via IFTTT

1st ODI: All-rounder Gulbadin Naib shines in Afghanistan's victory over Ireland

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Gulbadin Naib shone with both bat and ball as Afghanistan produced a clinical performance to notch up a five-wicket win over Ireland in the first ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series on Thursday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2SzcttM via IFTTT

La Liga: Real Madrid have only days to pick up pieces for another El Clasico against Barcelona

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Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos feared the worst after Luis Suarez scored Barcelona's third goal at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium — Panenka-style from the penalty spot — to end his team's chances of making it to the Copa del Rey final. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2T5griN via IFTTT

India vs Australia: MS Dhoni’s acrobatic skills in 2nd T20I stun BCCI

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Despite the age-factor, veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni once again proved his impressive fitness levels against Australia in the second T20I played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Dhoni pulled off an acrobatic stunt while batting which has left everyone shocked.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2T4itjk via IFTTT

Be cautious of any potential financial scams during World Cup: ICC warns cricket fans

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The ICC warned fans against potential scams making it clear that there is no competition, lottery or promotion associated with the upcoming men's World Cup in England starting May 30. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2IDQFgL via IFTTT

Sad to lose 2 points, but series win over England will boost our confidence: Mithali Raj

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India women's ODI team captain Mithali Raj is disappointed for not being able to complete a series whitewash against England, but said the 2-1 win over the current world champions would act as a huge confidence booster for her side.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2VkOQXE via IFTTT

IPL 2019 Team Profile: Revamped Delhi Capitals eye turn of fortune

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With a new name, new crest and new colours, Delhi Capitals will be aiming to make their mark in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after almost a decade of below-par outings in the cash-rich league. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2SuYVPT via IFTTT

3rd ODI: England register consolation win, avoid whitewash against India

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England women on Thursday scripted a sensational recovery from a difficult position to register a consolation two-wicket win in the third and final ODI to prevent hosts India from completing a whitewash in the three-match series. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2IVAJXJ via IFTTT

'Together we win, Say no to war': Wasim Akram bats for peace amidst all the war-mongering

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The relations between India and Pakistan are quite tense at the moments since the ghastly terror attack on a Central Reserve Police Forces (CRPF) caravan killed more than 40 personnel in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. Since then air strikes have been conducted on terror camps across the Line of Control (LoC) by the Indian Air Force and an Indian pilot has also been captured by the neighbours.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2SBtK5O via IFTTT

ICC T20I Rankings: KL Rahul the lone wolf from India in top-10, Virat Kohli jumps two places

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Comeback man KL Rahul was the lone Indian to feature in the top 10 batting list, even as Afghanistan's Hazratullah Zazai jumped 31 spots to be placed at career-best seventh position in the latest ICC T20I Players Rankings issued on Thursday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2GOQwW7 via IFTTT

Rafael Nadal tumbles out of Mexican Open, falling to Nick Kyrgios

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Rafael Nadal tumbled out of the Mexican Open on Wednesday night, squandering three match points in a 3-6, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (6) loss to Australia's Nick Kyrgios. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2T7ye94 via IFTTT

2019 ICC World Cup set to grab eyeballs with new format

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The 2019 ODI World Cup - the 12th edition of the storied tournament - will feature the round robin format in its first phase, a deviation from the group league stage of the previous editions. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2NwOtXv via IFTTT

1st Test, Day 1: Neil Wagner's five-for ruins Bangladesh's day after Tamim Iqbal's rocking ton

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Neil Wagner took 5 for 47 to take back control of the first cricket Test for New Zealand on Thursday after Tamim Iqbal's 126 put Bangladesh on top early on the opening day. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2C0nRJL via IFTTT

Australian cricketers to go 'retro' with 1999 World Cup jersey for ODIs next summer

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Australian kit from the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 1999 is set to make a reappearance during the next season. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2Nzt67E via IFTTT

Chris Gayle hints at retirement u-turn after 25th hundred and breaching 10,000 run mark in ODIs

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Swashbuckling left-handed batsman Chris Gayle enjoyed run-soaked innings against England in the fourth ODI of the five-match series that he confessed he might rethink the decision to retire from the format at the end of the World Cup. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2VoMjvx via IFTTT

'Not changing this one, it's the best bat ever': match-winner Glenn Maxwell after team suggested replacing broken bat

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Glenn Maxwell would prefer batting higher up the order in ODIs, following his series-winning 113 at number four in Australia's seven-wicket victory against India in the second T20 International. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2II8HhY via IFTTT

2nd T20I: Captain Virat Kohli's first series loss at home headlines an eventful day for statisticians

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Australia rode on an excellent century from 'Big Show' Glenn Maxwell to chase 191 in the 2nd T20I to hand hosts India their second successive series defeat in the format. Incidentally, this was also captain Virat Kohli's first series loss at home across formats since he took over the reins from MS Dhoni. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2Ub8JjL via IFTTT

EPL: Liverpool, Manchester City win to set up duel for title

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The Premier League title race looks to be a duel between Liverpool and Manchester City after the top two collected contrasting home wins on Wednesday and third-place Tottenham lost at Chelsea for a second defeat in five days. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2HcGsG7 via IFTTT

Copa del Rey: Barcelona stuns Real Madrid 3-0 at Bernabeu, reaches final for the sixth straight season

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Real Madrid couldn't put Barcelona away when it had the chance and ended up being dealt a hard blow by its biggest rival. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2tHm6Ne via IFTTT

EPL: Manchester United defies injury crisis to beat Crystal Palace 3-1

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Manchester United made light of its injury crisis by winning 3-1 at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Wednesday, with Romelu Lukaku scoring two of the goals on his return to the team. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2BUYnh4 via IFTTT

500 sixes and counting: 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle is far from being finished as he blows World Cup 2019 bugle

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West Indian giant Chris Gayle sounded a stern World Cup warning by becoming the first man to hit 500 sixes in international matches during the 4th ODI against visitors England at the National Stadium in Grenada yesterday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2H6DUJk via IFTTT

4th ODI: Records tumble as Jos Buttler's pyrotechnics help England take 2-1 lead despite another Chris Gayle onslaught

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Jos Buttler and Chris Gayle went toe-to-toe with two titanic centuries as England defeated the West Indies by 29 runs on Wednesday in a scintillating fourth one-day international. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2NxY7ZP via IFTTT

Koffee with Karan controversy humbled me as a person, reveals comeback man KL Rahul

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India opener K L Rahul on Wednesday said the massive controversy over his casual remarks on women during a TV show has humbled him as a person. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2EheYff via IFTTT

2nd T20I: Happy to rectify mistakes from last game, win gives us confidence in tour, says centurion Glenn Maxwell

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A Virat Kohli-MS Dhoni show was overshadowed by a blitzkrieg put on by the 'Big Show' as Australia thumped the Men in Blue by 7 wickets to win their maiden T20I series in India.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2BS18iY via IFTTT

2nd T20I: Ton-up Glenn Maxwell wallops India in Bengaluru, Australia sweep series

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Glenn Maxwell cracked a superlative unbeaten century to help Australia register their maiden T20 series victory over India with a win in the second and final Twenty20 international at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. ( Match Highlights ) from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2Vp8vpg via IFTTT

2nd T20I: Australia outplayed us in all departments, admits Virat Kohli after series defeat

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2nd T20I: Virat Kohli equals Tillakaratne Dilshan's record for most fours in T20Is

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Team India skipper Virat Kohli ran riot in the 2nd and final T20I against Australia as his unbeaten 72 off 38 balls powered India to post a mammoth total of 190/4 after being put to bat. He also notched up his 20th T20I half-century as well.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2XtWK2I via IFTTT

MS Dhoni becomes first Indian to smash 350 international sixes

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Former Team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has now become the first Indian to smash 350 international sixes and is fifth in the list of the all-time highest scorers.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2BZ6FUZ via IFTTT

India vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Shikhar Dhawan's departure raises eyebrows, Twitteratis have their say

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Team India opener Shikhar Dhawan had a rather strange dismissal as his departure sparks controversy during the 2nd and final T20I against Australia in Bengaluru.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2IEvEm8 via IFTTT

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Ashish stars as Railways end Mumbai's unbeaten run

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Railways dished out a clinical performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here Wednesday, crushing formidable Mumbai by 57 runs and snapping their unbeaten run in the group stage of the domestic T20 tournament. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2tHRMBQ via IFTTT

Wriddhiman Saha smashes 62-ball 129 in Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy

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Wicket-keeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha, who has battled injuries in the past two years, made a smashing comeback with a 62-ball knock of 129 runs for Bengal against Arunachal Pradesh in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Wednesday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2IIj8Ci via IFTTT

Live Cricket Score, India vs Australia, 2nd T20I Live: India aim for redemption against revived Australia

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Live Score, India vs Australia, 2nd T20I live from Bengaluru: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the 2nd and final T20I between India and Australia live from the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru. After a poor performance with the bat and a last over drama, the Indians are expected to come to this fixture with all guns blazing. While Vizag was a low scoring affair, Bengaluru is promising to be a batsman's game. Can Virat Kohli and his team draw the series against an upbeat Aussie side that are on the verge of creating history? Today is expected to be an action-packed day so don't miss out on any of the action as we bring to you all the live updates, live scores, match facts and much more in this fixture.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2XnMk4O via IFTTT

Shooters Ravi Kumar, Deepak asked to report by employers IAF

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Done with the World Cup, shooters Ravi Kumar and Deepak Kumar Wednesday said they have been asked to report by their employers, the Indian Air Force -- a routine practice but they expect "instructions on protocol" in view of the escalating tension between India and Pakistan. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2EeN5o6 via IFTTT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches Khelo India App

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday launched Sports Authority of India's (SAI) first-of-its-kind mobile application, 'Khelo India App' in order to create awareness about sports and fitness in the country. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2Nwfryp via IFTTT

ISSF World Cup: Saurabh Chaudhary, Manu Bhaker win gold in 10m Air Pistol mixed team event

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The trailblazing teenaged duo of Saurabh Chaudhary and Manu Bhaker comfortably claimed the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event of the ISSF World Cup on Wednesday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2IHmm95 via IFTTT

India vs England: Final ODI important as championship points are on line, says Heather Knight

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Having already conceded the three-match ODI series to India, England captain Heather Knight is now focussed on at least bagging two crucial points from the third and final game against the hosts to be played on Thursday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2NvvOLv via IFTTT

Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda wins silver at National Equestrian Championship

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Actor Randeep Hooda won the silver medal at the National Equestrian Championship (NEC) and called it a proud moment. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2GLJ3Y1 via IFTTT

Mexican Open: Rafael Nadal enters round two with easy win

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Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal defeated Mischa Zverev of Germany 6-3, 6-3 in the first-round match of the Mexican Open on Wednesday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2Nwrk7B via IFTTT

India vs Australia: Andrew Tye replaces injured Kane Richardson for rest of the tour

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Australian fast bowler Kane Richardson was Wednesday ruled out of the limited-overs tour of India due to a side injury with IPL regular Andrew Tye replacing him in the squad. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2BTDZgi via IFTTT