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MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli didn't support me like Sourav Ganguly did as captain: Yuvraj Singh

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Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is probably one of the biggest match-winners ever play for the country. Yuvraj was the backbone of India's triumph in 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 World Cup. To become a match-winner support from the captain is always necessary as he is the man to decide the role of a player. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2xEjdC1 via IFTTT

Virgil van Dijk names Lionel Messi as his toughest opponent

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Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk picked Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi as his toughest opponent during Question and Answer session on Twitter. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3dN9ycC via IFTTT

IPL franchises turn to WhatsApp groups to answer player queries

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With the coronavirus outbreak bringing the world to a standstill, sporting events across the globe have either been suspended or called off. Similarly, the fate of the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) now hangs in balance. The uncertainty has seen players checking with franchises on the situation and road ahead and that has in turn seen the teams communicate with them on WhatsApp groups. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3dN6SM6 via IFTTT

Team India needs someone like Paddy Upton for dealing with personal issues: Yuvraj Singh

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Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh believes the current Indian team needs a "good guy" who can talk to the players about their off-field issues so that their performance on the field improves. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2Ux6utB via IFTTT

Bundesliga considering 'ghost games' in May

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Germany's 36 professional football clubs are set to make an effort to finish the 2019/20 national league season by the end of June. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2WUY8xL via IFTTT

ECB announces 61 million pounds package to 'withstand' pandemic impact, no pay cuts for now

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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced a 61 million pound package to help the sport "withstand" the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic but did not declare any immediate cut in the players' salaries. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2QZ74ya via IFTTT

Jos Buttler to auction his World Cup final shirt to raise funds for fight against coronavirus

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England wicket-keeper batsman Jos Buttler has joined the fight against coronavirus and will be auctioning the shirt he wore during the 2019 World Cup final against New Zealand to raise funds for two London-based hospitals. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/342IhOV via IFTTT

Beijing 2022 organisers to evaluate impact of new Olympic dates

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With the Tokyo Olympic Games rescheduled to the summer of 2021, Beijing 2022 organisers have said they will evaluate the impact of the new dates to ensure the success of the Olympic Winter Games. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2UwUlF0 via IFTTT

UEFA imposes fines on Bayern Munich, Eintracht Frankfurt, Manchester City

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Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt have been fined for fans displaying offensive banners at games, UEFA said Tuesday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2JuJ9CB via IFTTT

FC Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu stands with players in salary pay cut issue

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FC Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu has tried to calm troubled waters at the club over the 70 per cent reduction in pay that the club's first-team squad announced they would accept for the duration of the coronavirus crisis. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2WZM1j2 via IFTTT

IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab pledge donation to combat coronavirus

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T Kings XI Punjab on Tuesday pledged to contribute to the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM-CARES Fund) to fight coronavirus pandemic. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2QVqQe3 via IFTTT

Neeraj Chopra donates Rs 3 lakh to assist battle against coronavirus pandemic

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Asian Games gold medal-winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Tuesday donated a total of Rs 3 lakh to the central and Haryana state relief funds to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2QZr2Jg via IFTTT

Possible to conduct IPL in October-November if T20 World Cup is postponed: BCCI official

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With the coronavirus outbreak bringing the world to a standstill, sporting events across the world have either been postponed or cancelled and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is now looking at the October-November window to host the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). But the move can only be possible if the ICC decides to postpone the men's T20 World Cup that is to be held later in the year. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2WVj47G via IFTTT

Nineteen years ago today, Sachin Tendulkar became first batsman to breach 10,000-run mark in ODIs

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Sachin Tendulkar is considered as the greatest cricketer to ever play the game and it's the stats, which make him the invincible. Tendulkar almost holds every record as batsman be it the highest run-scorer in Tests and ODI or most centuries in international cricket.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2wEb8Nz via IFTTT

Watch: 'Horse rider' Ravindra Jadeja rides in full tilt

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Ravindra Jadeja's passion for horse riding came to the fore during the 21-day lockdown period as the India all-rounder was seen in action nearby his home premises. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/33ViOqQ via IFTTT

Coronavirus: David Warner shaves head in support of medical staff, nominates Virat Kohli to do same

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Australian opener David Warner decided to shave his head to show support for the medical staff who is on the frontline in the battle against coronavirus pandemic. The medical and security professionals around the globe have been risking lives to contain the spread of the deadly outbreak, which has claimed over 37,000 lives so far. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3dLk58y via IFTTT

AIFF hopeful of organising FIFA women's U-17 WC in November despite coronavirus worries

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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) remains hopeful of organising the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in November despite the COVID-19 pandemic causing cancellation and postponement of top sporting events, throwing international schedules haywire. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/39qIhJH via IFTTT

A sneak peek into the lives of NBA stars during COVID-19

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 While the rest of the world may complain about having to spend a fortnight or two at home, some of the NBA stars seem to have found an entertaining and productive approach to crush boredom; whether it be making TikTok videos or shooting a few hoops with their families. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2wNvbcc via IFTTT

Bangladesh Cricket Board approves allowance for women cricketers to cope with coronavirus shutdown

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Bangladesh Cricket Board approves allowance for women cricketers to cope with coronavirus shutdown from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2QZTKcT via IFTTT

Australia tour of Bangladesh 'unlikely' to go ahead: Tim Paine

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Australia Test skipper Tim Paine has said that the team's upcoming tour to Bangladesh slated to be held in June is unlikely, conceding that one doesn't need to be an "Einstein" for that amid the global crisis due to coronavirus pandemic. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2UwcFhN via IFTTT

Tokyo resets Olympic clocks after change in schedule

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The countdown clocks have been reset and are ticking again for the Tokyo Olympics. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2JrN1nT via IFTTT

Lord's opens up for NHS and local community to aid fight against coronavirus

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In light of the current situation regarding the outbreak of Covid-19, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has decided to help the medical staff by providing them parking space available at the Lords Cricket Ground. In a statement, the MCC said it has also decided to provide storage areas for the Wellington Hospital in the UK. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2X77dnl via IFTTT

On this day: A Virat Kohli heartbreak and the famous MS Dhoni presser after semifinal loss in T20 World Cup

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After an impressive run in the home T20 World Cup which saw the Indian side defeating Pakistan, Bangladesh and Australia, the side's campaign finally ended in the semifinal to eventual champions West Indies.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3bBlwV0 via IFTTT

Pay cut a small thing, players are prepared to do their bit for game's survival: Tim Paine

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Australian cricketers might have to accept a pay cut due to the COVID-19 pandemic, conceded Test captain Tim Paine but insisted that making financial sacrifices is a "small thing" in the current situation and they are prepared to "do their bit". from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2WXEaCq via IFTTT

Coronavirus impact: Joe Root expecting talks over pay cut, bracing for huge workload once normalcy resumes

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England Test captain Joe Root expects his country's cricket board and the player's body to discuss a possible pay cut for him and his teammates "in the coming weeks" as the ECB faces the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3dAnAhM via IFTTT

Tim Paine's wallet stolen from car after he parks outside to convert garage into home gym

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Australia Test captain Tim Paine's wallet was stolen from his car on Tuesday after he parked the vehicle on the street outside his home in Hobart to convert his garage into a gym. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/39vUi0L via IFTTT

Rohit Sharma donates Rs 80 lakh in fight against coronavirus pandemic

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Team India limited-overs' vice-captain Rohit Sharma donated Rs 80 lakh in the fight against coronavirus pandemic. Rohit took to Twitter to share that he donated Rs 45 lakh in PM-CARES Funds, Rs 25 lakh in CM Relief Fund Maharashtra, while Rs 5 Lakh each to Feeding India and Welfare of stray dogs organisations. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/39vL1FC via IFTTT

You can't confuse F1 with karting: Karim Benzema on comparison with Olivier Giroud

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Karim Benzema made an unflattering comment about fellow forward Olivier Giroud, comparing himself to a Formula One car and his former France teammate to a go-kart. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3bAR4dC via IFTTT

Watch: Roger Federer plays tennis at home amid snowfall

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Sporting events across the world have come to a halt due to the deadly outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 780,000 people around the globe have contracted with the coronavirus so far, with numbers rising significantly with each passing day. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2QY73e5 via IFTTT

Cristiano Ronaldo bought iMacs for entire Juventus team after red-card booking

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Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has revealed that star striker Cristiano Ronaldo had to buy iMacs for the entire team after he was given a red card in his first Champions League match for the Italian club. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2UsTqFN via IFTTT

World Athletics C'ships postponed to 2022 to 'support new 2021 dates' for Tokyo Olympics

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The World Athletics has supported the new dates of the Tokyo Olympic Games and has also promised to postpone the 2021 World Athletics Championships to 2022. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3dEUv4R via IFTTT

Lancashire cricket club's chairman David Hodgkiss passes away after contracting coronavirus

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Lancashire cricket club chairman David Hodgkiss has died after contracting coronavirus. He was 71. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/341M4vZ via IFTTT

'You talk so much nonsense..': Kevin Pietersen brutally trolls Ahmed Shehzad during live session | Watch

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With the cricketing action coming to a standstill due to the deadly outbreak of COVID-19 around the globe, the players are confined to their homes and spending their time interacting with fans and teammates on the social media. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2xGfBz9 via IFTTT

US Open tennis site to house temporary hospital for coronavirus patients

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The site of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York is going to be used for 350 temporary hospital beds and to prepare food packages during the coronavirus pandemic. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/341vpZI via IFTTT

Mary Kom donates one month's salary to combat coronavirus pandemic

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Six-time world champion boxer MC Mary Kom on Monday said she will donate her one month's salary as Rajya Sabha MP, amounting to Rs 1 lakh, to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3bCheNb via IFTTT

Mercedes F1 team helps to develop breathing aid for coronavirus patients

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Formula One team Mercedes has helped to develop a breathing aid that could keep coronavirus patients out of intensive care and ease some pressure on Britain’s strained health service. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2UMK2vx via IFTTT

Former Barcelona midfielder Paulinho stuck outside China due to coronavirus

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Brazil's Paulinho reportedly heads a long list of foreign footballers locked out of China as the country attempts to stop coronavirus cases. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2JnEZfE via IFTTT

Watch: Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya play indoor cricket; urge people to 'stay home'

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Indian cricketer Krunal Pandya shared a video on his official Twitter profile on Sunday where he is seen playing indoor cricket with brother Hardik Pandya and family.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2JlBFBQ via IFTTT

Tokyo Games postponement rekindles Dipa Karmakar's Olympic hopes

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The postponement of Tokyo Olympics has come as a ray of hope for injury-ravaged Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who is preparing for another shot at qualification after a niggling knee problem hampered her earlier bid to make the cut. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3bBEOJO via IFTTT

Can safely assume Asia Cup is not a possibility: BCCI official

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The coronavirus outbreak has not only brought the world to a standstill but has also created a scenario where the fate of sporting activities in the next six months hangs in balance. While the 2020 Olympic has already been postponed and the start of IPL-13 suspended, the 2020 Asia Cup is also likely to be given a skip this year. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/33VJp6W via IFTTT

Ronaldinho's smile has 'disappeared' in Paraguayan prison

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Ronaldinho's famous smile has "disappeared" after more than three weeks in a Paraguayan jail, according to one of the few people allowed to visit him. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2xulZtn via IFTTT

No decision on IPL yet, monitoring the situation at present: BCCI sources

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sources said that no final decision is yet taken on the future of the 13th edition of IPL, even as the country is under a 21-day lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3atNzFN via IFTTT

Neither Ponting nor Waugh, Shane Warne picks this legend as captain of his greatest Australian XI

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Legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne picked his all-time greatest Australian XI on Monday. Warne, who was the first bowler to pick 700 wickets in Test cricket, chose Allan Border as the captain of his XI. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/33U4nTX via IFTTT

COVID-19: Neymar denies flouting social distancing protocols

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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Neymar has denied suggestions that he ignored social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus outbreak by playing footvolley with friends at his mansion near Rio de Janeiro. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/33TE5kC via IFTTT

Nine years ago today, Sachin Tendulkar's grit outclassed Pakistan in 2011 World Cup semifinal

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Exactly 9 years ago today, India beat Pakistan in the semifinals of 2011 World Cup to continue their supremacy over arch-rivals in the mega tournament. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2xyHFEG via IFTTT

Shahid Afridi, not Virender Sehwag, redefined opening in Test cricket: Wasim Akram

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Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram believes it was Shahid Afridi and not Virender Sehwag who redefined the concept of opening the batting in Test cricket. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3bAvhmf via IFTTT

IOA promises support, contribution to fight coronavirus pandemic

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The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday promised "support and contribution" towards the country's battle to contain the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, saying its member national federations and state affiliates will also step in to aid the cause. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2Jodumf via IFTTT

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma pledge support to PM & CM's Relief Fund in fight against coronavirus

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Indian captain Virat Kohli and wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma pledged their support towards the Prime Minister's Relief Fund and the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (Maharashtra) to aid the fight against coronavirus. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2UNyk3M via IFTTT

Scrap Premier League if not completed by June: Harry Kane

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Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, England captain Harry Kane has said that the Premier League season should be scrapped if it cannot be completed by the end of June. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3bBzKVT via IFTTT

'Mentally at Wankhede, physically at home': Suryakumar Yadav

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He had been in red hot form in white-ball leg of domestic cricket and no wonder Suryakumar Yadav like many others was physically in his Mumbai home but mentally at the Wankhede Stadium where Mumbai Indians would have played CSK in IPL opener on Sunday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2xAvLKm via IFTTT