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'This puts things in perspective': Virat Kohli looking forward to third member joining the clan

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Indian captain Virat Kohli had recently announced through his official social media profiles that he and wife Anushka Sharma are expecting a child. "And then, we were three! Arriving Jan 2021," Kohli had written as he shared a picture of him with Anushka. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2EMWGXx via IFTTT

IPL | Not here to have fun and roam around: RCB captain Virat Kohli feels bio-bubble needs to be respected

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Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli claims that bio-bubble needs to be respected during Indian Premier League. Kohli said that players have to accept the phase that we are living in and understand the privilege of playing IPL. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/32GcRhm via IFTTT

IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals' Kagiso Rabada, CSK duo Faf du Plessis and Lungi Ngidi land in UAE

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Delhi Capitals' premier fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, and Chennai Super Kings duo Faf du Plessis and Lungi Ngidi reached the United Arab Emirates late on Monday ahead of the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3bfq4kV via IFTTT

IPL 2020: Adam Zampa added as cover for Yuzvendra Chahal and increase our spin options, says Mike Hesson

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have brought in Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa as a replacement for Kane Richardson, who has pulled out of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he is expecting the birth of his first child. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/32I8imC via IFTTT

Too much on Misbah's plate: Former chief selector Mohsin Khan

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A win-less England tour thus far has put Misbah-ul-haq under pressure and the PCB may have to rethink its strategy of entrusting the former captain with the key positions of head coach and chief selector for all three formats. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2EVEKK8 via IFTTT

Live Streaming Cricket, England vs Pakistan 3rd T20I: Watch ENG vs PAK stream live cricket online on SonyLIV

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Live Streaming Cricket, England vs Pakistan 3rd T20I: Pakistan will look to register their first win of the tour in the third and the final T20I against England on Tuesday in Manchester. Pakistan captain Babar Azam will under a lot of pressure after losing the second T20I despite posting 195/4 on the scoreboard while batting first. Meanwhile, England captain Eoin Morgan will look to continue his golden run with the bat after blistering 66-run knock off 33 balls in the previous game. The visitors will look to make changes in their bowling attack, which failed miserably in the second match. The first T20I was abandoned as a no result because of rain in Manchester on Friday. England won a rain-affected test series 1-0. Here are the details of when and where to watch ENG vs PAK stream live cricket match online and on television. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2QGFyVB via IFTTT

MS Dhoni is a 'yogi in cricket', says Javagal Srinath

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Former Indian fast bowler Javagal Srinath spoke about his initial impression of MS Dhoni recently. In an interview with Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, Srinath opened up on his first meeting with the former Indian captain, who announced his retirement on August 15. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2G6Pcif via IFTTT

La Liga: Barcelona begin training for new season without Lionel Messi

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FC Barcelona have begun their training under new coach Ronald Koeman but as expected, star striker Lionel Messi was missing. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2YSnhZW via IFTTT

Zlatan Ibrahimovic extends contract with AC Milan until 2021

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has ended speculation around his future by signing a one-year contract extension with Serie A side AC Milan. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3lzSPxu via IFTTT

Coco Gauff suffers early US Open exit in stunned silence

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Coco Gauff won over New York and became an instant fan favourite during her run of inspired tennis a year ago at the US Open. A year later, no fans, no energy, and no singles victory for Gauff — the teen sensation is out of the US Open on Day 1. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3gLRLD9 via IFTTT

Right on time: Novak Djokovic questions Open clock on way to 24-0

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Novak Djokovic admittedly got a bit distracted. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3jygsVn via IFTTT

Waiting for Lionel Messi, Barcelona to start season against Villarreal

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With or without Lionel Messi, Barcelona already knows they will start their season at home against Villarreal at the end of September. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/32HwEgn via IFTTT

Champions League, third qualifying round: Benfica drawn away to PAOK, Dynamo Kyiv host AZ Alkmaar

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Two-time European champion Benfica will play in Greece against PAOK in Monday's draw for the Champions League third qualifying round. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3jtentH via IFTTT

Sam Curran could bat at No.3 for Chennai Super Kings in Suresh Raina's absence: Laxman Sivaramakrishnan

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Former India cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan feels that the absence of experienced Suresh Raina will hurt Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2020, but feels that the franchise can fill his absence by promoting young English all-rounder Sam Curran to the No.3 spot. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2ELfu9c via IFTTT

ENG vs PAK: Misbah-ul-Haq's negative body language will have bad effect on team: Inzamam-ul-Haq

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Former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq has slammed coach-cum-selector Misbah-ul-Haq for his negative body language during Pakistan's defeat in the second T20 International against England on Sunday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2YSp9SG via IFTTT

Eoin Morgan feels he is batting 'better than ever' after breathtaking fifty in 2nd T20I vs Pakistan

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England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan has said he is batting better than ever after playing another breathtaking knock in T20I cricket. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3jmGTxg via IFTTT

IPL 2020: Important that players like Mohammad Shami set high fielding standards, says Jonty Rhodes

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Kings XI Punjab fielding coach Jonty Rhodes believes senior players like Mohammad Shami in the side can set an example for youngsters in the team by setting up high fielding standards during the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3ba39Yp via IFTTT

Lionel Messi can only leave Barcelona if release clause is paid: La Liga

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Spanish football league La Liga has said Lionel Messi cannot leave Barcelona on a free transfer by stating his release clause that will have to be paid if he is to cut ties with the club. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/32z48gA via IFTTT

COVID-19 situation worrisome but I need more players to train India for Olympics: Badminton coach Santoso

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India's foreign coach for badminton, Agus Dwi Santoso, says he will not be able to implement his plans with only four shuttlers at his disposal, and wants the Sports Authority of India to allow more players in the national camp. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2DbWvnI via IFTTT

Olympic flame out on display in Japan's Olympic Museum

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The Olympic flame is going on display in Tokyo, just a short walk from the new National Stadium where it was supposed to be burning a month ago. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3begD56 via IFTTT

Michel Platini quizzed in Swiss investigation of USD 2 million FIFA payment

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Football great Michel Platini arrived at Switzerland’s federal prosecution office Monday morning to be questioned about a $2 million payment he received from FIFA in 2011. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3biCwAr via IFTTT

Ajinkya Rahane congratulates Team India on winning gold in Chess Olympiad

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India's Test cricket team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has congratulated the Indian chess team that won the first FIDE Online Chess Olympiad along with Russia on Sunday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3gEGiVL via IFTTT

Suresh Raina 'may be back in auction' after withdrawal from IPL 2020

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His exit from the IPL attributed to personal reasons this season, all-rounder Suresh Raina's stint with Chennai Super Kings seems in jeopardy even next year as the franchise might part ways with him before the 2021 edition. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/32EEGqj via IFTTT

ENG vs PAK | Babar Azam looks like a lost cow to me: Shoaib Akhtar

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Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has lashed out at current Men in Green skipper Babar Azam and has questioned his decision-making ability following their defeat in the second T20I of the ongoing three-match series against England. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3lA8RHx via IFTTT

US Open: Novak Djokovic overwhelming favourite, Serena Williams eyes 24th Grand Slam title

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In a major delight for tennis fans across the globe, the US Open will become the first Grand Slam of the Covid-19 era when it begins on Monday in a spectator-less bubble at the Flushing Meadows, New York. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3gGnHIT via IFTTT

Member of IPL TV team tests COVID-19 positive, broadcaster changes plan

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Doubts about a timely start of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) grew further as at least one member of the STAR production crew, who was in the first batch to leave India for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, tested positive for coronavirus, forcing the official broadcaster to postpone their flights. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3jtHHjP via IFTTT

IPL 2020 | I learned to not be afraid of failures by attending Mike Horn's lectures: Nitish Rana

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Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Nitish Rana says he has become better at embracing failures while overcoming his fear of facing express pace bowling by listening to renowned motivational speaker Mike Horn's lectures. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/32GGr6k via IFTTT

Kevin de Bruyne is at another level; Pep Guardiola has given twist to football: Xavi on Manchester City duo

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Former Barcelona captain Xavi Hernandes named Kevin de Bruyne, the best midfielder in the world according to him. Xavi, who himself is ranked amongst the great midfielders to grace the game of football, said De Bruyne is at another level right now. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3bfNPJB via IFTTT

IPL 2020 | First training session on sticky wicket was a great challenge: AB de Villiers

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The sticky wicket was a "great challenge" but South African star AB de Villiers left the ground after his first net session in ages a satisfied man, having got what he had wanted ahead of the IPL. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3gKuXDR via IFTTT

IPL 2020 | RCB may replace CSK in opening match due to 'need of star players' on field: Report

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The spread of COVID-19 infection in multiple members of Chennai Super Kings side has added to the concerns of BCCI as they lay out the final schedule of the tournament. The schedule, which is already being reportedly delayed due to strict travel restrictions in Abu Dhabi following spike in COVID-19 cases, is expected to oversee further changes after coronavirus concerns at CSK. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3bc1t0k via IFTTT

Real Betis sign former Man City, Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo

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Spanish football club Real Betis have announced that they have signed goalkeeper Claudio Bravo following his release from Manchester City. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2Z5S2Ll via IFTTT

'I asked Mahi bhai what to bowl..': Kuldeep Yadav opens up on his ODI hat-trick against Australia

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Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav is the only bowler from the country to have taken two ODI hat-tricks. He took his first hat-trick against Australia at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata in 2017, and two years later, repeated the feat against West Indies. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3hJVG4K via IFTTT

Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis shine for Cummins XI in Australia's intra-squad match

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Steve Smith faced only eight balls in Australia’s second intra-squad cricket match on Sunday, with Glenn Maxwell scoring a century and Marcus Stoinis also impressing. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/34QpLMe via IFTTT

CPL 2020: Nicholas Pooran's ton powers Guyana to 7-wicket win over St. Kitts and Nevis

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Nicholas Pooran clouted sixes off three consecutive balls to post the first century this season in the Caribbean Premier League and secure a seven-wicket win for the Guyana Amazon Warriors over St. Kitts and Nevis on Sunday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/31IF0oM via IFTTT

Lyon beat Wolfsburg to clinch 5th straight women's Champions League title

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Lyon extended their European dominance by beating Wolfsburg 3-1 to win their fifth straight women's Champions League title on Sunday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/32IlUOL via IFTTT

India, Russia declared joint winners of FIDE Online Chess Olympiad after controversial end to final

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India and Russia were both announced as joint winners of the gold medal at the Fide Chess Olympiad by Fide president Arkady Dvorkovich on Saturday.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/32zbnVY via IFTTT

Robert Lewandowski is Germany’s 'footballer of the year'

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Polish forward Robert Lewandowski has been voted Germany’s “footballer of the year” for helping Bayern Munich to a Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup treble. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/34Ifp0Z via IFTTT

Franchises urge BCCI to announce IPL 2020 schedule

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It has been more than a week since all Indian Premier League (IPL) teams landed in UAE. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to announce the schedule for the upcoming season. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2QyVlpA via IFTTT

I want to nail down my Test career, if IPL happens, it would be a bonus: Rahkeem Cornwall

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At a time when most of the young cricketers are lured by "easy money" in thriving T20 leagues, West Indian Rahkeem Cornwall, the heaviest ever to play the five-day format at more than 140kg, has got his priorities straight. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3jqnNpY via IFTTT

We will see if CSK can start as per schedule, hope IPL will be conducted well: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly

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The president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Sourav Ganguly, has finally reacted on IPL 2020 being hit by the dreaded coronavirus. Earlier this week, Chennai Super Kings and the league suffered a huge blow when 13 personnel from CSK tested positive for COVID-19 which included two Indian players - bowler Deepak Chahar and batsman Rituraj Gaikwad. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2D9YZmy via IFTTT

Stay strong, hoping for your speedy recovery, says Rahul Chahar after brother Deepak tests COVID-19 positive

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Chennai Super Kings and IPL 2020 suffered a huge blow earlier this week as 13 personnel from CSK tested positive for coronavirus including two Indian cricketers. Even while fans kept guessing amid reports emerging that the two were Deepak Chahar and Rituraj Gaikwad, the former's bother Rahul confirmed the news for the fans.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3jt7atG via IFTTT

Lionel Messi skips required coronavirus testing with Barcelona

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In another sign that Lionel Messi’s time with Barcelona is coming to an end, the player did not report for required coronavirus testing scheduled for the whole squad on Sunday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3gHwxpR via IFTTT

LIVE | England vs Pakistan 2nd T20I: Live score and updates from Manchester

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LIVE | England vs Pakistan 2nd T20I: Hello and welcome to our coverage of England vs Pakistan live cricket match from Manchester. Eoin Morgan's England will square up against Babar Azam's Pakistan in the second T20I after the opening game was washed out due to rain. Both teams are expected to go with the same Playing XI from the first game. Opener Tom Banton impressed everyone with the bat in the game where only 16.1 overs of play took place. Banton slammed 71 runs off 42 balls in which he slammed 4 fours and 5 sixes. While spinners Imad Wasim and Shadab Kham scalped two wickets each for Pakistan. After losing the Test series, Pakistan will look to bounce back in the tour under Babar Azam's captaincy. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2D9VEUy via IFTTT

Will AB de Villiers play as wicketkeeper in IPL 2020? RCB's latest picture keeps fans guessing

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Royal Challengers Bangalore on Tuesday teased fans with the picture of AB de Villiers during his wicketkeeping drill during their franchise practice session in Dubai. Fans were left guessing as soon as the image was shared with some welcoming the idea, while others feared the position of Parthiv Patel in the playing XI.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/31G7zmz via IFTTT

SAI to allow developmental shooters under TOPS and at Karni Range to train from September 2

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The Sports Authority of India on Sunday announced that the developmental group of shooters will be allowed to use its facilities from next month with the central government further easing lockdown restrictions under its Unlock 4 guidelines. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2EP44RG via IFTTT

Brad Hogg points out the 'big issue' that will trouble Mumbai Indians in IPL 2020

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Ex-Australian cricketer and former Kolkata Knight Riders player, Brad Hogg feels that Mumbai Indians have the perfect team to finish at the top of the table in the 13th season of the Indian Premier League, although he pointed out one major issue that will trouble them deeply.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3bdZGYD via IFTTT

Zlatan Ibrahimovic ready to sign new contract at AC Milan

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic is back in Italy and ready to sign a new contract with AC Milan. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/32Sw0wH via IFTTT

American midfielder McKennie joins Juventus on loan

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Midfielder Weston McKennie became the first American player in Juventus history as the starlet has completed his loan move from Schalke 04 on a 4.5 million euros (about $5.36 million) fee, the defending champions of Serie A confirmed on Saturday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2EKU8J1 via IFTTT

Should have been Ballon d'Or winner, feels Robert Lewandowski

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Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski said on Saturday that if the Ballon d'Or wasn't cancelled, he should have been given a reward as he won everything this season. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/32GCqif via IFTTT

James Anderson keenly waiting to challenge Virat Kohli in his backyard next year

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Record-setting England pacer James Anderson relishes the challenge of getting the best batsmen out and is looking forward to a tough contest against Virat Kohli when his side travels India next year. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3hJ5ZFZ via IFTTT