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Liam Plunkett to leave England for Major League Cricket in United States

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Veteran England fast bowler Liam Plunkett will leave Surrey after three years with the club. On Tuesday, Surrey announced Plunkett will be heading to USA after leaving the club. He will sign with Major Cricket League, a new T20 league aiming to change the landscape of American Cricket. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3t3alyg via IFTTT

Vaccinated players to have fewer restrictions at Australian Open

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The sports minister for Victoria state says tennis players at January's Australian Open can expect fewer restrictions on their movements around Melbourne if they are vaccinated for COVID-19. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/38rLxqe via IFTTT

Sachin Tendulkar hails Dale Steyn on 'wonderful career' as SA pacer retires

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India's legendary former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar took to his official Twitter account to congratulate Dale Steyn on a "wonderful career" after the South African pacer announced his retirement on Tuesday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3gSu2Uy via IFTTT

German clubs resist last-minute splurges on player transfers

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German football clubs resisted last-minute splurges on players with Leipzig’s signing of highly-rated teenager Ilaix Moriba from Barcelona the most eye-catching move on the last day of the summer transfer window. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3DArww4 via IFTTT

US Open 2021: Ashleigh Barty tested before winning opening-round match

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World No.1 Ashleigh Barty of Australia, extended her winning streak to six with a 6-1, 7-6(7) defeat of Vera Zvonareva of Russia in the first round of the US Open in one hour and 28 minutes. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/38rQ5gv via IFTTT

Transfer Deadline Day: Chelsea sign midfielder Saul Niguez on loan from Atletico Madrid

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Chelsea further bolstered its strong squad ahead of its Champions League title defense by signing Spain midfielder Saul Niguez on loan from Atlético Madrid until the end of the season on Tuesday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3jxutW7 via IFTTT

US Open 2021: Novak Djokovic tops teen 'Ruuune!' in calendar Slam bid

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If the last-name chorus of “Ruuuuuune!” in support of his relatively unknown teenage opponent at the U.S. Open bothered Novak Djokovic, he never let anyone know. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3DDZNL8 via IFTTT

Transfer Deadline Day: Atletico Madrid get Griezmann back; Real left without Mbappe

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 The transfer deadline ended with Atlético Madrid getting Antoine Griezmann back and Real Madrid failing to seal a deal for Kylian Mbappé, settling instead for young midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, a teammate of Mbappé at the French national team. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3ywwxlx via IFTTT

Dale Steyn retires from all forms of cricket

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South African pace great Dale Steyn took to social media on Wednesday to reveal that he is retiring from all forms of cricket from immediate effect. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3yvQ7OT via IFTTT

We are looking to start from scratch: Delhi Capitals' Pravin Amre

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Indian Premier League (IPL) side Delhi Capitals have hit the ground running in their pre-season camp under assistant coaches Pravin Amre and Ajay Ratra at the ICC Academy in Dubai, ahead of the second half of the IPL scheduled to commence on September 19. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3gNUuPg via IFTTT

Wasim Akram denies reports that he is interested in becoming PCB chief

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Pakistan's former captain and fast bowling great Wasim Akram has denied reports that he is interested in becoming the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3gMVUJS via IFTTT

Manchester United always had special place in my heart, can't wait to play at Old Trafford: Cristiano Ronaldo

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Cristiano Ronaldo completed his return to Manchester United on Tuesday after 12 years, saying the club always had "a special place in my heart." from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3Br1iKr via IFTTT

On way to Paralympic success, Singhraj Adana built range at home, prepared its layout

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COVID-19 came in the way of him going to the range before the Tokyo Paralympics. So, Indian shooter Singhraj Adana simply built the range at home after drawing its layout in just one night. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3sYN1BM via IFTTT

Paralympics: I had shut myself out after losing leg, recalls Sumit Antil

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'Not done yet', Jhajharia wants to hit 'boundary' at 2024 Paris

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India's greatest Paralympian Devendra Jhajharia, who had won gold in 2004 Athens and 2016 Rio Games and now a silver at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics in javelin, said he will look to hit a "boundary (four)" of medals at 2024 Paris. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2WE3RKw via IFTTT

Juventus announce Ronaldo exit, signs Kean as replacement

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Minutes after announcing the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus secured his replacement.The Italian club on Tuesday said Moise Kean was returning on a two-year loan deal from Everton, with an obligation to buy him subject to meeting certain targets. The Italy forward will cost 7 million euros ($8.3 million) over two seasons and cost 28 million euros ($33 million) for a permanent transfer. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3ywkzZ5 via IFTTT

Afghan para-athlete Hossain Rasouli gets his chance in the Paralympics

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Afghan athlete Hossain Rasouli finally got his chance Tuesday to participate in the Paralympics. Rasouli and teammate Zakia Khudadadi got to Tokyo on Saturday after being evacuated from Kabul. They arrived a week late, and since then the two-person team have been sequestered in the Paralympic Village for privacy and safety reasons. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2V1NpTD via IFTTT

Brazil frustrated by EPL; Argentina, Colombia bring players

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Brazil was missing nine players from the Premier League for its first day of practice ahead of South American World Cup qualifiers. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2Y36khQ via IFTTT

Six gold medals for India at Asian Youth Championships

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Indian boxers dominated the Asian Youth Championships, notching up six gold medals along with nine silver and five bronze in the event where the women's competition was significantly depleted due to pullouts caused by COVID-19 related travel restrictions. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3zAs16T via IFTTT

Watch: Taliban loves cricket, have come with lot of positivity, says Shahid Afridi

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Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi heaped praises on the new Afghanistan regime Taliban on Tuesday saying that the terror organisation has come to power in the war-torn nation with a lot of positivity and they love cricket. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3BpolW6 via IFTTT

Paralympics: Shooter Singhraj clinches bronze medal in Men's 10m Air Pistol SH1

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Para-shooter Singhraj settles for Bronze medal in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics in the Men's 10m Air Pistol SH1. The shooter finished third behind the Chinese duo of Chao Yang (silver) and Xing Huang (gold) with a total of 216.8. This was India's eighth medal and first on Day 7 of the ongoing Tokyo Games. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3ytBb3S via IFTTT

Narwal smashes all-time Pro Kabaddi auction record, sold to UP Yoddha for Rs 1.65 cr

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Talismanic raider Pardeep Narwal smashed an all-time record by becoming the highest-ever bought kabaddi player in the history of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), after being bought by the UP Yoddha for Rs 1.65 crore. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3mUr1XA via IFTTT

US Open 2021: Bautista Agut ousts complaining Kyrgios on Day 1

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Roberto Bautista Agut made it a short stay in the U.S. Open for Nick Kyrgios, who had enough time to fit in plenty of complaining in three sets. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/38uLr1b via IFTTT

India women's TT team loses to China in Tokyo Paralympics quarters

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The Indian women's table tennis team including Bhavina Patel was outclassed 0-2 by China in the Class 4-5 quarterfinal at the Paralympic Games here on Tuesday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3mLfsSy via IFTTT

IPL: BCCI expects Rs 5000 crore windfall as base price for new teams kept at Rs 2000 crore

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The Indian cricket board could soon get richer by at least Rs 5000 crore with the addition of two new franchises during the 2022 edition of Indian Premier League. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3DxcreI via IFTTT

US Open 2021: Coco Gauff says she had to overcome 'home slam nervousness' to win

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World No.21 seed Coco Gauff said that she suffered from 'home Grand Slam blues' as the American teenage tennis player triumphed in a thriller on Louis Armstrong Stadium at the US Open on Tuesday (IST), outlasting Magda Linette of Poland, 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the second round. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2UYTPCQ via IFTTT

Paralympics: Rubina Francis finishes seventh in women's 10m air pistol SH1 final

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Fancied Indian shooter Rubina Francis finished seventh in the women's 10m air pistol SH1 final of the Tokyo Paralympic Games here on Tuesday. Rubina had 128.1 points when she was eliminated in seventh place at the Akasa Shooting Range. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3mUo5u2 via IFTTT

Paralympics: Archer Rakesh Kumar loses to Chinese in quarters

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Archer Rakesh Kumar's campaign in the Men's Individual Compound Open came to an end as he lost to China's Ai Xinliang in the quarterfinals at the Tokyo Paralympic Games on Tuesday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3gMBkcJ via IFTTT

After US Open loss, Murray calls Tsitsipas breaks 'nonsense'

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Andy Murray is aware that Stefanos Tsitsipas has a growing reputation for pushing the boundaries when it comes to taking breaks during a match. Murray expected that to be an issue during their first-round match at the U.S. Open — and, when it was, that didn't sit well. Not at all. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3BtDHJo via IFTTT

US Open 2021: Andy Murray falls to Tsitsipas in 1st round

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Andy Murray tumbled to the ground on his artificial hip, losing his balance in sweat-soaked shoes and leaving splotches on Arthur Ashe Stadium's blue court from his soggy clothing. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3mMFipp via IFTTT

Simona Halep, Garbine Muguruza among early winners on Day 1 of US Open 2021

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Simona Halep and Garbiñe Muguruza, a pair of two-time Grand Slam champions who have had their difficulties in New York, pulled out tough two-set victories on Monday in the opening round of the U.S. Open. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3DojdTU via IFTTT

Muller, Neuer and Matthaus discuss Germany ‘euphoria'' under new coach Flick

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Hansi Flick has the backing of Bayern Munich and Germany legends past and present as he begins his life as the new national coach, with Thomas Muller stating there is a 'certain euphoria' surrounding the squad since Flick replaced Joachim Low earlier this month. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3kunoos via IFTTT

President, Prime Minister lead nation in congratulating Indian Paralympic stars for their stellar show

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President of India Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the political brass of the country in congratulating the Indian Paralympic athletes, who made the nation proud with their rich haul of medals at the Tokyo Games on Monday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3jslk1h via IFTTT

CPL 2021: St Kitts & Nevis player out of tournament for bubble breach

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St Kitts & Nevis Patriots player Mikyle Louis has been taken out from the ongoing edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) for breaching bio-bubble protocols. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3yqbtNv via IFTTT

10 teams to compete in I-League Qualifiers 2021 in Bengaluru

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The Indian football season is set to kick off with the I-League Qualifiers 2021, which will take place at the Bangalore Football Stadium in Bengaluru in October. A total of 10 teams will represent as many states in the Qualifiers from within a centrally organised bio-bubble in Bengaluru. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3zufH8e via IFTTT

Vinod Kumar loses discus throw bronze at Tokyo Paralympics after being found 'ineligible'

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India's Vinod Kumar loses men's F52 discus throw bronze at Paralympics after being found "ineligible" in disability classification assessment. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3gFZllu via IFTTT

ENG vs IND | He is not sure whether to play or leave: Nasser Hussain on Virat Kohli's struggles

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Former England captain Nasser Hussain said that Indian captain Virat Kohli has been unsure about playing or leaving deliveries. He also highlighted the backfoot positioning of Kohli which has been the area of concern. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3kHrxG2 via IFTTT

Devendra Jhajharia dedicates silver medal to late father, says his dream is fulfilled

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More than the colour of the medal, standing on the podium mattered more to Devendra Jhajharia at the Tokyo Paralympics. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3yuQh90 via IFTTT

Golden girl Avani Lekhara is a winner on all fronts at Tokyo Paralympics

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Life turned upside down for Avani Lekhara pretty early when a car accident rendered her immobile as an 11-year-old but what the tragedy could not do was take away her and her family's resolve to be a notch above the circumstances. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2Y9UMtp via IFTTT

Disastrous start in final round sees Shubhankar finish to T-50 in Switzerland

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Shubhankar Sharma's hopes of a good top-10 finish were dashed early in the final round as the Indian golfer carded a 6-over 76 at the European Masters in Crans Montana (Switzerland). from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3zxomqr via IFTTT

Ricky Ponting offers his support to Australian coach Justin Langer

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Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has offered his support to head coach Justin Langer who was caught in the middle of a storm when he was under hotel quarantine in Adelaide with the Australian team. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3zsE99W via IFTTT

US OPEN 2021: Tsitsipas vs Murray contest headlines Day 1 at US Open

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World No.3, Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece, will aim to begin his quest for a maiden Grand Slam later on Monday when he takes on former champion, Britain's Andy Murray, in the US Open opening-round match at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3Dx7l1Q via IFTTT

US OPEN 2021: Fans back; some stars out; line judges leave

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Daniil Medvedev can offer a unique perspective on U.S. Open spectators: During his run to the final two years ago, he transformed from a “hated villain” who taunted the paying customers to a “fan favorite” backed by raucous support from some of those same folks. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3BpQ8Wk via IFTTT

India's horizontal jump whisperer Robert Bobby George eager to produce more champions

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Shaili Singh meteoric rise in Indian athletics has brought the focus back on women's long jump that earlier seemed lost after Anju Bobby George's retirement close to a decade ago. While the 44-year-old national record holder, who is India's lone World Championship medallist to this day, has already professed that it's a matter of time before the 17-year-old wunderkind breaks her national record of 6.83 metres, it is hard to ignore how there's so much in common in both the former and current athletes, beginning with coach Robert Bobby George. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3sYWvNB via IFTTT

Aditi finishes T-10 in Sweden, Vani placed T-38th

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Indian golfer Aditi Ashok played a bogey free final round of two-under 69 to finish tied 10th at the Didriksons Skafto Open in Fiskebackskil (Sweden). from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3kxSKuB via IFTTT

Paralympics: Two poor shots halt Unhalkar's medal charge; finishes fourth

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A 9.9 followed by a 9.5 put an end to Indian shooter Swaroop Mahavir Unhalkar's hopes as he slipped from the top position to fourth in the R1 Men's 10m Air Rifle - SH1 final here on Monday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3BkN1is via IFTTT

On top of the world, it's indescribable: Avani Lekhara after Paralympics gold

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A car accident in 2012 left Avani Lekhara wheelchair-bound but on Monday the shooter felt "on top of the world" after becoming the first Indian woman to snare a Paralympic gold medal. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/38nErTB via IFTTT

Washington to miss second-leg of IPL; selection in India's squad for T20 World Cup doubtful

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Talented youngster Washington Sundar was on Monday ruled out of the second phase of the IPL starting in the UAE on September 19 as the finger injury he suffered in England has not healed completely and he could not clear the fitness test at the NCA. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3jtMi8K via IFTTT

Verstappen wins rain-marred Belgian GP after short restart

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 Max Verstappen won a rain-soaked Belgian Grand Prix when it was finally called off Sunday after it restarted under a safety car nearly three hours later than its scheduled time. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2Y3xzc9 via IFTTT

Paralympics: Shooter Unhalkar qualifies seventh for 10m air rifle final

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Indian shooter Swaroop Mahavir Unhalkar has qualified for the final in the 10m Air Rifle SH1, finishing seventh in the qualifying round held here on Monday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2WBmCxW via IFTTT