Sports news 08 Mar, 2021

Ravi Shastri wonders how India went down from No. 1 to 3 in WTC points table - Times of India

Cricket News: The ICC cricket (technical) committee, of which Anil Kumble is the chairman, took the call to bring in the rule-change. Rahul Dravid - who is on that

Recent Match Report - Sri Lanka vs West Indies 3rd T20I 2020/21 - ESPNcricinfo

After picking up 1 for 13, he smashed 21 not out off six balls to seal the game

Rishabh Pant forcing world to look at Test batting differently - Hindustan Times

Now, after the India-England series, it’s clear Rishabh Pant is not just different, he is also a highly effective batsman who makes a winning impact on a Test match, writes Sanjay Manjrekar.

Laporta talks Messi after winning Barcelona presidential elections - Barca Blaugranes

The new president has given his first speech

India-Pak thaw faces early test: visas for T20 World Cup - The Indian Express

An official source in Pakistan told The Indian Express that the country’s cricket board wants a “guarantee” from the BCCI that the Government will grant visas to Pakistani fans to watch the T20 World Cup to be played in India later this year.

OFFICIAL: Joan Laporta elected Barcelona president - Barca Blaugranes

A big win for the hot favorite

Tottenham's Kane and Son break goalscoring record in Premier League - ESPN India

Tottenham forwards Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min have broken a 25-year record for most goal combinations in a single season in the Premier League.

Three answers and three questions from the Madrid derby draw - Managing Madrid

The main talking points from the Wanda Metropolitano.

Shaw, Martial both 8/10 as Man United win derby, snap City's 21-game winning streak - ESPN India

Man City had won 21 straight, but thanks to goals from Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw, the City of Manchester is red following a 2-0 United win.

Carolina Marin hands PV Sindhu a thrashing… and a lesson - The Indian Express

The Swiss Open final defeat by 21-12, 21-5 saw PV Sindhu score the least points against Carolina Marin in 14 meetings.

Steven Gerrard steers Rangers to first Scottish title in 10 years - ESPN India

Rangers have won the Scottish Premier League for the first time in 10 years after Celtic failed to beat Dundee United on Sunday.

Liverpool team selection a BIG MISTAKE from Jurgen Klopp in Fulham loss – Janusz Michallik | ESPN FC - ESPN UK

Shaheen Shah Afridi's Family Asks Shahid Afridi's Daughter's Hand In Marriage For Their Son - NDTV Sports

Shaheen Shah Afridi's family approached my family for my daughter. Both families are in touch, tweeted the former Pakistan all-rounder.

Afghanistan v Zimbabwe in UAE, 202: HD Ackerman hopes to instill the virtue of 'patience' in the Afghanistan team | Cricbuzz.com - Cricbuzz - Cricbuzz

Afghanistan could muster just 131 and 135 in their two innings as they went down by 10 wickets to Zimbabwe in the first Test

Heres what will happen if the World Test Championship final between Ind-NZ ends in a draw - Republic TV

The finalists have been locked as India defeated England in the recently concluded series 3-1 and booked their tickets for the marquee event vs New Zealand

'I'm still hungry' - Israel Adesanya comments on Jan Blachowicz's legendary Polish power - Sportskeeda

At UFC 259, Israel Adesanya was unable to etch his name into the history books and failed in his attempt to hold UFC championships in two weight divisions concurrently.

Independent team of doctors to investigate PSL safety measures - ESPNcricinfo

Infectious disease specialists will try to get to the bottom of why a spate of Covid-19 cases broke out in the PSL

Chelsea ‘planning’ to offer contract extension to Andreas Christensen - We Ain't Got No History

Reward

Weird That No Teams will Play Matches at Their Home Venues: Preity Zinta - News18

Bollywood actress and Indian Premier League team Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta on Sunday took to Twitter to share that she feels weird about the fact that no teams will play any matches at their home venues and there will be no crowds in the stadiums in …

Pirlo reveals why Danilo played in midfield against Lazio - JuveFC

Danilo is one of the most versatile players in the world and this has made him valuable to the…

Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick appreciates “sensational comeback” in win over Borussia Dortmund - Bavarian Football Works

It was not easy, but Hansi Flick once again made the right calls for Bayern Munich.

Need more time together as team to rediscover rhythm: Harmanpreet Kaur | Cricbuzz.com - Cricbuzz - Cricbuzz

Playing international cricket after almost a year, India suffered a heavy defeat in the first ODI against South Africa in Lucknow

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Join Wriddhiman Saha At His Son's Birthday Party - NDTV Sports

Wriddhiman Saha celebrated his son's birthday party in the Indian cricket team's bio-secure bubble in Ahmedabad. He was joined with Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma.

How Sachin Tendulkar recommended MS Dhoni's name for India captaincy: Sharad Pawar reveals - India Today

Former BCCI chief Sharad Pawar revealed that Sachin Tendulkar had recommended MS Dhoni's name for India captaincy after Rahul Dravid told him that he wanted to step down as captain of the limited-overs sides.

HOW TO MAKE A DERBY PROMO | CITY v UNITED | Getting ready in Manchester... - Man City

'That's a bad one' - Dana White reveals immediate decision the UFC will take regarding Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan - Sportskeeda

UFC president Dana White has confirmed that the UFC will book a rematch between Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan after the controversial ending to their fight.

Rafael Nadal drops out of top-2, as Daniil Medvedev writes history - Tennis World USA

Tennis - On Monday 15, Daniil will become only the fifth top-2 player since July 2005

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2020-21: Anuj Rawat, Pradeep Sangwan script Delhi's come-from-behind win | Cricbuzz.com - Cricbuzz - Cricbuzz

Anuj Rawat's unbeaten 95 and Pradeep Sangwan 58 not out, in a stand of 143 helped Delhi to a four-wicket victory over Uttarakhand

'Roger Federer is the greatest all-court player that...', says legend - Tennis World USA

Federer is currently recovering well after his second surgery

'Sign me up for more games' - Natalie Sciver relishes role as stand-in captain - ESPNcricinfo

Allrounder steps in to oversee clean sweep after hamstring injury rules Knight out of last game

Watch: Shikhar Dhawan Posts Video Of Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant And Kuldeep Yadav Having A Blast In .. - NDTV Sports

After the Test series triumph, the Indian players seem to be in a relaxed mood, which was quite evident from the video posted by Shikhar Dhawan on his Instagram account.

The fall of a German giant: Schalke stare relegation in the face - MARCA.com

Schalke's goalless draw at home to Mainz on Friday left very little to suggest they can haul themselves out of the mess they now find themselves...

India vs England: After Series Win, Virat Kohli Hands Over Trophy To Team India Newcomers - NDTV Sports

India vs England: After India triumphed 3-1 in the Test series, Virat Kohli let some of the newest stars of the team take the spotlight.

ELECTIONS MINUTE BY MINUTE | Voting ends, polls begin - FC Barcelona

All the events from a historic 7 March at Barça

Vettel: Stroll has ‘a lot of raw speed and talent’ - Motorsport Week

Sebastian Vettel says Aston Martin team-mate Lance Stroll has “a lot of raw speed” and wants to be open and

Anupama Parameswaran mother breaks silence on her daughter marriage rumors.. - Tollywood

Anupama Parameswaran mother breaks silence on her daughter marriage rumors Anupama Parameswaran wedding, Anupama Parameswaran, Jasprit Bumrah

Vinesh Phogat clinches gold medal in Rome event, reclaims top rank - India Today

Vinesh Phogat blanked Canada's Diana Mary Helen Weicker 4-0 in the 53kg title clash to win gold at the Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series in Rome.

News in Pics (7 March 2021) | Photos of Top News Today - Oneindia

View the news in pics of Sunday, 7 March 2021. See the photo gallery of today's top news from India and around the world on politics, sports, business, weather, celebrities, technology and much more at Oneindia.

Vinesh wins gold, reclaims number one rank; Bajrang in final - Times of India

More sports News: Living up to the expectations, star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat won her second gold medal in as many weeks with a dominant win in the Matteo Pellico

Atletico de Madrid vs Real Madrid, 2021 La Liga: Predicted lineups - Managing Madrid

Will Rodrygo start on the right wing?

Sri Lanka beat West Indies legends, Tharanga & Dilshan star in victory - InsideSport

Sri Lanka legends beat West Indies legends in Road Safety World Series 2021. Tharanga & Dilshan star in victory. Brian Lara scores 53*

Southampton frontrunner to host WTC final | Cricbuzz.com - Cricbuzz - Cricbuzz

With a five star hotel attached to the stadium, Southampton provides a lot of logistical and operational convenience in times of bio-bubble

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: PSG eye move for Man Utd goalkeeper De Gea - Goal India

Liverpool set a new unwanted record and extended another one on Sunday as they slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Fulham in the Premier League.

Sir Alex Ferguson feared he would never be able to speak again after brain haemorrhage in 2018 - Daily Mail

The former Manchester United manager told a Q&A at Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) he was worried he could lose his voice and memory after undergoing emergency surgery.

Transfer News: Manchester United interested in Barcelona starlet... - The Hard Tackle

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Barcelona starlet Ilaix Moriba, whose contract with the Catalans expires in 2022. #Barcelona #IlaixMoriba #ManchesterUnited

Lewandowski Brace Shocks Dortmund in Der Klassiker - FC Bayern München vs Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga

Chelsea dealt a major blow in pursuit of soon-to-be free agent Serie A star - A Stamford Bridge Too Far

Chelsea receive a blow in pursuit of Gianluigi Donnarumma According to Tutto Mercato (h/t Football.london), Chelsea have hit a stumble in their pursuit of Gianluigi Donnarumma. It has been said that Ligue 1 side, PSG are in pole position to land the player wh…

South American World Cup qualifiers for March suspended - mundoalbiceleste.com

It has been made official, the South American World Cup qualifying matches for the month of March have been suspended. CONMEBOL announced through their official Twitter page that the qualifiers have once more been postponed. There was a meeting held on Friday…

Andrey Rublev Keeps Rolling, Takes Down Stefanos Tsitsipas In Rotterdam - ATP Tour

Arsenal player ratings vs Burnley: Granit Xhaka howler in dramatic draw - Pain In The Arsenal

Arsenal slumped to a miserable 1-1 draw with Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday, as Granit Xhaka's moment of madness gifted the Clarets a point in a...

Effortless nonchalance: Rishabh Pant on reverse flicking pacers, making commentators look dull - The Indian Express

Harsha Bhogle quipped that Rishabh Pant's chatter was making seasoned commentators like him seem dull to the viewers. "It's a compliment for me but I am sorry it has become a problem for you," Pant couldn't hide his grin while responding.

Australia cricket seek fairytale finish to comeback story | Cricbuzz.com - Cricbuzz - Cricbuzz

0-2 down in the series, with the skipper struggling to make a meaningful contribution, Australia have made a sterling comeback, levelling the series at 2-2

IPL 2021: CSK CEO says, Suresh Raina joining CSK camp next week' - InsideSport

IPL 2021: CSK CEO says, ‘MS Dhoni and team confined to hotel rooms, Raina joining next week', IPL 2021, MS Dhoni, CSK Full Squad

Sachin Tendulkar's emotional tribute to his idol on special day! - Tamil News - IndiaGlitz.com

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has a humongous fan following across the world, and is celebrated by fans who fondly call him Master Blaster, Little Master etc. However, Sachin himself is a fan of

Road Safety World Series: Vintage Sehwag takes us down the memory lane in India Legends' win over Bangladesh - Zee News

The Road Safety World Series, which was called off midway last year, resumed on Friday in Raipur with India Legends taking on Bangladesh Legends in the curtain raiser.