Sports news 21 Feb, 2021

India vs England: On the cusp of 100th Test, Delhi's 'lambu' Ishant Sharma stands tall - Times of India

Cricket News: On the sidelines of a Ranji Trophy game in 2019, Ishant Sharma had called himself "the last flicker in a lamp" while politely making his reluctance kn

Chelsea still searching for the right balance of offense and defense - We Ain't Got No History

Yin and yang

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021 Live Score: Delhi crosses 100 after Mumbai picks six; Gaikwad hits ton for Maharashtra - Sportstar

Get the Vijay Hazare Trophy score, updates and commentary from the 2020-21 season, with Mumbai, Delhi, Saurashtra and Bengal among the teams in action.

IPL, Test series clash not the 'preferred thing' - Kane Williamson New Zealand | Cricbuzz.com - Cricbuzz - Cricbuzz

Many players like Williamson, Boult, Jamieson and Ferguson are likely to stay with their IPL franchises when New Zealand tour England for two Tests

'I started bowling like Anil Kumble': Stuart Broad reveals how he was 'in the game' against India - Hindustan Times

England pacer Stuart Broad revealed he started to bowl like former India captain Anil Kumble in the second Test in India and only then he felt like he was in the game.

Manchester United fan forum: Your verdicts on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, summer transfers and predictions - Manchester Evening News

Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Suryakumar, Ishan, Tewatia on maiden call-up: Playing for India is highest honour - India Today

Cricket News - find the latest update on cricket matches, live score updates, BCCI, player selection, Photos, IPL updates only from india today.

World's biggest cricket stadium set for first match - cricket.com.au

India and England train at the new Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad, which has a capacity of 110,000 people

Former India selector reveals selection committee's opinion about MS Dhoni's participation in T20 World Cup - Hindustan Times

Fans expected Dhoni to play in the T20 World Cup but that wasn’t to happen as he decided to retire before the Indian Premier League 2020.

India vs England 2021: BCCI announces the official T20I Squad - Star MI Players Included - AK4Tsay1 Cricket

Rishabh Pant returns as the primary keeper as we look at the official Team India squad for the 2021 T20I series vs England.

Already a star, on court and off, Naomi Osaka eyes more - The Indian Express

Naomi Osaka already is a star at age 23. She has four Grand Slam titles, record-breaking endorsement deals, and a willingness to speak her mind to prove it. But, where does she go from here?

PCB chairman Ehsan Mani wants T20 World Cup shifted if India don't give 'written assurances' on visas - ESPNcricinfo

"Legally and constitutionally it's our right to participate in the tournament and nobody can remove us from it"

'It is disheartening': MI head coach Jayawardene explains why no Sri Lankan player will play in IPL 2021 - Hindustan Times

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said it is 'disheartening' that no Sri Lankan player was picked in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 mini-auction on Thursday and added that the island players need to lift their game in order to feature in the …

'So far, I played against Virat, now I will play with him': Tewatia can't wait to share dressing room with Kohli - Hindustan Times

Tewatia might have stolen hearts with his showing in the 2020 edition of the IPL, but the spin-bowling all-rounder believes it is the challenge he faced while playing for Haryana that has made him a better cricketer.

FC Barcelona announce squad for La Liga match against Cádiz - Barca Blaugranes

Ronald Koeman has called up 21 players for Sunday’s match

Australia in New Zealand, 2021 cricket captain Aaron Finch batting form IPL auction | Cricbuzz.com - Cricbuzz - Cricbuzz

The Australia captain has endured a lean run of form in T20 cricket and was passed over at the recent IPL auction

In Case You Missed It: India's win, the IPL's big buys, Faf's goodbye - ESPNcricinfo

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'When he is hot, he can be very hot': Gambhir 'absolutely shocked' at Indian pacer's price at IPL 2021 Auction - Hindustan Times

RCB decided to let go of the right-arm bowler, and Umesh had to put his name in the auction. The Indian pacer, fortunately, went to Delhi Capitals at his base price of ₹1 crore.

Nepotism Debate: Farhan Akhtar Defends Arjun Tendulkar - Gulte

Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun Tendulkar was picked up by Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2021 auction for his base price of Rs 20 lakh. There started the nepotism debate on Arjun Tendulkar as to why he should be picked up before anyone knows his abilities unless it …

PSL 2021: Karachi Kings start with a record win in Pakistan Super League, beat Quetta Gladiators by 7 wickets - InsideSport

PSL 2021 - Karachi Kings beat Quetta Gladiators by 7 wickets: Karachi Kings played like a defending champions to thrash Quetta Gladiators in the opening match of the Pakistan Super League. After bunding out Gladiators for just 121 runs, Imad Wasim's side achi…

Memes, FOMO and the 'king': Twitter reacts to the PSL opening ceremony - DAWN.com

Atif Aslam, Imran Khan, Aima Baig, Naseebo Lal performed at a pre-recorded ceremony in Turkey.

Atletico stumble offers Barcelona La Liga title hope - Barca Blaugranes

The league leaders are wobbling

Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer frustrated after 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt - Bavarian Football Works

Bayern Munich fans were not the only ones frustrated after losing to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Milan's Pioli on Ibrahimovic or Lukaku: I'd take Zlatan every day - ESPN India

AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli had said he would take Zlatan Ibrahimovic over Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku.

Chelsea's Tuchel on subbed sub Hudson-Odoi: 'Not happy' with his attitude, energy - ESPN India

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has said that he was "not happy" with Callum Hudson-Odoi's performance in the 1-1 draw at Southampton.

How Daniil Medvedev Compiled His 20-Match Win Streak - ATP Tour

Barcelona rumors: Haaland, Aguero, Bernat and Emerson latest - Barca Blaugranes

A check on the latest transfer gossip

India advance to Asia Cup 2021 Qualifying Tournament for third-ranked teams from Group D - FIBA

MANAMA (Bahrain) - India successfully advance to the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifying Tournament for third-ranked teams following their thrilling win over Iraq at the buzzer, 81-78.

Thomas Tuchel EMBARRASSED Callum Hudson-Odoi in Chelsea's 1-1 draw vs. Southampton - Nicol | ESPN FC - ESPN UK

Former India selector Sarandeep Singh addresses rumors regarding Virat Kohli's attitude in selection meetings - Sportskeeda

Former India cricketer Sarandeep Singh has shed light on Virat Kohli's attitude during selection meetings.

India vs England: No room for Chinaman Kuldeep Yadav - The Indian Express

His lacklustre display and unique demands of pink-ball Tests may force Kuldeep out of the playing XI again.

'Art of perception and psychology': Ian Chappell says there is 'one aspect of captaincy where Root can improve' - Hindustan Times

India vs England: Former Australia cricketer Ian Chappell believes Root should have taken advantage of England's superiority on Day 4 of the first Test.

PSL 2021: Match 2, Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi- Lahore Qalandars Predicted Playing XI - CricTracker

With such a potent line up, the Lahore Qalanders will surely look to start their PSL campaign on a winning note.

Bangladesh confirm Sri Lanka Test tour in April | Cricbuzz.com - Cricbuzz - Cricbuzz

Bangladesh will play two Tests in April without the services of Shakib and Mustafizur, who will be at the IPL

New Zealand Might Travel With 20-Member Squad To T20 World Cup In India- Gary Stead - Cricket Addictor

New Zealand coach Gary Stead has stated that the New Zealand team could travel to India for the ICC men's T20 Worldcup with a 20 member squad due to the tough Covid challenges

'My girlfriend asked why aren't you a bowler': England's Sam Billings during IPL auction 2021 - Hindustan Times

Sam Billings’ girlfriend Sarah had her reasons for asking 'why aren't you a bowler?' during the IPL auction 2021 to someone who is a wicket-keeper batsman and rarely bowls in any form of cricket.

Australian Open 2021 - Our experts preview Novak Djokovic-Daniil Medvedev men's final - ESPN India

A hot start from Daniil Medvedev? Dominating the hard court from Novak Djokovic? What ESPN experts Patrick McEnroe, Brad Gilbert and Darren Cahill say are the key factors to claim the Australian Open crown for the two finalists.

IPL 2021: Best Playing XI of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - CricTracker

The best playing XI combination of Kolkata Knight Riders that can play in the 2021 season of Indian Premier League.

New players bring a lot of experience to the squad, says Shreyas Iyer - Times of India

Cricket News: Delhi Capitals skipper Shreyas Iyer said that the new players who have joined the side in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 auction bring a lot of

Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans, PSL 2021: Match 3, Prediction- Who will win today’s match? - CricTracker

PSL 2020-21 - ISL vs MUL - Islamabad United didn’t have the season they would have wished for last time around in the Pakistan Super

TRS MLA Gives A Serious Warning To Sunrisers Hyderabad - Gulte

Prominent TRS leader and MLA of Khairatabad constituency, Danam Nagender raised his voice against Sunrisers Hyderabad for not selecting local players in the team. He warned that they will make sure to protest against all the matches that will be held in Hyder…

Mumbai Indians predicted XI for IPL 2021 - Sportskeeda

The Pandya brothers will resume business as usual lower down the order, with their big-hitting abilities and more-than-handy bowling.

Predicting The Next 7 Ballon d'Or Winners - HITC Sevens

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Jharkhand post 422/9 against MP, register highest score in tournament history - Times of India

Cricket News: With the help of Ishan Kishan's 173-run knock, Jharkhand on Saturday posted the highest team score in the history of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The side

CSA T20 Challenge LIVE to telecast LIVE on Star Sports in India, Check timings, fixtures and schedule here - InsideSport

CSA T20 Challenge LIVE to telecast LIVE on Star Sports in India, Check timings, fixtures and schedule here: Cricket South Africa (CSA) is pleased to confirm this season’s CSA T20 Challenge will be broadcast on multiple networks globally.Star India, Fox Sports…

IPL 2021 Auction: Rating the complete squad of each franchise - Yahoo India News

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 Auction was held on Thursday as teams addressed the holes in their respective squads. 57 slots were filled out of the 61...

New Zealand Unveil Retro Beige Jersey Ahead Of The T20I Series Against Australia - Cricket Addictor

The Kane Williamson-led New Zealand Cricket Team is all set to turn back the clock in the upcoming T20I series against Australia when they sport their iconic retro beige jersey.

I didn't know how much INR 15 crore was in New Zealand dollars: Kyle Jamieson - Sportskeeda

New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson has termed his anxious wait to be picked up at the IPL 2021 Auction, as a 'weird' experience.

Shooter Manu Bhaker demands action against AI employees for alleged harassment - Times of India

More sports News: Tokyo Olympics medal prospect Manu Bhaker has demanded action against two Air India employees for allegedly "harassing" and "insulting" the pistol sho

Ashwin, Hardik Pandya and Kuldeep Yadav's Vaathi dance video viral! - Tamil News - IndiaGlitz.com

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is a proven lover of 'Vaathi Coming' song from Thalapathy Vijay's Master directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, and it was seen with his dance at Chepauk

Arsenal boss Arteta: Guardiola and I support each other in different times - ESPN India

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said he and his Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola have been helping each other through difficult moments.

In IPL, auction dynamics rule over true value - Hindustan Times

Off-spinner K Gowtham though became the highest uncapped domestic player ever, going to Chennai Super Kings for R9.25 crore. It was like in 2016, when Delhi Daredevils bought spinner Pawan Negi for R8.5 crore.

Bangladesh cricket Board Nazmul Hassan stamps authority after West Indies debacle | Cricbuzz.com - Cricbuzz - Cricbuzz

The Bangladesh Cricket Board President will be now directly involved with the team management post the series loss against West Indies

Wasim Jaffer issue can be probed if complaint received: Uttarakhand CM - The Indian Express

Wasim Jaffer resigned last week citing interference in selection by CAU secretary Mahim Verma and other office-bearers. A day later, Verma accused Jaffer of trying to communalise the dressing room.

Pluralism and the PSL anthem - Pakistan - DAWN.COM - DAWN.com

The PSL anthem is as importantly a metaphor for diversity as it is for cricket.

Wade has 'no regrets' over position switch after Test axe - cricket.com.au

Veteran batter takes philosophical approach to being dumped from Australia's Test team after the India series where he was used as a stop-gap opener before returning to the middle order

BB Podcast: Post PSG loss, where do Barcelona and Messi stand? - Barca Blaugranes

What now after another Champions League nightmare?

IPL 2021: Sara Tendulkar Shuts Down 'Nepotism' Trolls For Brother Arjun By Posting Inspiring Message - ABP Live

IPL 2021 News: Arjun's signing with Mumbai Indians raised quite a few eyebrows and 'Arjun Tendulkar nepotism' claims started doing rounds on social media.

Cricket Betting Tips & Match Predictions: CSA T20 Challenge 2021- Hollywoodbets Dolphins vs VKB Knights- Match 4 - Cricket World

Cricket Betting Tips & Match Predictions: CSA T20 Challenge 2021- Hollywoodbets Dolphins vs VKB Knights- Match 4

ISL 2020-21 highlights: ATK Mohun Bagan beats SC East Bengal 3-1 - Sportstar

ISL 2020-21, ATKMB vs SCEB Updates: Here are the Indian Super League news, score and commentary from the game between ATK Mohun Bagan and SC East Bengal in Goa.

Prioritising family & England at the minute: Wood on IPL auction pull-out | Cricbuzz.com - Cricbuzz - Cricbuzz

Even without the IPL, Wood has lots of cricket in store with India's series, then five Tests against India at home in the summer before the focus shifts to T20 World Cup

Man United's Solskjaer warns Man City: Premier League title race is not over - ESPN India

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told Manchester City they haven't won anything yet despite opening up a 10-point lead in the Premier League title race.

Bangladesh call up uncapped Nasum Ahmed for New Zealand tour - International Cricket Council

Bangladesh on Friday, 19 February named the uncapped left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed in their 20-man squad for their limited-overs series in New Zealand.

‘Wave of nauseousness’: How Richardson joined IPL millionaires club - Sydney Morning Herald

Overnight millionaires Jhye Richardson and Riley Meredith stand to earn more for just over six weeks’ work in the IPL than they have the previous six years for state and country.

The rise of Liverpool's Curtis Jones - From Gerrard's gem to Klopp's king - Goal India

Wilfred Ndidi keeps reminding observers of his unrivalled quality and he’ll look to thrive yet again as Leicester City attempt to cross another hurdle at Aston Villa on Sunday.