Sports news 26 Feb, 2021

'Have played on grassy pitches in England where batting was impossible': Kevin Pietersen reacts Ahmedabad pitch - Hindustan Times

Kevin Pietersen dismissed all the talk around the Ahmedabad pitch as ‘nonsense,’ adding that batting from both India and England was ‘dreadful’. He also said he has played on grassy pitches in England where batting was impossible.

West Indies recall Gayle, Edwards for Sri Lanka T20 series - Hindustan Times

Former captain Gayle last played for West Indies in a one-day international against India in 2019 in what the 41-year-old then described as his last international appearance.

Transfer News: Borussia Dortmund to demand Martin Odegaard from... - The Hard Tackle

Borussia Dortmund will reportedly demand Martin Odegaard from Real Madrid in any potential deal that would see Erling Haaland join the Merengues. #BorussiaDortmund #ErlingHaaland #martinodegaard

India vs England: Tracing India’s 'Axar' factor - Times of India

Cricket News: There’s a story narrated by Vijay Patel, who was Gujarat’s senior team coach for 14 years from 2004 to 2018, that shows why left-arm orthodox spinner

Sevilla vs Barcelona, La Liga: Team News, Preview, Lineups, Score Prediction - Barca Blaugranes

Barça travel to Seville for a crucial Top 3 battle before the two teams face off again in the Cup

Novak Djokovic's 'AO list of demands' was a leaked WhatsApp message - Tennis World USA

Djokovic had a conversation with Australian Open chief Craig Tiley and it was leaked out.

Xavi picks up another trophy with Al Sadd - Barca Blaugranes

The Barcelona legend has lifted his fifth title as boss

Sherfane Rutherford, Haider power Zalmi to thrilling win | Cricbuzz.com - Cricbuzz - Cricbuzz

Rutherford's swashbuckling hand of 36 helped the side overhaul the target in the final over

Real Madrid, Sergio Ramos close to reaching an agreement over contract extension -report - Managing Madrid

The defender and president Florentino Perez seem to be nearing a potential understanding, according to MARCA.

BCCI opposed to ICC's new bidding policy for world events - ESPNcricinfo

The Indian board would prefer for tournaments to be allocated, as they have been before

NorthEast United 2-0 Kerala Blasters: VP Suhair, Lalengmawia send the Highlanders to the playoffs - Goal India

Amine Gouiri scored and provided an assist in Nice’s 2-1 victory over Rennes in Friday’s Ligue 1 game.

REACTION - UEFA Europa League Draw First Reaction | Manchester United v AC Milan | United Daily - Manchester United

Real Madrid might face a tough decision in pursuing Mbappe-AS - Managing Madrid

Another Mbappe saga update has come quickly

Kolkata, Ahmedabad among 5 centres shortlisted for IPL 2021 | Cricbuzz.com - Cricbuzz - Cricbuzz

Mumbai has been kept as an option by BCCI but the board is awaiting a go-ahead from the Maharashtra government

Padikkal scores another ton as Karnataka down Kerala | Cricbuzz.com - Cricbuzz - Cricbuzz

Priyam Gar's century and Shivam Mavi's four-fer helped UP beat Railways by 70 runs

India vs England: 'I Accidentally Became a Cricketer, Am Living My Dream' - R Ashwin - News18

After picking up 400 wickets in Test cricket, India offspinner R Ashwin said he was an 'accidental cricketer' who went on to play for India.

Is Marcus Rashford really in the same class as Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland? | ESPN FC - ESPN UK

Lifting Sachin Tendulkar on my shoulders and winning 2 World Cups best moments of my career: Yusuf Pathan - India Today

Yusuf Pathan retires: Former India all-rounder recalled cherished moments of his international career as he finished with 2 World Cup titles and as many as 3 Indian Premier League crowns.

Quiz: Ashwin at 400 - how closely have you followed his career? - ESPNcricinfo

Take this quiz to find out

Spanish football morning headlines: Barcelona have 'agreement with two players' says candidate, Blaugrana injury update and Real Madrid without Sergio Ramos - Football Espana

Spanish football morning headlines for 26 February. Barca have agreement for two players – Freixa Barcelona presidential candidate Toni Freixa has claimed of an agreement is in place to sign two key players should he win the ballot next week. Freixa told Cade…

Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and wife Dhanashree Verma`s Maldives vacay will make you green with envy! - Zee News

Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his wife, choreographer Dhanashree Verma are having the time of their life in Maldives. The power couple tied the knot on December 22, 2020.  Dhanashree and Yuzvendra took to Instagram stories to share their vacation pictures.

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021, Day 7 highlights: TN bowlers choke Jharkhand, Padikkal ton helps Karnataka cruise to huge win - Sportstar

Vijay Hazare Trophy live score, streaming, day seven updates and commentary from the 2020-21 season, with Baroda, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Vidarbha, Hyderabad and Andhra among the teams in action.

Former India quick R Vinay Kumar retires from first-class and international cricket - ESPNcricinfo

Former Karnataka captain finished with 504 first-class wickets, including a record 442 in the Ranji Trophy

Sheffield Shield 2020-21 Moises Henriques ton puts New South Wales on top | Cricbuzz.com - Cricbuzz - Cricbuzz

Meanwhile, Bancroft's century helped Western Australia put up a strong fightback after South Australia's massive score

Chelsea deny Sarri was in the running to replace Lampard before hiring Tuchel - We Ain't Got No History

Why so serious?

Amitbhai (Desi Gamers) vs Bilash Gaming: Who has better stats in Free Fire in February 2021? - Sportskeeda

The Indian Free Fire fan or players are likely to have heard Amitbhai, aka Desi Gamers. He is one of the most subscribed-to Free Fire YouTuber with more than 8.62 million subscribers.

Neesham targets 360 degree hitting as next phase of batting evolution | Cricbuzz.com - Cricbuzz - Cricbuzz

Meanwhile, Kane Richardson wants Australia to improve their defensive bowling

Umar Akmal eligible to return to cricket after CAS reduces his ban by six months - ESPNcricinfo

He must, however, pay a fine of PKR 4.25 million and take part in a PCB rehabilitation programme first

Levon Aronian switches to the USA | chess24.com - chess24

World no. 6 Levon Aronian has confirmed the bombshell news that he’s going to switch to the USA, relocating to Saint Louis with support from Rex Sinquefield. The Armenian star, who led his nation of just 3 million people to an incredible trio of Olympiad v…

Aaron Finch has bounced back before, can he do it again? - ESPNcricinfo

The Australia captain is going through a barren run in T20 with a World Cup later in the year

Cricket technology could end up in a mess.. - Greatandhra.com

Innovations and improvements through progressive and modern thinking are essential for the world to move forward.

Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans, PSL 2021: Match 9, Prediction- Who will win today’s match? - CricTracker

PSL 2021 - KAR vs MUL - The Karachi Kings showed their dominance over the Quetta Gladiators to start their campaign in the 2021 edition of

How ‘Black Box’ inside Genesis GV80 SUV could reveal cause of Tiger Woods' crash - HT Auto

The Genesis GV80 SUV features several advanced safety features, besides the provision to record key data that may throw light upon the incident.

IPL 2021: Ranking all 8 teams based on overseas players - CricTracker

After a highly volatile IPL 2021 auction on the 18th of February, the teams are now ready with their entire squad list. Teams like RCB and

Motera stadium renaming row: People`s mandate no licence to act irresponsibly, says Shiv Sena - Mid-day

Shiv Sena also said that although allegations were made against the Congress and Gandhi-Nehru family in the last five years that they are trying to obliterate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel`s name from history, the renaming of the stadium has shown who is actually …

Rafael Nadal explains his decision to withdraw from Rotterdam - Tennis World USA

Nadal won't be making his third appearance in Rotterdam this year.

Ex-US Olympics gymnastics coach John Geddert kills self after abuse, trafficking charges - Times of India

More sports News: Former US Olympics women's gymnastics coach John Geddert died by suicide Thursday, his body found hours after he was charged with human trafficking an

Europa League favourites: Will Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United win a trophy? | ESPN FC - ESPN UK

Leicester 0-2 Slavia Prague: Foxes suffer surprise defeat Football365 - Football365.com

Football365.com - Lukas Provod and Abdallah Sima scored in an impressive away victory for Slavia Prague.

Saka 8/10, Auba 7/10 as Arsenal rally late to keep their European League dreams alive - ESPN India

Bukayo Saka and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang combined twice for goals as Arsenal overcame two Dani Ceballos errors to reach the Europa League last-16.

Laporta says he wants to make Messi smile again at Barcelona - Barca Blaugranes

The captain’s future at the club remains uncertain

'Virat Kohli is looking after the groundsmen': Andrew Strauss disagrees with India captain on Ahmedabad pitch - Hindustan Times

The Test match ended inside two days with India winning it with 10 wickets to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the four-match series. The result also knocked England out of the World Test Championship final race.

India vs England: Virat Kohli Overtakes MS Dhoni to Become Most Successful Test Captain At Home - News18

By the time the caravan reached Ahmedabad, Kohli had led his team to a series leveling win in Chennai. Hence, he had led India to 21 Test wins and equaled Captain Cool's numbers.

Should we believe Jose Mourinho's comments on Dele Alli being back to his best? | ESPN FC - ESPN UK

Money matters: Beyond Morris's IPL windfall | Cricbuzz.com - Cricbuzz - Cricbuzz

"It doesn't matter who I'm playing for, I try to win every single game," said Morris for the first time since being signed for almost USD 2.3 million at the IPL auction

Cricket Betting Tips & Match Predictions: CSA T20 Challenge 2021- Hollywoodbets Dolphins vs Momentum Multiply Titans- Match 15 - Cricket World

Cricket Betting Tips & Match Predictions: CSA T20 Challenge 2021- Hollywoodbets Dolphins vs Momentum Multiply Titans- Match 15

43-year-old Pune woman seeks to set Guinness World Record with 6,000-km Golden Quadrilateral ride in 22 days - The Indian Express

While Guinness Book of World Records authorities have given her a maximum time limit of 30 days to complete the route, Preeti Maske says she aims to finish it in just 22 days.

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2020-21: Prithvi Shaw record 227 keeps Mumbai's unbeaten run intact | Cricbuzz.com - Cricbuzz - Cricbuzz

Delhi and Maharashtra picked up wins to pick up their second wins in three games

RB Leipzig's Angelino: Man City boss Guardiola 'killed' my confidence at City - ESPN India

RB Leipzig defender Angelino said Pep Guardiola "killed" his confidence during their time together at Manchester City.

What we're hearing about all 30 teams ahead of the 2021 NBA trade deadline - ESPN India

The trade deadline is a month away, but teams are already taking a hard look at their rosters to determine what they need.

The Best Team 2021 in the Bundesliga - How Jović and Silva make Frankfurt so Good - Bundesliga

Finger injury likely to rule Rashid Khan out of first Zimbabwe Test | Cricbuzz.com - Cricbuzz - Cricbuzz

The spinner sustained the injury at the PSL while playing for the Lahore Qalandars

Khanapara Teer Results Today - 25 Feb21 - Khanapara Teer Target, Khanapara Teer Common Number Live Update ... - The Sentinel Assam

✅Khanapara teer target result update will be out for public at 3:45 pm for first round & 4:30 pm for ...

Victoria struggle despite Short's efforts | Cricbuzz.com - Cricbuzz - Cricbuzz

New South Wales gained an early upper hand on a rain-hit Day 1 in Sydney

IPL 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore trolled after Kyle Jamieson leaks 56 runs in 4 overs versus Australia - India Today

New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson, who the RCB bought for Rs 15 crore, leaked 56 runs in 4 overs in the second T20 International against Australia and went wicket-less.

Recent Match Report - Mumbai vs Puducherry Elite, Group D 2020/21 - ESPNcricinfo

This is his second century in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy

Manchester City: The great containers - The Athletic

Pep Guardiola's side flexed their muscles by putting Borussia Monchengladbach in an inescapable stranglehold

"Hum Do, Humare Do": Reliance, Adani Ends At Narendra Modi Stadium Spark Row | HW English - HW News English

Sitaram Yechury, using the recent trending meme template, said: “Yeh Narendra Modi Stadium hai, yeh iske do Ends hain…aur yeh cronies ki pawri ho rahi hai.” After the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad was renamed to Narendra Modi Stadium, and its pavilion ends were…

Bangladesh's Shakib dilemma | Cricbuzz.com - Cricbuzz - Cricbuzz

The star all-rounder's decision to skip Sri Lanka Tests in order to play IPL has disappointed the board

Prithvi Shaw creates history, joins 200-run club with a double-century against Pondicherry in VH Trophy - Times Now

India opener Prithvi Shaw created history for Mumbai as he scored an unbeaten double-century against Pondicherry in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Bilash Gaming's Free Fire ID, K/D ratio, and stats in February 2021 - Sportskeeda

Free Fire has garnered a massive player base across the world and has found a special place amongst the Indian community.