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T20 World Cup: India look to bounce back from Pakistan setback in crunch test against nemesis New Zealand

India take on New Zealand in one of the most crucial Super 12 matches in Group 2 of T20 World Cup 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, October 31. Both the teams are heading into the crunch contest on the back of defeats to Pakistan who are running away at the top of the group with 3 wins from as many matches. India captain Virat Kohli looked calm and composed when he was addressing the media on the eve of the big-ticket contest in Dubai. While he was condemning the online abuse of Mohammed Shami in strongly-worded statements, there were a few important statements that the skipper made that gave us a sneak peek of his mindset in the lead up to what is going to be a stiff test of his character. The team that loses on Sunday is likely to find it difficult to progress to the semi-final stage. Quite a few have labeled India vs New Zealand as a virtual quarter-final but Afghanistan’s hammering of Scotland and their spirited performance against Pakistan have added an inter...

Karbonn launches Made in India Smart LED TVs in India, price starts at Rs 7990 

Karbonn, the company known for making budget and feature phones, will now manufacture Smart LED TVs in India at affordable rates. HIGHLIGHTSSmartphone company Karbonn is all set to venture into the TV market in India.Karbonn has launched Made in India’, ‘Made for India’ range of Smart TVs, and LED TVs.. Karbonn has not revealed the individual pricing of the TVs but revealed that the TVs start at Rs 7990.  Smartphone company Karbonn is all set to venture into the TV market in India. The company known for making budget and feature phones will now manufacture Smart LED TVs in India at affordable rates. The company has announced aggressive plans to democratise the promising Smart TV segment with the launch of its new ‘Made in India’, ‘Made for India’ range of Smart TVs, and LED TVs. The company has partnered with Reliance digital for the sale of their new range of Smart TVs. Talking about the Smart TVs, Pardeep Jain, MD Karbonn said, “With the rise of Digital India, the Bharat consumers o...

T20 World Cup: Targeting someone for his or her faith is unpardonable – Mohammad Kaif on trolls against Shami

ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Mohammad Kaif opened up on the online trolls and abuses that has been directed at Mohammed Shami ever since India’s defeat against Pakistan in their Super 12 match on Sunday. The entire cricketing fraternity has been rallying behind Mohammed Shami after he faced online abuse following India’s loss (AP Photo) HIGHLIGHTSIndia lost their T20 World Cup opener vs Pakistan by 10 wickets on Oct. 24Mohammed Shami has been subjected to online trolls and abuses since the defeatMohammad Kaif said targeting a player like Shami for his/her faith was “uncalled for and unpardonable” Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif once again spoke out in support of fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who was subjected to online trolls, abuses and threats on social media after the national team’s crushing defeat against Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 on October 24. Kaif said targeting Shami for his faith and asking him to leave the country for being a muslim wa...

Nokia T20 Android tablet may launch soon in India, confirms Flipkart teaser

Flipkart has apparently started teasing the launch of the Nokia T20 tablet in India ahead of Diwali. HIGHLIGHTSFlipkart’s banner for Nokia T20 confirms the launch may take place soon.The banner and a microsite for the tablet may have been pulled.HMD’s first tablet may be called Nokia Tab T20 in India. Nokia T20, which is HMD’s first tablet that runs on Android, is headed to India. According to a report, Flipkart has begun teasing the Nokia tablet in its Big Diwali Sale section, which means the launch is imminent. But, interestingly, Flipkart has listed the tablet as Nokia Tab T20, while the original name of the tablet is just Nokia T20. This may mean that HMD is thinking of an oversimplified name just to make Indian buyers understand what Nokia T20 is, which sounds about right. But I am not too sure about Flipkart’s name for the tablet because they are there mostly as placeholders. MySmartPrice has shared a screenshot of the listing of the Nokia Tab T20 on Flipkart. F...

T20 World Cup: India have got some decisions to make regarding the sixth bowler, says Brad Haddin

ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Brad Haddin feels India might have to think about including an all-rounder in their playing XI for their next game which might force Virat Kohli to bench Hardik Pandya. Hardik Pandya won’t be bowling any time soon due to his recurring back injury (AP Photo) HIGHLIGHTSIndia will face New Zealand in their second match of the T20 World Cup on Oct. 31A defeat for either side on Sunday will hamper their chances of making it to the semi-finalsIndia suffered their first-ever World Cup defeat vs Pakistan in their opening game on Oct. 24 Former Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin feels India have a problem of plenty regarding the sixth bowling option and the team management will need to find out a way to solve it before they face New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday. India had Hardik Pandya in the playing XI in their opening game against Pakistan which they eventually lost by 10 wickets in Dubai last Sunday. It was India’s first defeat in a Worl...

T20 World Cup: Josh Davey, Kyle Coetzer help Scotland beat Oman to top Group B and qualify for Super 12s

Scotland produced a clinical performance with ball and bat to beat Oman by 8 wickets in Al Amerate to enter the Super 12s of the ICC T20 World Cup on Thursday. Kyle Coetzer (right) led Scotland’s run chase with a captain’s knock against Oman (AFP Photo) HIGHLIGHTSScotland (123 for 2) beat Oman (122) by 8 wickets to qualify for Super 12sThis is the first time in history that Scotland have qualified for the main draw of a World Cup (ODI or T20I)Scotland will join India, Pakistan, New Zealand and Afghanistan in Group 2 Scotland stretched their unbeaten run with a comprehensive win by 8 wickets against Oman in Round 1 of the T20 World Cup to qualify for the Super 12s in Al Amerat on Thursday. Scotland chased down the below-par target of 123 in 17 overs to knock out hosts Oman, top Group B and enter the main draw of a World Cup (ODI or T20I) for the first time in the nation’s cricketing history. Oman needed to win by at least 79 runs to progress to the main tournament but f...

IPL gets 2 new teams: Sanjiv Goenka’s RPSG Group gets Lucknow franchise, CVC Capital gets Ahmedabad franchise

Ahmedabad and Lucknow will be the two new teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 after Adani Group and Manchester United owners submitted the highest bids in Dubai’s Taj Hotel. Indian Premier League will be a 10-team tournament from the 2022 season (Courtesy of BCCI) HIGHLIGHTSRPSG Group picked Lucknow as their home base with a winning bid of Rs 7090 croresCVC Capital Partners have opted for Ahmedabad with a bid of Rs 5166 croresThe BCCI is adding two new teams after six years and will participate in the IPL from 2022 The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday unveiled Ahmedabad and Lucknow as the two new teams for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 after CVC Capitals Partners and Sanjiv Goenka’s RPSG Group successfully bid for the franchises in Dubai’s Taj Hotel. The RPSG Group picked Lucknow as their home base with a winning bid of Rs 7090 crores while CVC Capital Partners have opted for Ahmedabad with a bid of Rs 5166 crores. The BCCI on Sep...

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh’s Liton Das, Sri Lanka’s Lahiru Kumara involved in heated exchange

T20 World Cup: Batter Liton Das and fast bowler Lahiru Kumara had to be separated by their team mates after they exchanged some heated words following the former’s dismissal. Kumara and Liton had a heated exchange after the latter’s dismissal. (AP Photo) HIGHLIGHTSLiton even pointed his bat at Kumara before they were separatedKumara had earlier aggressively thrown the ball back at Mohammad Naim earlierSri Lanka and Bangladesh are looking to get off to a good start in the Super 12 stage Sri Lanka’s Lahiru Kumara and Bangladesh’s Liton Das had to be separated by their teammates on Sunday after the pair came together in a heated exchange after the latter’s dismissal. Liton holed out at mid-off off Kumara in the sixth over after which the pair came together. Liton even pointed his bat at Kumara before the pair were firmly separated. Kumara was aggressive in the powerplay, earlier throwing the ball back at Liton’s opening partner Mohammad Naim after fieldi...

Apple may not hold November event, iPad Pro, larger iMac expected to arrive in 2022

The Cupertino giant was speculated to host another event around November, but that doesn’t seem to be happening now. HIGHLIGHTSApple launched a slew of products in two major events held this year.Apple was expected to launch the iPad Pro, larger iMac and other products in November.However, as per reports, the iPad Pro, larger iMac is now scheduled to arrive in 2022. Apple launched a slew of products in two major events held this year. The Cupertino giant was speculated to host another event around November, but that doesn’t seem to be happening now. Apple was expected to launch the iPad Pro, larger iMac and other products in November. However, as per reports, the iPad Pro, larger iMac is now scheduled to arrive in 2022. Apple held three launch events in 2020, but this year there will only be two. Apple made the iPhone 13, iPad Mini, Apple Watch official in its September event while in its unleashed event, the Cupertino-giant made the new MacBook Pro, HomePod mini in different colours ...

Redmi Note 11 launch soon: Specs, features, launch, India price and everything we know so far

The launch of the Redmi Note 11 series is around the corner. Xiaomi just confirmed that the launch will take place on October 28. The brand has already begun teasing the lineup, thus confirming multiple details. A fresh new leak has now appeared to add to the already known details. Fresh teasers reveal the complete design of the device. The device appears to feature a rectangular camera module and flat sides. There’s a punch-hole display on front. The model seen on the teaser comes in a Misty Forest colour. Apart from this, Redmi Note 11 series is tipped to bring three devices – Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro+. Leaks suggest that all three devices will feature 120Hz panels and MediaTek chipsets. The Redmi Note 11 could be available at a starting price 1199 Yuan (Rs 14,000 roughly). So let’s dive in deeper to find the complete details of the Redmi Note 11 series. Redmi Note 11 series: Key specs and features The popular Redmi Note 10 has been confirmed to get...

T20 World Cup: Don’t know how India get the ‘favourites’ tag in T20 cricket, says Michael Vaughan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan said that he fails to understand ‘how India get the favourites tag’ in the ongoing T20 World Cup in UAE and Oman. Don’t know how India get ‘favourites’ tag in T20 cricket: Michael Vaughan (Reuters Photo) HIGHLIGHTSDon’t know how India get ‘favourites’ tag in T20 cricket: VaughanVaughan said England are the favourites to lift the T20 World CupWest Indies and Pakistan will be threats in T20 World Cup: Vaughan Former England captain Michael Vaughan raised questions about India’s favourites tag in the ongoing T20 World Cup in UAE and Oman, saying the Virat Kohli-led side ‘has been a long way off in their last few tournaments. Vaughan further pointed out that England are the favourites to lift the T20 World Cup, which began on October 17 with the qualifying rounds. Virat Kohli-led India will head into the T20 World Cup 2021 as one of the favourites for the title with significant firepower in their batting and bowling. India...

Pixel 6 camera comes with cool features but using some apps, you can get them on your phone too

Pixel 6 has broken cover and the world is already abuzz with what Google has managed to create this time around. The new phone by Google comes with the company’s very-own chipset for the first time ever and improves on some big pain points like the battery capacity. However, the highlight this time, as has always been the case with Pixel phones, is the camera. Interestingly, the camera on the Pixel 6 promises a lot more than just clicking great pictures. Together with an improved camera system on the Pixel 6 and the new Tensor chipset that promises more computational prowess than before, Google promises some cool new features to photography lovers. For instance, Pixel 6 users can remove unwanted objects from the background of any image they click, a feature that is quickly gaining the limelight in social media circles. Rightly so, as such a level of on-device photo editing is not something you see every day. How many times have we looked at a photograph and thought that it could h...

T20 World Cup Warm-up Match: Belligerent Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul lead India to 7-wicket win over England

T20 World Cup: India rode on destructive half-centuries from openers Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul to register a 7-wicket win over England in their first practice match in Dubai on Monday. Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul laid a solid foundation with their 82-run opening partnership (PTI Photo) India produced a power-packed performance with the bat on Monday to beat England by 7 wickets in their first warm-up match at the T20 World Cup in Dubai. Chasing 189 for victory, the 2007 champions rode on destructive half-centuries from Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul to cross the finish line with 6 balls to spare. Kishan and Rahul opened the batting and added 82 for the first wicket to lay a solid foundation for the run chase before the latter got out against the run of play for 51 to Mark Wood. Virat Kohli, who dropped to No. 3 to accommodate Rahul at the top, suffered a rare failure with the bat, scoring just 11 off 13 balls. India vs England T20 WC: Highlights But Kishan carried on attacking the English bow...

Premier League: Leicester City end Manchester United’s 29-game unbeaten run away, City beat Burnley

Premier League: Manchester United were punished for a poor defensive display at Leicester City as the Red Devils’ run of 29 unbeaten away matches came to an end. Meanwhile, Manchester City kept the pressure on leaders Liverpool with a 2-0 win over Burnley. Cristiano Ronaldo had an ordinary outing as Manchester United lost 4-2 at Leicester City on Saturday (Reuters Photo) HIGHLIGHTSManchester United beaten 2-4 by Leicester City away from homeComeback man Marcus Rashford was on target but it was not enough for UnitedManchester City defeated Burnley to retain the 2nd spot on the league table Leicester City came up with a clinical performance against Manchester United at home, ending their four-match winless run. A 2-4 defeat at the King Power Stadium meant United’s 29-match unbeaten run away from home came to an end. Goals from Youri Tielemans, Caglar Soyuncu, Jamie Vardy and Patson Daka helped Brendan Rodgers’ men outclass United for whom Cristiano Ronaldo had a forgetta...

IOC voices concerns over FIFA’s push for World Cup every two years: Further massive strain on athlete welfare

The International Olympic Committee said on Saturday it has “concerns” about FIFA’s push for soccer World Cups every two years. Though IOC President Thomas Bach said last month “we will not interfere in this discussion,” his organization stepped in on Saturday after meeting in Athens to detail objections it shared with soccer stakeholders. Clashes in the schedule with other sports, the men’s World Cup overshadowing women’s editions of the tournament, and “a further massive strain” on athlete welfare were all cited in an IOC statement after an executive board meeting. The IOC did not refer to potential future World Cup-Olympics clashes – potentially as soon as 2028 when the Summer Games are hosted by Los Angeles – in its statement. The IOC did criticize FIFA’s tactics in promoting the biennial World Cup project by noting a wider consultation across soccer “has obviously not taken place”. FIFA revealed its...

Yes or no, Android phones keep tracking users even without permission

According to researchers at the Trinity College in Dublin, there is no way to opt-out of the data tracking from these system apps, unless users decide to root their devices as these apps are usually packaged into the read-only memory (ROM). HIGHLIGHTSResearchers have found that some Android devices have system apps that come preinstalled with Android devices that track user data and share it with the OS.They also found that such system apps, even if they are not opened, will track data and will also share it with third-party apps.The researchers studied popular proprietary variants of the Android OS developed by Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei and Realme.Owning an Android phone could mean that your data is being tracked even if you do not give permission to the device to do so. Researchers have found that some Android devices have system apps that come pre-installed with Android device or bloatware, that comes right out of the box, sends back user data to the OS’s developers and various third ...

iPhone 13 production to take a hit as Apple faces chip shortage

A new report indicates that Apple has cut down its expectations on the iPhone 13 production this year due to the ongoing chip shortage. Sources indicate that the company has conveyed the same to its manufacturing partners as well. iPhone 13 Pro Max (Image: India Today Tech)HIGHLIGHTSApple hoped to produce 90 million iPhone 13 units by this year’s end.It is likely that it will not meet this target with the ongoing chip shortage.The supply shortage is being experienced from two major suppliers of Apple.It seems like the ongoing chip shortage is going to have a major impact on the iPhone 13 production this year. While Apple had expected to produce 90 million new iPhone models in the last three months of the year, it might have to cut this projection down by as many as 10 million units. Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports that Apple is the latest victim of the supply constraints on chipsets used in smartphones. The sources suggest that the projected iPhone produc...

Facebook to make internal groups private after whistleblower shared leaked documents, leaked document reveals

Facebook’s decision to ramp up internal conversation was also revealed by a leaked document, as per which Facebook will remove employees “whose work isn’t related to safety and security.” (Picture: Reuters)HIGHLIGHTSFacebook is working on making some internal groups and chat forums more private.As per the report, employees themselves often take to its internal communication platform, Workplace, to discuss controversial issues facing the company.Haugen shared documents that included slides detailing the company’s research into teen mental health and misinformation.Facebook is working on making some internal groups and chat forums more private after Frances Haugen shared internal documents with the Congress, Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), and with the press. Interestingly, Facebook’s decision to ramp up internal conversation was also revealed by a leaked document, according to which Facebook will remove employees “whose work isn’t related to safety and security.”After t...

It’s official: Apple set to launch new MacBook Pro with M1X chipset at October 18 event

Apple has sent out invites for the October 18 event, which is likely to see the launch of the MacBook Pro with M1X. The invite doesn’t say much, but the tagline reads, “Unleashed”, hinting at the company’s all-new chipset, which is likely to be the successor to the M1 chip. Apple is expected to launch all-new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models at the special launch event on October 18. However, the most important thing to look out for will be the M1X processor, which will be the successor to the M1 chip that debuted last year.The new MacBook Pro is likely to feature a mini-LED display and come with an HDMI port as well as an SD card slot. Apple is expected to remove the touch bar and bring back the traditional function keys. The new MacBook Pro models are not likely to see a major design overhaul, but we will have our fingers crossed. Apart from the MacBook Pro, Apple is also likely to announce the macOS Monterey release date.While there aren’t too many...

What exactly is the Satta King game? How to view real-time results on the internet

Satta Matka or  Satta King  online is a kind of wagering or lottery that started before India’s independence. Satta Matka is an obvious lottery game that began during the 1950s. As of now, it is an especially notable game. Anyway wagering is unlawful in India, numerous people really take an interest to make an effort. There are a couple of lotteries and horse racing games that are genuine in the country. What is Satta King?  Satta King is a wagering game that is played by more than one person. Today, Matka wagering or  Satta King  is a lottery game ward on hypothesizing numbers to win a prize. Satta is illegal in the country. In any case, online Satta Matka is authentic. The Satta Matka was known as ‘Ankada Jugar’ earlier during the 1950s. How to play Satta King or Matka game? In Satta King, there are many numbers created on slips through a Satta Matka, out of which the lottery comes out only a solitary surprising number. People bet bets on the picked number some place...

Instagram down for several users, Downdetector shows a sharp spike

Instagram down? It seems that the photo-sharing platform owned by Facebook is again facing an outage. Downdetector confirms the outage with a massive spike. HIGHLIGHTSInstagram is again down within a week of the massive six-hour outage that knocked off all popular Facebook properties.Facebook service is also reported to be having issues though not a major one.In India, Instagram and Facebook are working fine at the time of writing this article.Instagram is again down for several users within a week after the photo-sharing platform faced a massive outage late on Monday. At the time of writing this article, Downdetector confirmed the Instagram outage with a sharp spike where around 10,400 users reported issues related to the app while some with the server connection.In India, both Instagram and Facebook are working fine as the services haven’t stopped working. But, some users are facing issues with posting photos on the platform.Facebook has now confirmed the outage, and here’...

IPL 2021: MI can be proud of fabulous run over last 5-6 years, says Rohit Sharma after title defence ends

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma said he felt a little disappointed that the 5-time champions were not able to qualify for the play-offs of IPL 2021 but said the franchise can hold their heads high for their performances over the last 5-6 years in the cash-rich T20 league. Mumbai Indians gave it their all to make the most of an outside chance to reach the play-offs in their final league stage match on Friday in Abu Dhabi. MI headed into the match, knowing they had a mountain to climb as they needed to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 171 runs.SRH vs MI, IPL 2021: Highlights | ReportIshan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav sent the Sunrisers Hyderabad on a leather hunt as they hitting 84 and 82, respectively in quick time as Mumbai Indians posted 235, their highest total in the history of the tournament. However, Sunrisers Hyderabad came up with an impressive chase, hitting 193 and falling short of the total by only 42 runs, ending Mumbai’s hopes of a miracle.With the defeat, Mumbai Indians...

Pulling out of Pakistan tour was disappointing for everyone involved, says Martin Guptill

Soon after the New Zealand cut short their stay in Pakistan, the country’s minister for information and broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry, said that a threatening email about Guptill’s life had been sent to his wife, broadcaster Laura McGoldrick, before the start of the tour. Guptill said he hopes there is cricket in Pakistan soon. (Reuters Photo)HIGHLIGHTSNew Zealand called off the tour just minutes before the start of the first matchGuptill said that the threat his wife received was sent to the “proper authorities”Guptill is expecting a tough fight against Pakistan in the T20 World CupNew Zealand batsman Martin Guptill said that the team’s pull-out from their tour of Pakistan was disappointing. New Zealand had called off the tour just minutes before the start of the first match citing a security threat. England cancelled their scheduled tour of the country a few days after New Zealand left.”I guess it was disappointing for everyone involved. We were all l...

India fast bowler Abhimanyu Mithun retires from first-class cricket: Representing my country biggest achievement

31-year-old Abhimanyu Mithun had played 4 Tests and 5 ODis between 2010 and 2011 for India. The Karnataka pacer has decided to call time on his first-class career. Abhimanyu Mithun played 4 Tests and 5 ODIs for India (PTI Photo)HIGHLIGHTS31-year-old Abhimanyu Mithun has called time on first-class careerMithun played 4 Tests and 5 ODIs for India between 2010 and 2011Mithun has picked up more than 500 wickets for Karnataka in domestic cricketIndia fast bowler Abhimanyu Mithun on Thursday announced retirement from first-class cricket, saying he wishes to pursue other avenues in his career. Mithun, who made his India debut in 2010, played 4 Tests and 5 ODIs while picking up 12 wickets at the international level. The Karnataka fast bowler last played for India in December 2011. Abhimanyu Mithun, who had been a workhorse for Karnataka in domestic cricket, played 103 first-class matches, 96 List A games and 74 T20s, picking up more than 500 wickets in 13-year-long career.Abhimanyu Mithun, 31,...

RCB vs SRH: Harshal Patel sets new record for most wickets in an IPL season by an Indian bowler

Harshal Patel finished as the standout bowler for RCB with figures of 3 for 33 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 52 to complete 29 wickets in Indian Premier League 2021 Harshal Patel has already bagged a hat-trick and a five-wicket haul in this season (PTI Photo)HIGHLIGHTSHarshal Patel picked the wickets of Kane Williamson, Wriddhiman Saha and HolderHarshal Patel finished as the standout bowler for RCB with figures of 3 for 33Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 141 for 7 in 20 overs after being put into batRoyal Challengers Bangalore fast bowler Harshal Patel on Wednesday added another feather to his cap as he registered a new Indian Premier League record with 29 wickets in the ongoing season in the United Arab Emirates. Harshal Patel finished as the standout bowler for RCB with figures of 3 for 33 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 52 to complete 29 wickets in Indian Premier League 2021 and better Jasprit Bumrah’s record for the most scalps in a season of the IPL.Harshal dismissed Ka...

Amazon Great Indian Festival: Top deals on washing machines you should check out

Doing a load of laundry can be a difficult and time-consuming task. Having a washing machine at home provides you the flexibility to wash your clothes at home and save the cost and time it consumes to take them down to your local laundry. Several different types of washing machines are available in the market across weight and price ranges, so it might get confusing to pick the right one for your home. Amazon as part of its Great Indian Festival sale is offering some great deals and discounts across categories including washing machines. Hence, in this article, we list for you the top deals on washing machines you should check out.LG 6.5 Kg 5 Star Fully-Automatic Top Loading Washing MachineThe LG 6.5 Kg 5 Star Fully-Automatic Top Loading Washing Machine is available currently for Rs. 15,490 on Amazon, down from its original price of Rs. 19,490. It offers a semi-automatic top loading washing machine capability that is highly efficient with its power usage. It can take a maximum load of ...

Sir Alex Ferguson says Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence in Manchester United XI gave Everton a boost

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson could be heard telling former mixed martial arts great Khabib Nurmagomedov that Everton may have been helped by the fact that they didn’t see Cristiano Ronaldo in the Old Trafford’s giants’ starting eleven. Ronaldo has earlier said that Ferguson played a major role in him returning to Old Trafford. (Reuters Photo)HIGHLIGHTSRonaldo came on just before the hour mark with United leading 1-0Everton grabbed an equaliser in the 65th minute and held on for the draw.Ronaldo has said Ferguson played a big role in the player coming back to Old Trafford.Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said Cristiano Ronaldo should have started last weekend’s 1-1 home draw with Everton instead of being brought on as a second-half substitute by current boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Ronaldo came on just before the hour mark with United leading 1-0 but Everton grabbed an equaliser in the 65th minute and held on for the draw.In a vid...

Pink-ball Test: Smriti Mandhana 127 helps India women dominate Australia on Day 2 before rain plays spoilsport

Smriti Mandhana’s maiden Test hundred helped India reach reach a position of strength on Day 2 before rain forced the umpires to call off play early yet again in the Pink-ball Test at Carrara on Friday. Smriti Mandhana’s knock of 127 was laced with a staggeing 22 fours and a six (Courtesy of BCCI Women)HIGHLIGHTSIndia reached 276 for 5 in 101.5 overs before rain forced early stumps on Day 2Smriti Mandhana top-scored with 127 while Punam Raut (36) and Shafali Verma (31) also made useful contributionsSophie Molineux took 2 for 28 for Australia while Ashleigh Gardner and Ellyse Perry bagged one wicket eachRain played spoilsport yet again at the Carrara Oval on Day 2 as play had to be called off early due to the weather in the Pink-ball Test between Australia and India in Gold Coast on Friday. Smriti Mandhana’s record-breaking hundred helped India dominate the Aussies and reach 276 for 5 in 101.5 overs before the players went off the field at the onset of the thunderstorm....

IPL 2021: Virat Kohli promises fearless cricket after RCB confirm play-offs berth, sets sights on top 2 finish

IPL 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore became the 3rd team to qualify for the play-offs. Captain Virat Kohli said RCB will look to finish in the top 2 and have an extra shot at the final. IPL 2021: Feels amazing: Virat Kohli elated as RCB confirm play-offs berth with 2 games to spare (Courtesy of BCCI)HIGHLIGHTSVirat Kohli elated as RCB seal play-offs berth in IPL 2021RCB got to 16 points, confirming a berth in the final 4 with 2 games to spareVirat Kohli said RCB will look to finish in the top 2 at the end of the group stagesVirat Kohli on Sunday promised more fearless cricket from Royal Challengers Bangalore after they became the third team to qualify for IPL 2021 play-offs. Kohli said it feels amazing to have sealed the play-offs berth with 2 games to go in the group stages of the ongoing season. Royal Challengers Bangalore joined Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals in the play-offs after hammering Punjab Kings by 6 runs in Sharjah. RCB got to 16 points from 12 matches with 4 team...

Premier League: Manchester United miss out on opportunity to go top after 1-1 draw vs Everton at Old Trafford

Premier League: Manchester United’s shaky phase continued as the Red Devils were held to a 1-1 draw by Rafael Benitez’s Everton on Saturday. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men have won only one of their last 4 matches at home. Premier League: Spirited Everton hold Manchester United to 1-1 draw at Old Trafford (Reuters Photo)HIGHLIGHTSManchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton on SaturdayVAR ruled out what could have been Everton’s winning goal in the 2nd halfUnited have won only 1 of their last 4 matches at home in all competitionsManchester United’s shuttering run continued on Sunday as the Premier League giants were held to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford by a spirited Everton side on Saturday. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men missed out on an opportunity to top the league table as the draw meant they stayed on the 2nd spot with 14 points, tied on points with Liverpool who have a game in hand. Manchester United’s struggles at home continued as they hav...

SAI to finalise new core group of athletes for Target Olympic Podium Scheme’s next cycle in October

The SAI said it is holding discussions with the National Sports Federations to finalise the fresh list of athletes in the TOPS core group ahead of its meeting next month. The Developmental Group of TOPS was added last year to groom promising athletes for future Olympics (SAI Media Photo)HIGHLIGHTSInclusion of India’s elite athletes in TOPS core group is being discussed with NSFs: SAIIndia achieved unprecedented success in the Tokyo Olympics this year by winning 7 medalsTarget Olympic Podium Scheme was established in 2014 to funding and support to Olympic-bound athletesA new core group of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) for the next Olympic cycle will be drawn up from among the country”s elite athletes after the earlier one was dissolved at the end of Tokyo Games, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) said on Wednesday. India achieved unprecedented success in the Tokyo Games this year by winning seven medals, including a historic gold in athletics, mainly due to the fun...