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Hamilton expects "hard and fair" racing with Verstappen at Sochi
The two main title protagonists collided at the Italian GP in Monza, as they tried to go side-by-side through the first chicane. With both drivers forced out of the race, Verstappen still leads Hamilton by five points in the drivers' championships. With Verstappen hoping to extend the lead, despite starting down the grid because of a place penalty, the two drivers are expected to have another go at each other in Russia.
India gunning for two gold medals in World Archery Championships
India have reached the medal rounds eight times, including six finals, but had to settle for a silver medal every time. India have figured in most podiums (eight) of any country to have never collected a gold medal at the World Championships. Now they have at least two shots to break the deadlock on Friday.
You have to be best on that day: MI skipper Sharma on match against KKR
"I honestly don't believe in past records because T20 is game of�on that particular day what happens. It's a game of that. You have to be best on that day," said Sharma in a video posted by the franchise on social media. Mumbai vs Kolkata matchup in the IPL presents a very one-sided story. In 28 matches between the two teams, Mumbai, IPL winners for five times, have the dominant hand.
Nortje and Rabada know how to bowl to David Warner: Pietersen
"Nortje and Rabada know how to bowl to David Warner. I think Rabada has knocked him over 4-5 times already. So they know and understand how to bowl to Warner. I am not surprised actually. I think this was a real tough game for Warner," Pietersen said on Star Sports.
ICC launches T20 World Cup anthem; campaign film has 'avatars' of Kohli, Pollard
The anthem, Live the Game, is composed by renowned Indian music director Amit Trivedi, Besides 'avatars' of Kohli and Pollard, the campaign film also features Afghani'tan's ace spinner Rashid Khan and Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell. The film showcased young fans transported to the exciting world of T20I cricket, playing with their favourite players, all to a peppy soundtrack that had the players grooving through the week.
IPL 2021: Worried, but no need to press the panic button, says BCCI official after Natarajan Covid case
The development came as a shocker after strict measures were taken by the organisers to prevent any Covid-19 cases. The cricketers were in a bio-bubble, while the hosts decided to allow some crowds; leaving the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) worried.
Delhi Capitals' Iyer thrilled by his batting on return from injury
The Delhi Capitals started the second half of the IPL 2021 on a fabulous note, defeating SRH by eight wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Delhi Capitals' fast bowlers Anrich Nortje (2/12) and Kagiso Rabada(3/37) picked up five wickets between themselves to help their team restrict SRH to 134/9 before the Delhi Capitals batsmen wrapped up the chase for the loss of two wickets.
English Premier League clubs could trial safe standing
SGSA, the British government's advisor on safety at sports grounds, confirmed that football clubs in the top two tiers will have until October 6 to apply to participate in this trial. If approved, these clubs will be able to offer licensed standing areas from January 1, 2022.
It's raining milestones in the Indian Premier League (IPL)
Delhi Capitals batsman Shreyas Iyer on Wednesday crossed the 4000-run mark in the T20 cricket during the IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, who also had a milestone to report with Saha going past 2000 runs in IPL.
Tennis great Martina Hingis on Mahesh Bhupathi-Leander Paes' 'Break Point'
The series also features other tennis players such as Hingis, Sania Mirza, Rohan Bopanna among others who share their views on Bhupathi and Paes, their relationship which made them win Grand Slams on the court even when they were at the verge of breaking up.
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