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Allegations against Steve Smith 'absolute load of rubbish': Justin Langer
Smith was caught on stump camera trying to remove Pant's guard during the fifth day of the third Test as Australia tried hard to get rid of the left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman who went on the counter-attack.
Determined to proceed with preparations as planned: Tokyo 2020 chief
Mori made the remarks when addressing approximately 3,500 committee staff members in an online event. "We are determined to proceed with preparations as planned for the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer," the former Japanese Prime Minister said.
Ashwin guided me like an elder brother in Sydney Test: Hanuma Vihari
"I was really happy, as an elder brother he [Ashwin] was communicating like whenever he felt that I was a bit lose, he was telling me [to] let us focus on one [ball] at a time. Take it as deep as possible, 10 balls at a time...it is really special," he said.
NorthEast, Bengaluru play out 1-1 draw, continue winless streaks
NorthEast took the lead in the 27th minute through Luis Machado, but an error from goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh allowed Rahul Bheke to equalise for Bengaluru in the 49th minute.
Australia vs India, 4th Test: Bumrah, Mayank Agarwal, Ashwin ruled out of Brisbane test; Siraj to lead bowling
Jasprit Bumrah, the key to the Indian bowling line-up, sustained a strain which was learnt after the initial scan during the last day of the third test match against Australia. Keeping in mind the upcoming four-match tour of India against England, the board decided not to include the fast pacer in the next match line-up, according to the BCCI.
Thailand Open: Satwiksairaj, Ashwini advance in mixed doubles
Satwiksairaj and Ashwini defeated their Indonesian opponent 21-11, 27-29, 21-16 in the opening round contest which lasted one hour and 12 minutes. The Indian duo will next face the Chinese pair of Chang Tak Ching and Ng Wing Yung for a place in the quarterfinals.Meanwhile, Saina Nehwal and HS Prannoy have withdrawn from the tournament after testing positive for Covid-19.
Thailand Open: Sindhu, Praneeth crash out in 1st round
This was Sindhu's first tournament since the All England Open in March last year after which the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted the badminton calendar. Her loss marked the end of India's challenge in the women's singles section of the Super 1000 event as Saina Nehwal was forced to withdraw after testing positive for Covid-19.
Kohli & Rahane slip in ICC Test rankings, Pujara moves up to No. 8
Prolific Australian batsman Steve Smith has leapfrogged Kohli to second position after scores of 131 and 81 in the Sydney Test. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson sits at the top with 919 rating points, the highest-ever attained by a Black Caps batsman.
Saina tests positive for Covid, withdraws from Thailand Open: report
According to reports, Saina returned positive in her third round of Covid-19 test on Monday. She was slated to take on Kisona Selvaduray of Malaysia in her opening round contest on Tuesday. While the news of her positive Covid-19 test has not been confirmed by the BWF, the official website of the Badminton World Federation did show the walkover result.
Smith was not removing Pant's guard in SCG Test: Paine
Paine said that Smith was disappointed at the way his act was portrayed. On Monday, the stump vision camera caught the Aussie batsman at the crease trying to wipe off Pant's batting guard with his shoes. "I have spoken to Steve about this and I know he is really disappointed with the way it has come across," said Paine said in an impromptu virtual press conference on Tuesday.
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