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India tennis legend Akhtar Ali passes away
According to his family members, he passed away at 2:30 a.m. The All India Tennis Association condoled his demise in a statement and said: "The All India Tennis Association mourns the demise of Mr. Akhtar Ali who passed away today on 7th February 2021 at Kolkata, India."
Chennai Test: India lose openers in reply to England's 578
Rohit was the first to go as he got out caught behind on a peach of a delivery bowled by Jofra Archer in the fourth over of the innings. The 32-year-old scored just six runs off the nine deliveries he faced. Cheteshwar Pujara, who came in next, then tried to steady the Indian ship with Gill as they both played cautiously against both Archer and James Anderson.
On This Day: Anil Kumble registers 'Perfect 10' against Pakistan in 1999
During the second Test of the two-match series against Pakistan, Kumble picked up all the wickets at the Feroz Shah Kotla, now known as the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium. India had lost the first Test in Chennai by a slim margin of 12 runs and were in a must-win situation in the Delhi Test.
Chennai Test: England finally bundled out for 578 on Day Three
Starting the day at 555/8, England added 23 runs before they were bundled out in the 191st over in the morning session. Dominic Bess was the first wicket to fall in the day as he got out lbw against Jasprit Bumrah after scoring 34 runs off 105 balls. Right-arm pacer James Anderson then was out bowled by off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for just one. Jack Leach remained unbeaten on 14.
Cristiano Ronaldo inspires Juventus to dominate Roma in Serie A
The Bianconeri had won five games on the bounce before Saturday's game and were fresh from a Coppa Italia win over Inter Milan in midweek, reports Xinhua news agency. Ronaldo, who just turned 36 one day before, marked his birthday with an opening goal in the 12th minute as the talisman collected from Alvaro Morata on the edge of the box before finishing with a left-footed strike.
Ezra Moseley, former Windies pacer, dies in accident
Moseley was struck by a car on Saturday while riding his bicycle in Christ Church, near Bridgetown, and was pronounced dead at the scene in his native Barbados, ESPNcricinfo quoted local reports as saying. Moseley played two Test matches against England in 1990 and also nine ODIs between 1990 and 1991.
Video of Mohammed Siraj grabbing Kuldeep Yadav by the neck raises eyebrows
Although both players are seen in the background as the camera is focused on India coach Ravi Shastri in the short clip, it was enough to capture the attention of fans on Twitter since Friday.
India had to bowl defensively due to flat wicket, says Nadeem
Nadeem took the wickets of Joe Root and Ben Stokes but not before the two shared a 124-run partnership - out of which Ben Stokes made 82, to drive England ahead. The visitors finished on 555 for eight wickets at the end of the second day.
England looking to bat another hour on Day 3: Stokes
The all-rounder put up a 124-run partnership with England captain Joe Root, who scored his second double century in three Tests on Saturday. He said that there is something in the wicket that England can look to exploit.
1st Test: Root's 218 propels England to 555/8 on Day 2
Root (218, 19x4s, 2x6s), whose double ton was also the first by an overseas cricketer in India in over 10 years, was ably supported by Ben Stokes (82) as the two added 124 for the fourth wicket. At close, Dominic Bess was batting on 28 and Jack Leach was on six. The two tail-enders added an unbeaten 30 in 10.3 overs.
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