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East Bengal end winless run with 2-1 win over Jamshedpur
While the Kolkata-based side jumped to 9th on the table with 16 points, Jamshedpur FC's hopes of making the ISL playoffs were dealt with another blow, leaving them 7th, four points behind the playoff places. Goals from Matti Steinmann (6 mins) and Anthony Pilkington (68 mins) secured the victory for East Bengal. A late goal from Peter Hartley (83 mins) proved to be a mere consolation for Jamshedpur.
It was just unlucky: Pujara on Tendulkar-like dismissal
"Yeah, it was [disappointing]. That is something [about] which I can't do much as a batsman. It was just unlucky. I would say that. That is the only way I could have got out. I was batting really well. The way I was playing my shots. The way I was seeing the ball. Everything was perfect," said Pujara after the end of the second day's play.
Godoy Cruz striker Santiago Garcia dies aged 30
Garcia was found dead in his home in the western city of Mendoza and the circumstances are not believed to be suspicious, according to local media reports. He was 30. Garcia, who was nicknamed Morro, began his career at Uruguayan giants Nacional in 2008 and also had spells at Brazil's Athletico Paranaense, Turkey's Kasimpasa and Uruguay's River Plate before joining Godoy Cruz in 2016. He scored 49 goals in 115 matches for the Argentine club.
Chennai Test: Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane depart to leave India in trouble at Tea
India's number four Rahane didn't stay long at the crease as he was caught brilliantly by England skipper Joe Root against Bess. The 32-year-old, who led India to a memorable Test series win last month in Australia, scored just one run off the six balls he faced, leaving the hosts in trouble at 73/4.
Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev help Russia clinch maiden ATP Cup title
Medvedev defeated Italian Matteo Berrettini 6-4, 6-2 in a match that lasted 79 minutes to cap a near-perfect singles performance by his country shortly after Rublev overpowered Fabio Fognini 6-1, 6-2 in the No. 2 singles match in just 61 minutes.
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.
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