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At 555 million euros, Lionel Messi's deal biggest in sports history: Report
Messi would receive a maximum of 55,52,37,619 euros ($67,39,19,105) over four seasons, if a series of conditions were met. The Spanish daily said it had access to the document Messi signed with Barcelona in 2017, which included fixed incomes and variables that could reach nearly 138 million euros ($167 million) each season.
Jay Shah 'appointed' president of Asian Cricket Council
Interestingly, the BCCI statement mentioned at four places that that Shah was "appointed" ACC president while at two places it said that he was "elected". BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, currently hospitalised in Kolkata with an heart ailment, congratulated Shah.
With 11 medals, India top medals tally at Asian Online Shooting
India fielded a 24-member contingent in the two-day competition, and air pistol exponent Saurabh Chaudhary, was among the gold medal winners. The other gold winners were Divyansh Singh Panwar (men's 10m air rifle), Kynan Chenai (men's trap), and Rajeshwari Kumari.
India now has lot of fearless cricketers due to IPL: Buttler
Buttler added that India's series win in Australia without Virat Kohli and a few of their other top players has shown the strength and depth Indian cricket possesses at the moment. India, who played the last three Test matches without their regular skipper Kohli, will see the return of India No.4 batsman in charge in the four Tests against England.
Big Bash League Final to be played at Sydney Cricket Ground
The Scorchers will receive a second chance to reach the final when they host The Challenger on February 4, at Optus Stadium, Perth. They will take on either the Sydney Thunder or Brisbane Heat, who go head-to-head at Manuka Oval on Sunday night.
Warner thanks Kohli for his signed Test jersey
"I know we lost the series but we have one very happy girl here!! Thanks @virat.kohli for your playing jersey, Indi absolutely loves it. Besides daddy and @aaronfinch5 she loves VK #fan #love #cricket," said Warner on his Instagram post along with the picture.
Archer, Stokes are England's X-factor players: Buttler
Archer, Stokes and opening batsman Rory Burns were rested for England's tour of Sri Lanka and reached India early, before the rest of the squad. They began practice on Saturday even as the rest of the team is in quarantine and will begin its practice from February 2.
Didn't cut kangaroo cake out of respect for Australia: Rahane
"Kangaroo is their (Australian) national animal and I don't want to do that. You treat your opposition, you give them respect even if you win, even if you create history. That's fine. You have to have that respect for the opponents and other countries. That's why I took that decision not to cut that cake," Rahane told cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle in an interview posted on the former's Facebook page.
Stokes, Archer, Burns begin training in Chennai
"The first group of players -- Archer, Burns and Stokes -- will practice each morning for the next three days. They are limited to a two-hour session. The entire England touring party received their second PCR COVID-19 test yesterday. All results returned negative results," said the ECB.
Olympics without spectators among options, says Games chief
"We have been doing all kinds of simulations. Basically, I don't think (the games without fans) is something that would happen or something that I would like to do, but it won't be a simulation unless we think about it," Mori told reporters after a remote meeting with International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach on Friday.
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