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MS Dhoni's parents test positive for Covid-19

Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's parents have tested positive for Covid-19. In an update, Pulse Superspeciality Hospital said that the oxygen level of Dhoni's parents is stable.

I always try to deceive Rohit with flight, says Mishra

Delhi Capitals spinner Amit Mishra has said that he always looks to beat Rohit Sharma in flight and he always looks to bowl the ball outside the Mumbai Indians' skipper zone.

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Eight Indian boxers enter finals of Youth World Championships

Eight Indian boxers, including seven women, stormed into the finals of the youth world championships in Kielce, Poland, an unprecedented achievement for the country in the marquee age group event.

AFC Champions League: FC Goa go down 1-2 against Persepolis FC

FC Goa put up a spirited fight before going down 1-2 to Group E leaders Persepolis FC, bringing to an end the Indian club's unbeaten run in the AFC Champions League here on Tuesday.

Super League looking to 'reshape' after EPL clubs quit

The breakaway European Super League, rocked by the departure of its six English clubs on Tuesday, said it would now focus on efforts to "reshape the project".

Man Utd chief Ed Woodward to step down at end of 2021

Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, one of the leading figures in the breakaway European Super League project, will step down from his role at United at the end of 2021, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

IPL: Inconsistent KKR seek a fresh start against CSK

As Kolkata Knight Riders move to Mumbai for their next two IPL matches, their skipper Eoin Morgan, who had admitted to being “stumped” by the Chennai wicket, will be looking for a fresh start.

Rohit fined Rs 12 lakh for Mumbai Indians' slow over-rate

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma was fined Rs 12 lakh for his team's slow over-rate during the Indian Premier League game against Delhi Capitals in Chennai.

England men's national selector Ed Smith to leave ECB role

The England & Wales Cricket Board on Tuesday announced Ed Smith will leave his role as national selector this month with no replacement to be named as they restructure the selection system for the men's international teams.

BCCI may allow under-23 players to play in 'The Hundred'

For now, the under-23 age-category players, both capped and uncapped, and not on national duty, are being considered. However, TOI understands this is only at a deliberation yet and both cricket boards are nowhere close to confirmation of any sorts yet.

Pant credits bowlers for Delhi's six-wicket win over MI

Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant on Tuesday credited his bowling unit, especially experienced leg-spinner Amit Mishra, for his side's six-wicket win over defending champions Mumbai Indians in a low-scoring IPL game here.

We aren't able to capitalise on starts: MI captain Rohit

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma blamed yet another below par show by his team's batsmen in the middle overs for the loss against Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday night.

IPL: Punjab, Hyderabad look to end losing streak

Strugglers Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad will be desperate for a win to rejuvenate a stuttering season in the first mid-week double-header of the Indian Premier League in Chennai on Wednesday.

Super League in ruins as all Premier League clubs quit

The proposed European Super League appeared dead in the water on Wednesday after all six English clubs withdrew following a furious backlash from fans and threats from football authorities.

IPL: Dhawan, Mishra help Delhi register first win over Mumbai after 5 games

Investing heavily in youth has been a huge part in Delhi Capitals' change of fortunes as an IPL franchise over the past three years. On Tuesday night, however, it was the experience of the veterans like Shikhar Dhawan, Amit Mishra, Steve Smith and Ravichandran Ashwin who dug dip and set up a hard-fought six-wicket win while chasing 138 against reigning champions Mumbai Indians.

Liam Livingstone pulls out of IPL 2021 due to bubble fatigue

Rajasthan Royals' English recruit Liam Livingstone has pulled out of the IPL due to bio-bubble fatigue, his franchise announced on Tuesday. Livingstone has flown back home late on Monday due to bubble fatigue "accumulated over the past year".

I am drawing inspiration from Federer, says Mairaj ahead of Olympics

The oldest shooter in India's 15-member team for Tokyo Olympics, top shotgun marksman Mairaj Ahmad Khan says he is drawing inspiration from tennis legend Roger Federer to shine at the upcoming sporting showpiece. The Tokyo Games, scheduled to be held from July 23 to August 8, will be the 45-year-old Mairaj's second appearance at the Olympics.

IPL: Mishra takes four as DC restrict MI to 137/9

Experienced leg-spinner Amit Mishra spun his web and snared four crucial wickets as Delhi Capitals restricted Mumbai Indians to a below-par 137 for 9 in their IPL game on Tuesday.

Spanish court tells UEFA, FIFA not to stop Super League

The World and European soccer bodies, FIFA and UEFA, must not prevent 12 of the continent's leading clubs from creating a breakaway Super League, a Spanish commercial court said on Tuesday in a preliminary ruling. It was not immediately clear what authority the Madrid court, which adjudicates legal corporate disputes, had over the Swiss-based soccer bodies.