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West Bengal govt gives nod to 75% attendance for Eden T20Is vs West Indies | Cricket News – Times of India

KOLKATA: The West Bengal government on Monday allowed 75 per cent spectator attendance for the three-match T20I series against the West Indies to be played at Eden Gardens, beginning February 16. As per a state government notification issued on Monday "all indoor and outdoor sports activities will be allowed within 75 percent of the capacity of the venue" which means a crowd attendance of around 50,000 can be expected. The Kieron Pollard-led West Indies will play three ODIs in Ahmedabad beginning February 6 before coming to Kolkata for the T20I leg. "We are thankful to the honourable Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, chief secretary and Government of West Bengal for announcing resumption of sporting activities as well as for allowing 75 percent of the capacity of spectators back to the st...

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ISL: Record-breaker Ogbeche helps Hyderabad flatten NorthEast United | Football News – Times of India

FATORDA: Star striker Bartholomew Ogbeche scored a brace on either side of halftime to take him top of the charts in the Hero Indian Super League's all-time scorers' list and also ensure Hyderabad FC a 5-0 win over NorthEast United FC on Monday. Ogbeche scored in the third and 60th minute to take his tally to 14 goals this season and overall number to 49, one more than Sunil Chhetri and Ferran Corominas. Obgeche achieved the feat in just three-and-half years in India's premier club competition. 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐄! 🌟Ogbeche now becomes the all-time leading goal scorer in #HeroISL history, with 4️⃣9️⃣ goals! 👏🏻… https://t.co/YWAHC6ALlb— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) 1643643135000Besides Ogbeche, Akash Mishra (45th), Nikhil Poojary (84th) and Edu Garcia (88th) also found the back of the ...

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Nadal edges ahead of Federer, Djokovic in GOAT debate | Tennis News – Times of India

LONDON: The numbers do not lie. Rafael Nadal stands alone on 21 Grand Slam titles, breaking a tie with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the race to be crowned the greatest male tennis player of all time. The number of major titles is not the only factor used to determine where players sit in the pantheon but it is increasingly used as the go-to metric. Nadal played down his astonishing achievement following his gruelling five-set win over Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final in the early hours of Monday. The 35-year-old Spaniard said he did not care much whether his 21st title made him the best player in history or not. But many fans are captivated by the debate about who will ultimately emerge from the golden age of men's tennis on top, with each of the "Big Three" supported...

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PKL: Gujarat Giants beat Haryana Steelers | Pro-Kabaddi-League News – Times of India

BENGALURU: Raiders Ajay Kumar and Pardeep Kumar helped Gujarat Giants beat Haryana Steelers 32-26 in the Pro Kabaddi League here on Monday. Gujarat dominated right from the first whistle and gave Haryana's defence no chance to stamp their authority. Ajay Kumar scored a Super 10 (11 points) while Pardeep Kumar fetched 10 points, including 1 for a tackle as Gujarat halted their losing streak against an in-form Steelers side. Their defenders had a solid game too, with the seasoned corner combination of Ravinder Pahal and Girish Ernak impressing. Haryana's much-famed defence had a night to forget with Surender Nada struggling in the left corner. The Steelers had just five tackle points in the entire match. Gujarat coach Manpreet Singh opted for a changed line-up with Ravinder Pahal returnin...

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On debut, India drub China 7-1 in Women’s FIH Pro League | Hockey News – Times of India

MUSCAT: Sushila Chanu scored a brace as the Indian women's hockey team made a grand debut at the FIH Pro League, hammering China 7-1 in the first game of the two-leg tie here on Monday. Chanu (47th, 52nd minutes) converted two penalty strokes while Navneet Kaur (5th), Neha (12), Vandana Katariya (40th), Sharmila Devi (48th) and Gurjit Kaur (50th) netted one each to hand India a convincing win. China's lone goal was scored from a field effort by Xue Deng in the 43rd minute. With the win, the Indian women's hockey team moved to the third position in the FIH Pro League points table, with three points and a goal difference of plus six. A spectacular show put up by #TeamIndia🔥A big win against the Chinese at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2021/22 (Women… https://t.co/Cz5yVBlulV— Hockey India (@Th...

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International cricket is all about delivering and not grooming someone: Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir has suggested that India have to move on from their search for a fast-bowling all-rounder and groom them in domestic cricket instead of changing them quickly at the international level. With Hardik Pandya struggling with injuries over the past three years, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) has tried out several players in the all-rounder's position in limited overs and Test format. To this, Gambhir told Sports Today, "If you don't have something, don't go for it. You have to accept and move on. Don't try and create something which you can't create, that is where the problem lies." "I have always believed that international cricket is all about delivering and not grooming someone. Grooming happens in domestic and India A level. When you represent ...

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Ranji Trophy to kick off from February 16 | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: The 2021-22 edition of the Ranji Trophy, which will be divided into two phases— pre and post IPL — will kick off from February 16. The group stage games of the Elite group stage will be played till March 5. The BCCI has picked nine venues for the Ranji Trophy — eight venues will host eight Elite Groups consisting of four teams each, while the ninth venue will host six teams in the Plate Group. The venues for the Ranji Trophy will be Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Guwahati, Trivandrum, Cuttack, Baroda, Ahmedabad and Rajkot. As per the earlier format, the venues for the Ranji Trophy stay neutral. "The groupings and format of the Ranji Trophy should be announced by the BCCI by Tuesday. While finalising the venues, the idea was to look for ‘green zones’ (that are Covid free) and citie...

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Man City sign Argentina forward Julian Alvarez | Football News – Times of India

LONDON: Manchester City on Monday announced the signing of Argentina forward Julian Alvarez from River Plate on a five-and-a-half-year deal for a reported fee of £14 million ($19 million). The 22-year-old, who has won five senior international caps with Argentina, will remain with River on loan at least until July 2022. Director of football Txiki Begiristain said Premier League leaders City had signed a player with significant potential. We are delighted to confirm that we have completed the signing of Julian Alvarez from River Plate ✍️⬇️ DETAILS ⬇️— Manchester City (@ManCity) 1643637716000"Julian is a player we have monitored for some time," he said. "He is capable of operating in a number of attacking roles, and we firmly believe he's one of the best young attacking players in South A...

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Medvedev will realise you can’t force fans to support you, says Karatsev

Aslan Karatsev couldn’t really spout a Dostoevsky or even summon a handy Meddy-ism, a la Daniil Medvedev, but he drew out the chuckles anyway. The World No 15 had just made the quarters of the 2021 Australian Open beating Felix Auger-Aliassime and was facing the press that was quizzing him intently on digging deep and other profundities. Russian tennis players are expected to lace ironies with dark humour, and humour with gravitas. The then 27-year-old, who made semis at Melbourne last year, though, would put a pin prick to the nice bubble. Recalling the interaction while playing at the Tata Open Maharashtra on arrival, Karatsev peals off: “So the journalist asked me, ‘What was your self-talk to yourself during the break at the toilet?’ He was expecting some special answer. But I said, ...

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Everton appoint Lampard as new manager after Benitez dismissal | Football News – Times of India

Everton have appointed former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard as their manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract, the Premier League club said on Monday. Everton sacked Rafa Benitez this month after a 2-1 defeat at Norwich City left the Merseyside club six points above the relegation zone. "I'm very hungry to get started. After speaking to the owner, chairman and the board, I very much felt their passion and ambition. I hope they felt my ambition and how hard I want to work to bring it together," Lampard said in a statement. Welcome to Everton Football Club, Frank Lampard! 🔵 https://t.co/LuGqBCrrE7— Everton (@Everton) 1643635800000"You can feel the passion Everton fans have for their club. That will be hugely important. As a team – the competitive level that the Premier League brings and the...

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WB govt gives nod to 75 per cent attendance for Eden T20Is vs WI

The West Bengal government on Monday allowed 75 per cent spectator attendance for the three-match T20I series against the West Indies to be played at Eden Gardens, beginning February 16. As per a state government notification issued on Monday “all indoor and outdoor sports activities will be allowed with 75 per cent of the capacity of the venue” which means a crowd attendance of around 50,000 can be expected. The Kieron Pollard-led West Indies will play three ODIs in Ahmedabad beginning February 6 before coming to Kolkata for the T20I leg. “We are thankful to the honourable Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, chief secretary and Government of West Bengal for announcing resumption of sporting activities as well as for allowing 75 per cent of the capacity of spectators back to the stadium,” C...

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Why Medvedev says he would prefer playing in Russia over Wimbledon, French Open

After blowing a two-set lead over Rafael Nadal across five hours and 24 minutes in the Australian Open final, Daniil Medvedev began his post-match press conference with a long monologue. “Story of a young kid who dreamed about big things in tennis,” as he called it. He talked about his journey in the game since he’d first picked up a racquet when he was six, about wanting to play in Grand Slams against the best, about the moments of self-doubt over the years. He concluded with a stunning declaration. “From now on I’m playing for myself, for my family, to provide (for) my family, for people that trust in me, of course for all the Russians because I feel a lot of support there… if there is a tournament on hard courts in Moscow, before Roland Garros or Wimbledon, I’m going to go there even...

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India squad arrives in Ahmedabad for ODIs against West Indies | Cricket News – Times of India

AHMEDABAD: Members of the Indian cricket team have arrived here for the three-match ODI series against the West Indies beginning on February 6. All players entered the bio bubble between Sunday and Monday. "They will undergo a three-day quarantine," a BCCI official told PTI. Leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal had posted a photo of his departure for Ahmedabad on Sunday. He was sitting in the aircraft alongside Shikhar Dhawan. Ahemdabad ✈️🇮🇳 https://t.co/oNqUDb7QUa— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) 1643547638000Spinner Kuldeep Yadav has made a comeback into the team while leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi has received a maiden call up. Due to Covid-19 threat, the BCCI reduced the venues of three ODIs and as many T20s to two. The three T20s will be played in Kolkata. Fresh from their home T20 series win a...

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When Nadal’s Plan A didn’t work, he had Plan B, C, D…

The Spaniard haring along the baseline, and often six feet or more behind the paint, running around the backhand, finding improbable angles and lines, prompting awe among spectators and bewilderment in opponents. This style of play has worked wonders on clay – as evidenced by his scarcely-believable 13 titles at Roland Garros. But to pigeonhole Nadal as a one-trick pony would be doing great disservice to his skills and resourcefulness. He has won every Grand Slam at least twice, and judging by how he went about turning the tide against Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final, he has several arrows in his quiver, which he can employ with devastating effect. If one strategy isn’t working, he is quick to use another one and often equally adept at it. That 2️⃣1️⃣ moment#AusOpen • #AO...

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IPL 2022: Lucknow Super Giants unveil team logo | Cricket News – Times of India

LUCKNOW (Uttar Pradesh): Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the new Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise on Monday revealed the logo of the side ahead of the 2022 mega auction. The franchise said that its brand identity draws inspiration from ancient Indian mythology. "The mythical bird Garuda- who is a protector and enthroned with the power to move swiftly, has inspired us to create the winged emblem of the team. Garuda is omnipresent in every Indian culture and subculture," LSG said in a statement. Soaring towards greatness. 💪🏼Lucknow Super Giants is all set to stretch its wings. 🔥Prepare for greatness! 👊🏼… https://t.co/nYfPURU753— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) 1643628700000"The tri-colour wings of the entity symbolically represent Lucknow Super Giants' Pan-India appeal. The body of th...

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Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Thushara tests positive for Covid-19 ahead of Australia series | Cricket News – Times of India

COLOMBO: Uncapped Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Thushara has tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the team's tour of Australia starting next week, the country's cricket board said on Monday. The 27-year-old was a part of the 20-member Sri Lanka Squad to tour Australia for a five-match T20 International Series between February 11 to 20. Dilshan Fonseka, the team trainer, has also tested positive for the virus. "Both were found to be positive during a routine PCR test conducted among the squad and the support staff, who are currently remaining in a Bio-Secure Bubble ahead of the team's departure to Australia," Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said in a statement. "Both of them are currently undergoing Covid-19 protocols and will rejoin the squad on the 10th of February, upon completion of the protocols."...

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Yuki comes from behind to win first round at Tata Open Maharashtra

India’s Yuki Bhambri registered a sensational come-from-behind win over Jozef Kovalik of Slovakia in the men’s singles opening round of the Tata Open Maharashtra tennis tournament here on Monday. The 29-year-old Indian, who started directly in the main draw in South Asia’s only ATP 250 meet, secured a 6-7 (10), 6-2, 7-5 win in his opener. After losing the hard-fought first set, the former junior world number one, who made a comeback in the international circuit recently after a two-year break due to an injury, started the second with 2-0 lead and looked in good touch. The point with which @yukibhambri wrapped up a gruelling three-set win against Jozef Kovalik to move into Round 2 of the #TataOpenMaharashtra 😍💪#AdvantagePune #ATPTour #ATP #Tennis | @msltatennis @tatacompanies @atptour @...

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One doesn’t need to be captain to be a ‘leader’ within a group: Virat Kohli | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India batter Virat Kohli has said that one does not need to be a captain of a team to play the role of a 'leader'. Earlier this month, Kohli stood down as India's Test skipper a day after the country suffered a 1-2 series defeat against South Africa in the three-match series. Last year, the 33-year-old had also stepped down as T20I captain and then he was removed as the ODI captaincy after the selectors wanted one leader for white-ball formats. "See, I think firstly you need to have a complete understanding of what you set out to achieve and whether you have achieved those targets or not. Everything has a tenure and time period, so you have to be aware of it. As a batter, you might be able to give more to the team, so take pride in that," said Kohli on an episode of 'Fireside...

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Former England all-rounder Tim Bresnan announces retirement from cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

WARWICKSHIRE (UK): Former England all-rounder Tim Bresnan has announced his retirement from cricket, his County Club Warwickshire Cricket confirmed on Monday. The 36-year-old had received his Warwickshire Cap in April last year and the player became a key part of the team through key contributions with bat and ball. "This has been an incredibly tough decision, but after returning to winter training I feel that this is the right time. I have continued to work hard throughout the off-season to prepare for my 21st professional year, but deep down I feel I can't reach the high standards that I set myself and my teammates," Bresnan said in a statement as per Warwickshire County Cricket Club (WCCC). 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗧𝗶𝗺 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁💬 "I will always look back at my career with immense pr...

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At the moment Virat Kohli isn’t at his best, hopefully he discovers form soon: Ajit Agarkar | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar has said that batter Virat Kohli is not at his best right now, but it would augur well for Team India if he ends up finding form sooner rather than later. Earlier this month, Kohli stood down as India's Test skipper a day after the country suffered a 1-2 series defeat against South Africa in the three-match series. Last year, the 33-year-old had also stepped down as T20I captain and then was removed as the ODI leader after the selectors wanted one captain for white-ball formats. "At the end of the day you're only successful as successful as your team is; and if you don't win, it eventually doesn't matter how great a player you are out on the field, it's not enjoyable playing in the team," Agarkar said on Star Sports' show 'Game Plan'. "...Virat Ko...