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Tim David and Rilee Rossouw had earlier put up a fantastic partnership as the Multan Sultans scored 217/5 The Multan Sultans piled the runs on the board after Tim David and veteran Rilee Rossouw launched an assault, plundering 110 runs in just eight overs to propel their side to a massive 217/5 at the end of the innings. Islamabad’s game was all but lost before all-rounder Shadab Khan’s brilliant knock brought a fresh spark into the lifeless Islamabad innings. However, Khan could not finish the job, getting dismissed for 91, which ultimately meant that the Sultans walked away victorious by 20 runs. Skipper Shadab won the toss as Islamabad put Multan…

The all-rounder refused to reveal whether he would be bowling during the 2022 IPL, calling it a ‘surprise’. There has been a lot of speculation with regards to Hardik Pandya’s role at the Ahmedabad franchise, after he was drafted into the new side. Many questioned if the player would be able to bowl in the upcoming edition of the IPL, or whether he was picked purely as a batsman, his bowling fitness is also of utmost importance to the Indian side, which is dearly missing a seam-bowling all-rounder at the moment. Pandya was at the receiving end of a lot of backlash…

The former India opener expects his players to be fully involved in the IPL and not harbour national team hopes for the duration of the tournament. Two-time Premier League winning captain Gautam Gambhir, who joined Lucknow Supergiants as a mentor in January, has addressed the challenges that lay ahead for their side ahead of the mega auction scheduled to take place later this month. The 40-year-old spoke about newly-appointed captain KL Rahul and the responsibilities he will shoulder and has also urged the support staff to make the skipper’s life easier, giving him the mental freedom to get the job done. Gambhir also…

The Islamabad franchise romped home to victory by nine wickets against the Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League fixture on January 30. The iconic ‘Helicopter shot’ popularised by former India captain MS Dhoni has been replicated by Afghan batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz. In what was a dominant victory, Gurbaz dispatched a Sohail Khan delivery in the 15th over, clearing the deep mid-wicket boundary with ease, as his shot reminded everyone of Dhoni’s signature stroke, which became popular as the “Helicopter shot” over the years. Fans across the world admired Gurbaz’ brilliant six, which went viral on social media. The Ahmedabad United side…

As the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers draw close, South American champions Argentina take on Colombia in the latest set of qualifying games on February 2. The 2014 World Cup finalists have already secured a top-two berth and are vying for pole position, currently held by Brazil. Colombia, on the other hand, are in a critical situation, and will most likely have to rely on other results going their way, in addition to winning their remaining three games. The Colombians currently sit in sixth place, with 17 points in 15 games. Should other results be favourable to them, their goal difference is currently -2, which is better…

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been arrested by the Greater Manchester Police after images and audio files emerged with supposed proof of rape and physical assault that the 20-year-old allegedly caused to his fiancee Harriet Robson, over the course of the past few months, in what seems to have been a very troubled relationship. The Manchester United forward has been arrested by the local police department over suspicion of rape and assault after his girlfriend’s social media handles were flooded with supposedly incriminating evidence against Greenwood. The images, videos, and audio files have since been taken down, as they…

In-form Tamil Nadu duo Shahrukh Khan and R Sai Kishore – who were part the Mushtaq Ali Trophy victory in 2021 – have been named as stand-by players in the Indian T20 squad for the upcoming series against the West Indies, which is set to begin on February 16, three days after the IPL 2022 mega auction. The India call-up will mean that both the players will miss the start of the Ranji Trophy, about which the BCCI is soon to make an announcement. The tournament will take place over two legs in 2022 after there was massive backlash pertaining…

Former Manchester United captain turned pundit Gary Neville was unsure of Rice’s abilities and expressed some scepticism on the high price tag quoted by the Hammers. Prior to the start of the season, Manchester United were rumoured to be looking for a defensive midfielder, and Rice was one of the options that United were looking at. The midfielder had an impressive season for West Ham and was also a key member of the England side, which made it to the Euro 2020 final. However, at the time, Rice was valued by West Ham at around 100 million pounds, something that Neville didn’t quite see…

After being named in the Indian ODI squad for the upcoming series against the West Indies, beginning on February 6 in Ahmedabad, former Baroda and current Rajasthan all-rounder Deepak Hooda has expressed his gratitude to the veteran Pathan brothers, Irfan and Yusuf, for their impact in his career. Hooda was part of India’s Nidahas Trophy side back in 2018 but did not get an opportunity to make his debut. He will be hoping that things will be different this time around, especially with India’s middle-order woes in recent times. In a chat he had with The New Indian Express, the 26-year-old…

Los Rojiblancos lost Kieran Trippier in the current transfer window, after the right-back moved to Newcastle United. Reports have emerged that Atleti have shortlisted Aston Villa defender Matty Cash as a potential replacement for Trippier, who joined the club in 2019 from Tottenham and had a solid tenure, as he was one of the key men behind the Colochoneros’ La Liga victory in the 2020/21 season. The England international was one of the first names on the teamsheet for Atletico throughout his spell at Wanda Metropolitano but was rumoured to be on the move during the summer transfer window ahead of the season.…