Gayle is probably the greatest T20 player: Mandeep

28/10/2020
Sharjah, oct 27: Kings XI Punjab opener Mandeep Singh, who is grieving the loss of his father, was in awe of Chris Gayle's power-hitting against Kolkata Knight Riders, and described the Jamaican as the "greatest T20 player" of the game. Casing 150 on Monday night, Gayle, who was overlooked and was also ill in the first phase of the IPL, showed why he is called the 'Universe Boss' during his innings of 51 off 29 balls. Gayle's and Mandeep, who anchored the chase with an unbeaten 66 off 56 ball...

I’ve battled depression and continue to struggle with it: Mitchell Johnson

28/10/2020
NEW DELHI, oct 27: Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson has opened up on his battle with depression, saying he continues to struggle with his mental health even after retiring from all forms of cricket in 2018. “Through my cricket career I actually just dealt with it (depression), it’s just about me now actually moving forward and taking it upon myself to be active with certain things, to keep my mind going,” Johnson said in Channel 7’s SAS Australia. “I’ve found it tougher since retiring ...

AB De Villiers skips Big Bash but open to future Brisbane return

28/10/2020
dubai, oct 27: AB de Villiers has decided to skip this year’s Big Bash League due to family and Covid-19 related issues but the batsman has “unfinished business” at the Brisbane Heat and hopes to return at some point, the team said on Tuesday. Coach Darren Lehmann said Brisbane had been keen to re-sign the South African, who is currently playing in the Indian Premier League, but factors emerged that “changed everyone’s plans”. “The main one, aside from the challenges represented by COVID-19 a...

Feels surreal, says Varun Chakravarthy on his surprise India call-up

28/10/2020
Sharjah, oct 27: "It feels surreal," said the architect-turned-mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy after he got a maiden India call-up for the T20 series in Australia following his exploits for Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing IPL. The 29-year-old, who only started taking his spin bowling seriously in 2018, said he was not expecting to be picked in the national team. He has played only 12 T20s and featured in a lone First-Class game. "After the match got over I got to know (of my selection...

Son assisted by Kane again to lead Tottenham to victory

28/10/2020
Burnley, oct 27: The partnership between Harry Kane and Son Heung-min is developing into the most prolific in Premier League history. Son headed in from Kane’s flick-on to secure a 1-0 win at Burnley, making it the 29th time they have combined for a goal. It was the ninth time in six league matches this season alone. “They are top players but close friends,”Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho said. “No jealousy.”Only Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba have linked up for more more goals 36 in the Pre...

AC Milan’s perfect start ends with 3-3 draw with Roma

28/10/2020
Milan, oct 27: AC Milan's perfect start to the Serie A season ended with a 3-3 draw against Roma but the Rossoneri still moved two points clear of Napoli and Sassuolo. Roma defender Marash Kumbulla on Monday equalised six minutes from time following an unintended assist from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who was trying to clear a corner and instead redirected the ball toward the far post where Kumbulla rushed forward to pound it in. Roma is ninth, five points behind Milan. Edin D eko and Jordan Vereto...

Rohit unlikely as Mumbai and RCB aim to secure play-off berth

28/10/2020
Abu Dhabi, oct 27: Rohit Sharma is likely to miss his third game in a row when Mumbai Indians face Royal Challengers Bangalore here on Wednesday with both teams aiming to secure their spot in the IPL play-offs. While Mumbai are sitting on top of the table despite their eight-wicket hammering by Rajasthan Royals with 14 points, Virat Kohli-led RCB too remain on 14 following their loss to Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. A win for either side on Wednesday should be enough to take it to the play-o...