England's women cricketer Alex Hartley was impressed by Rishabh Pantâs Handspring video as she asked Indian skipper Virat Kohli to emulate the wicket-keeper's stunt. Read More.
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Sports Round Up January 05, 2021: Match Results, Reports, Highlights and Look Back at Top Stories of the Day
Sports fever is at the highest, and we are back with yet another live blog for all the sporting events all around the world. We will be tracking the breaking sports news throughout the day with our live updates. From live score updates to match results, you will get all the major sports news here.
05 Jan, 21:27 (IST)
British driver Lando Norris has tested positive for coronavirus while on holiday in Dubai. Read More.
05 Jan, 18:24 (IST)
Sir Lewis Hamilton, who was recently knighted on New Year 2021, has reportedly rejected to extend contract with Mercedes. Read More.
05 Jan, 16:49 (IST)
Riding on a clinical all-round show, South Africa have defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the second Test. They also won the series 2-0.
05 Jan, 15:44 (IST)
While Virat Kohli is back home for the expected birth of his first child, the talismanic batsman continues to sweat it out in gym. Have a look at his latest picture. Read More.
05 Jan, 14:20 (IST)
Pakistan 8/1 (11), Trail by 354 runs, Day 3 Stumps: The visitors are in danger of falling to another defeat in the second test against New Zealand as the hosts are in command at stumps on Day 3. Kane Willaimson's double ton took the Black Caps to a 362-run lead in the first innings. Pakistan have lost Shan Masood but need a [partenrship to get them back into the game.Â
05 Jan, 11:01 (IST)
New Zealand are in complete control in the match against Pakistan courtesy of a double ton from Kane Williamson and centuries from Henry Nicholls and Daryll Mitchell. The hosts declared at 659/6 in their first innings. Pakistan currently trail by 362 runs in session three on the 3rd day.
05 Jan, 10:24 (IST)
T Natarajan was added to the Indian Test squad after Mohammad Shami and Umesh Yadav were ruled out after picking up injuries. The left-arm pacer was initially added to the team as a net bowler but till now has made debuts in T20Is and ODIs and could feature in any of the remaining two tests as well. Here is the photo shared by the bowler.
05 Jan, 08:57 (IST)
Cricket Australia shared a glimpse of the pitch that will be used for the third Test between India and Australia at the SCG starting from January 7 onwards. The teams enter into the game with the series leveled at 1-1.
05 Jan, 08:09 (IST)
Barcelona have postponed their training after two members of the first team staff have tested positive for COVID-19. The entire team will undergo another round of PCR tests to determine if any other member has been affected.Â
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Sports fever is at the highest, and we are back with yet another live blog for all the sporting events all around the world. We will be tracking the breaking sports news throughout the day with our live updates. From live score updates to match results, you will get all the major sports news here. The day gone by was indeed big as Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo became the very first personality to reach 250 million followers on social media platform Instagram. Not all that, the five-time Ballon dâOr winner also went past Brazilian legend Peleâs record of most career goals. While Pele netted 757 times in his professional career, CR7 went past his tally by recording his 758th goal.
Speaking of football, Hyderabad FC thrashed Chennaiyin FC 4-1, jumping to the sixth position in Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 team standings. Coming to cricket, New Zealand have tightened their grip over Pakistan in the second Test with Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson scoring yet another century while Henry Nicholls (89) is also approaching his ton. South Africa and Sri Lanka are also contesting in different Test fixture at Johannesburg with the Proteas side well in command. Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd Test 2021 Live Streaming Online Day 3.
In reply of Lankaâs first-innings total of 157 runs, Quinton de Kockâs posted 302 runs with opener Dean Elgar scoring a sensational hundred. India and Australia are also gearing up for the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) which gets underway on January 7.
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