Sports Round Up January 12, 2021: Match Results, Reports, Highlights and Look Back at Top Stories of the Day

Catch all the live sports breaking news, top stories about all sports and sportspersons from around the world and latest updates on match results, live scores, transfer news and rumours, injury updates, retirement news of players and birthdays of sports stars and every important news you need to know.

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12 Jan, 21:41 (IST)

Bengaluru FC  missed out on a chance to move into the top four after they drew against NorthEast United on Tuesday. Both teams played out a 1-1 draw as Luis Machado's third goal against the Blues gave the Highlanders the lead in the game, but Rahul Bheke pulled them level minutes into the second half.

12 Jan, 18:29 (IST)

As the list of injured Indian players gets long, Virender Sehwag took to Twitter and jokingly said that he's ready to break retirement for India vs Australia 4th Test at the Gabba in Brisbane.

12 Jan, 14:26 (IST)

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has been knocked out of Thailand Open 2021 after losing her first-round game against Mia Blichfeldt of Denmark.

12 Jan, 12:44 (IST)

Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal recently tested positive for COVID-19 virus at the Thailand Open 2021. However, Nehwal isn't amused with the management as the reports came just before her warm-up game.

12 Jan, 12:29 (IST)

Steve Smith has overtaken Virat Kohli in the latest ICC Test rankings. Kane Williamson stays on number one of the rankings.

12 Jan, 11:12 (IST)

Four more players from team UAE have been tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, the second ODI between UAE and Ireland has been suspended.

12 Jan, 10:38 (IST)

Ravindra Jadeja has completed his surgery and has posted a picture on social media. He has promised to come back stronger.

12 Jan, 10:22 (IST)

Saina Nehwal and HS Prannoy who flew to Thailand for the Thailand Open have been tested positive with COVID-19. 

12 Jan, 09:24 (IST)

Jasprit Bumrah has been reportedly ruled out of fourth Test match due to an abdominal strain.

12 Jan, 08:50 (IST)

Sreesanth returned to cricket after seven years and has picked up a wicket as he played the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Puducherry!


India and Australia played out a thriller at the Sydney Cricket Ground as the 3rd Test after several twists and turns ended in a draw. Hanuma Vihari and Ravi Ashwin build a crucial partnership as India avoided defeat. Meanwhile, we bring you all the live sports breaking news, top stories about all sports and sportspersons from around the world and latest updates on match results, live scores, transfer news and rumours, injury updates, retirement news of players and birthdays of sports stars and every important news you need to know. On Rahul Dravid's Birthday As a Fitting Tribute Team India Shows Grit and Determination to Secure a Famous Draw.

Premier League teams resume action after rest during the weekend. Sheffield United take on Newcastle United in the first game on the day which is followed by a clash between Manchester United and Burnley. The Red Devils have a chance to go top of the table with a positive result.

India’s domestic T20 tournament, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy continues with matchday 3. Several teams across the groups face on the third day of the competition. The Twenty 20 tournament will start at 12:00 pm IST with games also scheduled to be played at 07:00 pm.

Cricket action further continues with BBL 2020-21 as Perth Scorchers take on Hobart Hurricanes with both teams hoping to close the gap on leaders Sydney Sixers. The action in Indian Super League continues as NorthEast United take on out of form Bengaluru FC.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 12, 2021 08:18 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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