Sports Round Up January 18, 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.

Sports Breaking News Live Blog (Photo Credits: File Image)
18 Jan, 22:08 (IST)

A 10-man SC East Bengal held on and played a goalless draw against Chennaiyin FC in ISL 2020-21 on Monday. East Bengal lost Ajay Chhetri post the half-hour mark after the young midfielder saw two yellow between 22nd and 31st minute. But Robbie Fowler's side held to avoid a defeat and extend their unbeaten run to seven matches. 

18 Jan, 19:13 (IST)

Mitchell Starc has given an injury concern after reportedly grabbing his right hamstring during day 4 of the India vs Australia fourth Test match. Starc bowled the first over of India's second innings before stumps was called on the penultimate day of the Test due to bad weather and rain. But in between that over he bowled, Starc had repeatedly grabbed his hamstring and was reportedly seen walking with some discomfort.

18 Jan, 17:25 (IST)

Krunal Pandya has posted a lovely video of some beautiful moments he shared with his late father Himanshu, who sadly passed away this Saturday after suffering a heart attack. Watch the video here.

 

18 Jan, 13:26 (IST)

Mohammad Amir had earlier announced an indefinite break from international cricket. But recently the pacer has opened about the decision, saying he will consider returning to the Pakistan squad once the current management leaves.

18 Jan, 11:26 (IST)

Courtesy an all-round performance, England have defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the first Test of the two-match series. Skipper Joe Root has been adjudged the Man of the Match for his sensational double century.

18 Jan, 10:51 (IST)

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has changed his Twitter bio after welcoming his first child, a baby girl. 'A proud husband and father,' reads his new Twitter bio. Read More.

18 Jan, 08:13 (IST)

Lionel Messi was sent off for the first time in his Barcelona career as Athletic Bilbao stunned the Catalan Giants in the Spanish Super Cup 2021 finals to lift the title.


India will hope to bowl out Australia and limit the target to a chasable total when play begins on day 4 of the India vs Australia fourth Test. India were bowled out for 336 and handed Australia a 33-run lead in the first innings. The hosts since consolidated that to a 54-run lead with 10 wickets still in hand and will hope to score quickly on day 4 to set India a big target as they chase a series win at the Gabba. At stumps on day 3, Australia were on 21/0 with openers David Warner and Marcus Harris at the crease. Meanwhile, we bring you all the live sports breaking news, top stories about all sports and sportspersons from around the world and the 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 sports news you need to know. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021: Andhra Pradesh Beat Kerala by 6 Wickets in Elite Group E Match.

In football, Liverpool and Manchester United played a goalless draw at Anfield while Tottenham Hotspur beat Sheffield United 3-1 and Leicester City beat Southampton 2-0 to climb on top of the Premier League points table. In the Indian Super League, NorthEast United FC finally ended their seven-match winless run with a 2-1 win over Jamshedpur FC but ATK Mohun Bagan were held to 1-1 draw at the Fatorda with substitute Ishan Pandita coming off the bench to score a late equaliser after Edu Garcia’s free-kick had put ATK Mohun Bagan ahead. IND vs AUS 4th Test 2021: Virender Sehwag Says ‘Team India’s Courage Can Be Described As Dabanng’.

Defending Olympic champion Carolina Marin beat top-seed Tai-Tzu-Ying in the Thailand Open final to clinch the women’s singles title and bolster her chances of retaining the gold in Tokyo. Viktor Axelsen beat Angus Long to win the men’s singles title at the Thailand Open. Marin beat Tzu-Ying 21-9, 21-16 in 42 minutes to win the women’s final while Axelsen needed only 44 minutes to crash Long 21-14, 21-14.

Barcelona are set to play Athletic Bilbao in the Supercopa de Espana final on Sunday midnight while Juventus visit Inter Milan in a big Derby D’Italia clash in the Serie A.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 18, 2021 08:06 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

Share Now

Share Now