Sports News Today LIVE: T20 World Cup Schedule To Be Announced On 17th August
Sports News Today 16 August 2021 LIVE Updates: Keep following the space for all the major Sports Updates from the day.
The ICC on Monday anounced that the schedule for T20 World Cup will be announced tomorrow.
Real Madrid club on Monday announced, 29-year-old Belgian international goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has decided to extend his stay with Real Madrid until June 30, 2026.
Former Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Perera, who turned 31 recently, has tested positive for the dreaded Covid-19 ahead of limited-overs series against South Africa next month, Sri Lanka Cricket Board confirmed on Monday.
With a 1-0 win over Club Eagles, Bengaluru FC on Sunday secured a spot in Group Stages of the 2021 AFC Cup.
Kohli-Anderson rivalry is not new. Both cricketers have been best in their respective domains. Chirping and sledging is a part of the game and Kohli and Anderson both know it.
Virat Kohli and James Anderson came face to face against each other. Both had a verbal spat during the Day 4 of 2nd Test at Lord's.
“You swearing at me again are you? This isn’t your fu**ing backyard,” Kohli said to Anderson. Anderson said something to Kohli again on the next ball, to which Kohli replied saying: “chirp chirp chirp. This is what old age makes you.”
Watch the video above!
BCCI is keeping an eye on what's happening in Afghanistan, it's early to comment on it but if nothing changes and we are hoping the participation of Rashid, Nabi in IPL 2021, as per PTI.
Bayern Munich legend Gerd Muller has passed away, aged 75.
Wasim Jaffer indicated that Ravichandran Ashwin is missing from the team. Jaffer, in the picture, pointed out that there was dust flying and the ball was subsequently spinning because of that, thus, India will miss the 'main character' as Jaffer wrote.
Kemar Roach (L) and Jermaine Blackwood (R) of West Indies celebrate winning on day 4 of the 1st Test between the West Indies and Pakistan at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica, on August 15, 2021. (Image: AFP)
WI vs PAK: It was a nail-biting Test match and in the end, the Windies prevailed.
West Indies were 7 down for 114 while chasing 168. They needed 54 runs more with only tail-enders left. Kemar Roach stepped up and played a brilliant 30 not out to sail Windies through.
Background
Today, we bring to you LIVE action and talk about sports from around the world. Premier League's first week is done, Test match cricket is taking an exciting turn. Post-Tokyo 2020, the sports like Athletics, Badminton, etc have taken a step back. In tennis, Medvedev was featuring in the Toronto Open final.
We shall look at the surprising win of Tottenham Hotspur over Manchester City in the final week game at Premier League. We shall also do a weekly PL roundup and see who fares the best in English football currently.
Apart from that, we look at team India's chances of winning the 2nd Test match at Lord's. India has a considerable lead but to bowl England out in just one day would be a herculean task.
Keep checking this space for all timely updates from the Sports world!
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