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  Mithali Raj is confident about her team shrugging off the COVID-19 setback and finding their rhythm against South Africa next month. However, India will now face South Africa in a series comprising of 5 ODIS and 3 T20Is starting March 7. Even though the pandemic forced women’s cricket into the background for a year, Mithali believes the Indian team can wake up from the setback. https://www.sportstiger.com/mithali-raj-confident-about-indian-womens-team-post-covid-setback

  Jasprit Bumrah made a request to BCCI to be released from India’s squad ahead of the fourth Test owing to personal reasons. Jasprit Bumrah has been released from India’s Test squad ahead of the fourth Test against England. Notably, Bumrah made a request to BCCI to be released from India’s squad owing to personal reasons. With this, the Indian board has made clear that there will be no new addition to India squad for the final Test. https://www.sportstiger.com/jasprit-bumrah-released-from-indias-test-squad-ahead-of-fourth-test

  Ravi Shastri has been the subject matter of various memes. Shastri takes it in good humour, responds to dry meme. Shastri, however, has taken the trolls in good humour, terming it “banter.” Post India’s win over England in the Ahmedabad Test inside two days, several memes had yet again targeted the 58-year-old, suggesting that he could not have stayed in a “dry state” for five and hence told the team to finish the Test off in two days. However, the Indian coach has responded to it by saying that he loves the banter. “Love the banter ! Feels good to bring some smiles in these tough times,” he said. https://www.sportstiger.com/ravi-shastri-responds-to-dry-state-meme-after-ahmedabad-win

  The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is said to be exploring the option of hosting the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) across four to five cities in India itself.  The source further revealed that BCCI has also shortlisted a few cities in the running to host IPL 2021. In addition to Mumbai and Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad are the other venues being considered. All the franchises involved are also believed to be open to IPL 2021 being spread out across cities in India. https://www.sportstiger.com/bcci-open-to-hosting-ipl-2021-across-multiple-cities-in-india-reports

  Yusuf Pathan announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday. He played 174 IPL matches while featured in 57 ODIs for India. With the emergence of new finishers in the domestic circuit, Yusuf fell out of favour after 2012 and never played international cricket again. However, he kept on entertaining fans in the IPL. His last appearance in the T20 tournament came in 2019 for the Sunrisers Hyderabad following which he found no takers in the auction after being released by the Orange Army. https://www.sportstiger.com/world-cup-winning-all-rounder-yusuf-pathan-announces-retirement

  Dutee completed 100m sprint in 11.44 seconds and in 200m, Hima Das won the race completing it in 23.31 seconds in Indian Grand Prix II. In addition to the Olympic standard of timing, Dutee can also confirm a place among the 56 starters in Tokyo taking into account her ranking. The 25-year-old is currently World number 33.  News Reference :  https://www.sportstiger.com/indian-grand-prix-ii-dutee-hima-register-wins-in-100m-200m-sprints-respectively

  While Hardik Pandya was seen talking to Axar Patel, Kohli came and said, Hey Baapu, taari bowling kamal che. Hardik later revealed that it is the bit of Gujarati that Virat has picked up which he is used to praise Axar. Notably, Axar Patel is nicknamed Bapu as he belongs to the home state of Mahatma Gandhi. https://www.sportstiger.com/watch-hey-baapy-taari-bowling-kamal-che-virat-kohli-praises-axar-patel-in-gujarati

  Former cricket legends are set to make a comeback to take the fans down the memory lane as the Road Safety World Series is set to commence on March 5. A total of six teams full of legendary cricketers namely- India Legends, Sri Lanka Legends, South Africa Legends, West Indies Legends, England Legends and Bangladesh Legends – will participate in the T20 tournament. The Road Safety World Series is being staged to create awareness among masses about road safety on Indian streets. The inaugural edition of the competition had to be called off midway owing to threats posed by Coronavirus pandemic. https://www.sportstiger.com/road-safety-world-series-squads-announced-india-legends-confirm-sachin-yuvraj-participation

  Islamabad United needed just one run in the final over and they chased it down with a single. However, there was a halt to their celebrations as Karachi went upstairs for a review. Dar had given it not-out but Imad Wasim decided to take the review. The snicko clearly showed there was an inside edge before the ball touched the pads. Aleem Dar could not control his amusement and ended up doing a small celebration on the field. https://www.sportstiger.com/psl-2021-aleem-dar-mocks-karachi-kings-after-they-lose-review

  In the speech during the inaugural, Amit Shah incorrectly pronounced India greatest ever player Sachin Tendulkar as "Soochin Tendulkar". In the speech during the inaugural, at the world’s largest cricket stadium – Amit Shah incorrectly pronounced India’s greatest ever player Sachin Tendulkar as “Soochin Tendulkar”. India’s Home Minister was mentioning about the laurels Sachin Tendulkar has brought to the country and also talked about his performances at then Sardar Patel Stadium. He said, “On this venue Sachin Tendulkar completed 18,000 International runs while playing against England in 2011 World Cup”. https://www.sportstiger.com/india-home-minister-amit-shah-calls-sachin-soochin-recreates-donald-trumps-soochin-tendulkar

Ishant Sharma playing his 100th Test match on 24th February 2021. Fans demanded Ishant Sharma to pick a five-wicket haul against England. https://www.sportstiger.com/fans-demand-five-wicket-haul-from-ishant-sharma-as-he-is-set-to-play-100th-test-for-india

  Virat Kohli was standing to Rishabh Pant right during practice, and former was not expecting the drone to come. However, Pant intentionally tried to scare the skipper Indian wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant has been in sublime form off late. He has been hitting the ball nicely, and has been exceptional behind the stumps. His sensation run with both bat as well as gloves helped him to earn his place back in shortest format of the game. Ahead of the all-important third Test against England, Rishabh Pant found with a new friend in nets. https://www.sportstiger.com/rishabh-pant-scares-virat-kohli-with-his-new-friend-video-goes-viral

  Wahab Riaz and Darren Sammy have returned negative for Coronavirus after they were found to have breached bio-secure bubble on Friday. https://www.sportstiger.com/psl-2021-wahab-riaz-darren-sammy-test-covid-19-negative-after-bio-bubble-breach

  Indian pacer Ishant Sharma in the press conference ahead of the Pink-ball Test opened up on the relation shared with the captain. When asked by a media representative on the best captain played under, Ishant quoted, “Rather than captain understanding me, I need to understand the captain”. According to him, discussing the situation with the captain is best and the captain assuming for the bowlers. News Ref :   https://www.sportstiger.com/rather-than-captain-understanding-me-i-need-to-understand-the-captain-ishant-sharma

  James Anderson believes that they are still in with a chance to beat India 3-1 and qualify for the World Test Championship final. England speedster James Anderson believes that they are still in with a chance to beat India 3-1 and qualify for the World Test Championship final later in the year. Although the visitors managed to beat India in the opening Test, it was the Men in Blue who prevailed in their home conditions in the second Test. The hosts are still favourites to win the series as they are yet to loose a Test series at home since 2012. News Reference :  https://www.sportstiger.com/have-an-opportunity-to-beat-india-3-1-and-play-world-test-championship-final-james-anderson

Ranveer Singh starrer 83 will release in cinema halls on June 4, 2021. The much-anticipated film revolves around India’s historic 1983 World Cup win with Ranveer playing the role of the then captain Kapil Dev. Deepika Padukone will play the role of Kapil Dev’s wife Romi Bhatia in the film. Notably, underdogs India had beaten reigning World Champion West Indies in the final at the iconic Lord’s to lift their first-ever World Cup. Cricket in India changed forever post that win which inspired a whole new generation of youngsters including legendary Sachin Tendulkar to take up the sport.  News Reference :  https://www.sportstiger.com/ranveer-starrer-83-on-kapil-dev-led-indias-world-cup-win-to-release-on-june-4  

  The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday have confirmed that a player from a franchise participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 has returned positive result for the mandatory COVID-19 test. The development comes ahead of the tournament opener between Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators later on Saturday and the player, whose name has not been revealed, has been sent into a quarantine for 10 days. The Board also confirmed that the player will only be able to rejoin the squad after he returns two negative tests which is in sync with the re-entry protocols applicable to players testing positive for the infection. News Reference :  https://www.sportstiger.com/psl-2021-unnamed-player-tests-positive-for-covid-19-ahead-of-tournament-opener

  Chennai Super Kings gave a special tribute to their charismatic captain MS Dhoni during IPL auction, held on February 18th. The Yellow Army’s team management ensured that the fans can feel Thala’s presence during the 2021 auction. News Reference :  https://www.sportstiger.com/ms-dhoni-receives-a-special-tribute-by-csk-management-during-ipl-2021-auction

  England all-rounder Sam Curran, who was earlier expected to join the national squad for the fourth Test against India in Ahmedabad, will now arrive with the limited-overs squad. He will feature in the white-ball series set to commence with the first T20I on March 12. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Thursday that Curran could not travel on an earlier date due to logistical issues. Notably, Curran was not part of the squad for the first three Tests against India at a time when England’s rotational policy is at the forefront. As part of this arrangement, Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali flew back home after playing a Test match each. Although, such a policy, the board feels will manage the workload of the cricketers efficiently, some have even criticized it suggesting that it hasn’t allowed the Three Lions to put up their Best XI. News Reference :  https://www.sportstiger.com/sam-curran-to-miss-india-tests-to-join-for-white-ball-series

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun will be a part of the player auction for IPL 2021. The 21-year-old is a left handed bowling all-rounder and made his debut in T20 cricket for Mumbai in January during the side's game against Haryana in SMAT. Playing 2 matches, Arjun Tendulkar managed to scalp 3 wickets in a total of 7 overs. News Reference : SportsTiger

  It was Joe Root, the visiting captain who won the toss in the Series opener and rightly elected to bat first on a fresh Chepauk Wicket. Indian bowlers struggled in one of those rare occasions in home condition as they managed to get only 3 wickets on the first day as England managed to score more than 250 runs. Root led his team from the front as he scored a chance-less Century which was well supported by Young Dominic Sibley from the other end.  News Reference : SportsTiger

  After announcing his intentions knock out Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor faced a stunning defeat and got knocked out himself last month. McGregor has now not only congratulated Poirier but has even challenged him for a third and final round to settle the score once and for all.  Responding to his calls, Poirier said: "You know we are going to do it a 3rd time" . News Reference : SportsTiger

As the day for the commencement of India’s Test matches against England closes by, another huge update has arrived in the meantime, and that might excite fans. The Indian team might further add to the tally of Test debutants as all-rounder Axar Patel might be named into the squad.  Axar Patel is an all-rounder from Gujarat who made his first-class debut in 2012. A left-handed batsman and a left-arm orthodox spinner. News Reference : SportsTiger

  Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford surpassed King Cantona on the club's all -time scorers list. The 23-year-old striker notched in 83rd goal in all com petitions against Southampton at Old Trafford. He now becomes the 9th highest scorer for the club in Premier League era. News Reference : SportsTiger

Following Australia's decision to postpone their tour of South Africa, WTC has now got its first finalist in New Zeland. The decision will see Kiwis fly to lord's for the title of inaugural edition of WTC.  While New Zeland have qualified for final, India, Australia and England stay in contention for the vacant spot with Virat Kohli's men being the favorites. News Reference : SportsTiger

Kabaddi star and Indian team’s Kabaddi captain Deepak Niwas Hooda shares his journey. He also talks about how he has overcome the injuries and throws some light on his experience playing as India’s skipper and much more. Notably, Hooda was part of the Indian team which won the gold medal at the 2016 South Asian Games.  Watch the video to get a holistic view of his journey News Reference : SportsTiger