Royal Challengers Bangalore have begun a new podcast where several of their stars have discussed how the Indian Premier League has changed their lives. Mohammed Siraj also revealed an interesting tale on how he bought a new smartphone as well as a car after securing his first IPL deal. The rise of Siraj over the last couple of years has been phenomenal to witness. With sensational exploits during the Border Gavaskar Trophy triumph in Australia, he established his place in the Indian team on the back of consistently improving performances with RCB. The 27-year-old also went on to star during the Test…
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Big Bash League’s viewership has been on a downward decline since 2018/19. This has prompted Cricket Australia to consider shortening the tournament from 56 matches to 40 matches in a season in order to revive interest in the tournament. The Big Bash League’s viewership figures are becoming a cause of concern for Cricket Australia. Public interest in the T20 league has been on a steady downward spiral since the 2018-19 season. Despite efforts being made to increase the appeal of the tournament with the introduction of three new BBL rules last year, it hasn’t made much of a difference. The ongoing COVID-19…
Arsenal paid Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 7 million pounds to rip off his contract – says a report. The striker left the club by “mutual consent” on February 1 and was confirmed by Barcelona as their new signing a day later. According to The Times, the club the Gabon international almost 7 million pounds to rip off his deal, thus removing his 350,000 pounds-a-week wages off their books. Aubameyang was confirmed to have signed a contract until June 30, 2025, with FC Barcelona on Wednesday morning, containing a break clause for June 30, 2023. As mandated by law, the Blaugrana have also inserted a release clause…
Manchester United have pulled Mason Greenwood merchandise from their online store, just as EA Sports have decided to take the player’s likeness out of their popular FIFA game. The investigation, meanwhile, surrounding the player continues. Manchester United have stopped selling Mason Greenwood-branded merchandise on their official online store. The club’s action comes after the player’s arrest on January 30 on suspicion of rape and assault against his girlfriend, Harriet Robson. The Greater Manchester Police also released a statement on February 1, stating that the player was “further arrested” on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill. “Detectives have been granted…
Striker Alexander Romario Jesuraj came off the bench to score Goa’s equalising goal in the fourth minute of injury time, thus clinching a point for the Gaurs against Odisha FC. The Juggernauts had taken the lead, against the run of play, through Brazilian forward Jonathas just past the hour-mark. Dominant, yet wasteful: has been FC Goa’s story under manager Derrick Pereira. The Gaurs’ struggles were, once again, bare for all to see in their 1-1 draw against Odisha FC – a result that could’ve been much worse had it not been for a late, momentary lapse in concentration by the Odisha…
Indian all-rounder Nishant Sindhu has completed his recovery after being diagnosed with coronavirus, reports PTI. As a result, he will be available for the U19 World Cup semi-final clash against Australia. The Indian camp at the U19 World Cup had been hamstrung by a series of COVID-19 infections ahead of the side’s second group stage fixture. Several players, including captain Yash Dhull, had tested positive and Sindhu was appointed as the stand-in skipper for the matches against Ireland and Uganda. Dhull, Shaik Rasheed, Manav Parakh, Siddharth Yadav and Aaradhya Yadav all made quick recoveries after contracting the virus and tested negative ahead of the quarter-final against Bangladesh U19, which made them…
The Gunners managed to sign a player before the transfer window slammed shut, albeit not one the fans had been waiting for. Liverpool failed in their approach to sign one themselves but could resurrect a move in the summer. Arsenal confirmed the signing of Auston Trusty from Colorado Rapids late during the deadline day. The USMNT U20 international, who is left-footed and plays as a centre-back, will remain in the MLS until the summer, after which he will journey to London to officially join his new club. The 23-year-old becomes Arsenal’s second signing of the winter window; the North London club also captured New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner on…
Everton confirmed the appointment of Frank Lampard as the new first-team head coach on deadline day before presenting him with two new midfielders; Donny Van De Beek joins the club on loan from Manchester United and Dele Alli from Tottenham Hotspur. Sixteenth in the table and without a win in five, the Toffees have brought in some new faces to help them scale the standings during the second half of the season. Vitalii Mykolenko, Nathan Paterson, and Anwar El Ghazi were joined by Van de Beek and Alli on the deadline day of the January transfer window but not before the club confirmed the…
Hyderabad striker Bartholomew Ogbeche became the outright top scorer in Indian Super League history when he netted his second goal – one of five his team scored on the night – against a struggling NorthEast United. As such, Hyderabad stretched their lead at the top of the Indian Super League table. Manolo Marquez’s men scored five at the Fatorda on Monday night – two of which were scored by Ogbeche, who became the outright top scorer in Indian Super League history with 49 goals, one better than Sunil Chhetri and Ferran Corominas. Three minutes into the match, Hyderabad took the lead. A well-worked corner routine created an…
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is in the capital of Catalunya to sign for Barcelona on a six-month loan deal, reports claim. Elsewhere, Liverpool are continuing with their interest in Fulham youngster Fabio Carvalho – on deadline day. Images have confirmed the arrival of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in Barcelona – the Gabon international is said to be in the city to complete a loan move to the club from Arsenal for the remainder of the season. Reports confirmed Barcelona’s interest in the forward last night but earmarked his wages as a potential stumbling block. However, the deal seems to be moving forward with Aubameyang…