Tag: 2021
New Zealand Reveal Fit Kane Williamson, WTC Final Ball
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) posted images that confirmed that captain Kane Williamson and wicketkeeper BJ Watling are fit to play the World Test Championship final against India that commences at the Hampshire Bowl from Friday. NZC also posted an image of the Dukes ball that will be used in the final. ....
World Music Day 2021: Importance, History, Wishes & Quotes
World Music Day is celebrated every year on 21 June. Popularly called 'Make Music Day', and 'Fête de la Musique' in French, this day marks the importance of music in everyone's life. according to a survey, 92% of Indians take solace in music during their hard times. Music is not just a healing therapy, it also ensures a good mood and healthy mental well-being. On this day, people step out on the streets to play and enjoy music. It is an open event where anyone can join and play music. However, with the Covid-19 pandemic this year, the World Mu....
New Zealand coasted to an unlikely eight-wicket win on the sixth, and reserve, day of the World Test Championship final against India here on Wednesday, after the rain-affected match ebbed and flowed over six days. This is an apt redemption for New Zealand, who had lost the final of the last two 50-over World Cups, in 2015 and 2019. Also, this is New Zealand's second major international trophy, following their ICC Knock Out triumph in 2000. The match, in which two days were lost to rain, saw a strong performance from Kiwis on the reserve....
T20 World Cup Shifted Out Of India, To Be Held In UAE, Oman: ICC
ICC on Tuesday confirmed that the T20 World Cup 2020 has been shifted out of India and will be held in the UAE and Oman. The tournament will begin from October 17 and the final will be played on November 14. The Indian cricket board (BCCI), however, will remain the hosting board.....
Willing To Sacrifice World T20 For Ashes: Steve Smith
Former Australian skipper Steve Smith has said he is willing to sacrifice his participation in the ICC T20 World Cup in the UAE if it can help him remain fit for the Ashes beginning December 8.....
Saudi Arabia Approves Security Plan For This Year's Haj Amid Covid
Saudi Arabia has approved the security plan for this year's Haj pilgrimage, while taking into account precautions against Covid-19. ....
I Will Be There When The IPL Resumes: Shreyas Iyer
Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer gave updates on his recovery from a shoulder injury and his availability in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Iyer had injured his shoulder in March while fielding in India's first ODI against England in Pune and went under the knife in April. ....
Emmys 2021 Nominees Announced: ‘The Crown’ And ‘The Mandalorian’ Lead Race
Nominations for the 73rd Emmy Awards were announced on Tuesday by the Emmy-winning father-daughter duo Ron Cephas Jones and Jasmine Cephas Jones. ....
'Toofan' Leads The Race As Amazon Prime's Most Watched Hindi Film In 2021
In a rare instance, OTT giant Amazon Prime Video has released data, revealing its highest streaming projects within their launch-weeks so far in this year. Actor Farhan Akhtar's 'Toofan' is on top position as the most watched video within first week of its release globally. ....
Find A Way Out; Not In Favour Of Ashes Postponement: Andrew Strauss
Former England skipper Andrew Strauss has said that he is not in favour of the Ashes -- scheduled in Australia later this year -- being postponed, and that the England and Australian cricket boards should work out a way to ensure the touring party's families travel with the side on the long tour.....
