Month: July 2021

Wimbledon 2021 final: Djokovic beat Berrettini to win 20th Grand Slam title

The Wimbledon final was locked up at a set apiece after nearly 2 1/2 hours, and Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record-tying 20th Grand Slam title was at a critical juncture, when he faced two break points while thousands in…

First major trophy for Messi as Argentina beat Brazil in final to win Copa America

Modern day great Lionel Messi has finally got international trophy in his bag as Argentina have beaten Brazil in the final of Copa America 2021 championship on Saturday at Rio de Janeiro. Angel Di Maria was the hero of the…

Ashleigh Barty first Australian woman to win Wimbledon singles grand slam title in 41 years

The 25-year-old Barty, who won her maiden Grand Slam at Roland Garros in 2019, emulated her idol Evonne Goolagong who claimed the second of her All England Club titles in 1980. “I hope I made Evonne proud,” Barty said on…

Euro 2020 final: England faces Italy to end title drought

To hear the England players giddily singing along with the Wembley Stadium crowd to “Sweet Caroline” — “so good, so good” — encapsulates the youthful exuberance and carefree spirit of a group unburdened by trying to end the team’s 55-year…

India’s tour of Sri Lanka postponed to 5 days amid COVID cases, series to begin from 18 July

India’s tour of Sri Lanka 2021 has escaped cancellation for the moment and its start has instead been delayed by five days after two COVID-19 positive cases emerged in the Sri Lanka team camp over the last two days. The…

Wimbledon 2021 final: Djokovic eyeing at 20th Grand Slam against Matteo Berrettini

Novak Djokovic admits “it will mean everything” to capture a sixth Wimbledon title and record-equalling 20th Grand Slam on Sunday but he will have to overcome Matteo Berrettini, the Italian slugger with the build of a heavyweight boxer. Djokovic will…

Sri Lanka’s performance analysts Niroshan too found COVID-19 positive

Sri Lanka Cricket spokesman said that the entire squad which returned from England on Tuesday, has been kept in isolation. “He (Niroshan) was found to be positive, following a PCR Test carried out among the national players, coaches, and support…

Ashleigh Barty beat Angelique Kerber to reach Wimbledon final

Ashleigh Barty reached her first Wimbledon final on Thursday, 10 years after being crowned junior champion, beating 2018 winner Angelique Kerber 6-3, 7-6 (7/3). The 25-year-old Australian will play either former world number one Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic…

Sri Lanka cricket team batting coach Grant Flower tests COVID-19 positive

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday confirmed that batting coach Grant Flower has tested positive for Covid-19. “He was found to be positive during a PCR test carried out on him today when Flower showed mild symptoms of the disease,”…

Copa America 2021 Final: Argentina vs Brazil Infographic

2021 Copa America hosts and title defending champions Brazil are set to face Argentina in the final of tournament on Tuesday 10 July at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Both teams are unbeaten till now in the championship and…