Playing without fans horrible and ugly, says Messi

MADRID: Barcelona’s Lionel Messi has explained how tough it has been to play without fans in the last year due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, likening the experience to a training session. “It’s horrible to...

New virus strains prompt travel restrictions with Britain

More and more countries around the world are restricting travel from Britain and elsewhere amid concerns about new strains of the coronavirus, as their governments analyze test results and try to find ways to...

Australian cricketer Bradman’s test cap sells for $340,000

SYDNEY: An Australian businessman has purchased Donald Bradman’s first baggy green test cap for 450,000 Australian dollars ($340,000) at auction, the second-highest price paid for a piece of cricket memorabilia. Peter Freedman, the founder of...

Madhav Nepal appointed chair of party by CC meeting convened by Dahal-Nepal

KATHMANDU: Senior leader of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Madhav Nepal has been appointed the party chair by the central committee meeting convened by Nepal and co-chair of the party Pushpa Kamal Dahal. The same gathering...

Kathmandu valley logs 365 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday

KATHMANDU: The three districts of Kathmandu valley reported 365 new cases of the coronavirus infection on Tuesday. Of the total 722 new cases in the country, Kathmandu district reported 300 infections while Lalitpur and Bhaktapur...

Nagging back injury not a problem for Smith ahead of Boxing Day test

MELBOURNE: Australia batsman Steve Smith has no concerns that a nagging back injury will hamper him during the second test against India, which starts on Saturday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Smith had missed some training...

Chelsea defender Chilwell set for ankle scan

LONDON: Chelsea full back Ben Chilwell will undergo a scan on his ankle after picking up an injury in Monday’s 3-0 win over West Ham United, manager Frank Lampard said. Chilwell, who was substituted after...

Indian government appeals to farmers for talks as protests continue

NEW DELHI: The Indian government on Tuesday appealed to farmers to hold further talks to break a nearly month-long deadlock over their demand for the repeal of agricultural reform laws, but farmers’ leaders declined to...