Football: Liverpool set to sign striker Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt

IANS | July 21, 2025 9:23 PM

London, July 21 (IANS) Liverpool have officially announced that they have reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt over the signing of striker Hugo Ekitike in a deal worth 79 million pounds (106 million U.S. dollars). In a statement released on Monday, the English club confirmed: "The Reds and the German outfit have struck a transfer deal said to be worth 69 million pounds plus 10 million pounds in add-ons."

Siraj still heartbroken over Lord’s defeat, says ‘Series is not over yet’

IANS | July 21, 2025 6:28 PM

Manchester, July 21 (IANS) With India’s hopes of winning their first series win in England in 18 years now facing a do-or-die situation, starting from the fourth Test scheduled to begin on July 23 at Old Trafford, fast bowler Mohammed Siraj revealed he is still heartbroken over the 22-run defeat at Lord’s.

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy: India might consider playing three spinners in Manchester, says Steve Harmison

IANS | July 21, 2025 6:10 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Former England pacer Steve Harmison feels that India might consider playing three spinners in their playing XI for the fourth Test against England in Manchester starting on Wednesday. India picked two spinners - Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar - in the last two Tests in Edgbaston and Lord's. The result in Edgbaston was in India's favour, while they narrowly lost by 22 runs at Lord's to go 1-2 down in the five-match series.