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IND v SL: Dasun Shanaka wishes for top-order to do well against India ahead of T20I series
Though the scoreline may not show the competitive spirit Sri Lanka showed, one of the chief reasons for losses was the top-order failing to fire, resulting in the destiny of the match being decided in the first ten overs of the visitors' batting. It is one of the aspects which Shanaka wants Sri Lanka to come good against an Indian side on a nine-match winning streak in the format.
Tsitsipas captures 200th win, advances in Acapulco tennis
In a tough clash at the ATP 500 event, the Greek, ranked No.4 in the world, saved two set points in the opening set at 5-4 on Djere's serve and then at 6/7 in the tie-break, before he edged a tight second set to advance in a match lasting two hours and 15 minutes. "It was very challenging," Tsitsipas was quoted as saying by atptour.com.
Chahar, Suryakumar ruled out of T20I series against Sri Lanka
The 29-year-old Chahar sustained a hamstring injury in the final T20I against the West Indies while bowling, while Suryakumar suffered a hairline fracture on his hand. The duo will now complete their rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah issued a statement confirming the duo would be heading to Bengaluru for rehabilitation.
GMR Group acquires franchise in new T20 League in UAE
The six-team league is on track "to be played in 2022" where "senior committee members are encouraged by the enormous interest shown from a number of high-profile individuals and well-established corporates from across the world", a statement from GMR said on Wednesday. The remaining franchise partnerships of the UAE T20 League-- will be announced over the coming weeks.
Smriti, Jemimah among women overseas players retained for The Hundred 2022
Rodrigues (Northern Superchargers) and Mandhana (Southern Brave) are the only two Indian internationals to have been retained. The likes of Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, who also played the Hundred last year, have not been retained by their franchises and will be available for selection by other teams.
PVL: Ahmedabad Defenders clinch thriller against Kochi Blue Spikers, top the table
The Ahmedabad Defenders, Calicut Heroes, Hyderabad Black Hawks and Kolkata Thunderbolts will fight it out in the knockout stage of Prime Volleyball. Ahmedabad Defenders' Shon T John was adjudged the Player of the Match. Ahmedabad Defenders' captain Muthusamy pulled off a fantastic spike as Defenders took the lead at 6-4 in first set. But, the Blue Spikers fought hard through Cody Caldwell and levelled the scores
ISL 2021-22: Mumbai City FC defeat SC East Bengal, return to top four
A solitary goal by Bipin Singh (51') was the difference, whose individual brilliance helped Des Buckingham's men climb up to fourth place with 28 points. SC East Bengal made a spirited start after Mohammad Nawaz had to make an early save from Mahesh Naorem's powerful drive. A few minutes before the half-hour mark, Thongkhosiem Haokip found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper.
Champions League: United look to Ronaldo to defuse Atletico threat
United had topped Group F ahead of Villarreal and Atalanta while Atletico had finished second behind Liverpool in Group B. In the domestic leagues, Man United have climbed up to fourth in the Premier League while Atleti are placed fifth in the La Liga and hoping to climb further up to maintain their chances of playing in Europe next season.
Deepak Chahar ruled out of T20I series against Sri Lanka
The 29-year-old recently suffered a hamstring injury during the final T20I against West Indies in Kolkata on Sunday. After dismissing the West Indies openers in the run chase, the bowling all-rounder walked off the field holding his hamstring without completing his second over.
'If it happens again, I will not hold back': Saha issues warning to journalist
The senior Indian glovesman had shared a WhatsApp chat in which a "respected" journalist threatened Saha for not having an interview with him. Saha, who was recently dropped from the Indian Test squad, said on "grounds of humanity" he will not reveal the journalist's name for the time being.
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