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ISL 2021-22: Mumbai City end seven-game winless run
The match was decided by a late goal from Vikram Partap Singh (85') whose strike was enough to elevate MCFC to fifth place, level on points with fourth-placed Jamshedpur FC. Des Buckingham's men were more dominant in possession during the first few minutes and created more scoring chances than their opponents. Igor Angulo tested the goalkeeper with a meek left-footed shot at the stroke of the 18th minute which was saved easily.
Tata Open Maharashtra: Sousa beats Ruusuvuori to win his fourth ATP tour title
Regarded as the best Portuguese player of all time, the former World No.28 Sousa, once again proved his mettle when he kept his cool despite an intense first two sets to win the third clinically. It was also Sousa's fourth ATP title in his career. He clinched his first singles title since 2018, beating Finnish youngster Emil Ruusuvuori 7-6(9), 4-6, 6-1 in a hard-fought summit clash here on Sunday.
PKL 8: Pardeep Kumar shines as Gujarat Giants beat Bengaluru Bulls
Bengaluru Bulls will have only themselves to blame for the loss. A lapse of concentration in the final minutes cost them important points. Their raiders Pawan Sehrawat and Bharat scored Super 10s but di'n't get the necessary support from the defence. There was very little to separate the two sides in an evenly contested first half. Bengaluru started the match brightly with their captain Pawan Sehrawat looking in good form.
IND v WI, 1st ODI: Chahal, Sundar, Sharma set up India's six-wicket win for 1-0 lead in the series
India, despite Sharma's scintillating knock, went from 84/0 to 116/4 in 17.3 overs. But Suryakumar Yadav (34 not out) and debutant Deepak Hooda (26 not out) ensured there were no more hiccups as India achieved the target with 22 overs to spare and end their landmark 1000th ODI on a winning note.
Mercedes confirm Lewis Hamilton's comeback after F1 star ends social media silence
In reaction to Hamilton's social media post, Mercedes shared the image with the caption "I'm back". Hamilton had been absent from social media since December 11 after posting an image from celebrating his P2 qualifying at Yas Marina.
IND v WI, 1st ODI: Chahal, Sundar combine to bowl West Indies out for 176
The duo's stand meant West Indies crossed the 150-mark but failed to bat out their full quota of 50 overs. For India, apart from Chahal, Washington Sundar provided great support with his 3/30 in nine overs on a pitch that provided a lot of turn for the spinners. Prasidh Krishna (2/29) and Mohammed Siraj (1/26) were good in extracting some help for the pacers.
Yash Dhull named captain of ICC's Most Valuable Team of the Tournament
India defeated the Young Lions by four wickets at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium to lift the Cup for the fifth time in 22 years. Besides Dhull, two more Indians -- all-rounder Raj Bawa and spinner Vicky Ostwal -- figure in the 12-strong team. Overall, eight nations are represented in the line-up. The line-up has a pace battery that includes Josh Boyden of England, Awais Ali of Pakistan and Ripon Mondol of Bangladesh.
U-19 World Cup: Ganguly, Jay shah hail Team India, announce reward of Rs 40 Lakh per player
"Congratulations to the under 19 team and the support staff and the selectors for winning the world cup in such a magnificent way...The cash prize announced by us of 40 lakhs is a small token of appreciation but their efforts are beyond value .. magnificent stuff..@bcci," Ganguly wrote on Twitter. India produced a clinical all-around performance to beat England by four wickets in the final. This is India's record fifth U-19 World Cup title in tournament's history after previously winning
Proud moment for India, team kept cool minds, says captain Yash Dhull after winning U-19 World Cup title
India produced a clinical all-round performance to beat England by four wickets in the final. Shaik Rasheed (50 off 84) and Nishant Sindhu smashed fifties while Raj Bawa (35 off 54) also played a vital knock and helped India chase the small but tricky target in 47.4 overs. "It's a proud moment for India. It was good batting and a good comeback by England. But we kept cool minds and focused," said Dhull in the post-match presentation.
U-19 World Cup: All-round India outclass England; clinch record-extending 5th title
This is India's record fifth title in the tournament's history and came after previously winning it in 2000, 2008, 2012 and 2018. The Yash Dhull-led India U19 finished the tournament with an unbeaten run in the West Indies, flaunting the strength of the assembly line of Next-Gen India cricketers. With this, Dhull joins the illustrious list of captains -- Mohammad Kaif (2000), Virat Kohli (2008), Unmukt Chand (2012), Prithvi Shaw (2018) -- who have lifted the U19 trophy for India in the past.
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