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Bengaluru Open 2: Prajwal/Niki reach doubles quarters; Vukic, Purcell advance
The Indian youngsters beat their higher-ranked rivals 6-2, 6-4 en route to the last-eight stage of the doubles event. Arjun Khade, who will take on third seed Frenchman Enzo Couacaud in the singles pre-quarterfinal match on Thursday, combined with Austrian Alexander Erler to breeze past the duo of Bogdan Bobrov (Russia) and Dominik Palan (Czech Republic) with a 6-0, 6-3 victory.
Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles gets engaged to Jonathan Owens
Biles, 24, shared several photos of Owens' proposal on social media, celebrating the news. The Olympic gymnast also posted a photo of the ring itself, which featured an oval-shaped centre stone. "The Easiest yes," the US gymnast wrote on Instagram. "I can't wait to spend forever & ever with you, you're everything I dreamed of and more! let's get married Fiance."
ISL 2021-22: Odisha FC and Chennaiyin FC share spoils, top-four hopes almost over
Rahim Ali (2nd) opened the scoring for Chennaiyin before Javi Hernandez (18th) pulled one back for Odisha for Jonathas Cristian (51st) to help them go in front in the second half. But Nerijus Valskis found the back of the net for Chennaiyin to ensure their rivals don't get all three points.
1st T20I: We fell 15-20 runs short, bowlers did well, says Pollard
After being restricted to 157/7, West Indies spinners bowled superbly in the middle overs to tighten the screws on the Indian batters. However, a solid knock by Suryakumar Yadav helped India to a six-wicket win. Pollard said his bowlers did well to take the match to the 19th over.
Muguruza, Sabalenka stunned; Ostapenko overcomes Swiatek in Dubai
Ostapenko triumphed in an extraordinary battle over another former French Open champion and No.6 seed Iga Swiatek of Poland 4-6, 6-1, 7-6(4), Teichmann took out No.10 seed Elina Svitolina of Ukraine 7-6(0), 6-2 and Yastremska ousted No.2 seed Barbora Krejcikova of Czech Republic 6-3, 7-6(3).
1st T20I: India beat West Indies by 6 wickets, take 1-0 series lead
A solid bowling performance on his debut by young leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi (2/17) helped India restrict West Indies to 157/7 in 20 overs despite an attacking fifty by Nicholas Pooran (61 off 43). Apart from Bishnoi, Harshal Patel (2/37) also bowled well to keep things in control of India.
SAI appoints 398 coaches, assistant coaches in preparation for Olympics 2024, 2028
Many among them are ex-international athletes and Arjuna awardees who have competed or won medals in elite competitions such as the World Championships and Olympics. Of the total number of 398, 101 coaches are joining on deputation from PSUs and other government bodies.
Kolkata Knight Riders announce Shreyas Iyer as captain ahead of IPL 2022
"I am extremely honoured to have gotten the opportunity to lead a prestigious team like KKR. The IPL as a tournament brings the best players from different countries and cultures together and I look forward to leading this great group of very talented individuals," said Iyer in a statement.
Season 8 final of Pro Kabaddi League to be held on February 25
The knockout stage will be held in the bio-bubble environment for the ongoing league at the Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel. "After successfully conducting matches on a daily basis and completion of more than 100+ matches, PKL 8 is well on its way to a successful completion of the league. This marks the first indoor & contact sports league in the country successfully conducting the league," said a release from the organisers.
Ranji Trophy, the backbone of India's domestic cricket scene, set to begin on Thursday
Pushed from its original starting date of January 13 due to the third wave of Covid-19 cases in India, the stage is now set for Ranji Trophy to happen. Amidst a drop in cases, nine centres will host 57 league stage matches featuring 38 teams. The teams have been divided into eight elite groups and one plate group and will be staying in the bio-secure environment (bio-bubbles).
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