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India Open badminton: Sindhu advances, Saina out after Srikanth tests Covid positive
With men's singles top seed Kidambi Srikanth forced to pull out along with six other players after they returned a positive test in RT-PCR tests conducted on Tuesday, Sindhu kept the home hopes alive by reaching the quarter-finals with a comfortable straight games win against compatriot Ira Sharma in the second round on Thursday. There was more setback for India when women's fourth seed Saina Nehwal was sent packing by compatriot Malvika Bansod in straight games.
Australian Open: Djokovic included in draw even as uncertainty continues
Djokovic, who had reached Australia with a certificate claiming exemption from vaccination as he had tested positive for Covid-19 in December, had his visa cancelled by the Australian government before a Federal Court in the country intervened to give him respite. There were still doubts over his participation in the event and there was intense speculation on Thursday when the draw for the event was delayed for some time. However, the organisers went ahead with the formalities on Thursday with the Serbian's name being included in the draw.
SA v IND, 3rd Test: It is evenly poised at this point, says Shardul Thakur
"I think it is evenly poised at this point. There is not a big lead, South Africa have done well in the first innings so now it's a second-innings game. Three days left, so lots of time left in the game. This game can go anywhere. There is some life in the pitch but if you bat well you can score runs. At the same time if you bowl well you'll get wickets," said Thakur in a chat with the broadcasters before the start of play.
Ashes 2021-22: Khawaja will open in Hobart, says Australia skipper Cummins
Australia captain Pat Cummins on Thursday confirmed that Travis Head, who was left out of the squad due to a Covid-19 test, would return to the squad and will reclaim the No.5 spot he was forced to vacate for the Sydney Test after contracting Covid 19 and being forced into isolation in Melbourne following Australia's series victory.
Hockey India moves Delhi HC against RTI seeking its financial records
In the plea moved by the apex hockey body, it was stated that Subhash Aggarwal had sought information through RTI with regard to salary and address of employees of Hockey India, monthly rent details of its premises taken on lease, signatories of bank accounts, records relating to fund transfer by the Hockey India to bank accounts in foreign countries and information on its cash withdrawals.
ICC U-19 WC: Schedule revised after Afghanistan's late arrival in Caribbean
"After successfully obtaining the necessary visas for travel, Afghanistan will arrive in the West Indies and undergo their required quarantine period," the ICC said in a statement. The changes in the schedule were approved by the Event Technical Committee which comprises Chris Tetley, ICC Head of Events (Chair); Ben Leaver, ICC Senior Event Manager; Fawwaz Baksh, Tournament Director; Roland Holder, WICB Representative; Alan Wilkins and Russel Arnold.
BWF junior rankings: Tasnim Mir becomes first Indian girl to claim world no 1 spot
The 16-year-old Mir jumped three places to reach the top position in the junior world rankings in the women's singles category with 10,810 points. With this achievement, Tasnim has managed to do something which has never been achieved by any Indian girl, including two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and London bronze winner Saina Nehwal.
PKL 8: Bengaluru Bulls thrash Dabang Delhi KC 61-22
Pawan Sehrawat scored an outstanding 27 points from 27 raids as the Bulls ran riot against a Delhi side missing star player Naveen Kumar.. The 39-point victory was the second biggest win in Vivo PKL history and helped the Bulls jump to the top of the points table. The lack of a secondary raider hurt Dabang Delhi K.C. who suffered their second loss of the season. The nature of the loss will also hurt Delhi whose score difference went to -4 because of the loss.
IPL: Ahmedabad, Lucknow given Jan 22 deadline to submit draft picks
After finally giving the clearance to the CVC Capital to own the Ahmedabad franchise, the board formally authorised the two new teams to sign players. The go-ahead was given to them through a letter on Wednesday, a Cricbuzz report said. The development comes a day after the meeting of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council.
SA v IND, 3rd Test: Kohli, Pujara make it to stumps after Bumrah's fifer gives India 13-run lead
India took a narrow 13-run lead as the pace attack shot out South Africa for 210, with Jasprit Bumrah taking 5/42, his seventh five-wicket haul in Test cricket on a pitch which was aiding fast bowlers. Mohammed Shami (2/39), Umesh Yadav (2/64) and Shardul Thakur (1/37) were among the other wicket-takers for the tourists. With a lead of 13, India almost lost Mayank Agarwal in the third over of the second innings.
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