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Unmukt Chand becomes first Indian male cricketer to play in BBL
The right-handed batter scripted history after making his debut for Melbourne Renegades against Hobart Hurricanes in match No 54 of the BBL at Docklands Stadium. "The new colours suit you, @UnmuktChand9," Renegades tweeted along with the picture of the cricketer. However, Chand didn't have a great outing with the bat as he was dismissed for six off eight balls by Sandeep Lamichhane in the 18th over and his team led by Aaron Finch lost the match as well.
Rohit Sharma should be handed the Test captaincy, says Mohammad Azharuddin
"I feel Rohit Sharma is a good player and can be a very good captain. Whatever experience I have and whatever cricket I have played, I feel the captaincy should be given to Rohit only. He might play cricket for another two or three years, he might play more as well but his fitness will be very important because his hamstring becomes weak repeatedly," Azharuddin was quoted as saying by India News.
Bayern striker Lewandowski awarded Best FIFA Men's Player of Year 2021
The 'Best FIFA Football Awards 2021' ceremony was held as a virtual TV show from the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland on Monday night. Lewandowski, 33, won the most points from coaches, captains as well as media representatives, taking the reward ahead of second-placed Lionel Messi and third-placed Mohamed Salah. Cristiano Ronaldo also brought home a reward as the 36-year-old received 'The Best FIFA Special Award for men's football' with 115 goals in 184 appearances for Portugal.
'To my superhero,' Siraj's heartfelt message to Virat Kohli
Siraj was a part of the opening Test against the Proteas at Centurion, grabbing three wickets as India defeated the home team by 113 runs. He had issues with his hamstring on the opening day of the second Test at Johannesburg, which India lost by seven wickets.
Australian Open: Medvedev ruthless in opening game, Rublev also begins in style
With a 13-1 record across the Australian Open and US Open in 2021, the Russian, Daniil Medvedev, dropped just three sets in those 13 victories and would be looking for a second consecutive Grand Slam after his triumph at the Flushing Meadows.
Spezia rally to stun AC Milan in Serie A amid controversy
The home side was utterly dominant in the first half, as Rafael Leao was active and won a penalty in the 43rd minute for Milan, but Theo Hernandez scuffed it wide.
U-19 CWC: Wellalage slams half-ton, takes five wickets as Sri Lanka beat Australia
Wellalage first took five wickets for just 28 runs in his 10 overs and then returned when the chips were down to score a 71-ball 52 to keep Sri Lanka's winning record intact in the tournament. Sri Lanka are leading Group D with four points from two games, while host West Indies are second due to better net run rate (NRR) after a loss and a win.
PKL 8: Surender Gill shines as UP Yoddha thrash Puneri Paltan
Aslam Inamdar and Mohit Goyat had Super 10s for coach Anup Kumar's Pune side, but they did not get any help from a stuttering defense that conceded far too many points.
FIH changes penalty corner rule, allows protective equipment outside the circle
The rules are issued by the FIH Rules Committee and are normally updated every two years in the January following the Olympic Games or FIH Hockey World Cups. The newly updated rules will come into effect from January 2022 in all international events.
Sometimes things get heated on the field: Jansen on clash with Bumrah
During the 55th over of India's second innings, Jansen and Bumrah, former IPL teammates at Mumbai Indians, were seen staring at each other after the Proteas pacer bowled a short-pitched delivery in a fiery barrage. The action didn't stop after the delivery was bowled as Jansen and Bumrah exchanged words, forcing the umpire to step in and stop the mid-pitch war of words
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