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All-India U-16 hockey: SAIL Hockey Academy, Odisha lift title
The winners netted their first goal through a brilliant finish by Ritik Kujur (19th minute), who beat the HAR Hockey Academy goalkeeper Ankit to give his team the lead at the halfway stage. After the changeover, Mukesh Tete (54th) did well to convert a penalty corner to make it 2-0 for the Odisha team. The match thereon was played on level terms with Karan Lakra missing by a whisker twice for Odisha.
Young Indian shuttler Taarini wins triple-crown in Sweden
This was Taarini's second triple-triumph in Europe in the last few weeks. The 14-year-old Mumbai girl, who trains with Hufrish Nariman at the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy at the Cricket Club of India (CCI), had claimed three crowns in FZ FORZA Finnish Youth 2021 Badminton Championship in Finland, last month. Taarini had bagged the Gir's' Under-15 singles title and the Girls' Doubles Under-17 and the Mixed Doubles Under-17 titles.
Adil Rashid backs up Azeem Rafiq's accusation of racism against Michael Vaughan
Rashid, who has been at Yorkshire since 2006, released a statement after the T20 World Cup and said he will be "happy to support" any further official investigations into Rafiq's claims. Earlier this month, Rafiq had made allegations of racism against former Yorkshire captain Vaughan.
Matthew Wade, Marcus Stoinis do 'shoey' celebration after Australia's maiden T20 World Cup title
The 'shoey' celebration has been made famous by Australian Formula One star Daniel Ricciardo by drinking the celebratory champagne from his shoe in 2016 at the German Grand Prix. From there, it has now become a sort of tradition for the current McLaren driver and even the great Lewis Hamilton has given it a shot.
No Indian in ICC's team for T20 World Cup, Pakistan's Babar Azam named captain
India's much-trumpeted batters and bowlers flopped in back-to-back crucial matches against Pakistan and New Zealand. The Indian cricketers had great outings in the last three clashes against Afghanistan, Scotland, and Namibia but it wasn't enough to help them feature in the ICC's team of the tournament.
Jaipur T20I defines 'New Normal': 1st match with no crowd restrictions
This match is none other than the opening T20 International to be played between India and New Zealand in Jaipur on November 17. The Sawai Mansingh Stadium, which has a capacity of 25,000, is hosting an international game after eight years.
T20 World Cup: Small crowd for final raises eyebrows, gets netizens talking
Generally, for a tournament finale, especially of an ICC event, there is always a shortage of match tickets but the final between New Zealand and Australia is a shocking affair in this regard. The empty patches everywhere in the stands should be a cause of concern for the International Cricket Council (ICC), Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and Emirates Cricket Board (ECB).
ATP Finals: Medvedev beats Hurkacz in opener
The Russian, who earned his fourth ATP Masters 1000 title in Toronto and his maiden major at the US Open recently, showed his confidence by staying calm after losing the first set. He battled back behind impressive serving and steady baseline play to triumph after two hours and one minute.
T20 World Cup: Marsh, Warner and Hazlewood power Australia to first Men's T20 silverware
This is Australia's first silverware in a format that eluded them for a long time, thereby completing their cabinet of white-ball ICC trophies. Hazlewood was the standout bowler as New Zealand made 172/4 in their 20 overs, thanks to Kane Williamson's whirlwind 85 off 48 balls. Marsh and Warner put up a brilliant partnership of 92 runs after losing Aaron Finch early. After Warner fell, Marsh joined forces with Glenn Maxwell (28 not out off 18 balls) to take Australia home.
Rahul Dravid's son wanted 'strict' father away from home, so made him India coach, Ganguly jokes
BCCI appointed Rahul Dravid as the head coach of the Indian cricket team earlier this month. The batting great, who takes over the reins from Ravi Shastri, has joined the team along with other support staff before the start of the New Zealand T20Is, which gets underway on November 17.
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