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T20 WC: No change in India squad unless there is an injury; Umran picked as net bowler
sources said the team will remain the same. "No formal meeting! And no changes will take place in the team unless there is an injury. Yes, the physios are keeping an eye on some of the players and they will share their report with the BCCI. This is a routine nothing new in that. But as of now, no change in the team is happening," the official told IANS.
I-League: Delhi FC rout Corbett FC 5-1 in qualifiers
With the pouring rain providing the setting here, Delhi FC adapted to the difficult playing conditions to assert their dominance over the club from Uttarakhand. The side from the capital overcame a one-goal deficit to take all three points from the match.
McGrath stars as Australia win second T20I against India, clinch series
After posting just 118/9 in 20 overs, thanks to an unbeaten 37 from Pooja Vastrakar, India did well with the ball to reduce Australia to 94/6 in 16.4 overs. But Tahila's crucial knock, laced with six boundaries, ensured Australia held their nerve and chase the total with five balls to spare.
Vaughan chooses Livingstone, Parkinson and Mahmood as uncapped Ashes picks
"With Jos Buttler or Jonny Bairstow at six, Livingstone can come in with a swagger and intimidate at seven. He bowls a bit of spin that could be handy on days four or five. He is a brilliant fielder and he has that arrogance and confidence you need in Australia so I would have him in the squad. He averages just under 40 with the bat in first-class cricket, numbers that are not very different to the others, so why not look at him as an all-round cricketer," wrote Vaughan in his column for The Telegraph on Saturday.
Playoff games are completely different, our tournament really starts now: Ponting
"I think we should be very confident. We have beaten them twice in the league games, but as you know, the playoff games are completely different, and our tournament really starts now," said Ponting in a release issued by the franchise on Saturday.
T20 WC: Fan asks Rohit Sharma for tickets for India vs Pak match
Cricket fans around the world are looking forward to the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup that kicks off on October 17. The Indian fans are particularly watching for the epic encounter between India and Pakistan, which is scheduled for October 24 at the Dubai International Stadium.
Some sports federations are not allowing athletes to grow: Kiren Rijiju
Speaking at the India Today Conclave, Rijiju addressed the problems he faced while being the sports minister. "In India, there are several sports federations. Some federations are managed very professionally. Some of the people who run the sports federations even spend their own hard-earned money to support their athletes and to create infrastructure and other facilities.
Motorcycle nationals: Hyderabad's Shetty trumps quality field in premier class
The 23-year old Shetty marked his comeback after a season's absence with a superb win in the Prostock 301-400cc category ahead of veteran Rajini Krishnan (RACR Castrol Power Racing), the championship leader in this category, and TVS Racing's Deepak Ravikumar.
It could be a long Ashes tour for England if they start badly: Vaughan
"I think this England Test match team are the kind of side that if they get on a roll and they get playing well, they'll be fine. But if they start badly - so get out of Brisbane having got a hammering - it is going to be a long tour," said Vaughan.
Ellyse Perry becomes most capped woman cricketer for Australia
The 30-year-old broke Blackwell's record of 251 appearances for the Australian national women's team after she took the field against India Women for the second of three T20I games at the Carrara Oval. It is Perry's 252nd match across all formats since making her debut in 2007. Alyssa Healy is currently on third place with 207 appearances while Meg Lanning occupies the fourth spot with 205 matches.
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