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CLOSE-IN: Reality check for Indian cricket
The Indian economy, a decade ago, went through the same euphoria of "India shining" and a feeling that intellectually we are the rising brains who will shortly control the world. A positive approach and attitude is great to get one to believe in themselves. However, to understand one's ability and capability is what finally prevails in order to be successful.
Akash signs off with bronze medal at 2021 Men's World Boxing
Akash endured a 5-0 loss against Kazakhstan's Makhmud Sabyrkhan in the 54kg category. The 20-year-old Akash, who was playing his maiden international tournament at elite level, however, tried making a comeback in the second round and showcased some brilliant skills to overcome the fight that Sabyrkhan put up.
West Indies superstar all-rounder Bravo calls time on his international career
But the 38-year-old superstar did not confirm whether he will also stop playing in the lucrative leagues around the world, especially the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he has played several seasons for the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings, though he missed the 2017 IPL season with Gujarat Lions due to an injury. In August, West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard had announced that Bravo had played his final T20I in the Caribbean.
T20 World Cup: Asalanka, Nissanka and Hasaranga star in Sri Lanka's 20 run win over West Indies
With this loss, West Indies have been knocked out of the tournament. However, they still have a game to play against qualification hopefuls Australia in what could be the final match of the careers of a number of the West Indian stars. Chasing a big total, West Indies were off to a terrible start as Chris Gayle got out in the second over for 1 off 5.
T20 World Cup: Kohli & Co need to fire again against Scotland
India can't afford to lose any of its remaining two matches in the T20 World Cup and have to be at their best against both Scotland and Namibia. India's chances not only depend on their result in these two matches but also the clash between Afghanistan and New Zealand. India, the 2007 T20 World Cup winner, are currently fourth in the group with two points from three games, They are tied with Namibia at two points with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of 0.073, behind Pakistan (8 points) at the top and Afghanistan and New Zealand with four points each.
T20 World Cup: Tendulkar impressed with Indian batting in win over Afghanistan
After India's top-order batting line-up comprising of Rohit Sharma (74 off 47 balls), KL Rahul (69 off 48 balls), Hardik Pandya (35 not out off 13 balls), and Rishabh Pant (27 not out off 13 balls) rose to the occasion to post a gigantic 210/2 in 20 overs, it was always a mountain to climb for Afghanistan, who made 144/7 in their 20 overs. He said the Indians handled Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan. "Rarely do you see Rashid Khan giving away 35-36 runs in four overs in T20s."
James Rodriguez returns to Colombia squad after 12-month absence
Rodriguez, who joined Qatar's Al-Rayyan from Everton in September, has not represented his country since scoring a first-half penalty in a 6-1 defeat to Ecuador in November last year. Rodriguez made his mark at the International stage in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, scoring six goals as Colombia reached the quarter-finals for the first time. The 30-year-old has made just three appearances for Al-Rayyan because of a lingering calf problem.
Messi in Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers despite injury concerns
Messi missed PSG's 2-2 draw at Leipzig in the Champions League group stage on Wednesday because of hamstring and knee problems, though they are understood not to be serious. Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni also included Juventus forward Paulo Dybala, who has recovered a thigh injury that left him out of the Albiceleste's October qualifiers, reports Xinhua.
T20 World Cup: Match against New Zealand a quarter-final, says Afghanistan's Rashid Khan
Rashid, who has claimed seven wickets in T20 World Cup so far, said they will go into the match against New Zealand with morale high as they know that is a virtual shoot-out for them. India's batters stepped up when the occasion demanded to set up an emphatic 66-run win over Afghanistan in a Group 2 match at Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
Former India U19 captain Unmukt Chand joins Big Bash's Melbourne Renegades
Indian women players have long played in domestic leagues around the world, including the Women's Big Bash League, but India's international and domestic male players are currently not permitted to play in competitions abroad. The players have to retire from all forms of cricket to play in leagues abroad.
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