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T20 World Cup: Scotland stun Bangladesh in opening match
Chasing 140, Bangladesh made just 25 runs in power-play, losing Soumya Sarkar and Litton Das for five each. Mushfiqur Rahman struck back-to-back sixes over leg-side off Michael Leask in the ninth over to infuse some momentum in the chase. Chris Greaves struck with his first ball of the match as Al Hasan tried to pull but found fielder at deep mid-wicket.
T20 World Cup: India looks to fine-tune preparation with warm-up matches
Since IPL has just concluded, almost all the players in the squad are in shape and have match practice which eases the burden on the coaching staff a lot, however, finding the right combination ahead of their opening match is still a big deal. With Rohit Sharma certain to open, it remains to be seen whether Ishan Kishan or KL Rahul will partner him at the top.
Norrie sets up Indian Wells final against Basilashvili
The 26-year-old Londoner broke Dimitrov at the beginning of both sets at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden to claim his 46th match win of year and set up a title clash with Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia. "It was the biggest match of my career, following on from yesterday, which was the biggest match," Norrie said.
Team has vastly improved and will pose a huge challenge: Oman vice-captain Ilyas
Oman made their own T20 World Cup bow in 2016, defeating Ireland in their first game, but the home team vice-captain, Aqib Ilyas, insists his side are a totally different proposition to the team "we saw five years ago". "There is a huge difference now," said the top-order batter ahead of the opener.
Mahmudullah warns Bangladesh not to take Scotland lightly
Though Bangladesh will be high on confidence when they play their First Round, Group B match at the Al Amerat Cricket Stadium here, having hit top-gear with victories against the two best sides in the world -- New Zealand and Australia at home in August-September this year --, they know Scotland can spring a surprise.
'World Better Beware': Vaughan on reports of Dravid taking over as India head coach
According to multiple media reports, BCCI has managed to convince former India captain Dravid to apply for the national team coach's post, which will fall vacant after the T20 World Cup in the UAE and Oman. The Indian team coach Shastri and support staff – which includes bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar – end their tenures post the World Cup.
Yuki Bhambri to lead Delhi in 3rd edition of Tennis Premier League
The dates for the tournament was announced in the presence of Yuki, Ankita Bhambri, mentor of the Delhi team, Nandan Bal, mentor of the Chennai Stallions, Zeeshan Ali, Davis Cup coach, co-Founders of TPL, Kunal Thakkur, ex- national player and actor Mrunal Jain and others at an event in the national capital on Saturday
SAFF Championship: India beat Nepal 3-0 in final, lift eighth title
Sunil Chhetri (49th minute), Suresh Singh (50th) and Sahal Abdul Samad (90th) were the goal scorers for India in this historic game. Chhetri's goal in the final game helped him level with Lionel Messi on 80 international goals. Notably, this is the Indian football team's first title victory under head coach Igor Stimac.
Firmino, Salah and Mane star in Liverpool's 5-0 over Watford
Liverpool reclaimed top spot in the Premier League with 18 points, two ahead of Chelsea who can retake the lead if they beat Brentford in Saturday's late game. Watford are 15th on seven points. This was Liverpool's biggest win since the 7-0 hammering of Crystal Palace last December, which was also the last time Firmino, Salah and Mane all scored in a top-flight game.
Rishi Reddy, Vanshita Pathania clinch titles at KSLTA-AITA Pro Circuit 2021
In a confidence-building victory for both of them before the Fenesta Nationals next week, Rishi trounced the top seed Ishaque Eqbal of West Bengal 6-0, 6-2 while Vanshita continued her fine form to outclass third seed Avishka Gupta of Telangana 6-0, 6-1 in the finals played at the KSLTA Stadium.
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