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I'd love to help Jamieson with my India experience: Maxwell
"I probably don't set targets. I just want to have a positive influence on the group, whether it be [through] my performance, or attitude or the way I even help with the fielding practice -- if I see improvement in the whole squad, the whole team as a collective, over the tournament," Maxwell said on the Royal Challengers Bangalore's YouTube channel.
Sania Mirza back in Sports Ministry's TOPS programme
The only Indian female player to win a WTA title, Sania has qualified for the postponed Tokyo Games based on the system of protected ranking. Though the Indian is currently ranked 157th in the world, Sania enjoys a special ranking of No. 9 as she had applied to the WTA for her ranking to be secured when she took a pregnancy break after the China Open in October 2017.
Batsmen's lack of game-time big challenge for CSK
An inability to score runs in the powerplay and the middle overs was one of the many factors that led to CSK's downfall last season. While the return of Raina in the top order is a major boost, CSK could also push England all-rounder Moeen Ali, who they acquired for Rs 7 crore this year, to the top of the order along with Ruturaj Gaikwad.
2nd ODI: Australia beat New Zealand by 71 runs
New Zealand were dealt with early blows in their chase, with opener Lauren Down falling for a duck and captain Amy Satterthwaite being dismissed for six runs. Hayley Jensen and Amelia Kerr then managed to take the hosts to 76 after which Australia made it difficult for New Zealand to score runs. Kerr remained New Zealand's highest scorer with 47 runs.
FIFA suspends Pakistan Football Federation
FIFA issued a statement on its website stating, "The situation was prompted by the recent hostile takeover of the PFF headquarters in Lahore by a group of protestors and an alleged decision by certain individuals to remove the FIFA-appointed normalisation committee of the PFF led by Haroon Malik and to hand over the leadership of the PFF to Syed Ashfaq Hussain Shah."
Vivo ropes in Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador
Kohli will be seen spreading awareness and promoting the launch of Vivo's upcoming products series in the pipeline.The association will include all 'Above the Line' (ATL) and 'Below the Line' (BTL) activities, including the brand's forthcoming TV campaigns and print, outdoor, social media and events.
Just talking to Dhoni itself is a big thing: Natarajan
Dhoni was one of the 16 wickets that Natarajan took in what was a breakthrough season for him in the Indian Premier League (IPL) last year."I pitched one in the slot and he hit me for a big six -- 102 metres or something," Natarajan told ESPNCricinfo, referring to the match between SRH and CSK on October 13.
RCB's Daniel Sams tests Covid positive
"Sams is currently asymptomatic and he is currently in isolation at a designated medical facility. The RCB medical team is in constant touch with Daniel Sams and continue to monitor his health and abide by the BCCI protocols," the team said.
Real beat Liverpool 3-1 in CL quarters
Madrid's preparations for the game were disrupted by a positive Covid-19 test for central defender Raphael Varane before the game, but it didn't affect their performance on Tuesday night, Xinhua news reports. The first half saw Zinedine Zidane's side take a 2-0 lead as they controlled the play and made a mockery of Liverpool's high pressing.
City edge Dortmund out 2-1 in Champions League
Foden on Tuesday guided an angled shot home from close-range after Ilkay Guendogan turned Kevin De Bruyne's pass back to him in the 89th minute, DPA news agency reported. De Bruyne had struck the first-half opener for City, after a mistake from Emre Can, but Marco Reus levelled six minutes from time on a neat pass from Erling Haaland.
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