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MS Dhoni improves his players' game: Moeen Ali
"It's very important to have strong leadership and coaches who stay calm, who take the pressure off the players as much as they can and are consistent. We are very lucky we have that. At CSK I feel the reality is there for us to win the competition. I'm excited about playing with the players we have here," said Moeen who will play for CSK this season.
Akhil Rabindra to race in European GT4 Championship
"I am really looking forward to getting back on the racetrack with AGS Events Racing Team and am excited about the upcoming European GT4 Championship. AGS have had a great GT racing record over the years and I am determined to help them better it even more," said Rabindra.
Cummins should be Australia's next captain: Clarke
"Just because Cummins isn't out there saying I should be the next captain and I'm ready... it doesn't mean he's not a good leader," Clarke told Big Sports Breakfast. "I've made it clear what I think about Pat Cummins. I think he's shown he's fit and strong enough to play all three formats now, he's done that for the last few years. His captaincy I've watched tactically for New South Wales he's been pretty good," said Clarke.
Cristiano Ronaldo on target as Portugal beat Luxembourg
Ronaldo's 103rd international goal moved him within six of Ali Daei's all-time record for Iran but brought Portugal a crucial three points after they -- Ronaldo in particularly -- had been enraged at having a late winner at Serbia not given on Saturday.
Mick Schumacher 90% happy with his debut race
Michael had an even worse debut as his first race lasted less than a lap 30 years ago. However, Haas driver Mick was better and the spin on Turn 4 during the first lap proved to be the only major mistake for him all weekend, as he went on to finish 16th. "I think in general I'm 90% happy, 10% not because of the mistake that I made in the Safety Car restart with the spin," Schumacher was quoted as saying by www.formula1.com.
Miami Open: Japanese star Osaka advances to quarterfinals
Osaka has now won a staggering 23 consecutive matches as she eased past Mertens after just under an hour and a half of play. Osaka's quarterfinal opponent will be Maria Sakkari of Greece, who won an epic encounter in her fourth-round match.
UAE thrash India 6-0 in football friendly
India head coach Igor Stimac gave game time to many new faces, making as many as eight changes to the Blue Tigers' starting XI. He brought in Gurpreet Singh (captain for the day), Adil Khan, Anirudh Thapa, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Lalengmawia Ralte, Pritam Kotal, Liston Colaco and Mashoor Shereef and gave them the opportunity to stake a claim for upcoming matches in June.
Hamilton clinches Formula One season opener
Starting from fourth pole position of his career, Verstappen had taken control of the race early on, but lost advantage as Hamilton got into lead in the first round of pit stops. Following a second stop for both drivers, a thrilling finale was set up. Verstappen ate into Hamilton's lead before attempting a pass on Lap 53 but running too wide and giving the place back.
3rd ODI: India beat England by 7 runs to win series
Sam Curran (95 not out off 83 deliveries) threatened to take the game away from India after the home side had reduced the Englishmen to 200 for seven at one stage in chase of 329. However, the total proved too much in the end. Shardul Thakur took four wickets for 67 while Bhuvneshwar Kumar took three wickets for 42 runs.
Shooting WC: India win gold in men's, women's trap
The double win for the trap team takes India's tally of gold medals to 15 in the shooting World Cup. The hosts have been dominant in the competition, winning a total of 30 medals, which also includes nine silver and six bronze.
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