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Atletico strengthen lead, Real Madrid slip up again
On Sunday, Luis Suarez opened the scoring with a free kick in the 28th minute only for Alvaro Negredo to equalise shortly thereafter. Saul's curling effort put Atletico ahead on the stroke of halftime. Cadiz would feel aggrieved as referee Gil Manzano didn't award them a penalty before the break after a clear handball from Koke.
Dhoni is a great, great human being: Tahir
"He understands everybody, respects everybody. We love him. He is the guy who has got the knowledge and is the best in the world. You don't have to say anything to him. He knows what field he needs to set for us, and we just need to come and bowl," the leg-spinner told SportsKeeda.
Kohli will be more motivated after India did well in Aus: Ali
A day after Jos Buttler said that Kohli will be 'hungry to play and lead well', his teammate Moeen Ali said he will be more motivated after missing the last three Tests of the Australia series. Kohli did not play the last three Tests, two of which were won by India, as he returned to India to attend the birth of his daughter.
Hyderabad keep hopes of ISL playoffs alive after beating Chennaiyin
Hyderabad made their intentions clear right from the start, winning a corner in just the fifth minute. The promising Asish Rai, who has enjoyed a breakthrough season, was the architect of the move, sprinting into the Chennaiyin box and finding Mohammed Yasir. After the latter's cross was put behind for a corner, Rai got another chance but sent his cross over.
Excitement, anticipation as Foakes gears up for Test return in India
The 27-year-old Foakes hasn't played a Test in two years but his impressive debut with the bat in Sri Lanka two years back prompted the England team management to bring him to India especially as a stop-gap arrangement for the second Test when neither Jos Buttler nor Jonny Bairstow will be available.
Gaurav Gill blazes to National Rally Championship title
By winning two legs on tarmac in Itanagar last month and coming to the leafy environs of Kethanur -- 40km outside Coimbatore -- where the rally stages were situated, Gill showed he was also the king on gravel. From Saturday to Sunday afternoon, Gill had a lot of problems. From Stage 1 on Saturday till the end of Stage 6 on Sunday, his rally machine was not in best shape.
Can't build India up in our minds, they're not impregnable: Stuart Broad
Depleted by injuries and without their star players, India under Ajinkya Rahane, registered a 2-1 win in the four-Test Border-Gavaskar Series. The series victory included a memorable three-wicket win at the Gabba in Brisbane where they chased down a 328-run target on the final day of the Test match.
Team India's hard work & teamwork inspiring: PM Modi
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on their part, has expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for his appreciation and tweeted: "Thank you Shri Narendra Modi for your appreciation and words of encouragement. Team India will do everything possible to keep the Tricolour flying high."
Alubond secures title sponsorship of Abu Dhabi T10
The fourth edition of the tournament started on January 28 and is slated to run till February 6 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium. This year's Abu Dhabi T10 is being covered extensively across 100 countries in five continents.
Levante virtually end Real Madrid's LaLiga title hope
Saturday's result leaves Real Madrid seven points behind league leaders Atletico Madrid, who have two games in hand and just a point ahead of Sevilla, who won away to Eibar earlier in the day. Madrid kicked off with coach Zinedine Zidane at home due to coronavirus along with defender Nacho Fernandez, while Sergio Ramos, Dani Carvajal, and Lucas Vazquez all missed out through injury.
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