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I was feeling a bit nervous: Neeraj Chopra after winning Lausanne Diamond League
Due to a muscle strain he sustained while training last month, the 25-year-old Indian Javelin thrower had skipped three top events earlier. But he came back with a bang as he won the Diamond League title here with his fifth-round throw of 87.66m.
Golf: Modest start by Indians; Pranavi, Vani best among them in Finland
Diksha, who had 13 birdies and an eagle last week had no birdies in her round of 74 and will need a solid second round to make the cut.Among other Indians, Pranavi Urs playing on a sponsor's exemption shot even par 72 and was T-55 as was Vani Kapoor. Amandeep Drall.
Dream11 to replace Byju's as jersey sponsor of India cricket team: Report
After Byju's exit, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had announced an invitation to tender for the lead sponsor rights for the national team on June 14.As per a report in News18 Cricketnext, Dream11 has now come on board to be the lead sponsor of the Indian cricket team.
Ashes 2023: Bowlers, Khawaja help Australia strengthen their grip on Lord's Test
In what turned out to be a horror morning session for England, who resumed from 278/4, they lost their next wickets for only 47 runs in a 90-minute spell of superb bowling by Australia despite missing the services of Nathan Lyon.
Neeraj Chopra clinches second Diamond League 2023 title
His fifth attempt of 87.66m extended his lead over others, with Julian Weber of Germany managing only 87.03m in the last attempt, Mid-Day reported.With not an ideal beginning to his campaign in Lausanne, Chopra began his first attempt with a foul throw.
Iga Swiatek withdraws from Bad Homburg Open with illness
"I'm so sorry but I have to pull out of my match today," Swiatek said in a statement on Twitter. "I had a restless night because of some fever and possible food poisoning. I'm not able to perform today and I need to take care of myself. I hope I'll be fine soon. Your support in Bad Homburg was amazing, thank you," she added.
Iga Swiatek withdraws from Bad Homburg Open with illness
"I'm so sorry but I have to pull out of my match today," Swiatek said in a statement on Twitter. "I had a restless night because of some fever and possible food poisoning. I'm not able to perform today and I need to take care of myself. I hope I'll be fine soon. Your support in Bad Homburg was amazing, thank you," she added.
Ashes 2023: 'Before the first innings, I really struggle to sleep', reveals Steve Smith about his pre-match rituals
In the ongoing Ashes 2023 series against England, the Australian didn't have a great outing in the opening Test. However, he redeemed himself in the first innings of the second Test at Lord's Test by scoring his 32nd century. With his historic century, the right-hander batter achieved a couple of notable milestones.
Asian Kabaddi Championship: India beat Iran in the final to reclaim title
This was India's eighth title in the last nine editions played so far while Iran won the title once, in 2003. India trailed Iran in the first five minutes of the game. However, a couple of tackle points by the defenders and successful raids from Pawan Sehrawat and Aslam Inamdar handed Iran their first All-Out of the match in the 10th minute.
Steve Harmison criticises Kevin Pietersen for slamming England's bowling attack
Pietersen expressed his displeasure with England's lethargic approach, notably the time it took for the players to get onto the field and the slow pace at which they bowled. Following the conclusion of day one of the second Ashes Test at Lord's, Pietersen launched a scathing critique against England after they elected to bowl first against Australia.
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