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'After Yuvraj Singh nobody has come...': Rohit Sharma admits to India's No.4 slot issue ahead of WC and Asia Cup
With less than two months to go before the Cricket World Cup, the no.4 position is a hot topic for debate and the reason is the growing list of injuries.
Neeraj Chopra to lead Indian challenge as World Athletics confirms entries for Budapest 2023
Chopra, India's best hope for a medal, will lead the charge in the men's javelin throw, hoping to improve on the silver medal he won in Eugene last year and will have compatriots Kishore Jena and D.P. Manu will also be in contention. Chopra has excelled on the international stage, winning the Golden League Final in Zurich. In May this year, he won gold in the Doha Dimond League with a throw of 88.67m.
Athletics: Mumbai Marathon to be held on January 21, 2024; registration starts today
In the past 18 editions, the Tata Mumbai Marathon, which is held on the third Sunday of January, has emerged as the top marathon in the country, bringing together crores of people since its inception.
Canadian Open: Swiatek ousts Pliskova to reach Round of 16, Sabalenka beats Martic
If she prevails on Thursday against Karolina Muchova and advances to the quarterfinals at the Canadian Open, Swiatek will retain the top ranking for a 72nd week. Muchova, the No.14 seed Karolina Muchova, was a 7-5, 6-4 winner over Sorana Cirstea.
'As hungry as ever': Trent Boult hopeful of playing a big role in New Zealand's ODI World Cup win
Boult has made a return to New Zealand's ODI squad for the upcoming series against England as part of preparation for the mega event in India.
Boca Juniors reach Copa Libertadores last eight with win over Nacional
After a goalless draw in the first leg, Boca made an ideal start to their return fixture when Miguel Merentiel scored in the 12th minute at La Bombonera on Wednesday, Xinhua reported.
Lose even to Kenya but not to Pakistan, says Kumble on pressure before playing in India-Pakistan matches
India will be facing off against arch-rivals Pakistan in the group stage of 50-over Asia Cup 2023 on September 2 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. If India and Pakistan make it to Super Four stage, they are then slated to meet in Colombo.
Not really thinking what the Indian selectors may be thinking, says Prithvi Shaw after hitting mammoth 244
Shaw’s mammoth 244 came off just 153 balls, laced with 28 fours and 11 sixes as Northamptonshire put up a huge 415-8 and then emerged victorious by 87 runs. His knock is also the sixth-highest individual score in any List A match. Shaw had scores of 34 and 26 in his previous two occasions for Northamptonshire.
Canadian Open: Carlos Alcaraz beats Ben Shelton in opener
Alcaraz has played once before in the Canadian Masters 1000 event, last summer in Montreal, falling in his opener to Tommy Paul. This year he is very much a favorite and judging by the response of the fans here it would be a real thrill to see him still standing come Sunday, reports nationalbankopen.com.
Golf: Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar to tee up at Women's British Open
Aditi made the cut at the previous Major, the Evian Championship, but Diksha missed the cut. Aditi will play at Walton Heath with Spaniard Carlota Ciganda and Italian Valentina Rossi and they will be out very early in the morning, while Diksha will play with Celine Borge and Gina Kim and they tee off from the first tee.
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