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Pankaj Advani leads Team India-1 to victories in Asian Team Snooker Championship
They beat Afghanistan and Malaysia each by an identical 3-0 margin in their respective matches, according to information reaching here on Monday. Pankaj Advani played both matches in a team of three. In the first match against Afghanistan, the pair of Pankaj Advani/Laxman Rawat won with a scoreline of 3-0. Pankaj Advani defeated Mohd. Noor Zai 54-07 while Laxman Rawat got the better of Saleh Mohammed 75-17.
Asian Track Cycling: India's Ronaldo Singh wins silver, sets new national record
India had success in the junior category of the event as Dhanyadha J P won silver in junior women's individual pursuit. Ronaldo, one of India's best cyclists in recent times, came up with a superb performance as he finished second behind Fadil Zonia of Malaysia with South Korea's Choi Woo-rim claiming the bronze medal. The 21-year-old from Manipur, who is the first Indian cyclist to win a medal in the Asian Championship, clocked 1:00.863 to take silver behind Fadil Zonia, who clocked 1:00.559.
Ashes 2023: Joe Root owned the game in first hour; he was pure quality, says Kevin Pietersen
Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen was in awe of Root's knock helping England extend their lead to 162 runs at lunch on Day Four. "Root owned the game, he ran the game, he was pure quality. He made Australia do everything he wanted them to do, like spreading the field. It was a masterclass."
Tennis: Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Halle Open due to injury
He was scheduled to face Lorenzo Sonego in the Halle first round on Tuesday to make his second consecutive appearance at the German grass tournament. Kyrgios has been replaced by the lucky loser Aslan Karatsev, who reached his maiden ATP Masters 1000 semifinal as a qualifier in May in Madrid.
Women's Ashes: Important to put my own spin on Australia side, says Alyssa Healy
Alyssa was handed the leadership duties after Meg, their regular captain, was withdrawn from the Women's Ashes series to be at home and manage an undisclosed medical issue. Alyssa had also captained Australia in their T20I tour of India last year, when Meg was on a break from the game.
Kyrgios has more chance to defeat Djokovic at Wimbledon, says Carlos Alcaraz
"Nick Kyrgios has already played a final in Wimbledon and he's very good on grass as well. I am not saying that I am not capable of beating Djokovic, but I think I have less chances than on other surfaces. I think that Kyrgios has more chance to defeat Djokovic than any other player," the 20-year-old Spaniard was quoted as saying by Eurosport.
Ashes 2023: 'A real standout moment in his career', Ponting hails Khawaja's classy century
Khawaja's outstanding 141, his first Test century in England, was the defining contribution in Australia's first innings, and was an emotional moment for a batter who has made seven tons since his recall in January 2022. "I think this is one of his best, to be honest. From the media's point of view there were a few question marks over Usman coming to England.
'Don't think there was that much in it': Mark Taylor on Robinson's aggressive send-off to Khawaja
During Australia's first innings on Sunday, Robinson successfully dismissed Khawaja for 141 and gave a raucous send-off to the batter while celebrating, which might have involved some abusive words. The English paceman received significant criticism for a lack of class, but Taylor did not join the critics when asked for his thoughts on the controversial incident.
Ashes 2023: Ponting backs Warner to come good in second innings
Warner was dismissed by Stuart Broad for just nine runs in the first innings of the first Test, making it 15 times the left-hander has fallen to the English bowler. And pressure will build on the veteran opener should he fail again in the second innings. But Ponting says he saw signs in both the first Edgbaston innings and Warner's knock against India .
Ashes 2023: Ollie Robinson 'does not care' about how Khawaja send-off is perceived
Robinson removed Khawaja for 141 on the third day of the first Test, knocking back his off stump as he came down the pitch looking to force the ball through the off side. The pacer appeared to swear towards Khawaja during his celebrations. "It's my first home Ashes and to get the big wicket at the time was special for me. I think Uzzie played unbelievably well.
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