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Indonesia Open: Prannoy, Srikanth reach quarters; Sindhu, Lakshya and Rajawat ousted
Srikanth defeated compatriot Lakshya Sen in straight games, while Prannoy, seeded seventh here, got the better of NG Ka Long Angus of Hong Kong, 21-18, 21-16 in 43 minutes. Former World Champion Sindhu, who won a silver medal in the Rio Olympics in 2016 and a bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, went down 18-21, 16-21 in the 29-minute encounter.
AFC U-17 Asian Cup: An overview of India's opponents in Group D
Coach Bibiano Fernandes' side have had a long and arduous preparation for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup, and are now set to take on Group D, where they will face Vietnam (June 17), Uzbekistan (June 20), and defending champion Japan (June 23). As the clock winds down to the kickoff of Group D, let's take a look at India's three opponents.
Asia Cup to be held from August 31 to September 17, tournament to be played in Pakistan, Sri Lanka
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal, the winners of ACC Men's Premier Cup, will compete in a total of 13 ODI matches, which is seen as preparation for the ODI World Cup to be held in India in October-November. India and Pakistan have been grouped alongside Nepal while Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are the sides featuring in the other group.
Premier League 2023-24: Manchester City begins title defence against Kompany's Burnley on August 11
The fixture pits the treble-winning City against their former title-winning captain Vincent Kompany, the Belgian who took over at relegated Burnley and guided them to an instant return to the Premier League. Saturday's (August 11) Premier League action kicks off at Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal taking on Nottingham Forest, the team that ended their title dreams last season.
Ashes 2023: England's ultra-attacking approach faces tough examination against Australia
During the next six weeks that promise excitement, thrill and tension in equal measure, England, who have won 11 of 13 matches under Stokes and McCullum, will be put to a relentless Test at home to see if they can retain their style of play which has given them immense success, having not lost a series yet.
Ashes 2023: Scott Boland has done everything that he can for selection, says Andrew McDonald
The seamer took five wickets overall in the match after Australia preferred to pick him over Michael Neser with Josh Hazlewood unavailable due to injuries. Ahead of the first Ashes Test starting from June 16 at Edgbaston, Australia have to make a selection call between Boland and Hazlewood vying for a spot in the playing eleven.
'We'll see a different Warner this time': Cummins backs Warner in battle against Broad
The English seamer proved to be Warner's nemesis, dismissing the Australian opener on seven occasions in the 10 innings during the 2019 Ashes as Warner managed just 95 runs at an average of 9.5. England have selected their starting eleven for the Edgbaston Test on Wednesday with Broad got preferred over Mark Wood.
'I'm going to try and take him on': Harry Brook fires warning to Nathan Lyon
Lyon is likely to be on the receiving end of some aggressive batting tactics in the Ashes. He finished the last cycle of the World Test Championship as its leading wicket-taker with 88 scalps. But the 35-year-old's record won't stop England from going after him with their new aggressive style of play called 'Bazball'.
Delhi Police seek cancellation of POCSO case against Brij Bhushan
The 550-page report filed by police before the Patiala House Court said that no corroborative evidence was found in allegations by the minor. "In the POCSO matter, after completion of investigation, we have submitted a police report under section 173 Cr PC requesting for a cancellation of the case based upon statements of the complainant, i.e., the father of the victim and the victim herself," Delhi Police said.
Ashes 2023: Confident Smith not fazed by 'funky' England
The 34-year old batter has a superb record against England and will likely face some highly-attacking fields and some unusual bowling tactics from a team who have been creative with their strategies under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. "I think we've seen over the last 12 months they will do some funky things. They are going to have to try different things at certain times," said Smith.
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