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WTC Final: Warner has done enough to feature in Australia's playing XI in Ashes, says Steve O'Keefe
Warner had come into the ongoing World Test Championship Final against India on the back of a lean run in the format. At The Oval, Warner looked solid before falling for 43 in the first innings, before being out for just one in the second innings. "I think he's done enough (for Ashes playing eleven selection).
Ponting issues Ashes warning to England
But the ICC Hall of Famer also said that England should be wary of the pitfalls that could come from preparing conditions to suit their ultra-attacking batting philosophy, reports ICC. Ponting, who was speaking during the ICC World Test Championship Final at The Oval on Friday, believes England's bowlers could come a cropper if the boundaries are brought in and pitches are prepared to the "fast and flat" specification that Stokes mentioned earlier in the English summer.
Intercontinental Cup: Stimac all praises for Chhangte after Mongolia victory
"We're overall happy with our performance. We did everything we sought today - a clean sheet and a victory. The boys enjoyed their time on the pitch, passing the ball, creating chances, and scoring goals. I feel a bit sorry that there were no more goals because there were enough chances to do that," said Stimac in the post-match press conference.
India outshine Japan 1-0 to enter final of Women's Jr Asia Cup, qualify for FIH Jr Hockey Women's World Cup
Sunelita Toppo (47') scored the only goal of the game. The victory means that the Indian team will compete in the prestigious tournament's Final for the second time, having previously reached the summit clash in 2012. India qualified for the FIH Junior Hockey Women's World Cup 2023 by reaching the tournament's Final.
WTC Final: Marnus explains nap that sent cricket world into a spin
Labuschagne decided to sit back and take a nap as teammates David Warner and Usman Khawaja looked to build on Australia's lead, though the No.3 batter was rudely awoken and called out to the middle when Mohammed Siraj struck, reports ICC.
Ruud races past Zverev, returns to Roland Garros final
The Norwegian charged to his third championship match in the space of five Grand Slam events with a seemingly nerveless 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 semi-final victory against Alexander Zverev at the clay-court major, reports atptour.com. Ruud, who was a finalist in Paris a year ago and at the 2022 US Open, delivered a performance full of his trademark clean baseline hitting to overwhelm Zverev .
Indian women's hockey team to head to Germany, Spain ahead of Asian Games
During the week-long tour, the Indian women's team will first train in Russelsheim, Frankfurt followed by a series of test matches against the German and Chinese national teams. Post this exposure tour in Germany, the team will head to Terassa, Spain to play the four Nations tournament againt South Africa, England and Spain before heading back to India. The German tour is set to help the Indian team prepare for the upcoming Asian Games .
Bhubaneswar comes alive as Intercontinental Cup 2023 thrills fans
Two high octane encounters enthralled the thousands of fans in attendance. Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik was also in attendance. The first time the Indian National Football team is playing in Odisha. Also in attendance was President of the All India Football Federation, Kalyan Chaubey and General Secretary of the All India Football Federation, Shaji Prabhakaran.
Intercontinental Cup: India register 2-0 win over Mongolia in campaign opener
In what was the Blue Tigers' first-ever match in Odisha in a competitive meet, they wasted no time stamping their authority, with Sahal Abdul Samad finding the net inside two minutes before Lallianzuala Chhangte doubled the lead in the 14th minute. Lebanon had earlier beaten Vanuatu 3-1 in the opening game of the four-nation.
One of the wrestlers taken to WFI office as part of probe: Delhi Police
The WFI office, located on at 21 Ashoka Road, is adjacent to Brij Bhushan's official residence in the national capital. According to sources, the complainant willingly accompanied the police as part of the investigation process, and took part in scene re-creation. However, confusion arose when reports began circulating that the female wrestler had been taken to "Brij Bhushan's home".
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