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Jos Buttler to be offered lucrative multi-year Rajasthan Royals contract: Report
Since 2018 Buttler has been an integral part of the Royals and has a remarkable record for the franchise, with five centuries and 18 fifties in 71 matches. He also plays for Paarl Royals, the team owned by Rajasthan in South Africa's SA20 league, which was launched earlier this year.
Kerala ready to host Lionel Messi's Argentina for friendly: Minister
Abdurahiman said he has already spoken to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in this regard. “Everyone knows how passionate the Chief Minister is about sports. It was Vijayan who first mooted the idea of hosting Argentina for a friendly, which has been conveyed to them. Once we get a confirmation from Argentina, will go forward with it.
Asian Kabaddi C'ship: India beat Iran 33-28 to qualify for final
With a win over Iran, India stood strong on top standing. This was India’s fourth win on the trot. The Indian men’s kabaddi team will play Hong Kong on Friday in the last league stage game before the final, scheduled on the same day. The top two teams after the conclusion of the league stage will play the final. India captain Pawan Sehrawat led from the front, scoring 16 of the 33 points for India.
Hockey Pro League: Eye on title, relegation battles in mini-tournament in Antwerp
Hosts and reigning Olympic champions Belgium will have massive stakes in the championship title and relegation battles in the men's and women's competitions, respectively. In the men's competition, New Zealand have already been relegated, having taken three points from their 16 matches.
Ashes 2023: 'Where was the spark? Where was the urgency?', Nasser Hussain slams England for lack of intensity in Lord’s Test
Australia enjoyed a strong start to the second Ashes Test as they ended day one on 339/5 at Lord’s with David Warner (66), Travis Head (77) and Steve Smith (85*) all scoring half-centuries as the visitors made merry against England’s seam attack. In his column for the Daily Mail, Hussain's pointed out that despite winning the toss and opting to bowl first in cloudy conditions, England displayed an absence of intensity with the ball.
Participation in Asian Games on agenda as BCCI's Apex Council meets on July 7: Reports
As per the reports, the participation of BCCI in the upcoming Asian Games for both men's and women's teams will be one of the important matters on the agenda of the meeting. The Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8. The upcoming meeting is also expected to discuss sponsorship and media rights for the BCCI.
Ashes 2023: 'New ball is crucial...', Josh Tongue reveals plans to dismiss Steve Smith on Day 2 of second Test
At Stumps on the opening day of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s, Smith remained unbeaten on 85 runs off 149 balls with 10 fours as Australia finished at 339/5 against England. "How do you get Steve Smith out? I think the new ball is crucial, the first 30 minutes, just hitting that line and length, just try and stay patient and we'll get those wickets when we can," Tongue told Sky Cricket.
Mallorca Championships: Hanfmann upsets Tsitsipas on grass for first top-5 win
The German player overcame defending champion Tsitsipas of Greece 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in the grass-court ATP 250 event in Spain’s Balearic Islands for the biggest win of his career on Wednesday night. Hanfmann won 80 per cent (36/45) of points behind his first serve in a rock-solid performance to reach his first non-clay ATP Tour quarterfinal.
Hockey Pro League: Netherlands men beat New Zealand, remain in title hunt
The Dutch claimed a comfortable 4-1 victory on Thursday to take a step closer to overtaking Great Britain at the top of the standings, with two matches remaining. Both Spain and Belgium also remain in the running for the men’s title, making for a thrilling final mini-tournament in Antwerp, starting on Friday.
Ashes 2023: KP, Vaughan blast England for 'shambolic' performance, causal approach in second Test
David started the carnage with an 88-ball 66 and Steve Smith (85 not out) built on it while Travis Head blasted them all over the ground while scoring 77 off 73 balls on Wednesday as Australia made a strong start after winning the first Test at Birmingham a few days back.England's approach to the game came in for severe criticism as they made a mess of winning the toss and electing to bowl on a cloud-covered, rain-dotted day .
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