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IPL 2023: Royal Challengers Bangalore name Kedar Jadhav as replacement for David Willey
Willey, who plays international cricket for England, played four matches for RCB this season and scalped three wickets. Jadhav, who made his IPL debut in 2010, has so far played 93 games in the tournament and has 1196 runs against his name, while averaging 22.15 at a strike rate of 123.17, including four half-centuries.
IPL 2023: Yashasvi Jaiswal has taken his game to next level, says Rohit Sharma
"I watched him (Jaiswal) last year, this year he's taken his game to the next level. I asked him 'where did you get the power from'. He said he's been going to the gym, that's good for him, good for Indian cricket and RR as well," Rohit said at the post-match presentation.
IPL 2023: Faf du Plessis back as captain as RCB win toss, elect to bat first against LSG
After winning the toss, Faf du Plessis said Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood comes in for David Willey, who is now out of the competition due to injury and uncapped India wicketkeeper-batter Anuj Rawat replaces Shahbaz Ahmed in the playing eleven.
Erling Haaland equals record for most Premier League goals in a season
His 34th goal of the campaign moved Haaland to level with the record of Alan Shearer and Andrew Cole set in 1993/94 and 1994/95 respectively. Impressively, Haaland reached the 34-goal mark in only his 30th appearance, while Cole needed 40 matches and Shearer 42.
IPL 2023: If we can string together all individual performances..., RCB will be unstoppable, says Karthik
RCB are currently placed in sixth position of the points table with eight points from eight games and would be hoping to avenge their earlier defeat against the Lucknow Super Giants, which ended in a last-ball thriller, when the two sides lock-horns on Monday evening at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
La Liga: Barca, Real Madrid back in action as Matchday 33 offers no rest
Osasuna travels to face league leader FC Barcelona, and coach Jagoba Arrasate is unlikely to risk key players like Ante Budimir or Chimy Avila, who are expected to start next weekend. This could be good news for Barcelona as they aim to move closer to securing the title.
Salernitana postpone Napoli's title celebration
Napoli just needed a victory to clinch the title with six rounds to spare after Inter Milan claimed a 3-1 comeback win over second-placed Lazio in an earlier fixture. The home side were dominant from the beginning, but they couldn't unlock Salernitana's well-organized defense until the 62nd minute when Giacomo Raspadori's corner found Mathias Olivera to steer in a header, which sent the stadium into chants and excitement, a Xinhua report said.
Premier League: Man city go top, Liverpool edge Spurs in thriller
City's eighth consecutive league win followed their 4-1 home victory over Arsenal on Wednesday and lifted them one point ahead of Arsenal, who will face Chelsea at home on Tuesday. On Sunday, Pep Guardiola's side took an early lead when Erling Haaland smashed home his 50th goal of the season from the penalty spot after Tim Ream fouled Julian Alvarez. Fulham showed considerable resilience and equalized thanks to Carlos Vinicius in the 15th minute.
He is a great influence to have in the team: Pujara on playing with Smith at Sussex
Pujara has been in scintillating touch for Sussex already this season, with the prolific right-hander already notching two centuries from three matches to be the leading run-scorer in the second tier of England's County Championship. Sussex now have the luxury of Smith joining the side for three matches ahead of June's World Test Championship final and the Indian plans to pick the brains of the experienced Australian in his role as captain.
Bayern Munich down Hertha to recapture top spot in Bundesliga
The Bavarians dominated possession from the outset, but they had to wait until the 37th minute before Coman provided the first clear-cut opportunity, testing Hertha goalkeeper Oliver Christensen with a shot on goal. Hertha kept all its men behind the ball, while Bayern gained momentum as Christensen had to defuse an attempt from Gnabry and Sadio Mane headed over the target from a promising position just before the break.
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