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IPL 2023: Batters weren't committed enough to take down Ravi Bishnoi, admits RR coach Sangakkara
In his four overs, Lucknow Super Giants leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi didn't take a wicket but gave away only 25 runs. In the 17th over, Riyan Parag and Devdutt Padikkal struggled to score big off Bishnoi, who conceded only six runs to inch Lucknow closer towards victory on a two-paced pitch.
IPL 2023: Punjab Kings make strong comeback to keep RCB to 174/4 despite Du Plessis' 84
Kohli, on the other hand, made a 47-ball 59, but suffered a slowdown in the middle overs. It resulted in Bangalore losing wickets in a cluster and didn't get the desired finishing kick as they lost all four wickets in the death overs, with Punjab bowlers using cutters well and not bowling much fuller deliveries to keep Bangalore below 180.
I can't work out what I need to compete': Rehabilitating Nadal withdraws from Madrid Open
The 36-year-old had also withdrawn from the Indian Wells Masters and Miami Open, Monte Carlo Masters as well as the ongoing Barcelona Open as he is still recovering from a grade 2 injury in the iliopsoas muscle in his left leg and he continues to focus on returning to full fitness.
La Liga: Relegation duels intensify with focus on a big clash at the top in Spain's Matchday 30
Although FC Barcelona hold an 11-point lead at the top of the table that looks unassailable with just nine games left to play, Xavi Hernandez's side has disappointed in recent weeks. Last weekend's 0-0 draw in Getafe marked Barca's third consecutive game without scoring a goal, and they are clearly missing Pedri, Dembele, De Jong, and Andreas Christensen.
Champions League: Bayern facing a painful period of drought on the international stage
Despite a noisy mid-season change of coaches from Julian Nagelsmann to Thomas Tuchel, the desired impact has yet to materialise. The third consecutive exit in the last-eight stage of the UEFA Champions League over the past three years is a significant setback, as the Bundesliga giant's international ambitions demand better results.Along with the 4-1 aggregate defeat in the duel against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City comes a disappointing exit in the German Cup against underdog SC Freiburg.
IPL 2023: KL Rahul fined Rs 12 lakh as LSG maintain slow over-rate against Rajasthan Royals
Rahul was pulled up for a Code of Conduct breach in Match 26 played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, the Indian Premier League informed in a statement. "As it was the team's first offence of the season under the IPL's Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Rahul was fined Rs 12 lakh," the IPL informed in a release on Thursday.
IPL 2023: I have told my captain, you can make me bowl anywhere, says LSG's Avesh Khan after last-over heroicsc
Avesh Khan and Stoinis ended up with figures of 3/25 and 2/28 respectively as table-toppers Rajasthan Royals, who were looking on course for victory in their chase of Lucknow's 154/7, were restricted to 144/6 in their 20 overs, losing the match by 10 runs.
U17 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers: India to start campaign against Kyrgyzstan
India are in Group F with Myanmar as the other team in the preliminary group of the qualifiers. India will take on Myanmar in their second match in the group on April 28. Group F will open at the historic 82-year-old Dolen Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek with a match between hosts Kyrgyz Republic and Myanmar, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) informed in a release on Thursday.
La Liga: Real Betis legend Joaquin to hang up boots at end of season
The 41-year-old, who has made 680 La Liga appearances, as well as a further 49 for Italian side Fiorentina, released a video statement on Wednesday, saying "life is a constant evolution, the key is putting a bit of art into everything. The road is full of emotions." "During 23 years, I have tried to make football and art and for it to be remembered from generation to generation," he said in the video.
Champions League: Haaland goal helps Man City secure draw at Bayern to advance into semis
The Bavarians started with determination on Wednesday and came close in 17 minutes when Jamal Musiala found Leroy Sane, who narrowly missed the target with his left-footed effort from inside the box. Sane remained a focal point as he tested City goalkeeper Ederson with a free kick five minutes later before Leon Goretzka squandered a promising opportunity from the edge of the box in the 24th minute, reports Xinhua.
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