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Miami Open: Raducanu addresses wrist injury concerns after loss to Andreescu
The British player feels she needs to find a long-term solution to her wrist issue, which began at the end of the 2022 season. "I just need to review after this tournament really and figure out what my next steps are," Raducanu told reporters after her loss on Wednesday. "We have been managing it, keeping on top of it. I'm able to play in the short term. But the current solutions aren't very viable long term," she added.
Skipper Rohit Sharma backs India's attacking approach with bat despite series loss to Australia
India's aggressive style while batting again proved their downfall as they fell to a 21-run loss to Australia in the third and final ODI in Chennai on Wednesday night, a result that ultimately cost Rohit's side the series and the No.1 ODI team ranking. Australia have 113.286 rating points compared to the Men in Blue's 112.638. Before the start of the final ODI, India were on top with 114 rating points to Australia's 112.
Miami Open: Bianca Andreescu battles past Emma Raducanu in opener
Andreescu knocked off Raducanu 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 in 2 hours and 33 minutes on Wednesday night. Andreescu, the 2021 finalist here, won their first-round match in Rome last year after Raducanu retired trailing 6-2, 2-1 with a lower back injury. This time round, the opponents went toe-to-toe for three captivating sets. The 22-year-old Canadian will next take on No.7 seed Maria Sakkari in the second round.
World No. 1 Swiatek takes a break due to injury
Last season, the 21-year-old lifted the trophy in Miami after beating Naomi Osaka in the final, but the Pole said she won't defend her title, a Xinhua report said. After Doha I was struggling with a strong infection. I was allowed to play, but a strong episode of coughing led to a rib injury. We were trying to handle it and continuing to play.
New Mexico boss Cocca eyes attacking football
Cocca will make his debut in the Mexico dugout when El Tri meet Suriname in Paramaribo's Flora stadium in the CONCACAF Nations League on Thursday. "The way we play will determine the results that come," Cocca told reporters. "I don't believe in winning at all costs. We are going to work together to develop the game.
3rd ODI: Partnerships are crucial and we failed to do that today, says Rohit Sharma
In chasing 270 on a pitch which wasn't easy for strokeplay, India had a 65-run opening partnership, but Virat Kohli and KL Rahul had put on 69 runs for the fourth wicket. But after the duo followed by Suryakumar Yadav fell in quick succession, India were put under pressure and were bundled out for 248 in 49.1 overs.
Anirudh Thapa strikes in India's win over Myanmar in Tri-Nation opener
Given India's dominance over their rivals for most of the outing, the scoreline would have been bigger, but missed chances combined with the luck factor kept the victory margin at the bare minimum. Anirudh Thapa, the lone goalscorer of the game, was adjudged the Hero of the Match.
IPL 2023: Shreyas Iyer doubtful for participation in first half of tournament
A report by ESPNCricinfo on Wednesday said Iyer, who was pulled out mid-way from India's fourth Test against Australia at Ahmedabad, has opted out of surgery for injury and has been advised to rest as he continues his rehab. Iyer had missed the ODIs against New Zealand as well as the first Test against Australia due to the injury.
3rd ODI: Adam Zampa scalps four as Australia beat India by 21 runs, win series 2-1
After posting 269 in 49 overs on a slow pitch where strokeplay wasn't easy, Zampa and Agar helped Australia fight back in the middle overs to break the back of India's batting. Even though Mitchell Starc went wicketless, the rest of bowlers along with fiery fielding show and spot-on fielding placements led to India being bundled out for 248 in 49.1 overs.
Nitu, Nikhat, Saweety confirm medals at IBA Women's World Boxing Championships; enter semis
Squaring off against the two-time Worlds bronze medallist Madoka Wada of Japan, the 2022 Commonwealth Games champion Nitu (48kg) secured a scintillating win with the Referee Stops Contest (RSC) verdict in the second round of the bout. With an attacking approach from the word go, the 22-year-old hardly had to break a sweat against the veteran Japenese and was in complete control of the bout.
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