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Tri-nation football: Blue Tigers happy, but focus is on Kyrgyz encounter, says Anirudh Thapa
Despite dominating the proceedings, it was a night of toil for India on Wednesday, as they looked to break down a low block by the Myanmar defence, which was eventually done by Thapa in front of fans at the Khuman Lampak Stadium, here. "I'm happy to score, but we came here to win, and that's the most important thing. It was a good start to our campaign," said Thapa.
We'll have to wait and see: Cummins on Warner opening the batting in WTC final, Ashes
Warner averages only 26.04 in Tests in England and was ruled out of the tour of India due to a concussion as well as a hairline fracture in the elbow. "We'll have to wait and see," Cummins was quoted as saying by Fox Sports on Warner opening the batting in England.
Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Harry Kane bidding to become England's highest goal scorer
The 29-year-old striker needs just one goal to break Rooney's scoring record for the England national team, which currently stands at 53 goals. However, Kane has never scored against Italy in four previous appearances against them, the most he's faced a nation without scoring with the Three Lions.
Miami Open: Former champions Andy Murray, John Ishner crash out in opener
Wednesday's match was Lajovic's first career meeting with Murray, where he picked up his first hard-court win of the season. He will next play against American Maxime Cressy. Whoever wins might play World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in the third round. Lajovic's victory was underpinned by his strong performance on second serve.
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.
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