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4th Test, Day 2: Ashwin takes three wickets, but Usman Khawaja carries Australia to 409/7
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It was a session in which India bounced back after going wicketless in the morning essay. After a change of ends as well as of load-up, Ashwin used his pace, angles, lines and control very well, which fetched him three crucial scalps. He first struck by taking out Cameron Green and breaking the 208-run stand for the fifth wicket, followed by taking two more quick wickets.
IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians unveil new jersey with essence of City of Dreams
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The official collection (Match and Training jersey) will be available for sale from March 10 exclusively on MI Shop for the first 7 days from launch and then be available across multiple platforms. The MI Paltan will be in for a bigger treat this time around, with one of its kind customisation features being made available for fans, where they can personalise their jerseys with their names and a number of their choice.
4th Test, Day 2: Khawaja touches 150, Green on verge of first Test century as Australia reach 347/4
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Khawaja and Green, unbeaten on 150 and 95 respectively, solidified their positions at the crease to fetch another wicketless session for Australia in this Test, adding 92 in 29 overs and their partnership for the fifth wicket standing at 177. For India, it was a session of toil under harsh Friday sun on a nice batting pitch, where their control with the ball was off the mark.
WPL 2023: Saika Ishaque has been a real find for this tournament, says Kate Cross
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With the WPL giving a platform to uncapped talented Indian players, Saika has made the most of the opportunity, picking nine wickets to be the leading wicket-taker of the competition. On Thursday, she took out Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning and Jemimah Rodrigues in a game-changing spell to set the base for an eight-wicket victory for Mumbai Indians.
Indian Wells: Emma Raducanu eases to first-round win over Danka Kovinic
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Despite media reports circulating ahead of the match that the wrist issue that ended Raducanu's 2022 season early recurred ahead of Indian Wells, the brit seemed to have recovered well enough to post a 1-hour, 21-minute victory in the opener on Thursday. She had strapped on both of her wrists during a practice session on Wednesday.
Indian Wells: Andy Murray pulls off another 'marathon win' of the season
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The three-hour and 12-minute triumph on Thursday was one of many marathon matches for the three-time Grand Slam winner, who has earned a bit of a reputation for these kinds of wins in 2023. Murray has competed in 10 matches this season, with a whopping 70 per cent of them going to a deciding set. With this win, he improves to 7-0 in deciding sets.
WPL 2023: Varied bowling attack has taken Mumbai Indians to top, says Issy Wong
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Superb bowling performances from Issy Wong, and Saika Ishaque, followed by impressive outings from openers Yastika Bhatia and Hayley Matthews helped Mumbai Indians to a dominating eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, here on Thursday. This was Mumbai's third consecutive victory in the league and they are at the top of the table with six points.
Europa League: Difficult night for Spanish sides as Betis, Real Sociedad lose
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An even game tilted Sevilla's way in the 56th minute thanks to an excellent shot from Joan Jordan, who had come into the game as a second-half substitute, according to news agency Xinhua. Erik Lamela doubled Sevilla's lead five minutes from time with a well-placed left-foot shot. Things were not positive for Spain's other two sides in the tournament as Real Betis and Real Sociedad both slipped to defeat.
IND v AUS, 4th Test: Pat Cummins' mother passes away, team to wear black armbands on Day 2
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Cricket Australia confirmed the news of Maria's death in a Tweet on Friday. "We are deeply saddened at the passing of Maria Cummins overnight," said Cricket Australia in a statement. "On behalf of Australian Cricket, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Pat, the Cummins family and their friends."The Australian cricketers playing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
India gear up to take on World Champions Germany in FIH Men's Hockey Pro League 2022/23
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Led by star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian team exited the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 in the pre-quarterfinal stage. The team will aim to regain their confidence by putting up an excellent show in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022/23. Ahead of the match, Harmanpreet Singh, who is currently one of the three joint top-scorers.
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