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India became the capital of women's boxing: IBA president Kremlev
"India became the capital of women's boxing and now we are witnessing historical moments together. Generally, 250 to 260 boxers compete in such championships but this year it's a huge championship," Kremlev said while addressing the media during the press conference which was also attended by the BFI president Ajay Singh along with the Rio Olympics champion Estelle Mossely of France and the reigning African champion Sara Haghighat-joo from Sierra Leone.
Morocco to join Spain and Portugal's 2030 World Cup bid: report
Spanish sports paper Diario AS explains that the Spanish and Portuguese have been negotiating with Morocco, with an agreement likely to be signed at the 73rd FIFA Congress, which will be held in Rwanda on Thursday, reports Xinhua. Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales traveled to Morocco on Monday to meet with Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, to finalize details of the accord.
Singapore Smash: Indian challenge ends with Manika's loss in both women's and mixed doubles
The Indians had a poor start as they conceded the first two games by identical (9-11) margins. Manika and Sathiyan fought back by winning seven consecutive points as they took the third game 11-8 and took the equation to 2-1. They carried the momentum into the fourth game and clinched it 11-5 to force a decider.
Injured Shreyas Iyer doubtful for Australia ODIs: Report
After having spent nearly two full days on the field, Iyer complained of swelling in his lower back during the Ahmedabad Test and didn't come to bat in the fourth and final Test against Australia. He is currently under the supervision of BCCI's medical team at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, where he will be assessed, an ESPNcricinfo report said.
'He has to find that pace and power out of his action': Bret Lee suggests Bumrah to extend his bowling run-up
Bumrah recently underwent a back surgery in New Zealand and now is in the race against time to be fit for the Men's ODI World Cup, to be played at home in October-November this year. He is expected to stay in New Zealand till the end of March and may resume bowling only from August.
IND vs AUS: Hardik can be an impact player as well as game changer in middle order, says Gavaskar
Following an emphatic Border-Gavaskar Trophy which ensured the Rohit Sharma-led side retain the title with a 2-1 series win, the action now shifts to the ODIs as India and Australia square play series opener on Friday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The hosts will miss the services of the 'Hitman', who has given the first ODI a miss due to family commitments. Hardik Pandya.
BCCI appeals to ICC over 'poor' rating for Indore Test pitch: Report
According to an ESPNcricinfo report, a two-member ICC panel will now conduct a review before announcing their verdict within 14 days. The Test, the third of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia and part of the World Test Championship (WTC) finished well within the first session on the third day after 30 wickets fell in the first two days at the Holkar Stadium.
IND vs AUS: 'That was eating me up a lot', Kohli opens up to Dravid about his century drought
The star batter broke his century drought in Test cricket in Ahmedabad Test, scoring 186 runs off 364 deliveries, his first century in the format since November 2019 and 28th in the longest format of the game. The century in Ahmedabad came after a gap of 41 innings from his last century that came against Bangladesh in November 2019.
WPL 2023: Jonassen and Kapp have nerves of steel, says Delhi Capitals' Shikha Pandey
Shikha Pandey picked up figures of 3/23 to help the Capitals restrict RCB to 150/4 before the Delhi franchise pulled off a thrilling chase in 19.4 overs at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy on Monday night to continue their terrific form. Speaking about her performance, Pandey said, "I knew that RCB would come hard at us and I wanted to embrace the occasion. I was proud of the catch I took to dismiss Heather Knight."
Indian Wells: Debutant Jack Draper wins first Murray meeting to enter fourth round
Draper won the pair's first ATP Head-to-Head meeting 7-6(6), 6-2 on Monday night for his second straight victory against a fellow Briton in Indian Wells, having beaten Daniel Evans in the second round. He saved a set point with an ace at 5-6 in the opening set, then rattled off the final four games to seal a famous result, clinching it on a double fault for his third break of the match.
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