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WPL 2023: Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt hit fifties as Mumbai thrash Bangalore by 9 wickets
After Hayley took three wickets to be the standout bowler in bundling out Bangalore for 155 in 18.4 overs, she led the chase from the front with 77 not out off 38 balls, hitting 13 fours and a six. Nat, on the other hand, was the perfect partner to Hayley by smashing 55 not out off 29 balls, including nine fours and a six.
WPL 2023: Royal Challengers Bangalore win toss, elect to bat first against Mumbai Indians
After winning the toss, Smriti said spin all-rounder Shreyanka Patil replaces Asha Shobana in their playing eleven after their 60-run loss to Delhi Capitals at the same venue on Sunday. "It looks like a good wicket to bat on. We had a chat and we want to stick to basics first instead of trying to post a big total. One of the top four must bat long to take the game to 170+ total."
San Lorenzo go top of Argentine top flight
Matias Coccaro put the hosts ahead by converting a 20th-minute penalty after he was brought down by Rafael Perez, reports Xinhua news agency. Jalil Elias equalised on the stroke of halftime by combining with Malcom Braida before firing a right-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner.
LLC Masters bolster squads with Harbhajan Singh, Murali Vijay and Paul Collingwood
The India Maharajas, who already have secured the services of a host of notable former players, most recently, Suresh Raina, have further strengthened their squad with the addition of Harbhajan Singh, Murali Vijay, and Stuart Binny. On the other hand, the Asia Lions have roped in former Pakistan fast bowlers Mohammad Amir and Sohail Tanvir.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Don't believe the hype around pitches in India, says Michael Kasprowicz
In the series, India won the first two Tests in Nagpur and New Delhi. But Australia came back in the third Test at Indore, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) rating the pitch "poor" where the tourists had won the match by nine wickets. I don't believe the hype I reckon because for all the attention around the pitches they were typically Indian wickets
India make its mark on the World, says Special Olympics Bharat chief Mallika Nadda
In light of the Snow Sports Coaching Camp held in Narkanda, Himachal Pradesh, in February, Dr Nadda said, "The Winter Games is a challenge for us. When we go down memory lane it was a very difficult step taken by Himachal to initiate snow games, events, and coaching camps, but as we began and as we went on with it, things started falling together. Athletes from Special Olympics Bharat.
Donna Vekic topples top seed Garcia to clinch Monterrey Open title
Sunday's win netted Vekic her first Top 10 win of the season and first title since 2021. The Croatian will rise to No.24 on Monday, continuing her surge up the rankings after being sidelined by injury this time last year. Her victory sealed a 14-2 start to the 2023 season, just one win shy of the tour's leaders in match wins, with Garcia and Belinda Bencic setting the mark with 15 wins apiece.
Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells amid visa row
The Serbian great asked American authorities last month for special permission to enter the United States despite being unvaccinated against the coronavirus. "World No 1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the 2023 BNP Paribas Open. With his withdrawal, Nikoloz Basilashvili moves into the field," organisers said in a statement.
WPL 2023: Shafali set the tone for us and Tara was excellent against RCB, says Delhi Capitals' captain Meg Lanning
Captain Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma produced a fantastic opening stand of 162 runs to help their team post a total of 223/2. And fast bowler Tara Norris put her hand up in the bowling department as DC restricted RCB to 163/8 in their 20 overs. Speaking about their victory, the Skipper Lanning said, "It was a great start for us. It was good fun to bat with Shafali. She set the tone.
Australian selectors should resign if they have any sense of responsibility: Gavaskar
The ex-cricketers have been extremely critical of the current Australian side for their batting woes. Australia legend Allan Border has lashed out at Steve Smith, who passed a thumbs-up gesture to the bowler after a ball beat his outside edge. While former Australia opener Matthew Hayden also slammed the team for their lackluster show in the opening match of the series.
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