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P.V Sindhu parts ways with coach Park Tae-Sang, to train with Hafiz Hashim now
Hafiz, who lifted the All-England title in 2003, has signed a two-year contract with the Hyderabad-based academy and will be responsible for guiding the men's and women's singles players there. Sindhu is a product of the Sudhitra Badminton Academy, and will be undergoing training there for one or two days a week, reports said.
Ritu Phogat on her wrestling strategy: The game is about presence of mind
She said: "While all of us train really hard night and day for the game when you are in the ring, the entire game is about using your presence of mind; and that actually helps win." Ritu is coming on 'The Kapil Sharma Show' to promote the MMA reality series 'Kumite 1 Warrior Hunt' along with the host of the show, Suniel Shetty, and The Great Khali, Ali Budhawani, Mahavir Phogat.
Women's T20 World Cup: There was no support from fielding to the bowling strategy, says Anjum Chopra
In the five-run loss at Newlands Cricket Ground, India endured a terrible day with misses galore in ground fielding and catching. Meg Lanning was dropped on one by wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh and further survived a stumping attempt on nine too. Shafali Verma dropped a simple catch of Beth Mooney at long-on when she was on 32. Apart from the three dropped chances, there were misfields in large numbers which got Australia to post 172/4.
2nd Test, Day 1: Brook's unbeaten 184 puts England in control against New Zealand
Brook was well on course for his maiden double ton but showers in the final session brought an early end to the day with the 24-year-old unbeaten on 184 off just 169 balls - including 24 fours and 5 sixes, driving England to 315-3 at stumps. At the other end, he had Joe Root for company, who notched up his 29th Test hundred (101 not out).
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Cameron Green says he is '100 percent ready' for Indore Test
The third Test of the four-match series is scheduled from March 1-5 at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. The all-rounder was considered to play in the second Test in Delhi but was ultimately ruled out on the eve of the match after suffering minor setbacks while batting in the nets. Green's anticipated return from a serious finger injury is a welcome boost for the Baggy Greens as skipper Pat Cummins, David Warner and Josh Hazlewood flew home in recent days.
Women's T20 WC: Whatever he said, that's his way of thinking, says Harmanpreet on Hussain's 'schoolgirl error' comment
Harmanpreet, who played the semi-final despite suffering from illness, was leading her side's charge of chasing down Australia's 172/4. But a bizarre moment in the 15th over sent Harmanpreet back when her bat got locked while running towards striker's end, leaving her short of her ground.
MCC World Cricket Committee shows support over bowlers inflicting run-out on non-strikers leaving crease early
The WCC, which met at the ICC headquarters in Dubai last week, said through a statement that it is now calling for calm across all levels of the game, from the grassroots level of recreational cricket to the elite level, given that the act of running out a non-striker who opts to steal ground is within the Laws of the game.
MCC World Cricket Committee shows support over bowlers inflicting run-out on non-strikers leaving crease early
The WCC, which met at the ICC headquarters in Dubai last week, said through a statement that it is now calling for calm across all levels of the game, from the grassroots level of recreational cricket to the elite level, given that the act of running out a non-striker who opts to steal ground is within the Laws of the game.
Women's T20 World Cup: Result in our favour showed resilience and belief within group, says Jess Jonassen
By stopping a stern counterattack from Jemimah Rodrigues and captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Australia managed to seal their place in the Women's T20 World Cup final for the seventh consecutive time by restricting India to 168/7 in response to their 172/4 at the Newlands Cricket Ground. Alyssa Healy brought us together and was saying there's a few people.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Smith to lead Australia in third Test in absence of Cummins
Cummins flew home following Australia's defeat in the second-Test in Delhi last week, explaining in a statement that his mother "is ill and in palliative care". With a nine-day break between Tests following the three-day finish in the second game, it had been hoped the 29-year-old would return to India for the third Test beginning Wednesday.
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