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PVL: Calicut Heroes hand Kolkata Thunderbolts their first defeat of the season
Jerome Vinith was named the Player of the Match as Calicut completed a hat-trick of wins. A triple-man block led by Jerome provided Calicut Heroes the early advantage. With Jose Antonio Sandoval's threat looming, Kolkata skipper Ashwal Rai needed to be alert. Targetting Cody Caldwell from the service line, Calicut tried to prevent the Thunderbolts' attacker.
2nd Test, Day 1: You are a role model for what determination, self-belief and dreams can do, says Gavaskar to Pujara
Ahead of day one's play on Friday, legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar felicitated Pujara with a heartwarming speech in the presence of the Test team as well as the right-handed batter's father Arvind, wife Puja and daughter Aditi. When we are playing as kids growing up, we all, whether we are playing at home, in streets or maidans, we all dream to play for India.
Barca held by Man Utd at home in Europa League
Barcelona can be content with the draw, because they looked to be on the ropes with United leading 2-1, but United will be satisfied with the draw, which leaves them as favorites, especially as Barca will be without key players when they go to Old Trafford next week, reports Xinhua news ageny. The first 45 minutes saw entertaining end-to-end football from both sides.
2nd Test, Day 1: Kuhnemann makes debut, Iyer comes in as Australia win toss, elect to bat first against India
After winning the toss, Cummins said Cameron Green and Mitchell Starc are not featuring in the match, with left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann making his Test debut, becoming the 466th Men's Test cricketer for Australia. He was presented with his cap by right-handed batter Marnus Labuschagne. Left-handed batter Travis Head comes in for Matthew Renshaw.
PVL: Bengaluru Torpedoes beat Chennai Blitz to get second win in a row
For his impactful performance, Ibin Jose was named the Player of the Match. Targetting libero Midhun in the middle, Chennai Blitz took advantage as Vyshak Renjith made early errors. Chennai's defence tackled the threat of Tsvetelin Tsvetanov as Tushar made tremendous blocks. As Tsvetanov started getting more of the ball, Bengaluru found a way back.
ISL 2022-23: Karikari shines as Chennaiyin dent Goa's playoffs hopes with a 2-1 win
Karikari opened the scoring for Chennaiyin in the 10th minute before he struck the winner off a penalty in the 73rd minute. Noah Wail Sadaoui netted Goa's only goal of the match in the 49th minute. This was Chennaiyin's second win in a row, while a defeat in a must-win game means FC Goa will now have to rely on others to qualify for the playoffs.
My son is 15 years old and is already working hard to get a chance to play in IPL: Virender Sehwag
The IPL has become an emotion that has resonated widely among fans with every season guaranteeing exceptional performances and the birth of a new generation of heroes. The 'Incredible' Premier League has grown significantly over the past years, with an additional two teams joining the fray, making it one of the most competitive cricket leagues in the world.
WATCH | Cricketer Prithvi Shaw roughed up for refusing repeat selfie with fans
Following a complaint lodged by the friends of Shaw, 23, the Oshiwara police on Thursday registered a case against at least eight accused under various sections of the Indian Penal Code pertaining to unlawful assembly, intent to harm with weapons, etc, an official said.
Tough game for Real Madrid and big relegation clashes in Spain's Matchday 22
Sunday's biggest match sees Real Madrid travel to Pamplona to face Osasuna, with Carlo Ancelotti's men eight points behind FC Barcelona in the title race after a comfortable 4-0 win at home to Elche on Thursday, reports Xinhua news agency. Ancelotti will continue with his policy of squad rotation ahead of next week's vital UEFA Champions League visit to Liverpool, while Osasuna have Nacho Vidal, Ruben Pena and Aimar Oroz all out injured.
1st Test: Brook, Duckett, Anderson help England take control against New Zealand
Brook struck 89 off 81 balls while Ben Duckett hammered 84 from 68 deliveries as England scored at a fast clip to declare their innings at 325/9 in 58.2 overs. Following that, Jimmy Anderson claimed two wickets while Ollie Robinson claimed one as the hosts slumped to 37/3 in 18 overs and were facing the prospect of conceding first innings lead.
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