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Tennis: Alcaraz beats Lajovic to reach Argentina Open semis
The 19-year-old Spaniard won 70 per cent of his first serves and 53 per cent of his return points to prevail in one hour and 33 minutes against the 90th-ranked Serb on Friday night, reports Xinhua. It marked an impressive return to form for the world No. 2, who before this tournament had not played since early November because of an abdominal injury.
ILT20 announces commencement of Season 2 from January 13, 2024
The inaugural season's enthralling final was played on February 12 in front of a packed Dubai International Stadium. The James Vince-led Gulf Giants defeated the Desert Vipers by seven wickets to become the champions of the inaugural season. Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants became the proud owners of the dazzling DP World ILT20.
2nd Test, Day 2: Nathan Lyon runs through top-order, leaves India at 88/4 at lunch
It was a session in which Australia burnt all of their reviews, but Lyon put them on top by picking all four wickets through varying his speed and getting a bit of turn to bamboozle the Indian top order. For India, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja are unbeaten on 14 and 15 respectively and have looked assured at the crease. Resuming from 21/0, openers K.L. Rahul and Rohit Sharma.
Women's T20 World Cup: Matthews magic steers West Indies to thrilling win over Ireland
The Windies skipper struck a decisive 66 not out and, assisted by Chinelle Henry's critical contribution, helped haul her side to inflict a difficult defeat on the Irish under the Friday night lights. Orla Prendergast's impressive 61 had fired Ireland to a competitive total of 137 for nine as Shamilia Connell starred with the ball for the Windies at Newlands Cricket Ground.
PVL 2023: Bengaluru Torpedoes' uphill journey continues with win over Kochi Blue Spiker
For his tactful performance, Srajan Shetty was named the player of the match as he helped Bengaluru coast to victory at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Friday night. Bengaluru relied on Srajan's blocks and Ibin Jose's attacks to get an early lead. Taking a leaf out of Kolkata Thunderbolts' guidebook, Erin Varghese started targetting Tsvetelin Tsvetanov.
2nd Test, Day 2: David Warner ruled out due to concussion, Matthew Renshaw named substitute
Warner had made 15 off 44 balls in Australia's first-innings score of 263. During his innings, he took a blow on his helmet off India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj in the tenth over, after having taken a blow to his elbow. Later on, when India batted for the remaining nine overs on Day One, Warner did not come out to field for Australia. He subsequently demonstrated symptoms.
Women's T20 World Cup: New Zealand bounce back to keep semifinal hopes alive
Suzie Bates's superb 81 runs set the White Ferns on their way to a first victory of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023, validating their decision to bat first with a tournament-high 189 for three in their 20 overs. That proved far too much for the Tigresses, whose chances of a miraculous victory fell away after losing two wickets early in their reply, as they stuttered to 118 for eight.
Women's T20 World Cup: England's Lauren Bell relishing challenge posed by strong India
Both sides have won each of their two opening matches and Saturday's clash looks set to be vital in deciding who tops the group. India won an ODI series in England last summer but seamer Bell is looking forward to the challenge that awaits as they look to turn the tables. "From what I learned from the last series, we had a really good contest with Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana at the top of the order," Bell said.
Premier League: Big weekend for title race as Arsenal, Man City back in action
Arsenal's 3-1 defeat at home to Manchester City on Wednesday night saw them knocked off the top spot after a run of two defeats and a draw from their last three matches.Mikel Arteta has to lift his players, both physically and mentally, for the visit to Villa Park, where the home side's progress under Unai Emery has been halted by consecutive defeats.
IPL 2023: This will be the close of MS Dhoni's career with CSK, says Matthew Hayden
Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden believes this could be the last time Mahendra Singh Dhoni will step into the field as a player. Speaking exclusively on Star Sports following the announcement of the TATA IPL 2023 schedule, Hayden on Friday talked about the reception Chennai Super Kings captain Dhoni will receive when he walks onto the field at Chepauk after almost three years.
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