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WPL Player Auction: Smriti Mandhana bags INR 3.4 crore deal with Royal Challengers Bangalore
From a base price of INR 50 lakh, RCB and Mumbai Indians (MI) were locked in an intense battle for Smriti's services, before the former managed to acquire her services, offering an opening as well as a captaincy option. Interestingly, she wears the number 18 jersey, which is the same number which Virat Kohli wears for RCB in the men's Indian Premier League (IPL).
I would drop David Warner and bring Travis Head into the middle order, says Mitchell Johnson
Warner, who has played nine Tests in India and scored 399 runs at an average of 22.16, has been facing criticism after failing to deliver with the bat in the first Test in Nagpur getting dismissed for mere scores of 1 and 10 as the visitors suffered a huge loss by an innings and 132 runs within three days. I would drop David Warner, elevate Matthew Renshaw to open and bring Travis Head into the middle order. If it's about horses for courses policy based on the previous form in the subcontinent.
Golf: Scheffler wins Phoenix Open, regains World No. 1 ranking from McIlroy
Scheffler closed with a 6-under 65 to beat Nick Taylor by two strokes on the Stadium Course Sunday. The 26-year-old Texan took the No. 1 ranking from Rory McIlroy with his fifth PGA TOUR victory. Scheffler moved to fifth in the FedExCup standings. Though there have been 16 starts since his last win, Scheffler has finished no worse than Tied-11 (at American Express) in his last six starts indicating that he is getting back to his best as the Majors are around the corner.
Carlos Alcaraz motivated by 'Big Three' to elevate his game to new heights
The 19-year-old had a breakthrough season in 2022, as he won his maiden Grand Slam at the US Open and rose to world No.1. However, he missed the 2023 season's first major, Australian Open, due to a muscle injury in his right leg, which he picked up last November at the Paris Masters. "I think I can improve everything in terms of my game, fitness and mentality.
Serie A: Juventus edge Fiorentina on Rabiot's winner
Juve was back on track by eliminating Lazio in the Coppa Italia and dominating Salernitana 3-0 last round and headed into Sunday's game with Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic starting upfront to face their former club, reports news agency Xinhua. In the match played on Sunday night, both sides created a couple of chances but it was Juve that broke the deadlock in the 34th minute as Mattia De Sciglio's cross was blocked into the path of Angel Di Maria.
Wu Yibing scripts history with Dallas triumph becomes first Chinese to win ATP Tour title in Open Era
Before this week, no Chinese man had ever reached a tour-level final in the Open Era or defeated an opponent in the Top 10 of the ATP Rankings. Wu achieved both of those in one go with his semifinal victory against World No. 8 Taylor Fritz, and he continued his history-making run in Sunday's final with a milestone victory. I made history here for my country and my home," Wu was quoted by the Dallas Open website. "I'm very proud of myself and especially thanks to all the fans and my team who came here to support me.
IND v AUS: Third Test shifted to Indore from Dharamsala
The third Test of the Australia tour of India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, originally scheduled to take place at the HPCA Stadium, Owing to harsh winter conditions in the region, the outfield lacks sufficient grass density and will need some time to develop fully. The schedule for the remaining three Tests is as below: February 17-21: 2nd Test, New Delhi March 1-5: 3rd Test.
Premier League: Manchester City narrow gap on Arsenal, Man Utd win at Leeds
Pep Guardiola's players forgot the charges placed against the club for breaches of financial fair-play rules earlier in the week, with an impressive first-half display on Sunday in which they pulled holes in the Villa defense. Rodri Hernandez set City on track after just four minutes with the opening goal that he powered home at the near post. Ilkay Gundogan doubled their lead in the 39th minute.
La Liga: Barcelona beat Villarreal to move 11 clear; Depay strikes for Atletico
Pedri's first-half goal on Sunday night, which came after a neat flick from Robert Lewandowski, was enough to exert pressure on Real Madrid, who play on Wednesday night after their success in the Club World Cup on Saturday night. Once again Barca produced an excellent defensive performance to keep Villarreal at bay, although the home side pushed for an equalising goal in the closing minutes.
Lynn's heroics help Adani Gulf Giants claim title in inaugural ILT20
In the final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday night, Gulf Giants restricted Desert Vipers to 146 for 8 in 20 overs through Carlos Brathwaite's fine three-wicket spell and then produced an electrifying finish to the first edition of the DP World ILT20. It was a pulsating chase to the target cheered by a large Sunday crowd, who created an electrifying atmosphere in the stadium. Lynn sparkled under the Ring of Fire through his unconquered 72 runs.
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