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Pat Cummins' men wary of spin-friendly tracks at non-traditional venues
Among them were the support staff of the Australian men's cricket team who were following the match because the Aussies are scheduled to play the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Series 2023 at the VCA Stadium from February 9-13. The pitch at the VCA Stadium for that match turned out to be a spinners' paradise as Vidarbha won the match by 18 runs despite getting bowled out for 74.
P.T. Usha complains about encroachments at her athletics school
Usha said this was noticed at the 30 acre facility of her school which has several girls who are inmates. "We have seen some construction that has begun in our property that was given to us for the school. I have lodged a complaint with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. We have to be very careful as there are girls and hence safety and security are a must," said Usha.
Team India dogged by top-order worries, absence of Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah
We take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of the Indian team ahead of a marquee Test series: Strengths :Experienced bowlers: When one matches the bowling attacks of Australia and India, then the hosts' bowling attack having an upper hand over the visitors' can be felt, especially when it comes to playing at home.
All eyes on Kohli, Jadeja, Shubhman, Steve Smith & Nathan Lyon
India is the current holder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, having won the last three series against Australia in 2017, 2018-19 and 2020-21. A 4-0 series win for India would help them attain a points percentage of 68.06, which is likely to be enough for a crucial top-two finish in the WTC standings.
National Rally Championship: Aishwarya Pissay to go for her 6th straight title
The Bengaluru racing star is the favourite in the sixth and final round of GodSpeed Racing's MRF MoGrip FMSCI National Racing Championship - 2W 2022 here on Sunday. Aishwarya is the 2019 FIM Bajas World Cup champion in the Ladies' class, and after her brief stint in the 'Big Boss Kannada' back in November, returns to the circuit to do what she loves the most - biking.
Prime Volleyball League: Debutants Mumbai Meteors to face Calicut Heroes in opener
Calicut Heroes, who were placed fourth in the previous season, will be eager to get their campaign started with a victory, While the Mumbai Meteors are playing their debut season, their squad boasts an exciting mix of youth and experience. The match, to be played at Koramangala Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru, is expected to be a thrilling encounter between two evenly-matched teams.
Golf: Aditi Ashok leads by five shots in Kenya Ladies Open; Amandeep, Avani make cut
The Indian star, who won the 2016 Hero Women's Indian Open, followed up her first round of 67 (-6) with another consistent day at Vipingo Ridge to sit at the top of the leader board on nine-under-par after 36 holes at Vipingo Ridge. The 2022 Hero Women's Indian Open runner-up Amandeep Drall made the cut as she shot 74-74 and waw 2-over through 36 holes and is tied 21st.
Lyon needs to take pages from Erapalli Prasanna to show Australia the way in India: Greg Chappell
Lyon is Australia's premier spinner, picking 460 wickets in 115 matches, averaging 31.65. In India, he has picked 34 wickets in 13 innings, averaging 30.58. With pitches in the country to be spin-friendly ahead of the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting from February 9, Lyon emerges as a key figure for Australia.In his column for The Sydney Morning Herald on Saturday, Chappell wrote about his advice to Lyon.
IND v AUS: Cameron Green has an outside chance of playing Nagpur Test, says Andrew McDonald
Green has not played since he fractured his right index finger while batting during the Boxing Day Test against South Africa at the MCG in December 2022. He then got into the gradual mode of training during Australia's ongoing pre-series camp at Alur, Bengaluru on Friday. "We've got a fair bit to work through him before the first Test match.
Golf: Arjun Atwal way down at 130th in Pebble Beach Pro-AM; Kitayama leads
With rounds of 73-75, the 49-year-old Atal is now 4-over and way down in 130th place on the leader board at the PGA Tour event. Kurt Kitayama moved into sole lead after opening with 10 straight pars and then had three birdies against one bogey for a 2-under 70 at Pebble Beach. Kitayama was at 9-under 134 and led by one shot over Keith Mitchell, Brandon Wu.
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