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'I'II show them who I am', Sarfaraz Khan recalls how he fought back for his place in team
Sarfaraz also recalled how he waited for his opportunity and then responded with a triple hundred when he got the chance to bat for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. Though the Mumbai batter did not say so, his recalling of the incident indicates how he plans to continue working hard and wait for the opportunity to show his capabilities.
ISL 2022-23: Resolute Odisha FC hold FC Goa to a draw, keep playoff chances alive
FC Goa had taken an early lead but the home side levelled scores soon after and the teams remained locked at 1-1 as they failed to find the goal after that. First-half goals from Noah Sadaoui and Diego Mauricio had cancelled out each team's advantage and set up a big second half for the two playoff contenders who will, nonetheless, likely be happy with a result that didn't damage either of their prospects.
ILT20: David Wiese's deadly spell helps Gulf Giants knock out Sharjah Warriors
Sharjah Warriors' defeat resulted in them being knocked out of the tournament as they finished fifth with seven points. Gulf Giants who recorded three consecutive victories finished on top of the table with 16 points. Dubai Capitals, whose fate depended on the result of this match, now make it to the playoffs with nine points.
England all-rounder Tom Curran to take a break from all red-ball cricket
The 27-year-old was earmarked as a high-potential cricketer early in his career and has notched a respectable record at various levels in the game, having played in the Indian Premier League, Big Bash in Australia, One-Day Internationals and of course, County Cricket for the aforementioned Surrey.
If Ashwin is on fire in both departments, might well decide outcome of the series: Ravi Shastri
At the same time, Shastri cautioned Ashwin about overthinking his plans while bowling to the Australian batters. With Ashwin, who's picked 89 wickets against Australia in Tests apart from making 457 runs against them, looming as a large threat, the visitors' had been practising in Alur against Baroda off-spinner Mahesh Pithiya, who has an eerie resemblance to the bowling action of Ashwin.
World Athletics approves applications of six Russians to compete as neutral athletes
Last year, the World Athletics Council imposed sanctions against the Member Federations of Russia and Belarus as a consequence of the invasion of Ukraine and said that Russian athletes, who have received ANA status for 2022, are excluded from World Athletics Series events for the foreseeable future.
If the pitch is going to turn, then I would look for the better keeper: Shastri on Bharat-Ishan toss-up
With Rishabh Pant ruled out of an indefinite period due to injuries suffered in a horrific car accident, India have to make a choice between two uncapped wicketkeepers in Bharat and Ishan ahead of the first Test against Australia, starting from February 9 in Nagpur. Bharat has been the second keeper in the Test squad for almost three years apart from being a regular fixture in India A matches, while Kishan is more of a like-for-like replacement for Pant.
Adidas announces partnership with Indian women's football team captain Loitongbam Ashalata Devi
She will work closely with adidas to engage and inspire the youth and to take the game to the next level. Loitongbam Ashalata Devi is an Indian professional football player currently who is the captain of both the Indian team and the Indian Women's League side Gokulam Kerala. Devi has been a part of the team that won the South Asian Football Federation Women's Championship four times.
SA20: Paarl Royals announce signing of Paul Stirling as replacement for injured Obed McCoy
The 32-year-old, Stirling has joined his Royals teammates for the remainder of SA20, and will be available for selection for the team's last league match against Pretoria Capitals on February 7. Stirling, who has also represented domestic side Paarl Rocks, has a wealth of T20 experience around the globe through his stints in various leagues.
MI has always had a winning mentality and we will be looking to carry on that legacy: Jhulan Goswami
In the franchise operated by owners of Mumbai Indians, Jhulan will be working alongside England captain Charlotte Edwards, who will be the team's head coach, and former Indian all-rounder Devieka Palshikaar, who would be serving as the side's batting coach. "Hello Paltan. I am very happy to join the Mumbai Indians women's team as the bowling coach and mentor.
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