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IND v AUS: Aussies rope in 'Ashwin duplicate', spin-friendly tracks to train for Test series
The Australians are expecting India to play to their strength at home and lay out spin-friendly tracks and that is the reason they have devised a special strategy to meet the challenge. They have eschewed playing tour matches to prepare for the Test series and instead have decided to train at Bengaluru
Five eye-catching signings in LaLiga Santander from January transfer window
Things are beginning to come together for Atletico de Madrid after a stop-start season, but one thing remains clear: they need to score more goals. Step forward Memphis Depay, who became a permanent signing from FC Barcelona this month. He'll bring goals, power and pace to lift Los Rojiblancos' hopes of securing a top-four finish. Memphis can play up front or as a wide forward and can add some variance to Atleti's attack.
Bowling in batting-friendly conditions in IPL is always a good challenge, says MI Emirates' Imran Tahir
"If you are a cricketer, you don't need exposure to playing in India. The love and support of fans and the passion for cricket in India is unmatched. For me, it has been an amazing experience of playing the world's biggest league for seven years. It's an honour for me," Tahir said on the eve of his team's match against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
La Liga second half to kick off as fixture pile up continues
Athletic Bilbao and Cadiz get the weekend underway on Friday night, with the home side looking for their first league win of 2023. Athletic also need to start scoring goals after having found the net just once in their five league matches since the start of the year. The fact Cadiz won 1-0 on their last two visits to the San Mames Stadium could be a worry to the home side.
ISL 2022-23: Odisha FC play out 2-2 draw against Chennaiyin FC, move back into top six
The draw meant Odisha FC moved back into sixth place, now a point ahead of Bengaluru FC, while Chennaiyin FC are now five points behind them in eighth. Chennaiyin FC began the game on the front foot, challenging Odisha FC with a high press. After a period of minor threats, they finally found space down the right from where Anirudh Thapa found Vincy Barretto's diving header in the 19th minute.
Virat Kohli can try and be a little more aggressive against spinners: Irfan Pathan
Though Kohli has returned to form in white-ball cricket, he still hasn't got his mojo back in Test cricket, with his shortcomings against the spinners seen during the series against Bangladesh in December 2022 as well as in the home series against Sri Lanka earlier in the year.
Traditional powerhouses set to clash in 76th Santosh Trophy final round
Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha, Punjab, Bengal, Meghalaya, Delhi and Manipur qualified from the group stages. They will be joined by Railways and Services in the final round of the tournament to kick off in Bhubaneswar on February 10.
Don't mind coming in and taking the role played by M.S Dhoni: Hardik Pandya
"I've played more games than any of those guys out there. So, I've known the experience and more than the experience part, it's where I've batted, and I've learnt how to accept pressure and I've learnt how to kind of swallow the pressure and kind of make sure the team and everything are calm," Hardik Pandya said in the post-match press conference.
Wrestling: Aman Sehrawat wins bronze medal at Zagreb Open Ranking Series
Aman took down Zane Richards of the USA with a 10-4 victory in the bronze medal playoff on Wednesday night, securing the first medal for India at Zagreb Open. Both wrestlers were tied at 4-4 at the end of the first period. The Indian then dominated Richards in the second and collected six straight points to wrap up the win.
FIFA Women's World Cup: Co-hosts Australia and New Zealand 'shocked & disappointed' over Saudi sponsor
The Women's World Cup takes place from July 20 to August 20 in cities across Australia and New Zealand. Football Australia and New Zealand football have said that they have not been consulted by FIFA on this matter. Both the football's governing bodies have jointly written to FIFA and sought clarification of the situation.
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