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Todd Murphy is as talented an off-spinner as I've seen since Nathan Lyon: Steve O'Keefe
Murphy, 22, got his maiden Test call-up as part of the 18-man tour for the four-Test series of India, picked to be the fourth spinner alongside veteran Lyon, left-arm spinner Ashton Agar and leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson.Having played alongside Murphy at the domestic level with the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League.
A different role helps me understand my game a little better: Rahul on keeping wickets, batting at No. 5 in ODIs
Chasing 216, India were in a precarious situation at 86/4. That's when Rahul came in and stepped up in an under-pressure situation to take India over the line to secure an unassailable 2-0 series lead. In his 64 not out at Kolkata, Rahul played out 60 dot balls and hit six fours, while taking 34 singles and three twos.
It's going to be a lovely game of chess: Labuschagne on facing Ashwin in next month's Test series
During the epic 2020-21 series in Australia which India famously won 2-1 at the Gabba, the battle between Ashwin and Labuschagne was one of the huge talking points in the build-up to the series. In Australia, Ashwin removed Labuschagne twice in six innings before the former missed the Test at the Gabba.
The Best FIFA Football Awards: Messi and Mbappe nominated, Ronaldo misses out
The list of candidates for the 2022 award has been released by FIFA on Thursday night where Messi and Mbappe feature alongside Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema and Neymar in the Best FIFA Men's Player category. Julian Alvarez also joined teammate Messi among the nominees in the 14-member list.
Hockey World Cup: Sudarsan creates rice husk mosaic art of trophy to cheer Indian team
Renowned sand artist from the state and Padma Shree awardee Sudarshan Pattnaik has created a rich husk mosaic art at Sonepur on the theme of World Cup Hockey with the message 'Chak De India'. Pattnaik, on the invitation for Sonepur Mohatsav from the district administration, Sonepur
Steve Smith set for first county stint ahead of this year's Ashes series
Smith, who has had a successful 2022 season, is currently getting ready to play for Sydney Sixers in the 12th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL|12) and will tour India for the four-match series and subsequent white-ball matches before leaving for England to play country cricket.
Barca beat Betis on penalties to set up 'Clasico' in Spanish Super Cup final
Barca began in control on Thursday with Betis struggling to get a touch of the ball, and it was no surprise when Pedri had the ball in the net in the 23rd minute after an excellent curling ball from Raphinha. Pedri timed his run perfectly between the defenders, but VAR intervened and it was ruled out for a tight offside from Raphinha before his cross.
Rashid Khan threatens to quit BBL after Australia pull out of Afghanistan ODI series
Rashid Khan has threatened to quit playing in the BBL, highlighting Afghanistan's furious response, said he would be "strongly considering my future in that competition" after Australia refused to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Australia decided to withdraw from the ODI series after Afghanistan's Taliban government banned women and girls' education and employment in Afghanistan.
Mitchell Santner to lead New Zealand in T20Is against India, Lister earns maiden call-up
Left-arm spin all-rounder Mitchell Santner will lead the squad that features an experienced T20 core including nine players from last year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup squad, along with a range of players newer to international cricket, including Lister. Selector Gavin Larsen noted in an official statement that Santner had impressed in his previous ten opportunities as captain of the New Zealand T20I team.
Reliance to offer free digital streaming of IPL 2023: Report
This development comes after Viacom18 tested a similar model, broadcasting the FIFA World Cup 2022 for free on Reliance's JioCinema App. The matches were streamed on the app, as well as on TV channels such as Sports18 and Sports18 HD, making it a hit.
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