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Sarfaraz guides Pakistan to draw against New Zealand in thrilling second Test
Pakistan were 304-9 and needed just 15 runs to win the second Test when the play was called off due to bad light. For the second time in their Test history, Pakistan drew a Test match with just one wicket remaining. However, Pakistan have now gone eight home Tests with no wins with the latest result.
ISL 2022-23: Playoffs challenge on the line as Chennaiyin FC face Jamshedpur FC
Jamshedpur FC currently sit in 10th place with five points on board, whereas Chennaiyin FC sit in 7th place with 14 points on the board and a chance to challenge both FC Goa and Odisha FC for their playoff spots after both teams have dropped points in recent weeks.
Virat will help other players excel in their roles at 2023 World Cup: Krishnamachari Srikkanth
"It's all about freedom, giving your players the freedom, do what you want, play your game even if you get out, that's the approach the team should have," said Srikkanth on Cricket Ka Mahakumbh' show on Star Sports. Srikkanth, a member of the 1983 ODI World Cup winning team in England, further backed Kohli to be on top of his batting in 2023 ODI World Cup.
Alice Capsey named in England's 15-member squad for Women's T20 World Cup
"We hope Alice is fit enough, she's worked incredibly hard alongside the medical staff to get to this point and we'll give her every chance, but as we saw in the Caribbean the depth of talent and skill in the squad is growing fast and winning tournaments is about everyone collectively embracing the moment and enjoying the journey," said head coach Jon Lewis in an official statement.
Adelaide International 1: Medvedev downs Khachanov to soar into semifinal
Medvedev will face either Serbian Djokovic or seventh-seed Canadian Denis Shapovalov in the semifinals. After saving two break points from 15/40 in his opening service game, Medvedev reeled off four games in a row from 2-3 to claim the first set and did not panic when broken early in the second. He took five straight games to clinch a comfortable 78-minute victory over his compatriot. Medvedev is yet to drop a set this week in Adelaide, where he moved past Lorenzo Sonego and Miomir Kecmanovic in his opening two rounds. Fourteen of his 15 tour-level titles have come on hard courts,
Really excited about what will be coming my way and what I can do: Sushma Verma
Sushma, who represents Himachal Pradesh in domestic cricket, was the third-highest run-scorer in the 2022 Senior Women's T20 Trophy, amassing 237 runs in seven innings, averaging 79 at a strike rate of 105.80. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Sushma, who played the last of her 19 T20Is in 2016, speaks about her comeback,
As a professional, you can't be doing this: Gavaskar on Arshdeep's no-balls during second T20I
"As a professional, you can't be doing this. We often hear that today's players say, things aren't in our control. Not bowling no ball is in your control. What happens after you deliver the ball, what the batsman does, is another thing. Not bowling a no ball is definitely in your control," said Gavaskar when he was on his commentary duty for broadcasters Star Sports.
Hockey World Cup: Defending Champions Belgium arrive in Odisha with hopes to retain trophy
Belgium are placed in Pool B along with Germany, Japan and Korea, and will begin their campaign on January 14 against Korea in Bhubaneswar. Led by captain Felix Denayer, the Red Lions are hoping to repeat their performance at the FIH 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup and retain the trophy. If they are able to do so, they will become only the fourth nation after Pakistan (1978, 1982), Germany (2002, 2006), and Australia (2010, 2014) to win two consecutive editions of the Men's Hockey World Cup.
Transfer news: Bayern Munich sign Daley Blind on a six-month deal
The 32-year-old Dutchman has penned a six-month deal to take the place of Lucas Hernandez, who suffered a season-ending knee injury at the 2022 FIFA World Cup."We are delighted that Daley has joined the team. Daley is a flexible defender, who can play on the left and in the centre as well. He has extensive international experience and leadership qualities. I am sure he can help us," said Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamdizic. Blind started his professional career at Ajax and made his first-team debut in 2008. In 2014 he joined Manchester United and lifted the UEFA Europa League and two domestic trophies.
Coming back from injury, you shouldn't be playing international game, says Gambhir on Arshdeep's return
But former India opener Gautam Gambhir said the pacer should not have been included in the squad as he returning from a two-month-long injury break. Arshdeep conceded a hat-trick of no-balls in his first over and then gave away two more in the 19th over of the innings that he bowled. The young pacer was coming back from an injury and was included in the side at the expense of Harshal Patel, He looked totally off-colour and struggled for rhythm in the two overs he bowled. Both Pandya and Dravid dismissed it as an off-day for the youngster.
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