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2nd ODI: 'Not the first time we have lost first game', Shikhar Dhawan confident about India's comeback
"Of course, we're very, very confident about tomorrow's game. This is not the first time we have lost the first game in a series. This is quite normal, we know how to bounce back from these situations," Veteran India opener Shikhar Dhawan said in the pre-match press conference.
PKL 9: Amit Hooda shines as Dabang Delhi defeat U Mumba to keep Playoffs hopes alive
With this victory, the Dabang Delhi K.C. kept alive their hopes of reaching the Playoffs in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 9. The Dabang Delhi K.C. pulled off an All-Out in the 5th minute and took a massive lead at 10-3. Vijay Malik effected a raid and Amit Hooda tackled Guman Singh soon after as the Delhi side continued to extend their lead.
India turned down visas of Pak blind cricket team for ongoing T20 WC, Pak body says
In a statement, the Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) said India has denied the team visas for the tournament, which is taking place in the neighbouring country from December 5 to 17, Dawn reported. "This unfortunate incident has left the Pakistan blind cricket team in the lurch," the council said, pointing out that the country had been runners-up in 2012 and 2017, the report said.
Neymar pays tribute to ailing Pele
Pele, who won the World Cup three times for Brazil, is currently in hospital as he recovers from a respiratory infection and continues treatment for colon cancer. Brazil's players posed for a photograph holding a banner with the 82-year-old's image and name after the final whistle at Stadium 974, reports Xinhua.
Brazil storms into quarters, Asian teams bite the dust; mixed reactions from football lovers in Kolkata
"I am a Brazil fan and rooted for my team till the last. I knew that it would be a tough ask from South Korea to beat Brazil in the round of 16. However, I had expected a better performance from Japan. I would have loved to see an Asian team in the quarterfinals. Unfortunately, after holding Croatia to a 1-1 draw for over 120 minutes, Japan fared miserably in the penalty shootout," Saha said.
Skipper Stokes hails Rawalpindi victory as one of England's greatest away wins
England defeated Babar Azam's side by 74 runs on Day 5 of the Test to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, with the sporting declaration on Day 4 playing a huge role in the team's victory on the historic tour's opeing match. Stokes said the team had "no interest in trying to play for a draw".
Bento casts doubt over future as South Korea boss
The 53-year-old, who took charge of the Asian team in 2018, said he would meet with Korean football federation officials after an indefinite break. "We have to think about the future and whether or not I will be with the Korean team," the Portuguese coach said, reports Xinhua.
Major blow to Pakistan's World Test Championship final hopes after loss to England
Pakistan were placed fifth in the ICC World Test Championship standings, but had a realistic chance of making the final because of the five home Tests against England and New Zealand. However, a below-par performance on the final day at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium saw them lose their position of strength.
Hovland survives tense moments to complete back-to-back wins at Hero World Challenge
Hovland was four shots ahead at one stage but with Scheffler refusing to go away, Hovland, too, found himself stressed at the end. Starting the final round with a handy three-shot lead, Hovland only needed to be steady and not make any mistakes.
FIFA World Cup: Playing for different countries doesn't stop Williams brothers from sharing advice
Although Inaki is now enjoying a week's holiday before returning to training with Athletic Club Bilbao after Ghana's elimination, Nico is still in Qatar preparing for Spain's last-16 tie with Morocco on Tuesday. The young winger started in Spain's 2-1 defeat to Japan last Thursday, making his sixth appearance, but his first start, before being substituted as Spain looked to fight back from a goal down.
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