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IND v BAN, 1st ODI: Rishabh Pant released from ODI squad; to be available for Test series
The BCCI added that Pant is expected to link up with the team ahead of the two-match Test series in Bangladesh starting from December 14 in Chattogram. The absence of Pant means KL Rahul will keep wickets for India in the first ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) in Mirpur, Dhaka, on Sunday.
Doctors say soccer legend Pele's condition stable
The three-time world champion, born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, "continues treatment and remains stable", said doctors at the Albert Einstein Hospital, reports Xinhua news agency. "He has had a good response to a urinary infection, without his condition worsening in the past 24 hours," the doctors added.
FIFA World Cup: The Netherlands qualify for quarters with empathic 3-1 win over USA
The U.S. had a bright start to the game but were outsmarted by their opponent and when the U.S. looked close to finding an equaliser, Daley Blind netted Dumfries' low cross to extend the lead for the European side. The Netherlands thus took a comfortable 2-0 lead at the break.
PKL 9: Deshwal, Ajith Kumar star in Jaipur Pink Panthers' massive win over Warriors
With this victory, the Panthers regained the top spot on the points table. The current top two sides in the standings -- Jaipur Pink Panthers and Puneri Paltan have sealed their spots in the Playoffs. Arjun Deshwal chipped in with a few raid points as the Jaipur Pink Panthers took the lead at 6-2 in the 6th minute.
Messi, Alvarez score as Argentina down Australia to reach quarters
At the Ahmed Bin Ali on Saturday, Argentina were able to withstand some last minute Australian attacks to move into the quarter-finals. Australia step up pressure in the last ten minutes of normal time and in injury stoppage time but Argentina survive some key moments to keep their citadel intact and advance into the last eight stage.
'We are one step closer to our objective': Lionel Messi
Messi sent Argentina on course for victory with a first-half strike, and Julian Alvarez doubled the lead before Craig Goodwin's shot deflected in off Enzo Fernandez, ensuring a dramatic conclusion at Ahmad bin Ali stadium, Xinhua news agency reported. Messi's goal, which came in his 1000th game for club and country, marked the first time he has scored in a World Cup knockout match.
ODI World is still eight to nine months away, can't think so far ahead: Rohit Sharma
"Every time you play a game, it is a preparation for something that is going to come in the future. But the (ODI) World Cup is still eight to nine months (away) from now. We can't think so far ahead. But we'll keep an eye on what we need to do as a team, where we can improve, and see how it comes along for us," he said in the pre-match press conference.
FIFA World Cup: Longest six minutes of my life waiting to qualify, says South Korea captain
South Korea's thrilling 2-1 win over Portugal on Friday booked their place in the knockout stage, but after the final whistle, the South Korean players still faced a nerve-wracking wait before they could celebrate. The second half of their game kicked off around six minutes before the match between Ghana and Uruguay.
Badminton Asia Jr Championships: Unnati scripts history, becomes first Indian to enter U-17 singles final
The U-15 singles player Anish Thoppani and the U-17 men's doubles pair of Arsh Mohammad and Sanskar Saraswat also posted brilliant victories to move into their respective finals. Top-seed Unnati once again lived up to the expectations and stamped her authority in the U-17 women's singles semifinal when she wrapped up the match in straight sets. The Odisha Open champion has not yet dropped a set in her campaign at the prestigious event.
Hockey: Hayward scores a brace as India slump to 1-5 defeat in the fourth match, lose series 1-3
Australia came up with a clinical performance to outclass India 5-1 in the fourth match of the tour at the Mate Stadium, here. With this victory, Australia sealed the five-match series 3-1, with one more match to be played. Jeremy Hayward (29', 41') scored a brace for the home team while Jake Whetton (30'), Tom Wickham (34') and Matt Dawson (54') were the other goal-scorers.
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