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Pankaj Advani wins billiards title in pro category; Raufeeq in non-professional at PSPB Inter-unit tourney
In the professional category, Advani of ONGC defeated Brijesh Damani of IOCL 3-1 in the final of the event played late on Sunday night. Advani scored a break of 80 points in the first game when Damani countered with a break of 82 to level the match. In the third game, Advani sent another break of 91 points and in the fourth Damani once again obtained the initial lead but before he could seal the game, Advani sent another break of 76 points to win the match and title.
T20 World Cup: Sikandar Raza's 82, bowlers lead Zimbabwe to clinical 31-run win over Ireland
After All-rounder Sikandar Raza's 82 propelled Zimbabwe to a competitive 174/7, Muzarabani (3/24), Chatara (2/22) and Ngarava (2/22) hit their lengths beautifully in their respective four overs yielding seven wickets overall to restrict Ireland to 143/9 in 20 overs.
Biggest positive for us is that Pardeep Narwal is back in form: UP Yoddhas head coach Jasveer Singh
Speaking about their victory, UP Yoddhas Head Coach Jasveer Singh said, "After attaining a massive lead in the first half, we wanted to play safe in the second half as we didn't want any injuries and that's why Bengaluru picked up a lot of points in the second half. But, I think we played a bit too safe in certain occasions, which was our mistake. The biggest positive for us is that Pardeep is back in form. Our defense unit is also playing very well."
Wanted to give Mohammed Shami a little bit of challenge: Rohit Sharma
Mohammed Shami, bowling for the first time since July and after missing out on bilateral T20Is against Australia and South Africa, took three wickets in an over where Australia lost last four scalps as India won the match narrowly by six runs. What would please India more was Shami bowling to pin-point yorkers on the last two balls to castle Josh Inglis and Kane Richardson.
India, Saudi Arabia shortlisted for AFC Asian Cup in 2027; Qatar to host 2023 edition
The AFC Executive Committee deliberated upon the bidding proposals for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 and shortlisted the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) as the final two bidders with the hosting decision to be taken by the AFC Congress at its next meeting in February 2023.
Xavi accepts defeat, Ancelotti content after Clasico
First-half goals from Karim Benzema and Fede Valverde put Madrid in the driving seat, and although Ferran Torres pulled a goal back for Barca with seven minutes left, Rodrygo's injury-time penalty sealed Barca's fate. "We didn't take advantage of our good moments and Madrid did," admitted Xavi in his post-game press conference, reports Xinhua. "Nothing is going right for us and we have to change that," he added.
Historic day for 16-year-old D. Gukesh as he becomes the youngest to stun world champion Magnus Carlsen
The 16-year-old's win was Carlsen's second loss in two days against one of India's new crop of talented teenagers in the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour. Carlsen went down on Saturday to 19-year-old Arjun Erigaisi. "What a monumental day in history," International Master Jovanka Houska said. "It was just an incredible, incredible performance by Gukesh."
Liverpool end City's unbeaten start as Arsenal go clear in Premier League
Salah controlled a long kick from Alisson before turning Joao Cancelo and slotting the ball past Ederson to decide the game as Liverpool built on Wednesday's 7-1 win away to Rangers in the Champions League.
PKL 9: Puneri Paltan defeat U Mumba 30-28, register first win of the season
Raiders Aslam Inamdar and Mohit Goyat scored 14 points together, while Captain Fazel Atrachali notched 4 points to help Puneri Paltan win. Aslam Inamdar chipped in with a couple of raids as Puneri Paltan took the lead at 5-4 in the 6th minute. Soon after, Mohit Goyat pulled off a multi-point raid and reduced U Mumba to three players on the mat. However, Guman Singh and Jai Bhagwan effected raids and helped their side stay in the game at 7-7. Guman continued to showcase top form as the Mumbai side led at 9-7 in the 11th minute.
Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 in first El Clasico of the season
FC Barcelona have lost for the first time this La Liga season and at the place where defeat hurts the most, the Santiago Bernabeu. Without ever utterly dominating, Real Madrid scored twice in the first half and looked on steady course to win what had been a largely uneventful 250th edition of the biggest game in club football.
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