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ENG v IND: Harmanpreet Kaur's powerful hundred helps India to clinch maiden ODI series in England
The Indian skipper registered her second highest ODI score - an unbeaten 111-ball 143, an innings which included 18 boundaries and 4 sixes. Harmanpreet's master class hundred powered India to post their all-time second highest total of 333/5, after being put into bat on September 21. England were in control till the end of 40 overs, but a late surge by India turned into a nightmare for England's young bowling attack.
Robert Lewandowski says World Cup will be challenging
"I don't know whether it will be the last big tournament for me, but I'm sure we will participate in a special competition, which will be different from the previous editions. We will play the competition during the season without additional preparations," Lewandowski said on Wednesday, ahead of his team's match against the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday.
Women's T20 WC Qualifier: Bangladesh beat USA, Ireland book spot in playoffs
The six-wicket win over Scotland two days back had already taken Bangladesh to the top of Group A in the Qualifier. After opting to bat first, Bangladesh lost Shamima Sultana cheaply, but the pair of Murshida Khatun and Nigar Sultana put on an unbeaten 138-run partnership, each bringing up their individual half-centuries.
India to host maiden MotoGP race in 2023, MoU signed for 7 years
MotoGP commercial rights owner Dorna Sports S.L. and Noida-based race promoters Fairstreet Sports on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to host the premier two-wheel racing event in India for the next seven years. Riders from as many as 19 countries will participate in the event, which will give a major push to trade and tourism in the country, besides generating employment.
Anil Khanna resigns as Indian Olympic Association acting president
Khanna took charge of IOA after a court ruling ended Narinder Batra's reign as chief of the apex sports body in the country. "I am honoured to have been part of the IOA sports fraternity for the last many years having served in different capacities. It was a privilege for me to be part of the Commonwealth Games as Acting President where India did remarkably well," Khanna said in a letter.
Moselle Open: Wawrinka sinks Sousa, will face Medvedev in second round
Wawrinka has struggled to find his best level since returning to Tour in April after missing 13 months due to a foot injury, but the 16-time tour-level titlist gave frequent reminders of his ability with a series of trademark clean backhand winners to overpower World No 55 Sousa. "It's always difficult to play against him. We played a few times in the past, always a tough match, but I'm really, really happy," said Wawrinka after securing his fourth tour-level main-draw win of 2022.
Performance at World Wrestling Championships wasn't up to the mark, admits WFI official
For the records, last year, India had two medals and one of them was a silver. The expectations were high following a sensational performance by the wrestlers at the 2022 CWG, but the level of competition was much higher at the Worlds and the Indian grapplers were seen struggling in the ring.
I won't be a ghost, says Roger Federer
Roger Federer, 41, announced last Thursday that he would retire from Grand Slams and the ATP Tour after the Laver Cup held from September 23 to 25 in London.The 20-time Grand Slam winner will only play one doubles match this time in London, but he was sure that he would not leave the tennis world even though he hasn't had any specific plan yet, reports Xinhua.
Pan Pacific Open: Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa to reach quarters
This is the 19-year-old Zheng Qinwen's first completed Top 10 win. Previously, she had advanced over Ons Jabeur via retirement in the second round of Toronto. It puts Zheng into her third tour-level quarterfinal of 2022, and second at WTA 500 level or above.
The Oval, Lord's to host next two ICC World Test Championship finals in 2023, 2025
"We are delighted to be hosting next year's ICC World Test Championship Final at The Oval which has such a rich legacy and an amazing atmosphere, which is ideal for such an important fixture on the calendar. Following that we will then take the 2025 Final to Lord's which will provide a fitting backdrop to the ultimate Test."
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