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Experienced drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh ruled out of Asia Cup due to injury
Rupinder, who was named Captain of the 20-member squad, has sustained an injury on his wrist during a training session. He will be replaced by defender Nilam Sanjeep Xess for the tournament. Experienced defender Birendra Lakra will replace Rupinder as Captain, while forward SV Sunil will step in as the Vice-Captain of the side.
RFDL is the right step in the right direction: Sunil Chhetri
"There are so many players, especially youngsters, who do not get enough chances. Some of them when they do get it, they make the most out of it. Reliance Foundation Development League is the right step forward in the right direction. So many players of different teams who did not get enough chances in the ISL, played and are playing here. They can also look forward to playing 90 minutes in a competitive tournament," Chhetri, the Indian football icon and inspiration for budding footballers said.
IPL 2022, Day 48 Highlights: Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets
Mumbai Indians (MI) on Thursday defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 5 wickets. Whenever the most successful teams in the IPL, CSK, and MI met, we witnessed thrillers. Sometimes the bowlers amazed us and sometimes the batters. This season is not good for both of them, but after a few games, we knew they will prepare for the next season.
IPL 2022: Cummins leaves Kolkata Knight Riders early due to hip injury, says report
The report added that Cummins, Australia's Test captain, is now headed to reach his home in Sydney to recover from the injury and be fit in time for an all-format tour to Sri Lanka next month. "Cummins had been managing the niggle through the IPL but, with Kolkata only having an outside chance of making the playoffs, he will complete his rehabilitation at home before flying out for the ODI and Test legs of next month's Sri Lanka tour," said the report.
IPL 2022: Shaw unlikely to feature in Delhi's remaining league matches, hints Watson
Shaw has not featured in DC's last three league matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals after playing against Lucknow Super Giants on May 1. An Instagram story from Shaw on May 8 showed that the opener was admitted to a hospital due to fever.
Real Madrid send Levante down while Real Sociedad assure place in Europe
First-half goals from Ferland Mendy, Karim Benzema, Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr gave Madrid a 4-0 lead as Carlo Ancelotti continued to rotate his side ahead of the final in two and a half weeks. Vinicius scored his second of the game in the 68th minute and completed his hat-trick seven minutes from time against a rival that appeared to accept their fate on Thursday night.
CLOSE-IN: Is cricket truly a gentleman's game now?
Cricket was in the initial days in England encouraged by royalty and the richer segments of society, and it grew to become a popular sport amongst them. The famous matches between the Gentlemen versus the Players was initiated in 1806 and it only ended in 1961. The Players were working-class cricketers who earned their living through the game.
IPL Turning Point: Pacers make it possible for Mumbai Indians against CSK
The pitch does have something to offer for the bowlers, and that is when they need to grab their chance and make it count. Mumbai Indians' Australian pacers Daniel Sams, Jasprit Bumrah, and Riley Meredith made good use of the swing and bounce offered by the pitch at the Wankhede Stadium for Match 59 of IPL 2022 to bowl out Chennai Super Kings for 97 and set up their five-wicket win.
Italian Open: Swiatek beats Azarenka to set up quarters clash with Andreescu
The victory extended Swiatek's remarkable winning streak to 25 matches, the longest streak since Serena Williams ran off 27 wins in 2015. The victory sets up a marquee match-up against 2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu on Friday. While the scoreline appears perfunctory, Swiatek found herself under constant pressure from Azarenka's suffocating return game.
Commonwealth Games: Pakistan skipper Maroof's daughter denied accreditation
The decision forced Maroof to deliberate over her participation in the event, which is to be held from July 25 to August 8 in Birmingham. However, it has been learnt that she will travel for the games, with her daughter and mother, who will take care of Fatima, staying at a hotel outside the village.
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