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ITBP wins 11th National Ice Hockey Championship
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In the final, the ITBP team defeated Indian Army 3-1. "The central ice hockey team of the ITBP representing All India Police Sports Control Board (AIPSB) won the 11th edition of the Ice Hockey Association of India (IHAI) National Ice Hockey Championship for men - 2022 organised in Kaza, Himachal Pradesh," the ITBP said in a statement.
IPL Purple Cap winner Mohit Sharma turns out as net bowler for Gujarat Titans, shocks fans
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Cricket fans have been left shell-shocked after it has emerged that former India limited-overs pacer Mohit Sharma, who was the IPL 2014 Purple Cap-winner, had been roped in as a net bowler by new IPL franchise Gujarat Titans alongside left-arm fast bowler Barinder Sran for the upcoming season beginning on March 26.
Hazlewood again misses out as Australia retain playing XI for final Test
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Australian pace bowler Josh Hazlewood will continue to sit out as skipper Pat Cummins will go into the third and final Test against Pakistan starting on Monday at the Gaddafi Stadium here with the same eleven that played in the drawn second game at Karachi.
IPL disrupting traditional international programme: David Lloyd
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Former England coach David Lloyd has said that the Indian Premier League (IPL), scheduled to begin in less than a week's time, is "disrupting the traditional international programme" as several top cricketers playing in the lucrative tournament are unavailable for national duty.
Women's World Cup: England back on track after one-wicket win over White Ferns
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Defending champions England on Sunday boosted their chances of a semifinal berth in the ICC Women's World Cup, defeating hosts New Zealand by just one wicket at the Eden Park to move up to fifth place on the table with four points.
New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine retires hurt in crucial game against England
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New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine did not return to the field for New Zealand's fielding innings after she was forced to retire hurt while batting in Sunday's ICC Women's Cricket World Cricket Cup league match against England.
Kraigg Brathwaite's 12-hour vigil negates England's advantage in second Test
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West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite played the innings of his life as he patiently faced 489 balls to score a workman-like 160 to guide the home team to 411 on Day 4 of the second Test against England at the Kensington Oval on Sunday (IST). Thanks to Brathwaite's nearly 12-hour vigil, the hosts almost negated England's advantage, as West Indies fell 96 runs short of the tourists' first-innings total of 507/9 declared.
Hockey Pro League: India score late equaliser but lose shoot-out to Argentina
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After an even contest in the first half in which Argentina enjoyed more ball possession but India created more and better chances, the match exploded into action in the third quarter when India scored through Gurjant Singh in the 38th minute. Argentina responded soon and not only levelled the score through Nicolas Acosta in the 45th minute. The South Americans, who are in the sixth position in the league table from three wins in four matches.
Asia Cup Archery: India finish with two gold, six silver medals
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The men's recurve team comprising national champion Parth Salunkhe, Rahul Nagarwal and Dhiraj Bommadevara made amends by winning a team gold after drawing a blank in individual events. The Indian men's recurve team defeated Kazakhstan 6-2 in the final to clinch the gold medal. On the other hand, the 19-year-old compound archer Sakshi Chaudhary, who won silver at the World Youth Championships last year.
IPL 2022: Love batting at No 3 but ready to bat wherever team needs me, says Shreyas Iyer
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The 27-year old Iyer was bought by KKR for Rs 12.25 cr in the IPL Mega Auction and was eventually named to lead the side. He himself plays at No 5 for India and although he would love to bat at his preferred position of No 3. But, with Nitish Rana in the mix, Shreyas may have to push himself further in the line-up, which he is open to do.
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