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South Africa sends proposal to BCCI to host IPL: Report
The Indian cricket board had informed its 10 IPL franchises that the venue will be finalized around February 20, with India being the front-runner and the UAE and South Africa also viable options due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Women's Asian Cup: Japan cruise into quarters; Korea keep hopes alive
Two-time defending champions Japan registered their second successive win to cruise into the quarter-finals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup football championships. South Korea moved to the verge of the last-eight stage on Monday with a 2-0 win over a resolute Myanmar side in another Group C match played at Pune's Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi.
Indian golfer Lahiri way back with 75 in final round at Amex; Swafford takes title
A week that began with promise ended in disappointment as Anirban Lahiri carded 3-over 75 in the final round of the American Express Championship. Lahiri totalled 5-under 283 for four days and was Tied 66th. As per a golfxyz.in, Indian American Sahith Theegala, who rose to T-11 after Day 3 finished T-33 after a final round of 75.
Asia Cup Hockey: India beat Singapore 9-1 to clinch semis berth
India bounced back in style from their 0-2 defeat to Japan, thrashing Singapore 9-1 to book a place in the semi-finals of the Women's Asia Cup hockey championship here on Monday. By virtue of this win, India sealed a spot in the 2022 FIH Women's Hockey World Cup to be held in Spain and the Netherlands later this year.
PKL 8: Defence helps Puneri Paltan decimate Dabang Delhi
Puneri Paltan came up with a dominant display to thrash Dabang Delhi K.C. 42-25 in Match 76 of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 8 at The Sheraton Grand, Whitefield, here on Monday. The team from Pune dominated the mat right from the first whistle to inflict a morale-depleting loss on Season 7 runners-up Delhi. Mohit Goyat picked up 10 points for Pune (including one tackle point) while right corner Sombir clinched a High 5 (6 points).
India opener Smriti Mandhana named ICC women's Cricketer of the Year for 2021
The left-handed opener beat competition from Tammy Beaumont of England, Lizelle Lee of South Africa and Gaby Lewis of Ireland to clinch the honour. Despite India enduring a difficult 2021, Smriti's stock continued to rise this year, scoring 855 runs in 22 international matches at an average of 38.86 with one century and five half-centuries.
Lucknow IPL franchise announces name, to be called Lucknow Super Giants
Interestingly, RPSG's previous Pune franchise had the same suffix during their two-year stint, which will now carry forward to Lucknow with KL Rahul as skipper. The new IPL teams from Lucknow and Ahmedabad had already announced their coaching staff, captains and the three new signings. However, Ahmedabad are yet to unveil their name.
India fined for slow over-rate after losing third ODI
"Andy Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after KL Rahul's side was ruled to be two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration," said the International Cricket Council (ICC) in a statement. In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.
England captain Root named ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year for 2021
"I am incredibly proud to have received the award for ICC men's Test player of the year. Very proud to be in the same breadth with many wonderful players around the world. It means a lot to get this award. I I would like to say a massive thank you to my family, team-mates and coaches for all the support we had throughout the year," said Root, who is the second England player to win the award after Sir Alastair Cook in 2011.
Dissecting the reasons behind where India lost the ODI series
But the same script followed as India were blanked 3-0 by South Africa in the ODIs. Playing ODIs for the first time after July 2021 (for first-choice players, after March 2021), India were rusty and looked out of sorts in the 50-over matches. We dissect the reasons behind India's 3-0 loss in the ODIs against South Africa:
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