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Men’s ODI WC: Keep that aside, focus on the job at hand, says Rohit Sharma on handling pressure
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India is eyeing to claim a third Men’s ODI World Cup title after achieving previous successes in 1983 and 2011. The 13th edition of the tournament sees India being the sole hosts of this event after being co-hosts on three previous occasions in 1987, 1996 and 2011.
Asian Games: India win first gold in men's 4x400m relay since 1962; lose to defend women's 4x400 crown
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While the men made history, India failed to win the gold in the women's 4x400m relay for the first time since the 2002 edition in Busan.
Asian Games: Neeraj bags Gold, Kishore silver in men’s javelin throw despite official blunders
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It was Neeraj’s fourth throw of 88.88m, a season’s best, that was good enough to hold him seal gold. His compatriot Kishore claimed a silver medal with a personal best attempt of 87.54m.
Men’s ODI WC: Australia and Afghanistan pick up wins as warm-up matches come to an end
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At Hyderabad, Glenn Maxwell struck 77 in Australia’s 351 for seven while Marnus Labuschagne contributed with bat and ball as Pakistan fell 14 runs short despite 90 from captain Babar Azam.
Men’s ODI WC: Winning trophy in India would be bigger achievement than 2019 title, says Eoin Morgan
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England, the defending champions who won the 2019 title under Morgan’s leadership, will be opening their 2023 campaign in a re-match of 2019 final against England at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
Men’s ODI WC: Latham confirms unavailability of Southee for tournament opener against England
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Southee had dislocated and fractured his right thumb while taking a catch during an ODI match against current Cup holders England on September 15. He now has a plate and some screws inserted in the thumb to boost his recovery in a bid to take part in New Zealand’s campaign at some point, thus missing out on opening game.
Men’s ODI WC: Big scores are the name of the game for South Africa, says AB de Villiers
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South Africa come into the tournament on the back of a 3-2 series win over Australia back home, though they lost pacers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala to injuries before arriving in India.
Narendra Modi stadium to have mini ICUs ahead of ICC cricket world cup
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To this end, the GCA has set up six medical kiosks, complete with mini ICUs, within the Narendra Modi Stadium, poised to address any potential emergencies that may arise during the tournament.
Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz confirms participation for 2024 Rio Open
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The 20-year-old Spaniard is the first player confirmed for the event, to be played on the outdoor clay of Rio de Janeiro's Jockey Club Brasileiro from February 17 to 25, Xinhua reports.
Asian Games: Athletes lead the charge to take India on verge of highest-ever medal haul
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Just about 24 hours after she took a silver medal in the Women's 3000m steeplechase, Parul Chaudhary became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in the 5000m race while Annu Rani overcame a season full of disappointments, which caused her depression, to bag gold medal in javelin throw.
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