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India beat Japan 7-1 in Women’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier
Mahima Choudhary (7’, 30’), Akshata Dhekale (8’), Mariana Kujur (12’), Jyoti (23’), Monika Dipi Toppo (27’), and Ajmina Kujur (30’) were on target for India. For Japan, Risa Nakasechi (9’) scored the lone goal.
All-round Pakistan sweep series 3-0; climb atop ICC ODI World Rankings
The superb all-round performance that led to Pakistan’s clean sweep against Afghanistan saw them overtake Australia for the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men's ODI Rankings.
World Athletics Championships: Indian men's 4x400 relay team sets Asian Record to qualify for final
As the contestants went into the final leg of the first semifinal in the men's 4x400m relay race on Saturday, there was a buzz in the stadium as India went neck-and-neck with the USA for the finish line.
Saud Shakeel added to Pakistan’s squad for Asia Cup; Tayyab Tahir lone travelling reserve
“What a win! Brilliant smart play and absolutely gripping performance by our #TOPScheme shuttler @PRANNOYHSPRI to take down the reigning World Champion Axelsen. Our champ perseveres coming back from a game down and commanding the next 2 games to secure a spot in the SEMIS and assuring India it's 14th medal at the #BWFWorldChampionships, Hats off for the stupendous play! On to the next one,” Anurag Thakur wrote on Twitter.
World Badminton Championships: Prannoy bags bronze after going down to Vitidsarn in semis
The world No.9 Indian began the semifinal clash on a strong note and clinched the opening game with an aggressive approach. But the effort of beating two former world champions in marathon encounters in the earlier rounds seemed to catch up with him as he went down to the third seed from Thailand, 21-18, 13-21, 14-21 in the 76-minute encounter.
IBSA World Games: Indian women's blind cricket team wins historic gold, beat Australia in final
The Indian women's blind cricket team has won everyone's hearts with their spectacular show at the World Games. The Women In Blue remain undefeated, having won all their league games in the tournament.
Tim Paine reveals Australia considering to move David Warner down the order ahead of ODI World Cup
Warner has gone past the half-century mark in seven of his last 16 ODI innings. In Australia’s last ODI against India at Chennai, they retained the attacking opening combination of Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head.
I was pretty much in my zone after the second game, says HS Prannoy
"Oh, yes! I finally have a world medal. I just zoned out, the only thing under my control is me. I was actually not thinking about anything else today, just thinking about what to do to take the next five points. A lot of thinking I was doing inside but was not aware of what was happening around me. I was pretty much in my zone after the second game," said Prannoy after the match.
India beat Bangladesh to set up IBSA World Games final clash with Pakistan
India restricted Bangladesh to 144/6 in the allotted 20 overs and then chased down the target with 18 balls to spare in the semi-final match at the World Games. India will meet Pakistan on Saturday in the finals as IBSA World Games get ready to witness its maiden summit clash in cricket.
‘Virat Kohli is perfect for No. 4’, says AB de Villiers
Speaking on his Youtube channel 'AB de Villiers 360’, Virat Kohli’s former IPL teammate said, "We're still talking about who will be the No. 4 batter for India. I've heard some rumours about Virat (Kohli) possibly taking up that position. I would be a big supporter of that.”
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