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Ashes 2023: Jason Gillespie wants Australia to bring in Mitchell Starc for Lord's Test
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Starc was in the playing eleven for Australia in winning the World Test Championship final over India at The Oval earlier this month. But the pacer was dropped in favour of Scott Boland for the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, which Australia won by two wickets in a thrilling fashion.
Ashes 2023: Labuschagne sends injury scare in Australian camp ahead of second Test
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Labuschagne copped a blow to his finger when both he and Steve Smith took part in a net session on Saturday. In addition to Labuschagne and Smith, reserve players of the squad were present and received throwdowns from the coaching staff. One of those throwdowns left Labuschagne in serious pain and kneeling on the ground before receiving treatment from the team doctor, according to Fox Cricket.
Hopefully, I can score big runs in this series, says Jermaine Blackwood ahead of Tests against India
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The last time India played Tests in West Indies, they won both matches, with Blackwood only getting one innings to play and made 38 runs, coming in the match at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica as a concussion substitute. With the series marking the start of the 2023-2025 ICC World Test Championship cycle for both teams, Blackwood is eager to get going against India.
Wrestling Federation of India elections stayed by Gauhati High Court
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In its petition, the Assam Wrestling Association claimed that despite recommendations made by the then WFI Executive Committee at the association's General Council meeting in UP's Gonda on November 15, 2014, it had been denied membership despite being entitled to it. 
Alcaraz reaches first final on grass at Queen's Club C'ships
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On Saturday, the 20-year old Alcaraz was broken in the opening game, but held his nerve to break back right away before breaking again in the eighth game and won the first set 6-3, Xinhua reported. The top seed at the ATP 500 event seemed more confident in the second set.
Ashes 2023: England’s decision to declare on 393/8 was wildly arrogant, says Brett Geeves
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England captain Ben Stokes’ decision to declare at 393/8, with Joe Root notching up 118 not out, on the first day of the Edgbaston Test in the Ashes has been called by a few experts as the main reason behind the hosts’ two-wicket loss.
FIH Hockey Men’s Jr World Cup pools, match schedule revealed, India, Korea, Canada in Group C
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On this occasion, the pools and match schedule of the tournament were revealed. Malaysia is in Group A with Argentina, Australia, and Chile, while Germany, France, South Africa, and Egypt are in Group B, India, Spain, Korea, and Canada are in Group C, and the Netherlands, Belgium.
Adani launches 'Jeetenge Hum' campaign for 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup
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According to the company, the Adani Group ignites an unstoppable spirit for Team India in the upcoming World Cup, marking the momentous 40th anniversary of India's historic conquest. Led by Chairman Gautam Adani, the campaign sets ablaze with heartfelt wishes, kindling outpouring of support from the 1983 World Cup winning cricket legends and passionate fans.
Global Chess League: Ganges Grandmasters maintain dominant streak on Day 3
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Ganges Grandmasters are the only team in the Global Chess League to have three victories out of all three matches. This was a duel between two teams in the middle of the scoreboard looking to make a push to the top. Following the first two rounds, both had three Match Points each and 15 Game Points.
"I will be disappointed if he does not...": Ravi Shastri wants Sanju Samson to realise his potential
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The 28-year old Samson has been presented with yet another big opportunity as he was on Friday picked for the three-match ODI series against West Indies for the tour next month.   The Kerala batter's inclusion as a wicketkeeping option in the squad also suggests that he is in the scheme of things for the ODI World Cup, set to be played in India between October and November 2023.
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