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India could play three ODIs in June, two extra T20Is on West Indies tour: Report
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As per a report in Cricbuzz, the BCCI is contemplating having another short home series in June, in the ODI format, which could be held in the window between India playing against Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final from June 7-11 and departing for the West Indies in first week of July.
Women's World Boxing Championship: India's Nitu Ghanghas clinches gold
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The two boxers started proceeding on attacking note. However, it was the Indian, who landed her punches well on the Mongolian's face resulting in Nitu winning the first round 5-0. The second round was close enough but Nitu managed to keep the lead 3-2. In the third round, the Indian gave her all and bagged the championship gold with some smart display of boxing.
IPL 2023: Quite like Impact Player rule; actually thought it brought a little intrigue, says Mike Hesson
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As per the Impact Player rule, all ten teams need to identify five substitutes who are Indian players apart from the playing eleven during toss time. Out of the substitutes named, only one player can be used as an Impact Player. A team can bring an impact player before the start of the innings or after the completion of an over. In the case of a batter, the change can be done at the fall of the wicket or the batter retiring at any time during the over.
IPL 2023: Coach Sanjay Bangar advises new RCB players to take up next step in their careers
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Amongst their new Indian players in IPL 2023 are bowlers Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Avinash Singh Manhas along with R Sonu Yadav and Manoj Bhadange. "I could have sensed what you have been growing through. Avinash, Himanshu, Rajan, guys take that step up from domestic cricket, for you to take that step up from hinterland, domestic tournaments right into the IPL."
IPL 2023: Ashish Nehra always tries to keep a free environment, says Gujarat Titans' Shivam Mavi
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After working as the bowling coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore in two seasons of the IPL, Nehra was made the head coach of the Titans' ahead of their first foray into the tournament in 2022, which they ended by winning the trophy. "Honestly, he's very great. He always leaves us free; and says it is up to you, that you have to come to the ground and use the time very well. But if you want to rest, then ask for it. He's like a proper friend like you need something, then speak about it to me or if you are coming to the ground, then work very well."
1st ODI: Sri Lanka's World Cup chances suffer huge blow after heavy defeat to New Zealand
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Shipley's brilliant effort of 5-31 and two wickets apiece claimed by Daryl Mitchell (2-12) and Blair Tickner (2-20) helped New Zealand bowl out Sri Lanka for 76 in 19.5 overs after posting 274 in 49.3 overs on being asked to bat first. With this win, New Zealand have topped the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League standings. They have 160 points from 22 games. If they manage a 3-0 sweep in the series, they will overtake Australia, to go No. 1 in the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings.
IPL 2023: It's going to be a number of months before I'm 100 per cent, says Glenn Maxwell
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Maxwell had broken his left fibula at a friend's birthday party immediately after the conclusion of Australia's campaign in the Men's T20 World Cup at home in November last year. He had to undergo surgery and rehabilitation to make a competitive comeback to cricket through the ODI series against India, where he played the opening game in Mumbai.
WPL 2023: Was just trying to find rhythm and execute plans, says Issy Wong after her hat-trick
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Wong got into the act to derail the UP Warriorz's chase of a stiff target of 190, claiming the wickets of Kiran Navgire (43), Simran Shaikh (0) and Sophie Ecclestone (0) in successive balls for a hat-trick during her 4-15 haul as the Warriorz were restricted to 110 all out in 17.4 overs. Wong said she has not done anything special on Friday but just bowled to a good rhythm. The English bowler had been in hat-trick situations a few times earlier too and missed on a few occasions. So, on Friday, she made sure she executed her plans.
Football: World Cup hero Messi 'grateful' to Argentine fans after homecoming celebration
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Thursday's friendly was played in a festive spirit as more than 80,00 people crammed into the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires to see their World Cup heroes. "Many times I imagined what it could be like to return to my country as a world champion but now I have no words to explain what I feel, how grateful I am to all the people for their love," Messi said in a social media post on Friday.
Miami Open: Alcaraz charges into third round; Sinner, Taylor Fritz win openers
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Japan's Taro Daniel continued his hot early-season form and snuffed out Alexander Zverev's recent revival when he stunned the former World No. 2, 6-0, 6-4 in a second-round match on Friday night. Returning as defending champion at an ATP Masters 1000 event for the first time, Alcaraz picked up where he left off at the Miami Open last year. The Spaniard raced to a 6-0, 6-2 win against Facundo Bagnis in just 65 minutes.
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