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WPL 2023: Dropping Sciver-Brunt proved costly, admits Alyssa Healy after Warriorz lose in Eliminator
UP Warriorz's English player Sophie Ecclestone dropped a skier as Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt miscued a shot off Rajeshwari Gayakwad when the batter was on six. There were also a few more half-chances and dropped chances that didn't go UP's away as they lost to Mumbai Indians by six wickets and crashed out of the competition.
WGC Match Play: Asian challenge ends as five golfers bow out in group stage
Entering the final round-robin group matches on Friday, Si Woo Kim was the best placed to advance after garnering two impressive wins in Group 8 but he fell to a 7 and 6 defeat to American veteran star Matt Kuchar, who tied Tiger Woods' tournament record of having the most match victories at 36.
Euro 2024 Qualifiers: France thrash Netherlands, Belgium too win their opening match
The Netherlands' suffering was even ahead of the match as five of their players were sent home on the eve of the game for catching the flu virus. With Kylian Mbappe wearing the captain's armband of the French national team for the first time, the hosts started their campaign perfectly in Paris as Antoine Griezmann curled in the opener.
WPL 2023: They have positive energy, Harmanpreet praises Mumbai Indians' youngsters after Eliminator win
Sciver-Brunt smashed a 38-ball unbeaten 72 to help Mumbai Indians set up a challenging 182/4 in 20 overs. Wong then got into the act to derail the UP Warriorz's chase, claiming Kiran Navgire (43), Simran Shaikh (0) and Sophie Ecclestone (0) in successive balls during his 4-15 haul as the Warriorz were restricted to 110 all out in 17.4 overs.
1st T20I: Mohammad Nabi, bowlers help Afghanistan register a historic win against Pakistan
It's been over 11 years since the two teams first played each other and Rashid Khan's side has finally managed to win their first international match against Pakistan, playing without many regulars including skipper Babar Azam, here on Friday night. Nabi figured in an unfinished 53-run partnership with Najibullah Zadran as they rescued.
Bumrah's recovery process kept secret, only NCA head Laxman allowed to talk to him and physios: Report
According to an Indian Express report, the BCCI have assigned Laxman as the sole representative to get regular updates from Bumrah. Even the selectors don't have a clear idea about the extent of injury and the surgery that followed. "Not many in the BCCI are aware of his injury. Only VVS Laxman (NCA director) has been assigned to speak to him and the physios."
Barca president opens door for Messi's possible return
Messi is out of contract with PSG this summer. Laporta insisted that the 35-year-old (who will be 36 in June) Messi "has the doors of Barca open." "Messi is the greatest player in history. He has been the most important player in Barca's history, although I have to be careful in what I say, as Messi is a PSG player and I have to respect that," said the Barca president.
If Axar had negated Zampa and Agar by taking them for runs, game was in India's bag: Ashwin
Chasing 270, Axar was promoted to number five while Suryakumar was kept at number seven. The move didn't work as Axar was run out by a brilliant throw from Steve Smith while Suryakumar was clean bowled by Agar for a golden duck for the third time in the series. "Why did they promote Axar? If they promoted Axar and he negated Zampa and Agar by taking them for 35 or 50 runs in 10 overs then the game was in India's bag.
Bayern Munich sack Nagelsmann, appoint Thomas Tuchel as new manager
The German side have won the last 10 Bundesliga titles and sit second in the table this season - one point behind leaders Borussia Dortmund. They beat Paris St-Germain to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, where they will face Manchester City. The 49-year old Tuchel, who was sacked by Premier League club Chelsea in September.
IPL 2023: Participation of Mukesh Choudhary, Mohsin Khan under doubt due to injuries: Report
"We are waiting for Mukesh but we do not have much hope. He was one of our bowling mainstays last year. It will be unfortunate if he misses out," Kasi Viswanathan, the CEO of CSK, was quoted as saying in the report. Choudhary's last game of competitive cricket was a List A match for his state team Maharashtra in December 2022 and has been out of action since then.
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