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Women's T20 WC: South Africa can end 'amazing tournament' with silverware, believes captain Luus
Luus will go where no South African has gone before at Newlands on Sunday as she prepares to lead her side out in their first-ever ICC World Cup final. The Proteas held their nerve to beat England by six runs in Friday's semi-final and will be backed by a passionate Cape Town crowd as they look to get the better of the reigning champions.
ISL 2022-23: ATK Mohun Bagan do a Derby double over East Bengal FC to seal third place
It was ATKMB who were ahead for much of the first half. The opening five minutes involved a lot of attacking moves on their part, although none resulted in any substantial scoring opportunities. Pritam Kotal came closest when a ball was chipped to him at the far post after a corner, but the defender sent his volley over the bar, reports ISL.
There is pressure on everyone, it's a World Cup final, says Australian captain Lanning
Australia have reigned supreme in five of the seven ICC Women's T20 World Cups but have never previously faced the hosts in the showpiece. Lanning and her teammates are expecting little support when they step out at Newlands on Sunday but they are up for the challenge.
Dubai Tennis Championships: Krejcikova upsets Swiatek to win first WTA 1000 title of her career
Former World No.2 Krejcikova grabbed her first singles title of the year, and sixth of her career, with the 91-minute stunner of top seed Swiatek. Saturday's win marked Krejcikova's fourth victory over a Top 10 player this week. That feat began in the second round, where the Czech had to save four match points against World No.8 Daria Kasatkina.
Indian Open: Ahlawat, Cheema, Baisoya in top-10 leading the home challenge
The lanky golfer for whom this is his home venue brought in a solid four under par 68 to share fourth place, six shots behind Germany's Yannik Paul (71) and five behind another German Marcel Siem (67). Paul (11-under) and Siem (10-under) were separated by just one shot. Overall though, it was a strong display by Indian golfers with three of them in the Top-10.
Women's T20 World Cup: All-female umpiring team confirmed for final
Jacqueline Williams and Kim Cotton will be the two on-field umpires, with Suzanne Redfern appointed as the TV Umpire and Nimali Perera stepping in as the fourth umpire. GS Lakshmi has been named as the match referee. New Zealander Cotton will be umpiring at successive Women's T20 World Cup finals having also been out in the middle when Australia won back in 2020, and the 45-year-old will be fresh from overseeing the first semi-final between Australia and India on Thursday.
Indian junior women's hockey team holds South Africa 'A' 4-4
Prior to this, the Indian team defeated South Africa's U-21 team in all three matches. The ongoing South Africa tour is part of the team's preparations for the crucial Asia Cup U21, which serves as a qualifier for the upcoming FIH Women's Hockey Junior World Cup.
I was considered a failed captain, but I never judged myself: Kohli on not winning ICC trophies as India skipper
Kohli is India's most successful Test captain, leading the side to 40 victories, including holding on to the top-ranked spot in the rankings for 42 months. Apart from winning 65 ODIs and 30 T20Is as captain, what has been absent from Kohli's achievement as an Indian skipper has been a global trophy. Under his leadership, India became runners-up.
Only person who genuinely reached out to me during difficult times is Dhoni: Virat Kohli
Dhoni's gesture and concern towards Kohli's well-being is an indicator of the bond the two players shared during their time as members of the national cricket team. So, what makes the relationship tick, on and off the field? Kohli has shared some insights into the working points of his kinship with Dhoni while speaking on the RCB Podcast Season 2, the first of the 10 episodes.
PVL 2023: Calicut Heroes shut down doors on Chennai Blitz with big win
Both Calicut and Chennai got off to a jittery start, making unforced errors. Jerome Vinith, who was named the Player of the Match for his solid performance, tested Chennai's defence with hard spikes. After Naveen Raja Jacob's swings were blocked, Akhin G.S took control in the middle. Mohan Ukkrapandian and Jerome's combination play from the middle.
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