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Women's T20 World Cup: Lanning steers Australia to 8-wicket win over Bangladesh
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Lanning led a successful pursuit of Bangladesh's 107, of which captain Nigar Sultana Joty contributed 57, with Georgia Wareham (3/20) among the Australian bowlers to shine on Tuesday night. Darcie Brown chipped in with two for 23 before Alyssa Healy and Lanning's partnership of 72 laid the foundations in the chase.
Skubala to remain in temporary charge of Leeds United
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The trio have been in charge since Jesse Marsch was sacked as first team coach on February 6 after a run of results left the club on the verge of the relegation zone. Both of the games where Skubala has been in the dugout have been against Manchester United, with a creditable 2-2 draw in Old Trafford last Wednesday and a 2-0 defeat at Elland Road on Sunday, a Xinhua report said.
Prithvi Shaw, Shardul Thakur shine for their teams in D.Y. Patil T20 Cup
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Shardul Thakur turned up for Tata Sports Club in a Group A encounter at the DY Patil University ground on Tuesday morning. Thakur finished with three for 26. Later in the day on the same ground, Shaw struck a quickfire 42 as he helped his side Indian Oil to overhaul a massive Mumbai Customs target. In the first match at the DY Patil University Ground, Air India took on Tata Sports Club in a Group A encounter.
La Liga: Real Madrid entertain Elche needing three points
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Carlo Ancelotti's side go into the match after defeating Egyptian outfit Al Ahly and Al Hilal from Saudi Arabia to be crowned as the World Club Champions in Rabat, Morocco last week. Ancelotti still has a doubt over the fitness of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who missed the World Club Cup with a groin injury and Andriy Lunin will probably continue in goal.
Champions League: Five reasons that make Dortmund the favourites against Chelsea
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Six victories in a series not only give proof of the team having gained stability but seems to open doors for greater success this season, reports Xinhua. Not only do the clubs' fans hope to proceed to the next round in the Champions League, but it might also deliver a motivation boost for the national campaign. The dream of the first league title since 2012 becomes clearer and clearer.
'You try to back every sportsman in difficult time,' Babar on viral 'This too shall pass' message for Kohli
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Babar's tweet, which he posted in July last year, came in the middle of an extended lean patch for Kohli. Just a day before, Kohli had fallen for 16 runs in an ODI against England during a 100-run loss for his side. At that stage, Kohli also hadn't scored an international hundred since his 136 against Bangladesh in November 2019.
Women's T20 World Cup: Mandhana set to make India return against West Indies
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The team is likely to get a big boost in the batting department with star batter Smriti Mandhana set to return to the lineup. India bowling coach Troy Cooley is hopeful Smriti Mandhana will be fit to make her first appearance at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 on Wednesday. The 26-year-old sat out India's opening group match, a seven-wicket win over arch-rival Pakistan, due to a finger injury.
ISL 2022-23: Hyderabad FC clinch semis spot with win against ATK Mohun Bagan
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The win at the G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium over ATK Mohun Bagan moved Hyderabad to 39 points from 12 wins from 18 matches. ATK Mohun Bagan are in fourth place and will look to stay in the top half of the table by winning their remaining games. Manolo Marquez's men continued to march ahead as Bartholomew Obeche's 86th-minute winner sealed victory for them on Tuesday.
Hardik, Natasa take marriage vows again on Valentine's Day
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The wedding rituals on Tuesday were performed as per the Christian rituals along with a white theme. On Wednesday, the couple will take marriage vows according to the Hindu customs, a source in the know of things said. Natasa was seen on Tuesday in a white gown. Team India's members and family members from both sides attended Hardik-Natasa's wedding
Indian cricketers take injections to pass fitness test, alleges chief selector Chetan Sharma
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"If they are fit for only 85%... they tell us to let them play but medical science doesn't clear them, this problem comes...the player wants to play, the player never refuses. But Like Bumrah, he was not even able to bow down then what will he do.. One or two such major injuries happen. "Otherwise even at 80%, these people...they are such scoundrels.
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