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Litchfield, Mooney, Scrivens shortlist for ICC Women's Player of the Month for January 2023
The shortlist for the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for January 2023 was announced following a blockbuster month of cricket which included the thrilling climax of the first-ever ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa. Phoebe Litchfield of Australia made her ODI debut in January and was quick to make an impact on the international stage in the 50-over format, scoring impressive back-to-back half-centuries during the recent series victory over Pakistan.
Shubman Gill, Siraj in shortlist for Men's Player of the Month for January 2023
The ICC Player of the Month awards celebrate the outstanding cricketers on the international stage from the previous calendar month, and the lineups for January 2023 feature a blend of established international performers and exciting new talent hoping to claim the awards.
Tennis: Jack Sock survives marathon opening round clash in Dallas
For the American, the up-and-down ride took him into the second round on Monday evening as the former World No. 8 in the ATP Rankings battled past Ivashka 7-6(2), 4-6, 6-4 after three hours and four minutes of topsy-turvy tennis. Sock saved 15 of the 18 break points he faced to move on and earn a clash with top seed Taylor Fritz.
It's good for cricket if Asia Cup is shifted to Dubai: Abdul Razzaq
The Asia Cup 2023 is scheduled to be held in Pakistan in September. However, BCCI secretary Jay Shah, who is also the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), last year had made it clear that the Indian team will not travel to Pakistan for the Continental championship and demanded that the event be moved to a neutral venue.
Smriti Mandhana stays in top three; Deepti Sharma drops to third in ICC T20 rankings
Mandhana stays in the third spot despite being dismissed cheaply against South Africa tri-series final, though does drop from 731 to 722 rankings points, while Australia duo Tahlia McGrath and Beth Mooney hold onto first and second spots respectively. India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur remained on 612 rankings points and equal with Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu.
Sania Mirza suffers first-round exit from Abu Dhabi Open
Sania and Bethanie lost to Belgian-German pair Kirsten Flipkens and Laura Siegemund by a 3-6, 4-6 scoreline in the opening round of the women's doubles on Monday. The loss brings six-time Grand Slam winner Sania closer to her retirement as she has announced to hang up her racquets after the Dubai Tennis Championships, which starts on February 27.
Premier League: Struggling Leeds United sack coach Jesse Marsch
"We would like to thank Jesse and his backroom staff for their efforts and wish them well for the future. The process of appointing a new head coach is underway and we will continue to keep supporters up to date throughout the coming days," said the club in a statement on Monday that confirmed that Marsch's backroom staff had also left their jobs.
Ghana forward Christian Atsu missing after Turkey earthquakes
Both Atsu, 31, and his Hatayspor Sporting Director Taner Savut were left under rubble after the quake, according to Turkish media reports. "We pray for Ghana International Christian Atsu and victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. We continue with our efforts to establish contact with officials of Hataspor and the Turkish Football Federation, considering the difficult situation," Ghana Football Association tweeted.
Tennis: Ostapenko edges past Collins in Abu Dhabi opener
Ostapenko, who collected her fifth and most recent title in Dubai last February, is now on a six-match winning streak on Emirati soil. It was her second win in as many meetings at the pro level against Collins; -- the Latvian also triumphed 7-6(1), 6-3 in the 2018 Miami semifinals. No.12-ranked Ostapenko is fresh off a run to the Australian Open quarterfinals last month.
Courtois, Militao and Benzema out of Real Madrid squad for Club World Cup
The European Champions, who flew to Morocco on Monday, face Egyptian side Al Ahly in the semifinal of the tournament on Wednesday, with Andriy Lunin continuing in goal after stepping in as a last-minute substitute for Courtois in Sunday's defeat to Mallorca. Courtois injured his left-abductor muscle in the pre-game warm-up, just half an hour before kick-off and underwent tests on the problem on Monday.
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