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ISL 2022-23: Jamshedpur FC register 2-0 win over NorthEast United FC
Ritwik Das and Daniel Chukwu were on target as the Red Miners went within three points of East Bengal FC on the league table. The Highlanders became the first team in the ISL to concede more than 44 goals in a single season. Vincenzo Annese made three changes to his lineup with Mashoor Shereef, Mohamed Irshad and Parthib Gogoi coming in to replace Gaurav Bora, Jithin MS and Emil Benny.
KIYG 2022: Haryana surge to the top with seven golds in boxing, Maharashtra on second spot
Defending champions Haryana surged to the top of the medal tally on the back of seven golds in boxing on day six of the Khelo India Youth Games 2022 Madhya Pradesh (KIYG2022MP), here on Saturday. Adding icing to the cake on a 10-gold day, for the northern state was their young Javelin thrower Deepika, who created a new national youth record with a fling of 55.19m in the Girls competition at the T.T. Nagar stadium.
ISL 2022-23: Bengaluru FC look to continue charge for playoffs as ATK Mohun Bagan eye third place
In their final five league games, ATK Mohun Bagan will be hoping for positive results to help them gain the momentum they need for the playoffs in March. In the last six ISL games, the Mariners have won two, drawn two and lost two. Last week, they ended their two-game goal drought after securing a 2-0 win over Odisha FC.
Real Madrid, Barcelona continue title race in La Liga
Real Madrid are first into action on Sunday lunchtime away to Mallorca, who have won their last three home games by 1-0. Although Javier Aguirre's side has scored just 15 goals this season, they have only conceded 18 in 19 matches and are tough to break down. The match will test Real Madrid's stamina after they played Valencia on Thursday night, leaving them little recovery time.
ILT20: 'Happy but still a long way to go', says Bravo after MI Emirates seal play-offs spot
With five wins from nine games, MI Emirates are currently at the third spot with 11 points in their kitty so far, and a win over the Capitals will get them to 13 points, and possibly rise to the second spot, if the Gulf Giants (currently 2nd with 12 points) are beaten by the Desert Vipers in the top-of-the-table clash on Saturday.
Aussies raring to avenge 2021 defeat at India's hands
Such was the euphoria around India's glorious series triumph in Australia that it was chosen as the Ultimate Test Series of all time in an online poll by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Now with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy set to begin from February 9, 2023, the excitement around who wins this round is at a high amongst fans from Australia and India, with spots for the WTC final on line.
Pat Cummins' men wary of spin-friendly tracks at non-traditional venues
Among them were the support staff of the Australian men's cricket team who were following the match because the Aussies are scheduled to play the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Series 2023 at the VCA Stadium from February 9-13. The pitch at the VCA Stadium for that match turned out to be a spinners' paradise as Vidarbha won the match by 18 runs despite getting bowled out for 74.
P.T. Usha complains about encroachments at her athletics school
Usha said this was noticed at the 30 acre facility of her school which has several girls who are inmates. "We have seen some construction that has begun in our property that was given to us for the school. I have lodged a complaint with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. We have to be very careful as there are girls and hence safety and security are a must," said Usha.
Team India dogged by top-order worries, absence of Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah
We take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of the Indian team ahead of a marquee Test series: Strengths :Experienced bowlers: When one matches the bowling attacks of Australia and India, then the hosts' bowling attack having an upper hand over the visitors' can be felt, especially when it comes to playing at home.
All eyes on Kohli, Jadeja, Shubhman, Steve Smith & Nathan Lyon
India is the current holder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, having won the last three series against Australia in 2017, 2018-19 and 2020-21. A 4-0 series win for India would help them attain a points percentage of 68.06, which is likely to be enough for a crucial top-two finish in the WTC standings.
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