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Usman Khawaja's India arrival delayed due to visa issues
The players and support staff left for India via two separate flights on Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of the first Test scheduled to begin in Nagpur on February 9. Khawaja posted on his Instagram on Wednesday to indicate he was yet to leave: "Me waiting for my Indian Visa like... #stranded #dontleaveme #standard #anytimenow".
ILT20: Wanindu Hasaranga, Luke Wood bowl Desert Vipers to victory over Sharjah Warriors
This win has helped them qualify for the play-off and almost assured them a top two finish.It was a splendid comeback show from Desert Vipers who had lost their last match to MI Emirates by 157 runs. Ultimately, they clinched the top slot in the points table with 12 points from eight matches.
British police apologise 34 years after UK's worst ever football tragedy
In a landmark joint statement, leaders of the College of Policing and the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) issued an apology to the Hillsborough families, reports Xinhua news agency. In the foreword to the Hillsborough Families Report, Chief Constable Andy Marsh
Hockey India names junior women's team for South Africa tour
The Indian team led by Preeti as captain and Rutaja Dadaso Pisal as vice-captain, will play a series of matches on the tour between February 17th and 25 against South Africa junior women's hockey team and South Africa A team.
Fit-again Ravindra Jadeja to join India squad in Nagpur ahead of Australia Tests: Report
Jadeja played for Saurashtra in their final group-stage match against Tamil Nadu last week in Chennai and bowled 41.1 overs and bagged a seven-for in the second innings. Since undergoing surgery in his right knee in September, it was his first match.
Wrestling row: Babita Phogat joins Oversight Committee probing allegations against WFI and its chief
Apart from enquiring into the allegations, the Oversight Committee is also looking after the day-to-day administration of the WFI. "Former wrestler Babita Phogat has been added to the panel of the Oversight Committee formed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to undertake the day-to-day administration of the Wrestling Federation of India," the Sports Ministry said in a statement.
Tennis legend Margaret Court's home targeted in burglary on Australia Day: Report
Two people from Edgewater, aged 33 and 34, have been charged after medals and awards were stolen during the burglary at former world No.1 tennis star and conservative Christian minister's City Beach home, The Age reported. A Western Australian Police spokeswoman said that thieves allegedly broke in through the front door and rummaged through the property on Thursday evening.
Ajinkya Rahane to join Leicestershire for 2023 county season
Leicestershire, in an official statement, said that the right-hander batter will be available for County Championship matches, as well as the entirety of the One Day Cup. The 34-year old has played 82 Tests for India, scoring 4,931 runs coming at an average of 38.52, apart from captaining the side in six Tests. He has also played 90 ODIs, scoring 2,962 runs while averaging 35.26.
Deepti Sharma climbs to second spot in ICC Women's T20I Bowler Rankings, closes in towards pole position
Deepti, who is leading the wicket-taker's list in the ongoing Women's T20I tri-series in South Africa with nine wickets, is now just 26 rating points behind England's left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone. Deepti, who now has 737 points, has moved up one spot, while South Africa's left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba, who has picked four wickets in the ongoing tri-series, also climbed a spot to occupy the third position with 732 points.
India to host Volleyball Club World Championships from Dec 6
As the host nation, the winners of the Prime Volleyball League in 2023 and 2024 will represent India in the tournaments, where they will face fierce competition against established clubs from the top volleyball nations from around the globe like Italy, Brazil, Iran and others.The championships will be staged between December 6 and 10, 2023. The host city will be announced later this year.
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