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Australian Open: Sania Mirza-Rohan Bopanna pair reaches mixed doubles semifinals
The Rio Olympic semifinalists on Monday defeated Japan's Makoto Ninomiya and Uruguay's Ariel Behar 6-4, 7-6(11-9) in their second-round match to set up a quarterfinal clash with Ostapenko and Hernandez. The Indian duo had earlier beaten Australia's Jaimee Fourlis and Luke Saville in the first round.
Harmanpreet named captain of the ICC Women's ODI Team of the Year
Other players in the ICC Women's T20I team of the year 2022 are - Alyssa Healy (Australia), Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa), Nat Sciver (England), Beth Mooney (Australia), Amelia Kerr (New Zealand), Sophie Ecclestone (England), Ayabonga Khaka (South Africa), Shabnim Ismail (South Africa).
Truth can be troubled but not defeated: Vinesh shares cryptic post amid wrestlers' feud with WFI
"If the destination is big, keep your spirits high," she said in another tweet. Vinesh's tweet came a day after the reports claiming that a plea was moved in the Delhi High Court against multiple wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia by WFI chief.
SA20: Pretoria Capitals stretch their lead with convincing win over MI Cape Town
After being sent in to bat, the Capitals flew out the blocks when Will Jacks (62 off 27 balls) and Kusal Mendis (29 off 19 balls) smashed their way to an 88-run partnership after seven overs. The innings hit a speed bump when Rashid Khan (3/16) and Odean Smith (2/27) grabbed three wickets between them in 17 balls.
Bibiano Fernandes focuses on 'team effort' ahead of India U-17s' second Uzbekistan friendly
The Blue Colts performed admirably against Uzbekistan, who had won the AFC U-16 Championship (now known as the AFC U-17 Asian Cup) 11 years ago. Speaking to the-aiff.com on the eve of the match, India head coach Bibiano Fernandes stressed the importance of maintaining composure despite the win.
Australian Open: Rybakina eases past Ostapenko to make her first semifinal in Melbourne
The 22nd seed overpowered the 2017 Roland Garros champion Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia 6-2, 6-4 in the one hour and 19 minutes encounter here at Rod Laver Arena, becoming the first woman representing Kazakhstan to reach the final four at Melbourne Park. Ostapenko had dominated her head-to-head with the Kazakh player in the past.
Indian women's hockey team lose 1-3 to Netherlands
The Indian team are scheduled to play three matches against the Netherlands as part of their Tour of South Africa. Riding on good form, the Indian side got off to a strong, attacking start with young sensation Beauty Dungdung scoring a brilliant field goal in the 24th minute of the match.
Mandhana, Harmanpreet shine as India thrash West Indies
Batting first, the Asian side's total of 167/2 was far too much for the Caribbean side. Mandhana and Kaur scored at ease throughout their unbeaten 115-run stand, with Mandhana in particular finding the boundary with ease and even clearing the rope from the bowling of Afy Fletcher in the penultimate over of the innings.
La Liga: Four things we learned in Spain's Matchday 18
Barca don't have to show their best Pedri's first-half goal was enough to give FC Barcelona a win at home to Getafe and keep Xavi Hernandez's side three points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. It was far from a vintage display from Barca against a rival that posed more problems than many might have expected
Hockey World Cup: Korea fight back from 2-goal deficit to beat Argentina in shoot-out, reach quarters
Korea were down 3-5 with 10 minutes to go for the final hooter, scored two goals from penalty corners, and survived some valiant attempts by Argentina as the match ended 5-5. The Korean goalkeeper had an exceptional match as he pulled out at least four superb saves and also made a couple of good blocks in the shoot-out to seal victory for his team.
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