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Women's T20 tri-series: All-round Deepti, debutant Amanjot help India beat South Africa by 27 runsWomen's T20 tri-series: All-round Deepti, debutant Amanjot help India beat South Africa by 27 runs
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India were in deep trouble at 69/5 in the 12th over when Deepti Sharma and Amanjot came together for a quick-fire partnership of 76 runs for the sixth wicket that helped India post a competitive total of 147/6 in their 20 overs after South Africa Women won the toss and elected to field first.
Australian Open: Murray stages stunning comeback to beat Kokkinakis in a five-set thriller
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It is the first time Murray has reached the third round at the first major of the season since 2017. He will next play Roberto Bautista Agut, the Spaniard who also rallied from two sets down to defeat American wild card Brandon Holt 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.
SA20: Sunrisers Eastern Cape beat Paarl Royals, soar into second place
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After a slow start to the competition, the Eastern Cape side has gathered momentum to move into second position on the table. The Royals may pride themselves on their spin bowling prowess, but it was the visitors that out-spun the home side.
CLOSE-IN: Women's cricket - A rose by any other name would smell as sweet
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The recent success, as regards the selling of the Rights of Women's IPL cricket tournament, truly reflects the progress that has been made by both the BCCI and cricket as a sport, in India. The game of cricket is the true benefactor, as it smells as sweet when played by either men or women.
Politician shouldn't be allowed to occupy WFI chief's post: Mahavir Phogat
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Mahavir's comments came a day after several wrestlers, including Olympic medalists Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, protested at the Jantar Mantar against the functioning of the WFI and its president. On Wednesday, Vinesh Phogat alleged that Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and a few other coaches at national camps in Lucknow sexually harassed female wrestlers.
Indian women's hockey team continue winning streak, beat South Africa 4-0
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Having won the first two matches rather convincingly, the Indian team stuck to basics as they executed the chances really well and played a disciplined structure to stay ahead. Rani (2'), Deep Grace Ekka (18'), Vandana Katariya (20') and Sangita Kumari (46') scored one goal each for India.
WTT Contender: Manika storms into singles quarters, mixed doubles semis
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World No. 36 Manika took just 24 minutes to register an emphatic over her Korean opponent ranked 129 on the ITTF rankings. Manika will now clash with another Korean, Choi Hyojoo, ranked 53rd in the world, on Friday evening for a place in the semifinals.
Hockey World Cup: Graham Reid blames faulty execution, poor finishing for India's struggle against Wales
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Reid was not surprised by his forwards failing to take an early lead against Wales, who packed their defence. "If you see the England-Wales game, they did not score till the second quarter. It's quite common against a team that plays like they do to have the first quarter bumping head against the defensive wall and trying to find a way through.
ISL 2022-23: Mumbai City FC continue cruise mode with 4-0 win over NorthEast United FC
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Ahmed Jahouh, Jorge Diaz, and Vinit Rai were on target for the Islanders. The third goal of the match was classified as an Alex Saji own goal. The result was another example of their dominance this season -- in all, Mumbai City FC have now scored 45 goals in 15 games, putting them just a goal behind FC Goa's league stage record of 46 goals in 2019-20 with five games to go.
ILT20: Vince, Wiese and Jordan shine in Gulf Giants 101-run win over Dubai Capitals
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Gulf Giants posted an impressive 181 for 6, riding on their heavy scoring skipper Vince's 76 off 48 balls with four boundaries and four sixes. Thereafter, Wiese (3 for 3) and Jordan (3 for 12) backed by Richard Gleeson (2 for 14) bowled out Dubai Capitals for a paltry 80 runs in 14.3 over for a big-margin victory.
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