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'GOAT': Fans go crazy as Virat Kohli, Shubhman Gill smash centuries in India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI
Fans went crazy on Koo App as this was Kohli's third century in his last four ODI innings. Notably, it's been just 15 days of the new year 2023 and Kohli already has two centuries under his belt. As suggested by many of his fans, King Kohli is back to his very best form since the T20 World Cup 2022. "It hasn't been the same, it never will be," said one fan, remembering Kohli's decision to step down as Test captain on this day last year.
Malaysia Open: Axelsen, Yamaguchi win singles titles; Zheng Si Wei/Huang Ya Qiong bags mixed doubles crown
It was Axelsen's record ninth consecutive final in the BWF Super 1000 tournaments and eighth in the top-tier level series. The Dane defended his title by beating Naraoka Kodai of Japan in straight sets, 21-6, 21-15 in the final here at Axiata Arena. Carrying her scintillating form from 2022, Yamaguchi outplayed number two seed An Se Young of Korea 12-21, 21-19, 21-11 for the women's singles title in the opening World Tour event of 2023.
Hockey World Cup: Spain thrash Wales 5-1 to claim first win, remain in the hunt
Marc Reyne (16th min, 38th min) and Marc Miralles (32nd min, 56th min) scored a brace of goals each while skipper Alvaro Iglesias (22nd min) struck one goal for Spain, who had lost 0-2 to India at the same venue on Friday. James Carson scored the lone goal for Wales in the 52nd minute. The win put Spain's campaign back on track with a comprehensive victory as they are in a tight race with hosts India and England for the quarterfinal spot from Pool D.
3rd ODI: Virat Kohli 166, Shubman Gill 116 propel India to mammoth 390/5 against Sri Lanka
In his typical style, Kohli was off the blocks quickly and anchored the innings for the large part to be unbeaten on 166 off 110 balls. In his third century in the last four ODI innings, Kohli hit 13 fours and eight sixes, hitting the Sri Lanka bowlers all over the park. In the last ten overs, he fetched 84 out of the 116 runs India scored to virtually bat Sri Lanka out of the match.
3rd ODI: Washington, Suryakumar come in as India win toss, elect to bat first against Sri Lanka
After winning the toss, Rohit said India have brought in off-spin all-rounder Washington Sundar and in-form batter Suryakumar Yadav in place of rested duo of Hardik Pandya and Umran Malik, which means India have three frontline spinners and two fast-bowling options.
Umran Malik's party is still due, recalls Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi
The young Jammu and Kashmir seamer has produced some noteworthy performances in the IPL and as well as in Indian jersey, and impressed many with his pace in the limited opportunities he got. "When Umran Malik was a net bowler I told him, 'You will play in the IPL next year'. But he was selected in a week after Natraajan got injured. His party is still due," Nabi told News 24 Sports.
Djokovic, Ruud, Tsitsipas battle for No. 1 at Australian Open
World No. 3 Ruud can also claim top spot by reaching the final, as long as neither Djokovic nor Tsitsipas wins the title. If none of those scenarios play out, the reign of current World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, not playing in Melbourne due to injury, will continue, reports atptour.com.
Serie A: Lautaro Martinez decisive in Inter Milan's victory over Hellas Verona
The Nerazzurri just needed an extra time to get the better of Parma in the Coppa Italia midweek and entered Saturday's game without Romelu Lukaku and Marcelo Brozovic, reports Xinhua news agency. Lautaro got the job done in the opening minutes as the World Cup winner sent the ball into the net after a series of ricochets.
Premier League: Marcos Rashford scores winner in Manchester derby while there is drama in drop zone
Rashford poked the winning goal home in the 82nd minute following a low cross from the right to seal the win, just four minutes after Bruno Fernandes had canceled out Jack Grealish's looping header, which had given City a 60th-minute lead, reports Xinhua news agency.
ISL 2022-23: Mumbai City FC seal 1-0 win over ATK Mohun Bagan
It was the league leaders' first 1-0 win in a season where they have raised the bar for attacking football, and it helped them become the first team to confirm a playoff spot this season. Mumbai City FC picked up from where they'd left off last week, becoming an instant threat at the start with their swift and direct play.
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