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Prithvi Shaw earns India call-up for New Zealand T20Is; Rahul, Axar unavailable
As per a BCCI release, K.L. Rahul and Axar Patel are unavailable due to family commitments, with the selection committee naming Bharat and Shahbaz Ahmed as their replacements in the ODI squad. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya will continue to lead the T20I side which has a familiar group of players, who featured in the series against Sri Lanka.
ISL 2022-23: Jamshedpur FC end their ten-game winless streak, dent East Bengal FC's playoff hopes
Cleiton Silva had put the Torch Bearers ahead in the first half with his ninth goal of the season, before the home team let lead slip this season, along with a chance to go clear of Bengaluru FC in the playoff qualification race with a game in hand.
ILT20: Skipper Powell leads Dubai Capitals to thumping 73-run win in tournament opener
Powell's aim to win the campaigner opener was well supported by opener Robin Uthappa (43) and quick knocks of 26 runs each from opener Joe Root and all-rounder Sikandar Raza as Capitals posted an impressive total of 187 for 6 in 20 overs. Thereafter, Powell (2 for 15) along with Akif Raja (2 for 20) and Mujeeb Ur Rahman (2 for 16) restricted Abu Dhabi Riders to 114 for 9 in 20 overs.
Surya, Ishan picked in India's squad for first two Australia Tests; injured Bumrah, Pant miss out
Rishabh Pant, who is recovering from an accident, will miss the series and his absence paved the way for Ishan's inclusion in the 17-member squad that also has KS Bharat as the other wicketkeeper. Kishan, who made his first-class debut in 2014, has scored 2985 runs at an average of 38.76 in 48 first-class matches while Bharat has also done well in the domestic cricket.
Adelaide International 2: Soonwoo Kwon shocks Jack Draper to book final berth
Aiming to add to the title he collected in Astana in 2021, Kwon entered the Adelaide International 2 main draw as a lucky loser and has capitalised superbly. After victory over Tomas Machac in the first round, the South Korean defeated Pablo Carreno Busta and Mikael Ymer to reach the final four.
ISL 2022-23: Bengaluru FC seek playoffs relevance, face Odisha FC
A resilient Bengaluru FC side were about to drop a couple of points last week against NorthEast United FC when the clock struck 90 with both teams level. Alan Costa struck against the Highlanders for the second time this season to score the winning goal in the 94th minute.
Rishabh Pant recovering well, stands up for few seconds after knee ligament surgery: Report
"Post-surgery on day 4 (Tuesday), Rishabh was mobilized from the bed for the first time after the surgery. He got up from the bed and with support, stood for a few seconds. He will further be mobilized with the help of a walker and he will be in the hospital for another week. He will require extensive rehab," said the report.
Indian cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy ties the knot with Arjun Hoysala
The veteran of 48 ODIs and 76 T20Is took to Instagram to announce her wedding, saying, "This one is for you amma (mother). Your birthday will remain special always." Veda also remembered her late sister, saying, "Love you akka (sister)." Veda and Arjun solemnised their marriage at a quiet ceremony at the sub-registrar office in Bengaluru.
Umran Malik has got pace, slowly improving skill-wise, can be kept in the reckoning: RP Singh
"See, pace is pace and on wickets where there isn't much spark, then the pace will be helpful for a team and can shake up opposition batters. But it needs to be seen how an important player like him can be nurtured and make him play the right way with ample rest so that he serves team and country very well and keep him safe from being injured," R.P. Singh said in a virtual interaction organised by Sports18.
La Liga: Three things to look for in Spain's Matchday 17
This season's first Basque derby between Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao sees the two sides challenging for a place in next season's UEFA Champions League, with Real Sociedad also looking like the only team able to get near Barca and Madrid in the race for the league's title.
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