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Malaysia Open: Prannoy loses to Kodai Naraoka, bows out in quarterfinals
Playing on court 2, World No. 8 Prannoy lost 16-21, 21-19, 10-21 to Naraoka here at the Axiata Arena. The unseeded Japanese will square off with No. 8 seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand for a spot in the last four. Naraoka started the proceedings on a high note and took an early advantage with five back-to-back points
U19 Women's T20 World Cup holds a lot of promise, can 'transform the landscape': Sachin Tendulkar
The inaugural U19 Women's T20 World Cup is set to begin on January 14 with 16 teams vying to make history by becoming the first to get their hands on the coveted trophy. All 41 games will be played in Benoni and Potchefstroom, with the final to be held on January 29.
Adelaide International 2: Kasatkina, Bencic advance to final via walkovers
No.9 seed Paula Badosa withdrew from her match against Kasatkina due to a right thigh injury, and No. 6 seed Veronika Kudermetova pulled out ahead of her clash with Bencic due to a left hip injury on Friday. "Veronika Kudermetova has withdrawn from tonight's semifinal due to a left hip injury," the organisers said in a tweet.
Todd Murphy is as talented an off-spinner as I've seen since Nathan Lyon: Steve O'Keefe
Murphy, 22, got his maiden Test call-up as part of the 18-man tour for the four-Test series of India, picked to be the fourth spinner alongside veteran Lyon, left-arm spinner Ashton Agar and leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson.Having played alongside Murphy at the domestic level with the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League.
A different role helps me understand my game a little better: Rahul on keeping wickets, batting at No. 5 in ODIs
Chasing 216, India were in a precarious situation at 86/4. That's when Rahul came in and stepped up in an under-pressure situation to take India over the line to secure an unassailable 2-0 series lead. In his 64 not out at Kolkata, Rahul played out 60 dot balls and hit six fours, while taking 34 singles and three twos.
It's going to be a lovely game of chess: Labuschagne on facing Ashwin in next month's Test series
During the epic 2020-21 series in Australia which India famously won 2-1 at the Gabba, the battle between Ashwin and Labuschagne was one of the huge talking points in the build-up to the series. In Australia, Ashwin removed Labuschagne twice in six innings before the former missed the Test at the Gabba.
The Best FIFA Football Awards: Messi and Mbappe nominated, Ronaldo misses out
The list of candidates for the 2022 award has been released by FIFA on Thursday night where Messi and Mbappe feature alongside Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema and Neymar in the Best FIFA Men's Player category. Julian Alvarez also joined teammate Messi among the nominees in the 14-member list.
Hockey World Cup: Sudarsan creates rice husk mosaic art of trophy to cheer Indian team
Renowned sand artist from the state and Padma Shree awardee Sudarshan Pattnaik has created a rich husk mosaic art at Sonepur on the theme of World Cup Hockey with the message 'Chak De India'. Pattnaik, on the invitation for Sonepur Mohatsav from the district administration, Sonepur
Steve Smith set for first county stint ahead of this year's Ashes series
Smith, who has had a successful 2022 season, is currently getting ready to play for Sydney Sixers in the 12th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL|12) and will tour India for the four-match series and subsequent white-ball matches before leaving for England to play country cricket.
Barca beat Betis on penalties to set up 'Clasico' in Spanish Super Cup final
Barca began in control on Thursday with Betis struggling to get a touch of the ball, and it was no surprise when Pedri had the ball in the net in the 23rd minute after an excellent curling ball from Raphinha. Pedri timed his run perfectly between the defenders, but VAR intervened and it was ruled out for a tight offside from Raphinha before his cross.
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