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Malaysia Open: Chirag-Satwik pair and HS Prannoy march into quarterfinals
Playing on Court 3 at the Axiata Arena, World no 5 Satwik and Chirag outplayed their Indonesian counterparts Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Bagas Maulana 21-19, 22-20 to strengthen their head-to-head record 3-0. Chirag-Satwik will next face the winner of the match between world-champion Malaysian pair Aaron Chia & Soh Wooi Yik and Liu Yu Chen/Ou Xuan Yi of China for a spot in the semifinals.
La Liga: Sociedad v Athletic Bilbao derby a solid main course for weekend
Real Madrid's match against Valencia and Barca's game against Betis in the league will be rescheduled for a later date, but there is still some important action in Spain. More attention will be given to the Basque derby between Real Sociedad and Athletic Club Bilbao in San Sebastian.
2nd ODI: Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj three-fers help India bowl out Sri Lanka for 215
Sri Lanka were going good, including debutant Nuwanidu Fernando getting a fifty on debut and stitching a 73-run partnership with Kusal Mendis. But the introduction of spin from the 17th over saw them implode from 102/2 to 126/6. It took some lofty hitting from Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage and Kasun Rajith to take Sri Lanka over 200.
Adelaide International 2: Badosa outlasts Haddad Maia to set up SF clash with Kasatkina
In the final four, Badosa will face fifth seed Daria Kasatkina, who became the first player into the semifinals with a win over two-time Grand Slam winner Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic. "To be honest, I know (Haddad Maia) is a fighter, and it was going to be a very long match. She doesn't give up, no matter what, and I really respect these kinds of players," Badosa was quoted by WTA.
U19 Women's T20 WC: India lose to Bangladesh by 3 runs in warm-up match; Rwanda spring a surprise
Bangladesh made 121/7, thanks to an unbeaten 75 off 54 balls by Shorna Akter, including two fours and seven sixes at St Stithians ground in Johannesburg. India looked to be in control of the chase with all but two of their wickets in hand, but miscalculated what was required and ended agonisingly short of their target on 118/2.
2nd ODI: Kuldeep replaces Chahal as Sri Lanka win toss, elect to bat first against India
After winning the toss, Shanaka said opener Pathum Nissanka and left-arm pacer Dilshan Madushanka are ruled out due to injuries. In place of the duo, fast bowler Lahiru Kumara and batter Nuwanidu Fernando come into the playing eleven.
Australian Open: Nadal handed tough draw; to open against Scott Draper; Djokovic, Kyrgios in same quarter
The 2021-winner Novak Djokovic, who is close on Nadal's heels with 21 Grand Slam titles, and Australia's Nick Kyrgios are in the same quarter of the draw in the bottom half and are scheduled to meet in the quarterfinals. Defending champion Nadal will need to be sharp from his first match against Draper
Tennis: World No. 1 Alcaraz to begin 2023 season at Argentina Open
"The ATP number one ranked player will play in Argentina. The 19-year-old Spaniard will take part in our tournament for the first time," Argentina Open organisers tweeted on Wednesday. Alcaraz was forced to withdraw from the 2023 Australian Open last week after contracting a muscle in his right leg during training.
Australia withdraw from men's ODI series against Afghanistan in March
Cricket Australia had earlier announced that it was reconsidering the decision to play Afghanistan in the ODI series after the Taliban captured power in the country last year. "Following extensive consultation with relevant stakeholders, including the Australian Government
Real Madrid squeeze into Spanish Super Cup final after penalty shootout
Thibaut Courtois saved Jose Luis Gaya's spot kick for Valencia after Eray Comert had fired over the bar, while Karim Benzema, Luka Modric, Marco Asensio and Toni Kroos all scored for Real Madrid. It was cruel on Valencia, who produced a hard-working and disciplined display, making Madrid look ordinary for long periods of the second half and extra time.
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