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Don't know what the criteria is, K.L Rahul says on Pujara being named vice-captain for Bangladesh Tests
There was a little bit of surprise when the BCCI named Pujara as vice-captain for Tests against Bangladesh as the now-sacked selection committee had said Rishabh Pant and Rahul were being groomed as future leaders of the Indian team. Asked about the same, Rahul didn't go much into the specifics of the vice-captaincy change.
FIFA World Cup: Semifinalists show that possession is not everything in Qatar 2022
The Moroccan side had just 23 percent of the ball against Spain and just 22 percent in their 1-0 quarterfinal win against Portugal. The story is a little different from the group stage, where they had less than 35 percent of the ball against Belgium and Croatia and 45 percent against Canada. The irony is that Morocco conceded the only goal against them in this World Cup in the game where they saw most of the ball.
FIFA World Cup: Messi will continue to appear for Argentina much after Qatar 2022, hopes coach Scaloni
The Argentinian superstar had announced at the start of the tournament that he will retire from international football after Qatar World Cup but Scaloni feels there will be a change of heart and he will continue. "We will hope he continues playing. Let's see if he does. We will keep enjoying him, that's important for us and for the world of foo"ball."
Women's Nations Cup: Indian women's hockey team keeps up winning streak; beat Japan 2-1
India had started their campaign to get promoted to the FIH Pro League next season by defeating Chile 3-1 In their opening match on Sunday. With two back-to-back wins, India are placed on top of Pool B with six points while in Pool A, hosts Spain lead the points table after two successive wins.
FIFA World Cup: Argentina's Di Maria, De Paul 'fit' for semifinal clash with Croatia
De Paul was forced off in the second half of Argentina's quarterfinal victory over the Netherlands on Friday with a hamstring problem while Di Maria has been nursing a quadriceps strain. "Both players are fit," Scaloni told a news conference ahead of Tuesday's match in Lusail.
J&K's Ayeera Chishti creates history by winning medal at World Junior Wushu Medal
Ayeera Chishti has become the first woman athlete from Jammu and Kashmir to win the Mackenzie medal at the international competition held in Banton. Chishti has continuously won medals at the national level and has participated in many national level camps. Earlier, she had won a gold medal for India at the International Wushu Championship in Georgia.
Pakistan opening batter Sidra Ameen named ICC Women's Player of the Month
"I would like to dedicate this award to my parents and to everyone who has always supported me and prayed for my success. My performance with the bat against Ireland which helped the side claim the sweep over Ireland in the ODI series at home will always remain close to my heart," Sidra Ameen said on winning the honour.
Facing open revolt in Hyderabad Cricket Association, Azharuddin remains defiant
In an unprecedented development, the HCA members opposing Azhar conducted a Special General Meeting (SGM) of the body on the road outside the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday as the gates of the stadium were locked allegedly on Azhar's order.
Pakistan slip further in quest for place in WTC final after series loss to England at home
Pakistan had earlier lost the Rawalpindi Test to England by 74 runs, before the loss to Multan on Monday confirmed their series defeat. Apart from their quest of being in WTC taking a serious beating, England have also leapfrogged Pakistan in the WTC standings.
England earn historic Test series victory in Pakistan with tense 26-run win in Multan
Resuming from 198/4 on day four, Pakistan appeared on course to chase down an tricky 355 as Saud Shakeel (94) and Mohammad Nawaz (45) took the hosts to 290/5 through their 80-run partnership for the sixth wicket, only for Wood to swing the momentum back in England's favour by taking out both set batters in leg-side strangles just before lunch.
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