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La Liga 2022-23: Real Madrid back in action against bottom side Elche
Newly-crowned Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema will lead the Madrid attack, although coach Carlo Ancelotti is likely to maintain his policy of squad rotation, with Rodrygo, Nacho Fernandez and Antonio Rudiger -- who will wear a protective face mask after his injury last week -- all possible starters. Thibaut Courtois remains doubtful with a back problem, although he is expected to be back at the weekend.
PCB could opt out of 2023 ODI World Cup after India refuse to visit Pakistan for Asia Cup: Report
The 2023 edition of the Continental championship -- Asia Cup -- is scheduled to be held in Pakistan as per a recent decision by the Asian Cricket Council's executive board. However, the BCCI after its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, concluded that it will not send its team to the neighbouring country for the tournament and demanded that the event be moved to a neutral venue.
U-17 Women's World Cup: China out of contention after loss to Spain; Japan beat France 2-0
That completed the quarterfinal lineup as these four teams joined the United States, Brazil, Germany and Nigeria also making the last-eight stage. China failed to qualify for the quarterfinals after losing 1-0 to Spain in the last group match here on Tuesday. Colombia topped Group C on better goal difference after a 2-1 win over Mexico helped them finish with six points along with Spain.
PKL 9: Aslam Inamdar's stunning last-second raid leads Puneri Paltan to a thrilling win
A cautious start by both teams led to a slow, low-scoring first half. The pick of the raiders was Puneri Paltan's Mohit Goyat, whose constant touchpoints kept the Titans on their toes, but never really put them in true danger of an All Out.
Men's T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka crush UAE by 79 runs, give massive boost to NRR
Put into bat first, the opening partnership worth 42 runs between Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis got the Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka off to a great start. Despite the wicket of Mendis in the fifth over, Shanaka's men were the happier side at the end of the Powerplay with over 50 runs.
India won't travel to Pakistan for 2023 Asia Cup: Jay Shah
The 2023 edition of the continental championship -- Asia Cup -- has been allotted to Pakistan as per the International Cricket Council's Future Tours Programme. However, the BCCI after their AGM, arrived at a conclusion that it will not travel to its neighbouring country for the tournament and demanded that the tournament be moved to a neutral venue.
Roger Binny becomes new BCCI president, replaces Sourav Ganguly
The 67-year-old Binny has a lot of experience in cricket administration. He has served in different positions at the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) over the years and has been its president since 2019. Prior to that, he also was part of the KSCA administrations led by Patel and Anil Kumble (2010-12).
Carlsen set to face Erigaisi again; Duda in pole position going into quarterfinals
Duda, the World Cup winner, sealed his spot and USD7,000 in game winnings with an impressive 28/45 points. The 24-year-old also goes into the next phase having moved up to second in the overall Meltwater Champions Chess Tour rankings. He is now the only player left who can catch world champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway.
Karim Benzema wins Ballon d'Or, Putellas retains women's trophy
Spain's Alexia Putellas won the women's trophy for the second year in a row following another stellar season with Barcelona. The first French player to win the prestigious individual football prize since Zinedine Zidane in 1998, Benzema had his best season ever at Madrid, finishing with 44 goals in 46 matches and becoming the top scorer in both domestic and continental tournaments, reports Xinhua.
Pat Cummins appointed ODI captain; David Warner's leadership ban stays for now
Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday endorsed the 29-year-old Cummins, who guided Australia to a 4-0 Ashes triumph earlier this year, to become the country's 27th ODI captain.
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