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PKL 9: Dabang Delhi KC pull off improbable comeback win against UP Yoddhas
Billed as a clash between UP Yoddhas' record-breaking raider Pardeep Narwal and Delhi's young phenomenon Naveen Kumar, the action did not disappoint. It was the Yoddhas' defence, who, in the early stages, looked impenetrable and had Delhi on the ropes. They initiated the first ALL OUT of the game with just seven minutes gone to take a commanding 11-4 lead.
India discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur handed three-year ban for doping
The AIU, which is the independent body created by World Athletics that manages all integrity issues -- including doping and age fraud, had provisionally suspended Kamalpreet in May this year for testing positive for the banned substance stanozolol, an anabolic steroid that is on the list of banned substances as per the World Athletics.
World Judo Championships: India's Tulika Maan bows out in second round
Tulika, who won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham, received a walkover in the first round after Croatia's Tina Radic pulled out from the event. However, in the second round, she was competing with an injured knee and lost to 2021 world championships silver medallist Wakaba Tomita. With Tomita losing to Brazil's Beatriz Souza in the semi-finals, the 24-year-old Tulika also crashed out of repechage contention, an olympics.com report said.
Indian Super League 2022-23: FC Goa start their season with a last-gasp win over East Bengal
Brandon Fernandes put the Gaurs ahead inside the opening ten minutes, and Cleiton Silva equalised for East Bengal from the penalty spot before Edu Bedia's long-range free-kick made it 2-1 in the 94th minute.
PKL 9: Maninder Singh shines as Bengal Warriors thrash Bengaluru Bulls
The Bengaluru defense unit led by Aman showcased top form and reduced the Warriors to just two players on the mat in the 12th minute. Thereafter, the Bulls inflicted an ALL-OUT in the 17th minute and took a massive lead at 14-9. But, the Warriors came roaring back through stupendous raids by Maninder Singh and regained the lead at 15-14 at the end of the first half.
T20 World Cup: Indian team unwinds with getaway trip to Rottnest Island
Taking a break from their preparations for the Men's T20 World Cup, Indian team decided to kick back, relax and set off for an island adventure in Rottnest Island in Perth, Western Australia. The Men in Blue gave the fans a sneak peek into their day off Down Under by releasing some photographs for
Men's T20 World Cup: Shardul replaces injured Chahar in reserves; to fly to Australia with Shami, Siraj
Shardul, who played a crucial role in India's 2-1 series win over South Africa, will soon leave for Australia along with fellow pacers Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj to join India's T20 World Cup squad, an India Today report said on Wednesday.
Suryakumar firm at No. 2 as Conway jumps into top-5 in latest T20I Batter Rankings
Rizwan started the tri-series with an unbeaten 78, but hasn't made significant contributions since. His lead over Suryakumar is now reduced to just 15 rating points and Babar is another 30 points back in third. The T20 World Cup in Australia should heat up the three-way race for the pole position.
ICC warns teams to be aware of new 'playing conditions' rules during T20 World Cup or face consequences
The ICC had announced a number of changes to the playing conditions, which came into effect on October 1, and some could become the talking points in Australia. "In a format of small margins, these changes (in playing conditions) may become match-defining and deciding moments in Australia," cautioned ICC on their website on Wednesday, as several rule breaches have harsh penalties.
Suryakumar in red-hot form; reminds me of AB de Villiers, says Dale Steyn
Suryakumar has been in blazing form, with his success with the bat in the recently-concluded T20I series against Australia and South Africa pivotal to the hosts winning both the high-stakes fixtures. "He's (Suryakumar) the kind of player that likes to use the pace of the ball. He likes to get in behind the square. In places like Perth, Melbourne, all of these grounds, there is a little bit of extra pace on it.
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