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Champions League: John Stones is fit to face Dortmund, says Pep Guardiola
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola confirmed on Tuesday that John Stones is fit and ready to play against Borussia Dortmund. The England international picked up a minor injury away to Aston Villa and missed the trip to Sevilla last week. But he is back and training and available for Wednesday's game -- though Kyle Walker remains sidelined.
Ben Stokes-led England can regain the Ashes next summer: Michael Vaughan
But since the time Brendon McCullum took over as red-ball coach and Ben Stokes as captain, England have an attacking brand of cricket, which saw them winning six out of seven Tests, which included a 3-0 sweep of New Zealand, a record chase of 378 against India and more recently, a 2-1 series victory over South Africa.
13-year-old Ishti Kaur wins gold medal in International powerlifting championship
Ishti kaur participated in the teenage group and won gold medal by lifting 75 kg deadlift in the 38 kg category. She lifted twice her bodyweight and also being awarded best lifter in women teenage category. A student of class 9th in GD Goenka public school, Ishti kaur is being coached by her father Daljeet Singh, a multiple time world champion in powerlifting.
Ravi Bishnoi has got age on his side; should now perform to become undroppable: Sunil Gavaskar
Many expected Bishnoi to be in the Indian side for the Men's T20 World Cup in Australia next month. But it wasn't to be as Bishnoi was named as one of the four reserves for the mega event in October-November. Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar feels Bishnoi should not be disheartened by not getting into the squad of 15 for the World Cup as he has age on his side.
South Africa's Test series loss throws up new opportunities in WTC cycle; will India benefit?
With Rohit Sharma's side set to travel to Bangladesh for two Tests later this year, a favourable result during that series will leave the upcoming contest for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at home early next year keenly contested. India -- currently placed fourth on the WTC table -- will go hard at Pat Cummin's Australia to seal the series and stake claim for a WTC final berth.
Men's T20 World Cup: India head for Mission Australia with no surprises full-strength squad
Despite not making it to the final of Asia Cup 2022 in the UAE, India's squad was largely expected to have no surprises, big or small. From the squad which went to Asia Cup 2022, the pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel come back after recovering from injuries and passing fitness tests. The duos return is a big boost for India, especially when the bowling attack lacked teeth in Asia Cup.
Performing dual role of captain and hockey goalkeeper requires a different mindset: Savita
Speaking about the dual responsibilities, Savita said, "The position of goalkeeper is a different responsibility. As an experienced goalkeeper, I always train with the mind-set that I have to help the team. As a captain, your responsibility increases because you have to take care of your game and also manage the performance of your team." Savita led Indian in the debut season of the FIH Pro League 2021/22 where the team finished third.
As Mandhana considers pulling out of WBBL, world No.1 T20 bowler Ecclestone signs up for Sydney Sixers
Mandhana had played for city rivals Sydney Thunder in the previous edition of the WBBL, enjoying great success with the bat. Mandhana is currently playing in the international white-ball games against England, which started with a T20I series on September 10. She feels that managing the physical part becomes important considering the volume of cricket.
'Dreams do come true': Dinesh Karthik elated with his inclusion in India's T20 World Cup squad
Dinesh Karthik, who made another India comeback with his stellar run in the IPL 2022, has been playing the role of a finisher for RCB and the national team. Given his impressive strike rate and finishing prowess, the All-India Senior Selection Committee on Monday picked the veteran cricketer in India's 15-member squad for the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup. After the team announcement, Karthik expressed his happiness on Twitter and wrote, "Dreams do come true".
Krishnamachari Srikkanth questions Mohammed Shami's absence in India's T20 World Cup squad
As per Srikkanth, Shami could have given India early wickets with the new-ball Down Under. The 62-year-old former cricketer's reaction came after the BCCI announced India's 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup 2022, starting October 22.
Veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami was included as part of a 4-man standby but he is not in the main squad. Jasprit Bumrah, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh and Bhuvneshwar Kumar along with all-rounder Hardik Pandya are the fast-bowling options in the squad.
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