Sports
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First-ever Kisan Cricket League to commence on Feb 20
New Delhi : In a bid to encourage cricket among rural Indian aspirants, the first-ever Kisan Cricket League – The Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial Cup of Hope – will be held from…
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Sydney Test: Pujara heroics continues, India 389/5 at lunch
Sydney: Indian top-order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara continued with his brilliant run in the ongoing fourth Test against Australia as the visitors reached a total of 389 runs at the loss of five…
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Khawaja, Siddle make comeback in Aussies ODI squad against India
Melbourne: Top-order batsman Usman Khawaja and pacer Peter Siddle has made a comeback as Australia announced a 14-member squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against India. Siddle’s inclusion in the team…
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Four things we learned from Manchester City v Liverpool
Manchester: Manchester City reignited their Premier League title challenge with a crucial 2-1 win over leaders Liverpool on Thursday. Leroy Sane’s superb second half strike handed Liverpool their first league defeat this…
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Serena Williams registers third singles win in Hopman Cup
Perth: American tennis ace Serena Williams on Thursday defeated Katie Boulter of Britain to register her third consecutive singles victory in the ongoing Hopman Cup. The 37-year-old swept aside her British opponent…
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US Open glory gave me confidence, says Osaka
Brisbane: Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka believes that her victory over tennis player Serena Williams in the final of the 2018 US Open championship has given her the confidence to win matches…
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Finch is victim of his success as opener in Dubai: Maxwell
Melbourne: Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell believes that right-hand batsman Aaron Finch’s success as an opening batsman in their recently-concluded Test series against Pakistan has cost him a place in the national side…
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Andy Murray out of Brisbane International
Sydney: Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray was ruled out of the Brisbane International by losing in straight sets 7-5, 6-2 to Russia’s Daniil Medvedev. Murray, 31, took his hip surgery early last…
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South Africa is best, says Rabada when compared with India
Dubai: Kagiso Rabada, who finished as number one on the 2018 ICC Test bowlers rankings, on Wednesday said when South Africa play against India, his side is the best. Given how well…
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Pak’s Haris Sohail ruled out of remaining South Africa tour
Dubai: Pakistan batsman Haris Sohail has been ruled out of the rest of the ongoing Test series with South Africa after sustaining an injury to his right knee. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)…
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Sadeera Samarawickrama included in SL squad for NZ tour
Dubai: Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Sadeera Samarawickrama on Wednesday was named for both the limited-overs squads for New Zealand tour. The 23-year-old has replaced fellow countryman Angelo Mathews, who was ruled out of…
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Shenzen Open: Sharapova edges past injured Wang Xinyu to enter quarters
Shenzen: Former world number one Maria Sharapova on Wednesday reached the quarter-final round of the ongoing Shenzen Open after her Chinese opponent Wang Xinyu retired from the clash owing to an injury.…
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Shikha Pandey, Punam Raut to clash in Senior Women’s Cricket Challenger Trophy
Vijayawada: Ahead of their New Zealand tour, all-rounder Shikha Pandey and Punam Raut are set to clash in the Senior Women’s Cricket Challenger Trophy here at Devineni Venkata Ramana Praneetha Ground in…
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T20 World Cup 2020: India, Pakistan to begin campaign from super 12s stage
The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed in a press release on Tuesday that India and Pakistan will begin their Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 campaign from the Super 12s stage. Along with…
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Venus Williams outlasts Victoria Azarenka in Auckland opener
Florida: American tennis star Venus Williams outlasted Belarusian player Victoria Azarenka in a thrilling first-round match at the ASB Classic in Auckland on Tuesday. After surviving a scare, the number six seed…
