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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…
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Sydney Test: Umesh Yadav replaces Sharma, Ashwin remains doubtful
Sydney : Indian spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin’s availability remained doubtful for the final Test of the ongoing four-match series against Australia as the 32-year-old is not “100 per cent fit”. Though Ashwin…
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Hopman Cup: Roger Federer trumps Serena Williams
Perth: Tennis maestro Roger Federer came out on top in his first ever highly anticipated mixed doubles match-up with Serena Williams to help Switzerland clinch 2-1 the Hopman Cup tie against the…
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Australia to decide Sydney Test squad after final look at pitch
Sydney: Australian skipper Tim Paine has opted to wait and have a final look at the pitch before announcing their final squad for the last Test of the ongoing four-match series against…
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Pat Cummins calls captaincy idea “ridiculous”
Melbourne: Australia pacer Pat Cummins on Tuesday rubbished the suggestion that he will become the Test captain in future, calling the idea “ridiculous”. “I think it is pretty ridiculous at the moment.…
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ICC confirms direct qualifiers for T20 World Cup
Dubai: The International Cricket Council on Tuesday confirmed the sides that have qualified directly for the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2020 to be held in Australia, based on the Twenty20 International…
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MCG pitch rated ‘average’ by ICC
London: The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch, where India and Australia played their third Test of the ongoing four-match series, has been rated “average” by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The decision…
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Peter Siddle eyes Australian T20I berth
Dubai: Australian paceman Peter Siddle, who has a brilliant run in the ongoing season of the Big Bash League, wants to make a comeback in Australia’s T20 international team. The 34-year-old said…
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Rafael Nadal declares himself ready for his 2019 opening match
Brisbane: Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal on Tuesday said he was aiming to start the new year in style, ahead of his opening match at the Brisbane International. The 17-time Grand Slam…
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Alonso opens up about ‘special’ and ’emotional’ battles with Schumacher
Johannesburg: One of the greatest rivalries of the Formula One involved retired drivers Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher. While remembering the challenges that both the drivers took against each other, Alonso said…
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Floyd Mayweather makes millions after thrashing Japanese boxer
Saitama: Lightweight boxing champion Floyd Mayweather handed over a crushing first-round defeat to Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in a New Year’s exhibition match in Saitama, Japan. The victory earned the 41-year-old a…
