Jaydev Unadkat to replace Mohammed Shami in India's squad for Tests against Bangladesh: Report
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat is set to replace injured senior right-arm pacer Mohammed Shami in India's Test squad for the upcoming Test series Bangladesh, starting from December 14 in Chattogram.
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Sports Cricket 11:22 AMIND v BAN, 3rd ODI: Ishan, Kuldeep come in for India as Bangladesh win toss, elect to bowl first
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Sports Other Sports 10:48 AMSix snooker players suspended for allegations of match fixing
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England's Duckett refuses to label Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed a mystery spinner
Multan, Dec 10 (IANS) England opener Ben Duckett has dismissed the tag of Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed being a mystery spinner, saying his side will come back strongly in the second innings of the second Test currently underway here.
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Praggnanandhaa faces Pranav in Julius Baer Challengers Championship
Tel Aviv (Israel), Dec 10 (IANS) Pranav Venkatesh, the winner of the 2022 Challengers Chess Tour, faces Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, the winner of last year's event, in the first Julius Baer Challengers Championship in Tel Aviv next week, in what is the climax of the year-long hunt for the best new talent in chess.
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For India's sake, Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid must change management style
By B. Shrikant
Mumbai, Dec 10 (IANS) A captain is as good as his team, goes the saying in sports. But, at the same time, it is also true that a team is as good as its captain and coach -- especially in cricket as it is they who make up a major portion of the team management and thus take all crucial decisions.
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Messi happy to qualify for semifinals
Doha, Dec 10 (IANS) Lionel Messi admitted his side had suffered to qualify for the semifinals of the World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout against the Netherlands.
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Our spirit means we can do anything: Argentina coach Scaloni
Doha, Dec 10 (IANS) Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni praised his side's personality after their tense qualification to the semifinals of the World Cup on penalties after the 120-minute play against the Netherlands ended 2-2.
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Netherlands coach Van Gaal confirms he is stepping down, but proud of legacy despite World Cup exit
Doha, Dec 10 (IANS) Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said that he had left a good legacy for Dutch football at the end of his third time in charge of the national team.
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The Art of Somanambulism
By Sandeep Bamzai
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Indian cricket, juggling chainsaws, is in disarray. A series of searing defeats and Houdini-like escapes have been dominating the headlines. Barring victories on patta wickets at home, its record over the last couple of years overseas has been abysmal.
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CLOSE-IN: Indian cricket in disarray, needs immediate intervention (IANS Column)
By Yajurvindra Singh
The Indian cricket team, one felt, a few years back was heading towards becoming the dominant side in world cricket. The heady success of the West Indies team in the 1970s and, thereafter, of the Australian team was what one assumed India was set to emulate.
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LEFT-HAND VIEW: Change is the only constant in Indian cricket (IANS Column)
By Anjum Chopra
The expression, "change is the only constant", seems apt in the context of Indian cricket.
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Shape up or ship out: 2022's message for senior players stuck in a groove
By Niharika Raina
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) For sure, India isn't ending 2022 on a great note. A string of injuries, a 10-wicket hammering in the Men's T20 World Cup semifinal, abrupt removal of the five-member selection panel, a 1-0 loss in a rain-hit ODI series against New Zealand, and now an ODI series defeat in Bangladesh means they are in disarray with the 2023 ODI World Cup on the horizon.
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Sehwag nails it: India's form slipping faster than the value of cryptos
By Chetan Sharma
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Team India's recent performances have not only sparked off a debate about the miserable form of the players, but also on the need to get the right approach going forward if the Men in Blue wants to make a mark in the upcoming ODI World Cup, which is slated to be held in India next year.
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Knocked Out: Are India the new 'chokers' of world cricket in ICC tournaments?
By Avinash Kr Atish
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) For a long time, South Africa were criticised for faltering at the knockout stage of World Cups but now it seems that 'Team India' have replaced the Proteas to emerge as the 'new chokers' in global cricket, especially when it comes to ICC tournaments.
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Conservatism and chaos dog India's approach to white-ball cricket
By Niharika Raina
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) When Rahul Dravid took over as Indias head coach in November 2021 and Rohit Sharma was appointed as Indias all-format captain later in the year, there were high hopes from the duo.
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IPL over India's pride? Questions on BCCI's priorities before 2023 ICC World Cup
By Avinash Kr Atish
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) India has the richest cricket board (BCCI), a team full of superstars, the world's best league (IPL) and a plethora of talent. But despite all this, the country hasn't been able to win an ICC trophy for the last nine years, which raises questions about our priorities.
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Comebacks & Breakdowns: Recurring injuries prevent core team creation
By Chetan Sharma
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) With less than 12 months to go for the ODI World Cup, teams must be having a clear picture in mind of players who would feature in the playing XI, however, Team India is still in the process of testing players who would form the part of the side in the marquee event
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Martinez heroics take Argentina into semis
By Armstrong Vaz
Doha, Dec 10 (IANS) Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saved two penalties to help Argentina beat the Netherlands in the FIFA World Cup quarter-final penalty shootout and set up a semi-final against Croatia.
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England squad is good enough to win the World Cup, feels captain Kane
By Armstrong Vaz
Doha, Dec 10 (IANS) England captain Harry Kane believes that the Three Lions squad, which is taking on France in the FIFA World Cup quarter-final match on Saturday, is good enough to win the World Cup.
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Cricketer AB de Villiers becomes the face of FairPlay
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Former South Africa skipper and a legend of white-ball cricket, AB de Villiers has entered into a long-term partnership with FairPlay, the fast-growing sports and gaming exchange.
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FIFA World Cup: Croatia stun Brazil in penalty shootout to reach semis
By Armstrong Vaz
Doha (Qatar), Dec 10 (IANS) Neymar drew level with football legend Pele's record of 77 Brazil goals with his effort against Croatia on Friday but that was not enough for the South Americans to take them to the next stage of the FIFA World Cup.
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IOC to look to allow Russian, Belarus athletes to participate internationally
Luasanne, Dec 9 (IANS) The 11th Olympic Summit saw all representatives supporting the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to follow up on an initiative of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete in international competitions.
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ISL 2022-23: Hyderabad FC register hard-fought 2-0 win over East Bengal FC
Hyderabad, Dec 9 (IANS) Hyderabad FC kept intact their unbeaten record against East Bengal FC with a 2-0 win in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 match at the G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium, here on Friday.
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FIFA World Cup: Deschamps dismisses idea that France rely too heavily on Mbappe
By Armstrong Vaz
Doha (Qatar), Dec 9 (IANS) The France team is not all about Kylian Mbappe but there is much more to it than just the striker, says coach Didier Deschamps as they head into Saturday's crunch quarterfinal match of the FIFA World Cup against England.
