Everyone thought Jadeja's absence could weaken India, but Axar was outstanding: Coach McDonald
Hyderabad, Sep 26 (IANS) When Ravindra Jadeja was ruled out of selection for the T20 World Cup starting in Australia next month due to right-knee surgery, many felt India will be weakened in the bowling department apart from the fiery batting and superlative fielding skills of the all-rounder.
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Sports Tennis 02:14 PMNakashima wins maiden ATP Tour title at San Diego
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Sports Cricket 01:50 PMKarthik, Pant need more game time before World Cup, but we can only play 11 players: Rohit Sharma
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Liam's knock was special; took everyone by surprise: Matthew Mott
Karachi, Sep 26 (IANS) England head coach Matthew Mott praised left-arm spin all-rounder Liam Dawson's fighting cameo of 34, terming it "special" despite facing a narrow three-run defeat to Pakistan in the fourth T20I at the National Stadium.
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Gurjant waiting for opportunity to play in FIH World Cup, says he is more determined after Olympics, CWG success
Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) Indian men's hockey team forward Gurjant Singh is hoping to receive an opportunity to play in front of the home crowd at the FIH Odisha Hockey World Cup Bhubaneswar-Rourkela next year, and banking on the fans' support for added motivation in the global event, should he get included in the side.
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India consolidate their T20I team ranking at the top following thrilling series win against Australia
Dubai, Sep 26 (IANS) India's thrilling six-wicket win with just one ball to spare against Australia in the series-deciding third T20I in Hyderabad has helped Rohit Sharma's side extend its lead at the top of the ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings, and they are now seven points clear of second-placed England.
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Bowlers, Matthews, Taylor help West Indies win final ODI, deny New Zealand series sweep
North Sound (Antigua), Sep 26 (IANS) A clinical bowling performance, combined with an all-round show by captain Hayley Matthews and senior player Stafanie Taylor striking a half-century helped West Indies win the final ODI by four wickets and deny New Zealand a clean sweep of the three-match series at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.
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Bhuvi should be given more time to sort out his problems, especially death-overs bowling: Rohit Sharma
By B. Shrikant
Hyderabad, Sep 26 (IANS) In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah and with injuries to other key bowlers, there was a lot of pressure on seasoned pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to take charge.
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Mohammad Rizwan, Haris Rauf star as Pakistan seal dramatic three-run win over England
Karachi, Sep 26 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan made 88 while Haris Rauf had an exceptional time in the death overs as Pakistan sealed a dramatic three-run win over England in the fourth T20I at the National Stadium to level the seven-match series 2-2.
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Loving the challenges of batting at No.4, but I have to play smart, says Suryakumar
Hyderabad, Sep 26 (IANS) Charismatic India batter and 'Player of the Match' in the third and final T20I, Suryakumar Yadav has said he is loving the challenges of batting at No. 4, though he added playing "smart" is important if one has to excel at the crucial position.
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We ticked a lot of boxes; need to work on bowling and fielding, says skipper Rohit Sharma after Australia series win (Ld)
By B Shrikant
Hyderabad, Sep 26 (IANS) With his team overcoming a strong Australian lineup in a three-match T20I series 2-1, India skipper Rohit Sharma was elated that they had achieved all that they wanted to in this series but said there are still areas in which the team has to improve.
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Skipper Rohit Sharma happy with death overs bowlers coming "to the party"
Hyderabad, Sep 26 (IANS) India skipper Rohit Sharma is happy the death overs bowlers came "to the party" in the third and final T20I against Australia, which the hosts won by six wickets with just one ball to spare to clinch the series 2-1 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium here.
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India clinch their 21st T20I win in a calendar year; break Pakistan's record set last year
Hyderabad, Sep 26 (IANS) The Rohit Sharma-led India not only defeated Australia in the T20I series at home 2-1 following their thrilling six-wicket victory at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Sunday night, the hosts also achieved a unique record of clinching their 21st T20I win in a calendar year -- the most ever recorded by a team in men's T20Is.
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Denmark upset France; Netherlands and Croatia win in Nations League
Berlin, Sep 26 (IANS) World champions France lost 2-0 to Denmark, while the Netherlands and Croatia claimed victories over Belgium and Austria to secure UEFA Nations League semifinal spots.
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Tim David should be in Australia side for T20 World Cup, say Gilchrist and Mark Waugh
Melbourne, Sep 26 (IANS) Australian cricket legends Adam Gilchrist and Mark Waugh have opined that power-hitter Tim David should be in the side for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup at home and believe the team management should take a call on whether to include either of Steve Smith or Marcus Stoinis in the XI for the showpiece event beginning on October 16.
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Carlsen crushes Indian teenager Arjun Erigaisi to clinch Julius Baer title; breaks 2900 Tour Rating barrier
New York, Sep 26 (IANS) Norwegian Magnus Carlsen became the first player in the world to break the 2900 Tour Rating barrier following a crushing win over Indian teenager Arjun Erigaisi, and clinched the Julius Baer Generation Cup -- the seventh leg of the USD1.6 million Meltwater Champions Chess Tour.
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Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier: Fargana's breezy half-ton guides Bangladesh to win over Ireland in final
Abu Dhabi, Sep 26 (IANS) Fargana Hoque scored a breezy half-century and leg-spinner Rumana Ahmed grabbed three wickets as Bangladesh defeated Ireland by seven runs to emerge champions in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2022 here.
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Ronaldinho set to promote cricket in India; big boost for NRI festival and Sports Mahotsav
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Legendary Brazilian footballer and a member of the team that won the 2002 FIFA World Cup jointly hosted by Japan and South Korea, Ronaldinho is set to promote cricket in India in a big way by partnering with Power Sportz, the world's first Live Digital Sports channel headquartered in the country.
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3rd T20I: I am enjoying batting since the comeback at Asia Cup, says Virat Kohli
By B Shrikant
Hyderabad, Sep 25 (IANS) Being the senior-most player in the Indian squad and one with vast experience of leading the side, Virat Kohli knows he has to use his experience and guide the youngsters to help him take India to victory.
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Tiafoe stuns Tsitsipas to capture Laver Cup title for Team World
London, Sep 25 (IANS) Frances Tiafoe clinched the Laver Cup title for Team World on Sunday, saving four match points to edge Team Europe's Stefanos Tsitsipas 1-6, 7-6(11), 10-8 and give his side a 13-8 victory, here.
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3rd T20I: Steady Kohli, brilliant Suryakumar Yadav help India beat Australia, win series 2-1 (Ld)
By B Shrikant
Hyderabad, Sep 25 (IANS) As India lost both its openers within the first four overs of its chase of Australia's 186/7, there was a threat of the innings coming apart and the hosts losing the match and the series that was levelled 1-1 going into the match.
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3rd T20I: Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav fifties help India beat Australia by six wickets, win series 2-1
By B Shrikant
Hyderabad, Sep 25 (IANS) Virat Kohli (63) and Suryakumar Yadav (69) struck brilliant half-centuries and figured in a century partnership as India defeated Australia by six wickets with one ball to spare in the 3rd T20I at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday to clinch the three-match series 2-1.
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Mire and Masakadza fire as Capitals reign over Giants
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Zimbabweans Solomon Mire and Hamilton Masakadza once again played key roles as the India Capitals overcame the Gujarat Giants' challenge in the seventh match of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) on Sunday.
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IND v AUS, 3rd T20I: Crowd swells to 45,354 as match goes off without any incident
By B Shrikant
Hyderabad, Sep 25 (IANS) Watching cricket matches in India is a nightmare for fans as the stadiums lack adequate facilities and the stands are jam-packed and uncomfortable.
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Laver Cup: Felix fire Team World ahead against Team Europe (Ld)
London, Sep 25 (IANS) Felix Auger-Aliassime moved Team World to within one win of capturing its first Laver Cup title on Sunday, when he upset Team Europe's Novak Djokovic 6-3, 7-6(3) to give his side a 10-8 lead, here.
