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Balancing baby and batting, Bismah Maroof leads Pakistan's World Cup bid

Thirteen months ago, Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof was preparing to bid farewell to cricket and embrace motherhood. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/nCvWy7lP2 via IFTTT

ICC U-19 WC: Pak through to 5th-place playoff; UAE, WI finish on a high

Haseebullah Khan struck a half-century as Pakistan sealed their place in the fifth place play-off with a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh despite a fine hundred from Ariful Islam in the U-19 World Cup. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Wv4xK5Yoc via IFTTT

Vinesh Phogat set for comeback

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat will return to the competitive mat after almost seven months since her disastrous Tokyo Olympics campaign - she lost in the quarterfinals. She will take part at the United World Wrestling's (UWW) Yasar Dogu international meet in Istanbul from February 24 to 27, TOI has learnt. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/7L1SXtPoK via IFTTT

Holder lauds Windies 'camaraderie' & 'strength' in win over Eng

West Indies defeated England by 17 runs in the final T20I to win the five-match series 3-2. Holder took five wickets, including a hat-trick, to lead the home team's victory in the series-decider. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/cXypYZhFR via IFTTT

Del Potro to make comeback from knee injury in Buenos Aires

Injury-plagued Juan Martin Del Potro will play his first tournament since 2019 next week after being handed a wild card for the Argentina Open, organisers of the ATP 250 tournament said on Monday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/cnpOjV1NC via IFTTT

Cricket Australia denies 'fiery' Justin Langer contract talks

Cricket Australia has denied reports national coach Justin Langer threw a tantrum at a "fiery" meeting after being told he may need to reapply for his job. Langer's four-year contract ends in mid-2022 and there is speculation over his future, despite Australia's recent success in the Ashes series and at the T20 World Cup. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2OZYf8m0I via IFTTT

Aaron Ramsey joins Rangers on loan from Juventus

Rangers have signed Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey from Juventus on loan until the end of the season, the Scottish champions announced on Monday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/L2CN3ocEr via IFTTT

How Nadal conquered great odds and ran through the best of the new generation

Rafael Nadal kept running, his surgically patched left-foot holding up against the demands of the job. Even though he was going over, with the glaring regularity of a traffic delinquent, on crucial points the Spaniard kept pressing, refusing to back off. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/NPyXTnv38 via IFTTT

Nike suspends relationship with Greenwood amid assault allegations

Nike have suspended their relationship with Manchester United's Mason Greenwood, the sportswear giant said on Monday after accusations surfaced online that the 20-year-old forward had assaulted a woman. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/KENwZ6Dpq via IFTTT

U-19 World Cup: Sri Lanka advance to 5th place play off

Captain Dunith Wellalage led from the front as Sri Lanka defeated South Africa by 65 runs to advance to the fifth place play-off at the ICC U-19 men's World Cup here. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/wEluXqkTP via IFTTT

Aus Open: Dreams dashed, Medvedev laments crowd behaviour

As Daniil Medvedev began to absorb the reality of the most testing loss of his career, the Russian was crestfallen over the lack of support he received in the Australian Open final. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/MAzSkUv0I via IFTTT

'Many gave up on us': Pollard after WI won T20I series vs ENG

Jason Holder's 5/27, including a hat-trick, and Akeal Hosein's four-wicket haul helped West Indies defeat England by 17 runs in the fifth and final T20I to win the series 3-2. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/8b5DQCWR9 via IFTTT

UK police arrest man, hours after Man Utd suspend Greenwood

British police said on Sunday they had arrested a man on suspicion of rape and assault, hours after Manchester United suspended footballer Mason Greenwood following online accusations that the 20-year-old had assaulted a woman. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/09TiXfmGa via IFTTT

Holder's hat-trick finishes off England as WI win T20 series

Local hero Jason Holder took four wickets in successive balls during a dramatic last over as the West Indies beat England by 17 runs in the fifth and deciding Twenty20 international at the Kensington Oval on Sunday for a 3-2 series win. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/y2gZUvRWs via IFTTT

Kohli took on legacy of Ganguly and Dhoni: Ian Chappell

Former Australia skipper Ian Chappell has said that Virat Kohli was an exception as a captain as he did not curb his enthusiasm as the leader of the Men in Blue. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/V2zgG9Df6 via IFTTT

Aus Open: Barty ends Australia's wait for a home woman champ

Ashleigh Barty leapt into the Melbourne night, eyes closed and fists clenched, she exulted, 'yes!' It reverberated through the city, a country, signaling the end of an anxious 44-year wait for an Aussie to clinch the Australian Open. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/E10MTqU2G via IFTTT

VVS Laxman's experience gives us lot of help in middle: Yash Dhull

After progressing to the Super League semi-finals of the ongoing U19 World Cup, India skipper Yash Dhull said that the learnings from legend VVS Laxman are holding his side in good stead in the ongoing tournament. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/4tZuyNGFL via IFTTT

U-19 World Cup: Earthquake felt at Ireland-Zimbabwe match

An earthquake was felt during the U19 World Cup match between Zimbabwe and Ireland here at the Queen's Park Oval. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/FdhTaE7Kq via IFTTT

4th T20I: Moeen leads England to 34-run win over Windies

Stand-in skipper Moeen Ali starred with bat and ball as England beat the West Indies by 34 runs in the fourth Twenty20 international in Bridgetown to set up a series decider on Sunday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/vNF5zPVoh via IFTTT

ICC U19 World Cup: India oust defending champions Bangladesh to enter semis

Left-arm seamer Ravi Kumar bowled a sensational opening spell as India's 'class of 2022' exacted a sweet revenge, ousting defending champions Bangladesh by 5 wickets to enter the semi-final of ICC U-19 World Cup. India will meet Australia in the semis on Feb 2, having won an unprecedented 7 out of 9 U-19 World Cup QFs. Chasing a lowly 112 for victory, India crossed the finish line with 115 balls to spare. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/zY85PRiuG via IFTTT

Indian boxer Sarjubala Devi turns professional

Decorated Indian woman boxer and Olympian Sarjubala Devi has decided to enter the professional arena and has signed a deal with leading Indian boxing promoter Mujtaba Kamal and Grassroot Boxing Promotions and Management in Imphal. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://bit.ly/3AOlBm3 via IFTTT

U-19 World Cup: Aaradhya Yadav replaces Vasu Vats in India squad

The ICC's Event Technical Committee of the ongoing U-19 World Cup on Saturday approved Aaradhya Yadav as a replacement for injured all-rounder Vasu Vats in the India squad. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://bit.ly/3He1RdU via IFTTT

Minister blames 'reckless' opening of stadium gate for deadly Cameroon crush

A stampede that led to the deaths of eight people outside an Africa Cup of Nations stadium was caused by a "reckless" decision to open a gate in the face of a "flood of people", Cameroon's sports minister said Friday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://bit.ly/3s3iBOG via IFTTT

Asian Cup: AFC denies India coach Dennerby's claims

What really hurts a lot is that AFC is trying to blame us," head coach Thomas Dennerby had said during his explosive press conference on Wednesday before holding the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) responsible for their "unprofessional way of handling" the bio-bubble, especially in the Mumbai hotel that hosted the Indian women's team. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://bit.ly/3uakk7u via IFTTT

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal's date with tennis immortality

On an evening when words more than his unorthodox fare was the disruptor, Daniil Medvedev introduced himself as the spoiler. The world No. 2 drew a parallel between the US Open final in September and the Australian Open's championship match on Sunday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://bit.ly/3uapD7c via IFTTT

'No change in ICC women's World Cup schedule or venues despite COVID surge'

The ICC women's ODI World Cup CEO Andrea Nelson on Friday asserted that there will be no change in the number of venues or scheduling of the event despite the recent spread of the COVID-19's Omicron variant in host country New Zealand. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3AF7gbA via IFTTT

Pietersen thanks Prime Minister Modi for his greetings on Republic Day

Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen expressed his gratitude towards India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his greetings on India's 73rd Republic Day. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/32JmT5m via IFTTT

Eoin Morgan to miss rest of T20 series vs West Indies

England skipper Eoin Morgan has been ruled out of the final two Twenty20 matches against the West Indies due to a quadriceps injury. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3KMxxJP via IFTTT

Lionel Messi rested but Argentina still too good for Chile

Argentina were without Lionel Messi but goals from Angel Di Maria and Lautaro Martinez gave the visitors all three points against Chile in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3u3vUS1 via IFTTT

Aus Open: Mladenovic and Dodig cruise to mixed doubles title

France's Kristina Mladenovic and Croatian Ivan Dodig swept to a 6-3 6-4 victory against local duo Jaimee Fourlis and Jason Kubler to claim the Australian Open mixed doubles crown at Melbourne Park on Friday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3IKD0Pc via IFTTT

'Make most of it': Irfan Pathan on Deepak Hooda's ODI call-up

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has congratulated Deepak Hooda on being named in India squad for the upcoming ODI series against West Indies, beginning February 6. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3g7Sy3b via IFTTT

Still confident about making comeback into series: Mooen Ali

England stand-in skipper Moeen Ali said that he is confident about making a comeback in the T20I series against West Indies, even after trailing 2-1. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3u2QDVW via IFTTT

Modest start for Anirban Lahiri at Farmers Insurance Open

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri began with a modest one-under 71 on day one and needs a good second round to make the cut at the Farmers Insurance Open here. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/35mgj5v via IFTTT

Barcelona file complaint against former president Bartomeu

Barcelona have filed a complaint with local prosecutors against former club president Josep Maria Bartomeu and his board following an investigation into "possible irregularities", the club said in a statement on Wednesday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3g7DzWZ via IFTTT

NZ home international cricket schedule shuffled over COVID-19 concerns

The New Zealand Blackcaps will play both of their February Tests against South Africa in Christchurch, while a one-day international (ODI) series against Australia in March will be contested exclusively in Napier, New Zealand Cricket announced on Thursday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3IL0PGR via IFTTT

Triple Olympic great Hamish Bond retires after Tokyo Olympics glory

Rower Hamish Bond announced his retirement on Thursday, bringing down the curtain on a glittering career during which he became the first New Zealand man to win gold at three consecutive Olympics. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3nYxPTW via IFTTT

3rd T20I: Powell's ton powers Windies to win over England

Rovman Powell's blistering century laid the foundation for West Indies' 20-run win over England in the third Twenty20 international at Bridgetown on Wednesday as they went 2-1 up in a five-match series. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3H4FLL2 via IFTTT

Australian Open: Need to be so strong, says Alize Cornet

Alize Cornet said she has "eternal respect" for Grand Slam champions after her Australian Open exit Wednesday -- and now knows just how hard it is to win seven matches in two weeks to lift a major. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3rNgLBz via IFTTT

Australian cricketers nervous about Pakistan tour: Report

Australia are scheduled to play three Tests, three one-day internationals and one Twenty20 match in Pakistan starting March 3. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3fZZlw6 via IFTTT

SLC requests BCCI to start tour with T20Is instead of Tests

Sri Lanka's upcoming tour of India is likely to see a change in itinerary. The tour which was supposed to start with the two-Test series followed by a three-match T20I series could be played the other way around. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3G0WRIq via IFTTT

Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane face demotion in central contracts

With the Indian team on the cusp of a transition, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) is likely to make major changes in the central contracts of players. TOI understands that under-fire Test specialists Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara are all set to be demoted to Grade B from the Grade A category. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3nYNzGA via IFTTT

Fit-again Rohit Sharma set to lead against West Indies

The national selectors will announce the squads for the One-day and T20 teams that will play the upcoming series against the West Indies over the next 24 to 48 hours. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3fU3O3n via IFTTT

Collins beats Cornet to make Australian Open semifinals

Danielle Collins swept into the last four of the Australian Open Wednesday to match her feat from 2019 and shatter French veteran Alize Cornet's dream of making a first Grand Slam semifinal. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/34an3Tn via IFTTT

Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech blessed with a baby boy

World Cup winner Yuvraj, who announced his retirement from international cricket in 2019, and Bollywood actress Hazel had tied the knot in a traditional ceremony in 2016. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3KMfx2b via IFTTT

Indians queue up online for World Cup tickets, figure seventh on top-10 list

Fans from across the world are queuing up online for FIFA World Cup 2022 tickets with the governing body for world football receiving 2.3 million applications till Monday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3IEeIXi via IFTTT

Eight dead, 50 injured in Africa Cup of Nations stadium crush

Eight people were killed and about 50 injured in a crush outside a Cameroonian football stadium Monday ahead of an Africa Cup of Nations match. Crowds attempted to enter through a southern entrance at Olembe stadium in the capital Yaounde to watch the host nation play Comoros. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3nVbZAV via IFTTT

Keys upsets Krejcikova to make Australian Open semifinals

Having wallowed in a "deep, dark pit of despair" last season, Madison Keys booked her first Grand Slam semifinal spot in four years on Tuesday with a 6-3, 6-2 upset of Barbora Krejcikova at the Australian Open. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3IxxRtR via IFTTT

Warner and Marsh rested, Hazlewood returns to Aus T20I squad

Cricket Australia (CA) said on Tuesday opener David Warner and all-rounder Mitch Marsh have been rested for the five-match Twenty20 international series against Sri Lanka next month to prepare for the upcoming tour of Pakistan. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3G0ixUK via IFTTT

Need players who can give 3-4 years to the team: Sanjiv Goenka

The Lucknow Super Giants franchise is not looking at making merely an instant impact but will instead focus on long-term development and players who can contribute for three-four years, according to RPSG Group chairman Sanjiv Goenka. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3H2TFNM via IFTTT

Players of two PKL teams test positive for Covid, matches rescheduled

Covid-19 breached the Pro Kabaddi League bio-bubble in Bengaluru with an unspecified number of players in two teams testing positive for the virus, forcing rescheduling of some of the matches. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/33Ixez1 via IFTTT