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Putin stripped of taekwondo black belt over Ukraine invasion

Russian president Vladimir Putin has been stripped of his honorary taekwondo black belt over his country's invasion of Ukraine, a personal rebuke heaped on top of international economic and sporting sanctions. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/WQ2aIhD via IFTTT

Barcelona president Laporta softens stance on Dembele

After accusing Ousmane Dembele of "blackmail" in January, Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Monday said he "hoped" the French winger would "think" about extending his contract "at the end of the season." from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/01jp9Is via IFTTT

New Zealand shot put legend Valerie Adams retires

New Zealand's two-time Olympic shot put champion Valerie Adams announced her retirement Tuesday after a stellar career that saw her dominate the sport for long periods. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/tIDOkwn via IFTTT

In T20s, it's a crime if you play a dot ball: Shreyas Iyer

Back in the kind of form he enjoyed in New Zealand two years ago; back as captain in IPL that he had to let go last year; back from injury and rehab that took away a good deal of time - Shreyas Iyer is once again marching to reclaim his space and identity. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/T2RhqPO via IFTTT

Pele leaves hospital after urinary infection

Brazilian soccer legend Pele has been released from hospital after treatment for a urinary infection that was discovered by doctors who were treating him for colon cancer, medics said on Monday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/EQvJNPW via IFTTT

Russia expelled from FIFA World Cup, clubs banned from international competitions

Russia has been expelled from the 2022 World Cup and its teams suspended from all international football competitions "until further notice" after its invasion of Ukraine, FIFA announced in a joint statement with UEFA on Monday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/9p6fFrd via IFTTT

Backlash in Europe as FIFA refuses to expel Russia from football

FIFA drew a swift backlash from European nations for not immediately expelling Russia from World Cup qualifying and only ordering the country to play without its flag and anthem at neutral venues under the name of its federation — the Football Union of Russia. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/m72dKeB via IFTTT

FIFA bans matches in Russia, no flag or anthem for team

No international football matches will be played in Russia and the country's flag and anthem will be banned from any of their matches abroad, governing body FIFA said on Sunday as it announced a number of sanctions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/B2Jgpac via IFTTT

3rd T20I: Wicket was supporting bowlers, says Avesh Khan

India won the final T20I on Sunday by six wickets to sweep the series 3-0. Avesh Khan scalped two wickets while Mohammed Siraj, Harshal Patel, and Ravi Bishnoi grabbed one apiece to restrict the visitors to 146/5. Shreyas Iyer once again starred with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 73 as the host chased down the target in 16.5 overs. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/gleibc1 via IFTTT

Want to fill whatever gaps we have, says Rohit Sharma

After a convincing 3-0 sweep over Sri Lanka, India captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday said that a lot of positives came out from the series and it was good to give opportunities to many new players in order to understand what kind of bench strength team has and which gaps the team needs to fill going forward. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/1OqbJul via IFTTT

Virat Kohli hits the nets after brief breather

Former India skipper Virat Kohli, who is set to play his landmark 100th Test against Sri Lanka at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali, returned to the field on Sunday after a brief break. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/720ojnh via IFTTT

Liverpool beat Chelsea 11-10 on penalties to win League Cup

Liverpool won the English League Cup for a record ninth time as they edged out Chelsea 11-10 in an incredible penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw at Wembley on Sunday. The two heavyweights could not be separated in an enthralling showpiece full of free-flowing attacking football and chances with four goals chalked off for offside. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/5wAOly7 via IFTTT

Told boys not to worry about position in team: Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma knows that Indian team was a bit conservative in their approach towards T20 cricket for some time but he expects that philosophy to undergo change as the youngsters have been told not to worry about odd failure.​ from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Zjbfo4t via IFTTT

2nd T20I: Shreyas, Jadeja explode as India brush SL aside to win series

After his explosive half-century in the series opener against Sri Lanka, Shreyas Iyer showed exemplary skills with a very impressive, unbeaten 74 to help India successfully chase down 184 with 17 balls to spare, and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match rubber. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Jz1pg0A via IFTTT

Australia arrive for first Pakistan tour in 24 years

Australia flew into Pakistan Sunday for their first cricket tour in nearly a quarter of a century -- and into a high-security bubble that will envelop them throughout their six-week stay. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/IeTkXoF via IFTTT

India vs SL: No crowds for Virat Kohli's landmark 100th Test

The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) on Saturday made it clear that the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka, also slated to be former skipper Virat Kohli's landmark 100th Test, will be held behind closed doors. The BCCI doesn't want to take any chances despite Covid-19 cases on the decline. "Covidcases might have gone down to double digits, but why take the risk," PCA treasurer RP Singla said. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/5jLZHst via IFTTT

IND vs SL: Rohit Sharma impressed with middle-order show

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday heaped praise on the team's batters, saying it was pleasing to see the middle-order shouldering the responsibility after the early dismissals of openers. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Ny0C1vu via IFTTT

Hockey: India men claw back from 1-4 down to beat Spain 5-4

While the win will come as a relief, India’s performance at times was quite concerning. Their defence especially looked quite shaky and shockingly PR Sreejesh’s wall was breached not once but twice. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/KghRQ17 via IFTTT

Enjoying batting at No. 5, says Ravindra Jadeja

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has said that he is enjoying the responsibility of batting at No.5 in T20Is against Sri Lanka. Shreyas Iyer smashed a stylish fifty before Jadeja slammed 45 in 18 balls to help India defeat Sri Lanka in the second T20I by seven wickets on Saturday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/dUcoj1V via IFTTT

'No war please': Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev

Andrey Rublev’s ‘no war please’ plea, which he put down in writing on a television camera at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis championships, summed up his stand on the situation in Ukraine. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/YSkn5wB via IFTTT

Ishan Kishan hospitalised after being hit on head in 2nd T20I

Amidst the second T20I against Sri Lanka on Saturday, India batter Ishan Kishan sustained a head injury and was rushed to a hospital in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/KRFfs90 via IFTTT

FIH Pro League: Manpreet & Co eye improved show against Spain

After Graham Reid took over the reins of the Indian men's hockey team, they have grown leaps and bounds with their biggest achievement being the Olympics bronze in Tokyo. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/dvo8Dqm via IFTTT

Mercedes and Red Bull at the top in F1 pre-season testing

New rules, same result. Formula One debuted its new generation of cars in pre-season testing in Barcelona this week, and in the end it was still Mercedes and Red Bull dominating. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/mjAyWRx via IFTTT

FIH Pro League: Indian women's hockey team looks to continue winning

After more than two years, the Indian women's hockey team is set to play their first game at Kalinga Stadium when they face off against Spain in FIH Pro League in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/FcS2b5M via IFTTT

AC Milan slip up with Udinese to open door to title rivals

AC Milan slipped up for the second time in as many weeks on Friday with a 1-1 draw with Udinese which gave their Serie A title rivals a chance to reach them at the summit. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/QNoDWTc via IFTTT

Hamilton, Russell on top, Verstappen pays 'no attention' to times

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton laid down an early marker ahead of the new Formula One season on Friday when he set the fastest time in pre-season testing in Barcelona. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/kdTGcs5 via IFTTT

2nd T20I: India look to clinch another white-ball series

Four months after the World Cup debacle in the UAE, India wear a transformed look, thanks to a fearless approach post the infusion of young blood into the team. Having ticked all the boxes in the series opener against Sri Lanka in Lucknow, the men-in-blue will look to maintain their unbeaten streak. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/AeZMLJn via IFTTT

New No. 1 Medvedev to renew rivalry with Nadal in Acapulco semis

New world number one Daniil Medvedev defeated Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-2, 6-3 in Acapulco on Thursday to storm into the semifinals of the ATP 500 event, where he will take on Rafael Nadal in an Australian Open final rematch. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/RbcaQKF via IFTTT

Got to learn a lot from the West Indies series, says Ishan Kishan

India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan said he had learnt a lot from the T20I series against the West Indies. In the first T20I against Sri Lanka on Thursday, Kishan hit an explosive 89 off 57 balls, laced with ten fours and three sixes, to set the base for India's convincing 62-run win over Sri Lanka. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/6pIMbax via IFTTT

I want Ravindra Jadeja to bat up the order more, says Rohit Sharma

India skipper Rohit Sharma explained the reason why all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was sent up the order in the first T20I against Sri Lanka here at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Thursday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/vK5gy1A via IFTTT

1st T20I, IND v SL: Start was slow but wasn't easy, says Shreyas

At one point, Iyer was 17 off 14 balls. But in the next 14 balls, he scored a whirlwind 40 runs to put a nice finishing touch to India's score of 199, setting the foundation for a 62-run victory later. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/elDJnqS via IFTTT

Live Score: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI

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Ranji Trophy: Baba twins book a spot in history

The Baba twins of Tamil Nadu -- Aparajith and Indrajith -- achieved an unprecedented feat in Indian cricket on Thursday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/qYIZVf9 via IFTTT

Live Score: New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 1

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On this day in 2010, Sachin became the first to score ODI double ton

Tendulkar achieved the feat against South Africa at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium in Gwalior. He played an unbeaten knock of 200 off just 147 balls with the help of 25 fours and 3 sixes. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/cfbC5DS via IFTTT

Djokovic says Zverev punishment 'correct', Murray blasts 'reckless' German

Novak Djokovic has deemed the tour's decision to disqualify Alexander Zverev from the Acapulco tournament as "correct" while Andy Murray described the German's racquet-smashing spree as "dangerous" and "reckless". from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/RIqUjxt via IFTTT

Rohit Sharma's advice for Ranji Trophy performers: Keep scoring runs

Due to the Covid situation, the Ranji Trophy, wasn't played for nearly two years. For those who aspired to don the India whites or were near to getting selected in the Test team, it was a massive dent to their chances. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/UFdOSzD via IFTTT

Champions League: Elanga earns Man Utd late draw at Atletico

A late goal from substitute Anthony Elanga rescued a 1-1 draw for Manchester United at Atletico Madrid in their Champions League last-16 first-leg clash on Wednesday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/4Wtv7oV via IFTTT

CL: Prolific Haller scores at both ends as Ajax draw with Benfica

Sebastien Haller kept up his remarkable scoring record in this season's Champions League, finding the target at the right end shortly after putting through his own net as Ajax drew 2-2 with Benfica in their last 16, first leg on Wednesday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/0mgdK1P via IFTTT

2nd Test: New Zealand eye historic series win against South Africa

New Zealand go into the second Test against South Africa on Friday on the cusp of clinching the series and reclaiming the mantle of number one in the world. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/k5d2xyT via IFTTT

Fury vs Whyte WBC heavyweight title bout set for April 23

The undefeated Fury, who hasn't fought since knocking out Deontay Wilder in their trilogy fight in October, said Whyte had signed a contract just hours before the deadline. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Mn85G4y via IFTTT

Team India's run-up to T20 World Cup gets busier with three more tours

TOI has learnt the Indian cricket board (BCCI) is planning to squeeze in three more limited-overs overseas tours after the tour of England in July and before the T20 World Cup. India are scheduled to play a one-off T20I against Ireland while in the UK. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/yz9snjX via IFTTT

Kohli superhuman, Dhoni has ice running through veins: Watson

Formern Australia batsman Shane Watson played under Virat Kohli at Royal Challengers Bangalore and under MS Dhoni for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Cg5mbLt via IFTTT

CL: Villarreal hold Juve to a draw despite Vlahovic's early strike

Dusan Vlahovic lived up to the hype by scoring 32 seconds into his Champions League debut on Tuesday but Juventus have work to do to make the last 16 after being held to a 1-1 draw by Villarreal in the first leg. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/QOwuSg9 via IFTTT

Champions League: Havertz, Pulisic earn Chelsea 2-0 win over Lille

Goals in each half from Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic earned defending champions Chelsea a solid 2-0 first-leg victory over Lille in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday, but the London side will be concerned about injuries to key players. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/j8AT0tz via IFTTT

BCCI mulls hiring agency to probe players' complaints

With Wriddhiman Saha gaining support from the cricket fraternity after putting out a WhatsApp chat showing an unnamed journalist using strong-arm tactics to get an interview, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) is thinking of hiring an agency to deal with such cases in its ecosystem. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/kwdq8An via IFTTT

Flexibility will be the key for T20 World Cup: Rahul Dravid

Flexibility will hold the key as India look ahead to the T20 World Cup in Australia later this year. Batting positions will be determined by situations and not set ideas. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/47d5XpT via IFTTT

Senior player keen on Ajit Agarkar as Team India bowling coach

A senior player in the Indian team, TOI has learnt, is "very keen" to have former India pacer Ajit Agarkar as the bowling coach of the team till at least the 2023 ODI World Cup. The current bowling coach of the team is ex-India seamer Paras Mhambrey. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/ncvyjNX via IFTTT

Pele to stay in hospital due to urinary tract infection

Brazilian football great Pele will remain hospitalized for a urinary tract infection in a Sao Paulo hospital, where he was already receiving chemotherapy for a colon tumor, the facility said Monday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/AO3rQKZ via IFTTT

IPL auction 2022: Knew Mumbai Indians will go for me, says Ishan Kishan

Mumbai Indians broke the bank to pick the most expensive player of this year's auction in wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan at Rs 15.25 crore. The big-hitting Kishan made his India debut last year and has been a Mumbai Indians player all along, performing consistently well for the side. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/v32UkSf via IFTTT