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Dhoni an impressive captain and one of the best tacticians: Faf du Plessis

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis believes Mahendra Singh Dhoni, among others, helped him mature as a leader, adding that the former India skipper is tactically one of the best in the business. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/ZRUt30j via IFTTT

NBA: Nikola Jokic records 100th triple-double as Nuggets beat Rockets

Nikola Jokic recorded his 100th career triple-double to join an exclusive club as the Denver Nuggets registered a 133-112 wire-to-wire victory over the hosts Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. Jamal Murray top-scored for the visitors with 32 points and six assists. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/pxX4Z8c via IFTTT

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers aim to find a way despite LeBron James injury

The Los Angeles Lakers offered no firm timeline on Tuesday for LeBron James's return from a right foot injury, but coach Darvin Ham said their "mission is still the same" with their superstar sidelined. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/d8KC1xo via IFTTT

Live Score: South Africa vs West Indies, 1st Test, Day 1

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Australia batsmen will aim to slow things down: Smith

After risky shot-making cost them dearly in the previous match, Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith said their batsmen will aim to slow things down at the crease in the third Test against India in Indore starting on Wednesday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Q1yXkAv via IFTTT

I'm driven by goals: Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic's was an equanimous presence at the Majlis, sitting room in Arabic, and media interaction facility otherwise, located on the grounds of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, an ATP 500 Series event. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/rWqDlPH via IFTTT

Winning a Test after following on: Just 4 times it has been done

New Zealand scripted a dramatic turnaround in the second Test against England in Wellington, where the hosts came back from being asked to follow on to win in a thrilling fifth-day finish by just one run. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2afcwKB via IFTTT

Rohit Sharma's red-ball resolve

After a grim eternity of waiting, the Test career of Rohit Sharma, India's captain and opening batsman, is finally about seeking perfection instead of a mere spot. Having re-energized his red-ball prospects by moving up the order and opening from October 2019 on, it seems Rohit, now 35, is in serious hurry to cement some legacy. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Mc2Wq54 via IFTTT

Messi wins FIFA Best prize, Putellas claims women's award

Lionel Messi's most-desired wish to win the FIFA World Cup for Argentina came true last year, and on Monday he was named the Best FIFA Men's Player for 2022, while Alexia Putellas of Spain continues to be in possession of women's award for another year. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/GHD7Nuf via IFTTT

Bangladesh tour the ideal challenge for England before WC: Buttler

Playing on a slow and low wicket in the upcoming series in Bangladesh is the ideal preparation for England's title defence at the Cricket World Cup in India later this year, limited overs captain Jos Buttler said. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/GVS8TPu via IFTTT

Isle of Man cricket team dismissed for record low score of 10

Isle of Man were bowled out for just 10 in an international match against Spain on Sunday -- the lowest ever total in the history of men's Twenty20 cricket. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/KaMLX3w via IFTTT

PSG romp to 3-0 win over Marseille thanks to Mbappe-Messi double act

World Cup foes Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe inspired Paris St Germain to a 3-0 win at bitter rivals Olympique de Marseille to extend their Ligue 1 lead to eight points on Sunday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/9sLeNjA via IFTTT

Cameron Norrie downs Carlos Alcaraz to win Rio Open crown

Britain's Cameron Norrie defeated an ailing Carlos Alcaraz to lift the ATP Tour Rio Open title on Sunday. Norrie won the final 5-7, 6-4, 7-5 in 2 hours 40mins. This was Norrie's fifth tournament win of his career. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/7atmRD8 via IFTTT

Cameron Norrie downs Carlos Alcaraz to win Rio Open crown

Britain's Cameron Norrie defeated an ailing Carlos Alcaraz to lift the ATP Tour Rio Open title on Sunday. Norrie won the final 5-7, 6-4, 7-5 in 2 hours 40mins. This was Norrie's fifth tournament win of his career. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/7atmRD8 via IFTTT

In Pics: Australia win Women's T20 World Cup for the sixth time

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Strandja Memorial Boxing: Anamika signs off with silver

India boxer Anamika suffered a 1-4 loss in the 50kg light weight final to settle for a silver at the Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia on Sunday. Anamika went down against China's Hu Meiyi in a split verdict decision. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/AoNnJLC via IFTTT

Chappell slams Australia's sweep ploy, says Rohit showed the way

Australia's predetermined sweep ploy in the first two Tests against India backfired heavily and that has led to Pat Cummins and co. conceding the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with the hosts taking an unassailable 2-0 lead after winning the Nagpur and Delhi Tests. Joining the list of critics, former Australia captain Ian Chappell slammed the sweep tactic, saying that sweeping regularly is not the answer on Indian tracks and one has to have good footwork while playing spin in sub-continent conditions. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/QdoD3CF via IFTTT

In Pics: Messi, Mbappe and Benzema up for FIFA Best award

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Duplantis breaks own pole vault world record with 6.22m

Sweden's Armand Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record on Saturday, clearing 6.22 metres to add one centimetre to his previous mark at the World Athletics Indoor Tour Silver meeting in Clermont-Ferrand, France. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/sbXPqjA via IFTTT

Ten-man Napoli beat Empoli 2-0

A goal by Victor Osimhen and an own goal by Empoli defender Ardian Ismajli helped 10-man Napoli beat Empoli 2-0 in Serie A on Saturday. With this win, Napoli have extended their lead over second-placed Inter Milan to a staggering 18 points. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/ElRiFyP via IFTTT

2nd Test: Joe Root shines before NZ collapse on Day 2

Joe Root scored an unbeaten century and star pacer James Anderson bagged three wickets as England were in commanding position at the end of rain-trucated Day 2 of the second Test at Basin Reserve in Wellington on Saturday. England, who had won the opening Test by 267 runs, are leading the two-match series 1-0. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/VD8exwi via IFTTT

NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves game with knee injury

Giannis Antetokounmpo left the Milwaukee Bucks' blowout of the visiting Miami Heat in the first quarter on Friday because of a right knee injury. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Ip2tfnM via IFTTT

In Pics: Will Australia really miss Pat Cummins in Indore?

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Musical chairs with Indian women's team coaches

Over the past decade, the BCCI has played musical chairs with successive chief coaches of the women's cricket team. Since 2014, when former skipper Purnima Rau was brought in, three others — Tushar Arothe, WV Raman and Ramesh Powar – have also coached the side. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/tZGp3Bm via IFTTT

Andy Murray saves five match points to reach Doha final

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray said the 'Law of Averages' had finally swung in his favour after he saved five match points to defeat Jiri Lehecka at the Qatar Open on Friday and reach a first ATP Tour final since June last year. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/hkYCoJZ via IFTTT

Chelsea manager Potter says his family has received death threats

Chelsea manager Graham Potter and his family have received anonymous death threats following the Premier League club's poor run of results, he told reporters on Friday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/54YhoKa via IFTTT

In Pics: Brits steers South Africa into Women's T20 World Cup final

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VISUAL STORY: Europa League - Man United defeat Barca to reach last 16

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Europa League: Di Maria hat-trick sends Juventus into last 16

Angel Di Maria scored a hat-trick as Juventus eased to a 3-0 win at 10-man Nantes on Thursday to reach the Europa League round of 16 4-1 on aggregate. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/1cpNv3u via IFTTT

United beat Barcelona in Europa League clash of giants

Manchester United got the better of Barcelona to progress to the last 16 of the Europa League as Antony's winner secured a 2-1 win on the night and 4-3 aggregate victory on Thursday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/zMjYZO3 via IFTTT

Live cricket score: New Zealand vs England, 2nd Test, Day 1

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Archery: Scrap dealer's daughter aims to shine on world stage

Aditi Jaiswal announced her presence in Indian archery after making it to the Indian women's recurve squad for the upcoming season at the end of four days' gruelling selection trials at Sonipat. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/K3rGRHn via IFTTT

England unchanged for 2nd Test, Henry set to return for NZ

England will play the same style with the same team in the second Test against New Zealand, skipper Ben Stokes confirmed on Thursday, while the hosts look set to bring Matt Henry into their bowling attack as they try to level up the series. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/hPndzbe via IFTTT

Everton and Liverpool fined for 'mass confrontation' during derby

Everton and Liverpool were fined by the Football Association (FA) on Wednesday for failing to control their players following a mass confrontation during the Merseyside derby earlier this month. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/ntVlOU2 via IFTTT

Manchester City held 1-1 at Leipzig in Champions League

RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol scored a second-half header, cancelling out Riyad Mahrez's strike to earn a 1-1 draw with Manchester City in their Champions League last-16 clash on Wednesday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/kuZeWdQ via IFTTT

T20 WC: England and South Africa set up semi-final clash

England and South Africa qualified to meet in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals after both teams won their final group matches at Newlands in Cape Town on Tuesday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/1ZRYBFe via IFTTT

I quit because I wanted another life away from tennis: Bjorn Borg

He conquered the red clay of Paris and the unpredictable grass courts of Wimbledon with aplomb and was destined for greatness beyond what he had already achieved. But at the age of 26, tennis legend Bjorn Borg walked away from the sport, tired of the attention he got and the need to lead a normal life. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/kxLv1ZH via IFTTT

Thirty countries challenge IOC over 'neutral' Russian athletes

Governments of more than 30 countries asked the IOC for "clarification" on Monday over how Russian and Belarusian athletes would be able to compete as neutral athletes in the Paris 2024 Olympics. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Iyf8qt4 via IFTTT

Liverpool owner John Henry denies club is for sale

Henry's Fenway Sports Group (FSG) said in November it would "consider new shareholders if it was in the best interests of Liverpool as a club." That sparked speculation that the 19-time English champions were on the market alongside rivals Manchester United. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/gscDaxU via IFTTT

England's absence robs WTC final of 'Bazball' buzz

This year's World Test Championship final will again be a party without the hosts, leaving England fans wishing their team's 'Bazball' revolution had been sparked a little earlier. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/mZpGD9P via IFTTT

Watch: When Axar told Jadeja: 'Meri toh bowling hi nahi aa rahi'

Ravindra Jadeja's return to the Indian Test team from injury keeps getting better, as showcased by the latest highlight of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series, where the all-rounder took 7 for 42 to deflate Australia and lay the foundation of India's six-wicket win in the second Test in Delhi. But what Jadeja's comeback has also done is that it has limited fellow left-armer Axar Patel's visits to the bowling crease. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/nHMbdYJ via IFTTT

T20 WC: India ready for likely semis vs Aus, says Harmanpreet

India made it to the semifinals of the Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa on the back of a five-run win over Ireland in their rain-hit last group game, which has raised the confidence of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur leading up to a likely semifinal against defending champoins Australia. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/e0wFblJ via IFTTT

Women's T20 World Cup: India qualify for semis, beat Ireland by 5 runs (DLS)

Smriti Mandhana scored career-best 87 as India qualified for the semi-finals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Monday after registering a five-run victory, via DLS method, over Ireland in a rain-truncated match at St George's Park in Gqeberha. With the victory, India finished the group stage with six points from four games. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/LCgIFro via IFTTT

Jon Rahm wins Genesis Invitational to return to World No. 1

Jon Rahm used two late birdies to power past Max Homa for a victory in the Genesis Invitational on Sunday that moved the Spaniard back to number one in the world. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/V3LQBT2 via IFTTT

Sania Mirza recounts tennis life with pride ahead of final bow

Sania Mirza is used to looking back and ahead, it’s part of a tennis player’s journey. Now, for thelast time in her career, on the sidelines of the Dubai Duty Free WTA 1000 Series championship, she looks back at the last 20 years and shares her thoughts in an exclusive chat with TOI. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/PRSVd6L via IFTTT

Carlos Alcaraz captures Argentina Open title

Carlos Alcaraz marked his return to action for the first time in almost four months with a 6-3, 7-5 win over Cameron Norrie in the final of the Argentina Open on Sunday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/17dKWQP via IFTTT

Griezmann gives Atletico 1-0 win against Athletic Bilbao

Antoine Griezmann's late goal claimed a 1-0 win for Atletico Madrid against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. With this win, Atletico strengthened their grip on fourth place in La Liga. Atletico have 41 points from 22 games, two behind third-placed Real Sociedad and four above Real Betis in fifth. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/8GN9WXS via IFTTT

Rashford nets double as Manchester United beat Leicester

Striker Marcus Rashford scored twice as Manchester United defeated Leicester City 3-0 in their Premier League match on Sunday. Rashford netted a goal in each half of his side's massive win and extended his scoring streak to five games. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/MzBjvlA via IFTTT

In Pics: KL Rahul faces heat for poor batting form

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Iga Swiatek wins back-to-back Qatar titles

World number one Iga Swiatek cruised to a comfortable straight-set victory over American Jessica Pegula in the final to clinch her second successive Qatar Open title in Doha on Saturday. Swiatek registered a 6-3, 6-0 win in the finale to grab her first title of 2023. It was also Pole's 12th title of her career. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/xBn0NeH via IFTTT