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Former Australian captain Aaron Finch expressed disappointment over the lack of centuries from Australia's batting lineup following their Test series against the West Indies. Finch highlighted Marnus Labuschagne's below-par performance and the team's need for more substantial contributions. He noted that there are a few cracks in the team, including Usman Khawaja and the bowlers who have done a brilliant job for a long time. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/4z9GrUs

Arsenal secured a crucial 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, thanks to goals from Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka. The victory moved Arsenal into second place, two points behind Liverpool. Jesus exploited Forest's defensive lapse in the 65th minute, while Saka scored a clinical finish in the 72nd minute. The match was a thrilling match for Arsenal fans. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/bDpRmZr

India batter and Karnataka captain Mayank Agarwal was rushed to a hospital in Agartala after he consumed an unidentified liquid — assumed to be water — on board an Agartala-New Delhi flight on Tuesday. The 32-year-old is learnt to be out of danger, but has been kept under observation at the hospital. Members of the state Ranji Trophy team, which defeated the hosts on Monday, were heading to Surat for their next engagement. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/OvVGs92

Team India received a double setback as all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and star batsman KL Rahul were declared unfit for the second Test against England due to injuries, announced the cricket board on Monday. Rohit Sharma's India, already missing their key player Virat Kohli, suffered a narrow 28-run defeat in the thrilling opening Test in Hyderabad on Sunday. The upcoming Test, scheduled to commence in Visakhapatnam on Friday, poses a challenging scenario for the team. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/ke7QR0S

Reeling after a defeat, India suffers a big blow as Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul are ruled out of the second Test against England. Sarfaraz Khan gets a maiden Test call-up as Rahul's replacement. In addition, left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar and off-spinning allrounder Washington Sundar are added to the squad. No clarity on Virat Kohli's return. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/kimKoDC

Inter Miami lost 4-3 to Al Hilal in a friendly, with goals from Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi. Al Hilal secured the win with a late header from Malcom. Serbian international Aleksandar Mitrovic scored the opening goal, while Abdullah Al-Hamdan and Brazilian forward Michael also found the net for Al Hilal. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/TLPsEr5

Debutant Tom Hartley's extraordinary performance, taking 7/62, led England to a stunning 28-run victory against India in the first Test match in Hyderabad. Hartley's figures were the fourth-best for a visiting debutant bowler in India. England overcame a 190-run deficit in the first innings with Ollie Pope's 196 runs, securing a record-breaking win on Indian soil. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/s5X1mJk

Left-arm spinner Tom Hartley said Sunday the strip used for the first Test against India didn't offer much to the tweakers and he had to "keep a cool head" to make his debut memorable with a seven-wicket haul in a famous England victory. Hartley's 7/62 fashioned England's memorable 28-run win on the fourth day of the Test in Hyderabad. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/KyLU9Az

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Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has announced his resignation from his role at the end of the current season, citing the challenging nature of his role following a 3-5 defeat to Villarreal in La Liga. The decision comes after recent setbacks, including elimination from the Copa del Rey and a defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final, leaving Barcelona 10 points behind league leaders Real Madrid. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/e6OIwuP

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Yashasvi Jaiswal is relishing his first Test in India after playing overseas. He scored 171 on debut against the West Indies and had mixed performances in South Africa. Jaiswal is enjoying the different environment and is proud to represent his country. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/k4szMLe

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Tennis player Rohan Bopanna, the oldest player to attain the top doubles ranking, has been chosen for the Padma Shri award. He is on the verge of winning his first men's doubles major title at the Australian Open. Squash player Joshna Chinappa, a multiple Asian Games medalist, is also among the awardees. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/qFglNJm

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England seamer Mark Wood said his team would not curb their attacking instincts in the five-match Test series against India. Patented by their coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Ben Stokes, England’s ‘Bazball’ has been the flavour of the last few seasons. Wood, however, said his team was aware of the challenges they will face in this series. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/jvxstIW

England's uncapped spinner Shoaib Bashir has been ruled out of the first Test of the India tour due to visa issues. Bashir, of Pakistani heritage, was unable to join the squad from Abu Dhabi's training camp. The England and Wales Cricket Board initially sought assistance from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to resolve the visa issue, but Bashir was instructed to address the matter directly with the Indian High Commission. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/4kiu8Gr

Cricket Australia is investigating an incident involving all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who was hospitalized after a night out in Adelaide. The 35-year-old is expected to be questioned about the incident, which occurred after attending a concert featuring Six & Out, a band comprising former cricket greats like Brett Lee. Cricket Australia is aware of the incident and is seeking further information. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/4w1C0FL

Skipper Ben Stokes had trained with the England squad during their camp in Abu Dhabi last week, but did not bowl. He is unlikely to bowl in the Test series also. The 32-year-old Stokes underwent surgery in November last for his long-standing left-knee problem. England arrived in India on Sunday and trained for the first time at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on Monday. Uncapped spinner Shoaib Bashir could not accompany the team due to visa delay, and remained in Abu Dhabi. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/YpuFkgI

Pujara reached 20,000 runs in first-class cricket during Saurashtra's Ranji Trophy match against Vidarbha in Nagpur. His impressive performance, including 43 runs in the first innings and a resilient 66 in the second, contributed significantly to the team's success. Pujara now has 20,013 runs from 260 matches, boasting an impressive average of 51.98 in his first-class career. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/BfbY7iz

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has been preparing for the upcoming five-Test series against England, which will begin on January 25 in Hyderabad and end on March 11 in Dharamshala. The Mumbai Indians, the reigning five-time Indian Premier League champions, have shared images of Sharma's intense training regimen on social media platform X. Rohit boasts an impressive record against England, having accumulated 747 runs in nine Tests at an average of 49.80. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/peKfGH6

Oli McBurnie scored a penalty 12 minutes into stoppage time to salvage a 2-2 draw for Sheffield United against West Ham in chaotic climax at Bramall Lane on Sunday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/aVvrgmI

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh doubts whether England's aggressively-styled 'Bazball' strategy will work in the upcoming Test series against India due to challenging conditions and spin-friendly pitches. Harbhajan recommends India to include at least three spinners for the World Cup in the Caribbean and USA, with Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar being his top picks. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/qgRct50

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India's HS Prannoy was completely outplayed by world no. 2 Shi Yu Qi of China as he crashed out of the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament after a straight-game loss in the semi-finals in New Delhi on Saturday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/gAPdfhm

Djokovic is already the most-decorated player in the men's game, with two more majors under his belt than the injured Rafael Nadal (22) and four ahead of the retired Federer (20), fellow members of the so-called 'Big Three'. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Sj3fAL9

The victory achieved in the last session of the game was spearheaded by Rishabh Pant's unbeaten 89. Noteworthy performances also came from Shubman Gill and Cheteshwar Pujara, who scored 91 and 56, respectively, in the top order. Challenged with a formidable task of chasing 328 runs, the visitors put on a remarkable show. Reflecting on that momentous day, Pant revealed exclusive behind-the-scenes anecdotes in a Star Sports interview, sharing Rohit Sharma's words that he always remembers. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/cipk9Nl

Former Australian player Tom Moody, director of cricket for Desert Vipers, is confident in their preparation for the DP World ILT20. Moody acknowledges the quality of the league and the dominance of the IPL. He believes Test cricket will continue despite the rise of franchise events. Moody would have enjoyed playing T20s and considers franchise cricket a privileged opportunity. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/CWHK72E

Zaka Ashraf, the chairperson of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Interim Management Committee, announced his resignation on a Friday. Ashraf, who had been an integral part of PCB's Board of Governors since July 6, 2023, stepped into the role of Management Committee's chairperson after succeeding Najam Sethi. The decision to step down was conveyed during a pivotal management committee meeting at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore, where Ashraf tendered his resignation to the patron caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/EXuTPGc

Australia secured a 10 wicket victory over the West Indies at Adelaide Oval, thanks to Josh Hazlewood's impressive five-wicket haul of 5/35. The match saw Usman Khawaja retire injured after a head injury, while Marnus Labuschagne sealed the win off the second ball he faced. Australia's dominance was evident throughout the match, with a substantial first-innings lead of 95. Hazlewood's dismantling of the West Indies top order set the tone for the victory. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/df59yc7

India fell to a second straight defeat at the Asian Cup on Thursday, losing 3-0 to Uzbekistan, all the goals coming in a torrid first half for Igor Stimac's men. The result put Uzbekistan in pole position to qualify along with Australia from Group B with one round of matches to go. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/lUi0bgd

Two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev reached the Australian Open third round with a five-set win over Emil Ruusuvuori which finished at 03:40 on Friday morning. World number three Medvedev battled back from two sets down to win 3-6, 6-7 (1/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/1), 6-0 after more than four hours and 20 minutes on court. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/sGQrpYf

Joyful festivities erupted both in the Indian dugout and the stands following the exhilarating victory of the home team. Virat Kohli, embracing his inner child, added to the jubilation by playfully sliding on the grass to join the team photograph. The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru witnessed an intense double 'Super Over' climax, with India clinching a 3-0 triumph over Afghanistan in their final T20I series before the upcoming T20 World Cup later this year. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/NaUgM7v

India overcame Afghanistan in second Super Over in heart-stopping T20 International to complete 3-0 series sweep on night of high drama on Wednesday. The final match of the three-match series provided the most drama as Afghanistan, replying to India's mammoth 212-4, racked up 212-6 resulting in deadlock. In first Super Over, Afghanistan managed 16-1, which India matched as stalemate continued. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/LySVaeM

The third T20I clash between India and Afghanistan in Bengaluru made cricket history by necessitating two Super Overs to establish the winner of the match. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Id9vGrX

Zimbabwe secured their first T20 international victory against Sri Lanka in a dramatic match in Colombo. With a target of 174, Zimbabwe required 20 runs off the last over, bowled by Angelo Mathews. They ultimately triumphed by four wickets with a ball to spare. Match-winner Luke Jongwe smashed three sixes, guiding his team to a remarkable victory. Jongwe was named man of the match for his outstanding all-round performance. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/C9t6f3x

Mexico withdraws bid for 2036 Olympics due to intense competition. Instead, they will focus on bidding for the Youth Olympic Games and possibly the 2027 Pan American Games. President of the National Olympic Committee, Maria Jose Alcala, mentioned ongoing discussions with the IOC for the Youth Olympics and confirmed interest from Nuevo Leon for the Pan American Games. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/F6I2jyU

New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson will be sidelined for the final three matches of the Twenty20 series against Pakistan due to a minor hamstring strain sustained during the second T20I match in Hamilton. Despite the setback, the Black Caps secured a 2-0 lead in the series. New Zealand Cricket confirmed the injury occurred while Williamson was batting and is establishing a timeline for his rehabilitation and return to cricket. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/t4FjHul

Sri Lanka won the first Twenty20 International against Zimbabwe in a thrilling match at Colombo. Dushmantha Chameera's decisive four off the penultimate ball and two runs off the last delivery secured a three-wicket win for the hosts. Veteran Angelo Mathews, making a comeback to T20 Internationals after nearly three years, top-scored with 46 runs. Mathews credited Chameera for scoring six runs in two balls, stating that all their hard work would have been useless without his contribution. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/vGZkPun

Virat Kohli's unparalleled popularity was on display during the second T20I against Afghanistan in Indore when a fan managed to breach security to embrace the star Indian batter. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/e54Plbm

Over the years, the essence of IPL franchises has been to ‘catch them young and watch them grow’. On Friday evening, as Paarl Royals began their campaign in the Betway SA20 league here with a resounding win over Pretoria Capitals, it was a day of double delight for the Royals’ director of cricket, Kumar Sangakkara. As the contest was under way, the news of wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel’s maiden national senior team came in. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Cplcgv3

On Sunday, marking their first T20 International appearance since the disappointing exit in the 2022 T20 World Cup semifinals, where Team India suffered a ten-wicket defeat against England in Adelaide, cricket stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to play together. Virat Kohli is likely to replace Tilak Varma in the lineup. Both players had been absent from India's T20 squad for the past 14 months, but the selectors controversially reintroduced them for this series. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/ntlwH2e

Despite not having the chance to meet batting maestro Virat Kohli in person, tennis legend Novak Djokovic highlighted the fortunate opportunity to communicate with the Indian cricketer. Djokovic emphasised the positive and friendly nature of their relationship, acknowledging Kohli's stellar cricketing career and expressing gratitude for the kind words shared between them. Djokovic, with a potential 25th Grand Slam title within reach, shared his admiration for India and discussed the motivations that drive him to achieve greatness each day. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/nF7B1v9

Left-hander Shimron Hetmyer has been left out of the West Indies ODI and Twenty20 squads for the upcoming white ball series in Australia. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/07z1GoW

The selectors on Friday stuck to the tried and tested names while announcing the India team for the first two Tests against England with wicketkeeper batsman Dhruv Jurel being the lone new face. Rohit Sharma will lead the 16-man side while Jasprit Bumrah will be his deputy. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/L7YkRnG

Shivam Dube's unbeaten half-century led India to a comfortable win over Afghanistan in the first T20 international, despite bitterly cold weather. India's bowlers restricted Afghanistan to 158/5, and Dube's batting steered the hosts to victory. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/q58XfAZ

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Thursday said the team management will consciously put the players in uncomfortable situations ahead of the T20 World Cup in June. The three-match series against Afghanistan is India's last before the T20 World Cup which is scheduled to be hosted by the United States and the West Indies in June. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/P1s3eMY

Former cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni's ex-business partners Mihir Diwakar and Soumya Vishwas are facing allegations of cheating in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Despite Dhoni canceling their contract, the duo continues to open sports academies in his name, extorting a significant amount of money. A complaint from MR Enterprises in Ahmedabad claims that Diwakar and Vishwas approached the company in 2020, claiming Dhoni wanted to establish cricket academies nationwide. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/pVP2LFm

Cole Palmer missed from close range and Chelsea lost 1-0 to second-tier Middlesbrough in the first leg of their League Cup semifinal on Tuesday. Hayden Hackney scored in the 37th minute and Middlesbrough held on at Riverside Stadium against its Premier League opponent. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/MONwGbc

Dominic Thiem, who recently lost to Rafael Nadal in the first round of the Brisbane International, will now directly enter the first round of the Australian Open starting on January 14, avoiding the need to go through the qualifiers. The 30-year-old Austrian, ranked 98th, made headlines by breaking the Grand Slam dominance of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic with his victory at the 2020 US Open. However, he faced a setback due to a wrist injury in the following year, sidelining him for several months. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/5q0bD3T

Sri Lanka won a thrilling two-wicket match against Zimbabwe in the second ODI of the three-match series in Colombo. Middle-order batsman Janith Liyanage scored 95 runs, helping Sri Lanka chase down a target of 209 runs. Despite facing early challenges with Richard Ngarava claiming the first four wickets, a 56-run partnership between Maheesh Theekshana and Janith Liyanage turned the tide. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/dPaDone