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IPL is one of greatest physiotherapists, gets everyone fit before auction: Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri on Tuesday said the IPL acts as one of the world's greatest physiotherapists, with its ability to get the injured players fit in time for the league. In his own inimitable way, Shastri said what many within the cricket fraternity, and outside of it, feel. "IPL is one of the greatest leagues in the world, and it's also one of the greatest physios in the world, because, before the IPL auction everyone wants to get fit, because everyone wants to play in the IPL," Shastri said during a press conference organised by Star Sports, the official broadcaster of IPL 2022. The 15th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) gets underway with a match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. Shastri is returning to the commentary box after a seven-year absence. He will however be a part of the hindi commentary team, something he has not been associated with in the past.

'Anything is open', says FIFA official on reducing venues for U-17 Women's World Cup

FIFA Tournaments Jamie Yarza on Tuesday indicated that the world body is "open" to reducing the number of venues for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup to be held in India later this year. Asked specifically whether FIFA is looking at reducing the number of venues to three from the current five, Yarza told reporters, "Anything is open right now. "There is no decision, there is no final evaluation, so it is a little bit together with AIFF, FIFA will make a proposal after this inspection to see exactly.

"Excitement Is In The Air": Virat Kohli Shares Pic Ahead Of IPL 2022

Maverick batter Virat Kohli will look to give his best in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). With captaincy burden no longer weighing him down, he will look to score big and help his franchise go all the way this season. RCB are still searching for their first IPL title win and under the leadership of Faf du Plessis, the franchise would hope for a change in fortunes. The IPL 2022 season will begin on March 26 but RCB will kickstart their campaign on March 27.

Seven Indian players miss Bahrain-bound flight ahead of friendly due to visa issues, AIFF says will reach this evening

Indian football players who are to play in an international friendly match against higher-ranked Bahrain on Wednesday could not travel along with the team from Mumbai due to visa issues. Eighteen players out of the 25-member squad as well as head coach Igor Stimac and the support staff reached Manama on Monday, where the national team is to play international friendlies against hosts Bahrain on Wednesday and against Belarus on Saturday. Goalkeeper Amrinder Singh, defenders Chinglensana Singh and Akash Mishra and midfielders Anirudh Thapa, Brandon Fernandes, Aniket Yadav and Bipin Singh could not board the flight along with their team-mates on Monday as their visa approval did not come on time.

Cricket-Australia all out for 391 in Lahore

(Reuters) - Pakistan fast bowlers Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi picked up four wickets apiece as Australia were all out for 391 in their first innings in the deciding third and final test in Lahore on Tuesday.

Australia all out for 391 in Lahore

Pakistan fast bowlers Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi picked up four wickets apiece as Australia were all out for 391 in their first innings in the deciding third and final test in Lahore on Tuesday.

IPL 2022: Fantastic bunch of players who can be future Indian stars, says Rajasthan Royals' bowling coach Lasith Malinga

Lasith Malinga, who led his country to the 2014 ICC T20 World Cup trophy, will be working during the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with the talented group of pacers at Rajasthan Royals. Reacting to joining the Royals as their bowling coach, the 38-year-old said, "It is certainly a new thing for me to get into coaching and pass on my experience to the younger players. I have played this role before with Mumbai, and now I'm delighted to be working with Rajasthan Royals. It is a new place for me, but I'm enjoying my role so far working with such a talented group of bowlers." Asked what his thoughts were about his new franchise, Malinga said, "The first thing that always stayed with me was the colour - pink. I always saw the team had good international and local players, and whenever I used to face them, it was tough. I think they were always very competitive and could beat any team on their day."

"Renewed Energy": Virat Kohli Looking Forward To Playing As Pure Batter For Royal Challengers Bangalore In IPL 2022

Having led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the past nine editions, Virat Kohli knows the pressure that comes with leading a high-profile franchise. However, the maverick batter has left captaincy duties and is now looking forward to giving his best in the 15th edition of the tournament. Having let go of the leadership responsibility, Kohli will look to replicate the success of the 2016 edition where he scored almost 1,000 runs. The right-handed batter will look to take his franchise all the way this season and he would hope to motivate the youngsters as well.

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IPL is one of greatest physiotherapists, gets everyone fit before auction: Ravi Shastri

'Anything is open', says FIFA official on reducing venues for U-17 Women's World Cup

"Excitement Is In The Air": Virat Kohli Shares Pic Ahead Of IPL 2022

Seven Indian players miss Bahrain-bound flight ahead of friendly due to visa issues, AIFF says will reach this evening

Cricket-Australia all out for 391 in Lahore

Australia all out for 391 in Lahore

IPL 2022: Fantastic bunch of players who can be future Indian stars, says Rajasthan Royals' bowling coach Lasith Malinga

"Renewed Energy": Virat Kohli Looking Forward To Playing As Pure Batter For Royal Challengers Bangalore In IPL 2022