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India lose hosting rights of Asian wrestling meet

UWW has communicated its decision to the sports ministry-appointed oversight committee, headed by legendary boxer M C Mary Kom, sources confirmed to TOI on Wednesday evening. There hasn't been any official communication from either the oversight committee or the UWW informing the same.The world body will soon be announcing a new host city for the continental meet where Indian wrestlers will be allowed to participate. It's been learnt that the six-member committee did try to convince the UWW not to move out the championships from India and even bargained for its postponement. But, the UWW rejected the request after receiving complaints in strict confidentiality from female wrestlers against Singh.The other reason which the UWW cited was the ongoing probe into the allegations and the likely delay in submitting the findings to the government, which could have created problems for the world body as organisers.

Richa Ghosh: The past does not matter now, we can beat Aussies

Richa Ghosh feels India need to be mentally strong in the semis"We can beat Australia." This was a statement which India's wicketkeeper-bat Richa Ghosh reiterated on at least three occasions during the pre-match press conference on Wednesday.India will have to go into the T20 World Cup semifinal with belief in their ability and execute their plans to perfection. Australia would have been on a 22-match T20 winning streak, if not for the high-intensity tied game against India last year. Barring that blemish, they haven't lost a match since March 2021.That the defending champions are favourites is stating the obvious, but given their success rate against India, they also hold a psychological advantage.

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, Women's T20 World Cup Semi-final: What Will Be India's Bowling Combination?

India face familiar rivals Australia in the semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup on Thursday. This will be India's third straight appearance in the semi-final of a Women's T20 World Cup. Australia beat India in the previousT20 World Cup final at home and more recently at Commonwealth Games gold medal match in Birmingham last year. Women's cricket in India has grown massively since the final appearance at the ODI World Cup in 2017 and now, the team will expected to step on the pedal in the last four clash against Australia.

India vs Australia, Women's T20 World Cup Semi-Final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India square off against defending champions Australia in the semi-finals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 in Cape Town. Both teams had met during the final of the tournament in 2020, and it was Australia who won the match by 85 runs in Melbourne. Australia have won the T20 World Cup five times in seven editions. India ranked fourth, has only made it to the final once. While teenager Richa Ghosh has been revelation for the team, India's middle order will be under scrutiny once again.

England's Stokes to leave IPL early for Ireland test and Ashes

England's Ben Stokes will leave the Indian Premier League (IPL) early to prepare for a one-off test against Ireland in June and the subsequent Ashes series against Australia, the star all-rounder has said.

Hot favourites: India pledge all-out attack to break Australia's grip at T20 World Cup

Australia and England are hot favourites to reach Sunday's final of the Women's T20 World Cup, but India captain Harmanpreet Kaur believes there is a factor which can alter the odds.

"Got To Deal With Sorrowful...": India Star Narrates Own Days Of Struggle While Analysing KL Rahul's Poor Show

Though KL Rahul has retained his place for the third and fourth Tests against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, there is a lot of speculation on whether he will be part of the playing XI. Rahul failed to score big in the first two Tests. The talented batter last scored a Test half-century in January, 2022 against South Africa in Johannesburg. His last Test ton came against the same opponents in December, 2021. He has been at the receiving end of a severe criticism by former players.

Glenn Maxwell Returns As Australia Announce Squad For India ODIs

Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh will make their international returns from lengthy injury layoffs after being named Thursday in Australia's one-day squad for the series in India. All-rounder Maxwell broke his leg and underwent surgery in November after slipping and falling during a friend's 50th birthday party. Marsh went under the knife soon after for a long-standing left ankle problem, with loose bone fragments removed and cartilage repaired. They both return for ODIs in Mumbai, Visakhapatnam and Chennai between March 17 and 22, giving Australia an early look at conditions ahead of the World Cup in India later this year.

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India lose hosting rights of Asian wrestling meet

Richa Ghosh: The past does not matter now, we can beat Aussies

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, Women's T20 World Cup Semi-final: What Will Be India's Bowling Combination?

India vs Australia, Women's T20 World Cup Semi-Final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

England's Stokes to leave IPL early for Ireland test and Ashes

Hot favourites: India pledge all-out attack to break Australia's grip at T20 World Cup

"Got To Deal With Sorrowful...": India Star Narrates Own Days Of Struggle While Analysing KL Rahul's Poor Show

Glenn Maxwell Returns As Australia Announce Squad For India ODIs