Adesanya not contemplating retirement despite loss to Du Plessis
Former UFC Middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, has dismissed talks of his retirement following his recent loss to champion, Dricus du Plessis of South Africa, on Saturday night.
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Du Plessis on rear-naked choke finish against Adesanya: 'I knew physically I was stronger'
Dricus du Plessis revealed that his strategy from the start was to knock out Israel Adesanya during their UFC 305 middleweight championship clash in Perth, Australia, on Sunday.
"Is Rishabh Pant Not Even A Candidate For Test Captaincy?": Ex-India Star Questions BCCI's Move
The BCCI on August 14 named the squads for the first round of Duleep Trophy 2024-25. With the four-team tournament set to start on September 5, India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will be marking his return to red-ball cricket. Pant has been picked in 'Team B' and it is interesting to note that he has not been named the captain of the side. Instead, Abhimanyu Easwaran has been assigned the duty to lead the team. Former India cricekter Aakash Chopra has questioned BCCI's move regarding that, as years ago Pant was seen as the successor of Rohit in Test captaincy.
Du Plessis submits Adesanya to retain UFC middleweight title
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis submitted former champion Israel Adesanya in the fourth round to retain his title at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia on Sunday.
India To Open Campaign Against West Indies In 2025 Women's U19 T20 World Cup
Defending champions India will open their campaign against the West Indies in the second edition of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup to be played in Malaysia from January 18 to February 2 next year. India have been clubbed along side hosts Malaysia, West Indies and Sri Lanka in Group A. India defeated England to win the inaugural edition of the tournament in South Africa last year. England, neighbours Ireland, Pakistan and the USA are placed in Group B.
Schmidt can make Wallabies competitive against Lions, says Erasmus
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has backed Joe Schmidt to lead Australia into next year's high-profile test series against the British and Irish Lions despite making a mixed start to his tenure with the Wallabies.
UFC 305 fight grades -- Du Plessis, Kara-France, Prates earn top marks - ESPN
UFC 305 was headlined by a grudge match between middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis and former titleholder Israel Adesanya. But aside from a historic main event that saw two Africans compete for a world title in Perth, Australia, UFC 305 featured several fights that would have significant ramifications on the rankings.
Windies captain excited about prospects despite series defeat
GEORGETOWN : West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite is excited about the prospects of a young test bowling attack and batting line-up but said more mental fortitude was needed after their test series defeat to South Africa.