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Indian Team Begins Preparation For Davis Cup Tie Against Pakistan

Braving cold conditions, the Indian Davis Cup team began its preparatory camp for the upcoming grass court tie against Pakistan, keen to find a second singles player in the absence of top-ranked Indian Sumit Nagal. Country's top singles players -- Nagal (ranked 137) and Sasikumar Mukund (ranked 463) -- have pulled out of the tie February 3-4 tie in Islamabad. Their absence means that Ramkumar Ramanathan is the only singles specialist player in the team. Captain Rohit Rajpal has to choose between Yuki Bhambri and N Sriram Balaji to play the second singles.

Virat Kohli pulls out of opening two Tests against England in blow to India

India's plans for the upcoming Test series against England have been disrupted after star batter Virat Kohli withdrew from the squad due to personal reasons.

Deepak Bhoria, Nishant Dev Make Cut For Paris Olympics Qualification Tournament, Amit Panghal Misses Out

World Championships bronze medallists Deepak Bhoria and Nishant Dev will be among nine Indian boxers in the running to seal Paris Olympic quotas at the first qualification tournament, scheduled to take place in Busto Arsizio, Italy from February 29 to March 12. Six-time Asian Championships medallist Shiva Thapa (63.5kg) and 2022 Commonwealth Games bronze winner Jaismine Lamboria (60kg) were also named in the nine-member Indian squad announced by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Monday. Apart from Deepak (51kg), who once again pipped 2019 World Championships silver medallist Amit Panghal based on BFI's evaluation process, and Nishant (71kg), 2022 Worlds bronze winner Mohammad Hussamuddin (57kg), who was out with a knee injury for most of last year, makes a return.

Expansion issues causing Manchester United to consider relocating from Carrington training complex

Manchester United are open to relocating from their Carrington training complex due to the logistical issues of expanding the site.

Greater Manchester weather forecast as weather warnings set to stay in place for further THREE days

Warnings are in place across Greater Manchester as strong winds and heavy rain is set to continue to batter the region in the aftermath of Storm Isha.

No shortage of Czech stars to emulate but Serena tops the charts for Noskova

MELBOURNE : Czech teenager Linda Noskova does not need to look far for inspiration in a country with a proven track record of producing top tennis talent but the Australian Open quarter-finalist said she would always idolise American great Serena Williams.

Manchester Airport issues statement after flights cancelled in Storm Isha

A total of 14 flights were cancelled at Manchester Airport due to strong winds in Storm Isha, a spokesperson confirmed.

Paulo Bernardo leaves Celtic transfer door open but Brendan Rodgers' message the only thing on star's mind

Paulo Bernardo is starting to make a happy habit of this.

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Indian Team Begins Preparation For Davis Cup Tie Against Pakistan

Virat Kohli pulls out of opening two Tests against England in blow to India

Deepak Bhoria, Nishant Dev Make Cut For Paris Olympics Qualification Tournament, Amit Panghal Misses Out

Expansion issues causing Manchester United to consider relocating from Carrington training complex

Greater Manchester weather forecast as weather warnings set to stay in place for further THREE days

No shortage of Czech stars to emulate but Serena tops the charts for Noskova

Manchester Airport issues statement after flights cancelled in Storm Isha

Paulo Bernardo leaves Celtic transfer door open but Brendan Rodgers' message the only thing on star's mind