'We have to focus on winning' against Spain, says Portugal's Santos
Portugal coach Fernando Santos said his team would not settle for the draw they need to reach the Nations League finals when they host Spain in Braga on Tuesday.
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Ravichandran Ashwin Trends But Asks Twitter To Focus On "Bowling Hero" Deepti Sharma
Deepti Sharma ran Charlotte Dean out at the non-striker's end for backing up too far in the 44th over and as a result, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led defeated England in the third and final ODI by 16 runs at the Lord's Cricket Ground. This mode of dismissal has always garnered polarising views and as soon as Deepti ran out Charlotte Dean, several cricketers came out criticising the Indian spinner.
In-form Rajat Patidar in focus ahead of 2nd India ‘A’-NZ ‘A’ one-dayer
Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants followed by an innings of 58 in Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals made many take notice of his splendid timing and big match temperament. Subsequently, the 29-year-old from Indore switched to red-ball format for Madhya Pradesh with scores of 85 and 79 in the Ranji Trophy knockouts against Punjab and Bengal respectively. If that wasn’t enough, Rajat scored 122 and 30* in the Ranji final against Mumbai.
India vs Australia, 3rd T20I: Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal's Form In Focus Ahead Of Series Decider Against Australia
India will be hoping their key bowlers, Harshal Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal, are back to their best when the hosts take on Australia in the series-deciding third T20 International in Hyderabad on Sunday. India were able to plug the gaps in Nagpur to level the three-match series with a comprehensive win in the eight-over-a-side contest. But they will need their bowlers, especially Harshal and Chahal, to overcome their struggles ahead of the T20 World Cup. India had got off to an electric start in the last game with Axar Patel bowling a fiery two-over spell that included a couple of wickets but they are struggling at the back end of the innings.
India vs Australia, 3rd T20I: Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal's form in focus ahead of series decider
Harshal Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal, are back to their best when the hosts take on Australia in the series-deciding third T20 International here on Sunday. India were able to plug the gaps in Nagpur to level the three-match series with a comprehensive win in the eight-over-a-side contest. But they will need their bowlers, especially Harshal and Chahal, to overcome their struggles ahead of the T20 World Cup. India had got off to an electric start in the last game with Axar Patel bowling a fiery two-over spell that included a couple of wickets but they are struggling at the back end of the innings. While Jasprit Bumrah is sure to carry the responsibility, senior seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's poor show at the death overs is a real concern. He struggled in the Asia Cup and in the opener against Australia.
India vs Australia, 2nd T20I Live Updates: Weather In Focus As India Look To Level Series In Nagpur
IND vs AUS Live Updates: India take on Australia in the second T20I at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Friday. Considering the fact that it has been raining in Nagpur for the past few days, and the practice session of both teams were cancelled on the eve of the match match, the rain might play spoilsport.
Use Of Rigid Tape By Doctors After Head Injury Affected My Focus: Bajrang Punia
Star wrestler Bajrang Punia remains baffled by the on-spot doctors' decision to use 'rigid tape' on his bleeding head, which severely hampered his focus ahead of the quarterfinal clash against USA's John Michael Diakomihalis during the World Championship. Bajrang, gunning for his maiden world title, suffered a head injury in his opening bout against Cuba's Alejandro Enrique Vlades Tobier in the very first minute of the clash in Belgrade.
Use of 'rigid tape' by doctors after head injury was strange, affected my focus: Bajrang Punia
Bajrang, gunning for his maiden world title, suffered a head injury in his opening bout against Cuba's Alejandro Enrique Vlades Tobier in the very first minute of the clash in Belgrade. The on-spot doctors rushed to the mat and applied 'rigid tape', which is actually used to stabilise knee and ankle. Mostly tennis players and basketball players use that tape.