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1st ODI: All eyes on skipper KL Rahul as India target series sweep in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe in a three-match series, starting Thursday, in 50-overs format, which is fast losing popularity and struggling to retain its identity. Supposed to be one of the most vital cogs in India's T20 World Cup top-order, Rahul would like to make full use of the game time he gets as an opener during the three games against Regis Chakabva's side. Rahul's immediate task at hand after a two-month lay-off, during which he underwent a sports hernia surgery, is to keep his opening slot in T20 cricket and adapt to the team's philosophy of going hell for leather from ball one. It won't just be about runs that skipper Rohit Sharma or coach Rahul Dravid would be looking at when they monitor Rahul's performance in Zimbabwe. Rather they would like to check out his approach and the manner in which he is scoring runs, something he would need to tweak before that first Asia Cup game against Pakistan on August 28.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua 2: Tyson Fury gives AJ tutorial on how to win
In his latest Instagram post, newly “retired” Tyson Fury posted a video as a form of recommendation as to how Anthony Joshua could defeat Oleksandr Usyk in their upcoming rematch this weekend.
"His Tolerance Was Very Little For Failures": Dinesh Karthik On Ravi Shastri
Ravi Shastri used to push players to achieve special things but he had very little tolerance for failure during his stint as India's head coach, said veteran wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik. The 37-year-old had played sporadically during Shastri's tenure as India coach, especially during the 2019 World Cup. The Shastri-Kohli tenure was a good one for Indian cricket but often the duo was criticised for not standing by a few players, who probably needed a bit more empathy during their lean patch.
Jemimah Rodrigues: Women’s Indian Premier League can build on the Hundred’s work
The expected launch of a women’s Indian Premier League in March will echo the enormous impact of the Hundred in England, believes Jemimah Rodrigues.
SC defers hearing of AIFF case after Centre says discussion with FIFA on to break some ice
FIFA over holding of the U-17 Women's World Cup in India. The court also asked the Centre to take proactive steps to hold the World Cup in India and lift the suspension of AIFF. A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud, AS Bopanna and JB Paridwala was told by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that two meetings have been held by the government and committee of administrators with FIFA and efforts are being made to "break some ice" on the holding of the U-17 Women's World Cup in India.
Football rumours: Callum Hudson-Odoi free to leave Chelsea on loan
The Evening Standard says Chelsea have given midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi the green light to leave the club in the summer – but only on loan. The 21-year-old is said to be a major target for Newcastle, while Borussia Dortmund, Leicester and Southampton are also eager to offer a temporary switch.
Dad, 35, is told he has weeks to live on daughter's birthday
The fiancée of a loving dad who was given the devastating news that he has weeks to live on his daughter's first birthday says the couple are 'battling head on' as they prepare to marry.