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"Virat Kohli Has Got A Big Ego": England Star's Huge Remark Ahead Of Test Series vs India
The India vs England five-match Test series is set to kick off on January 25 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. While England eye to repeat their 2012 heroics wherein they beat India 2-1 in a four-match series on latter's soil, the Rohit Sharma and Co. will aim to continue their 10-year-old unbeaten streak against the Three Lions in Test series at home. As always India's veteran batter Virat Kohli will be in the spotlight among other star players. Ahead of the series, England pacer Ollie Robinson opened up on his on-ground battles with Kohli and added that the India player has got a "big ego".
Confident Timofeeva relishing Kostyuk test at Australian Open
MELBOURNE: Russian qualifier Maria Timofeeva heads into the second week of the Australian Open wondering how far she can go on the big stage but the 20-year-old has extra confidence after a shock third-round win over Beatriz Haddad Maia on Friday.
Euroviews. Disability rights in Ukraine are a litmus test for democracy
Air raid sirens blare across Ukraine every day. The sound signals what has become a part of Ukrainians’ daily routine: run down the steps to the basement, shelter in place, and, as millions have, trek miles to shelter or to flee.
'Medics thought my symptoms were postnatal - but a blood test changed everything'
A mother who was given a life-altering diagnosis just weeks after giving birth was initially told her symptoms were postnatal. Elizabeth Gibson-Bell, 27, a primary school teacher who lives in Littlehampton, West Sussex, had a “normal” pregnancy and gave birth to her daughter Lydia on January 1 2023.
Xavi's Wounded Barcelona Face Tough Test At Real Betis
Xavi Hernandez and his wounded Barcelona side visit Real Betis on Sunday in La Liga still dusting themselves down from last weekend's humbling by Real Madrid. The Catalans were thrashed in the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, leading to a week of soul searching ahead of the trip to Seville. After an unconvincing win over third-tier Unionistas de Salamanca in the Copa del Rey on Thursday, pressure still weighs on Xavi's shoulders with the Spanish champions' top four ambitions under threat. Barcelona are fourth, level with third-place Athletic Bilbao on 41 points, who visit Valencia on Saturday.
Australia vs West Indies 1st Test Day 3 Live Score Updates
Australia vs West Indies 1st Test Day 3 Live Updates: An inspired spell of bowling from Josh Hazlewood and a brilliant attacking century from Travis Head put Australia in complete control of the first Test against the West Indies in Adelaide on Thursday. After Head smashed 119 from 134 balls to take Australia to 283 and a first-innings lead of 95, Hazlewood took four wickets for just two runs at the start of the West Indies second innings to deal a hammer blow to the visitors. At stumps on the second day, the West Indies were 73-6, still 22 runs from making Australia bat again. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Djokovic braces for stern test against veteran slayer Etcheverry
MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic's peerless pedigree and experience at the Australian Open might just make him the perfect target for Tomas Martin Etcheverry, who is fast making a habit of eliminating veterans at Melbourne Park.