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2nd ODI: Adam Zampa spins Australia to big win and series victory over New Zealand

Defending only 196, the Australian attack kept New Zealand batters under a tight leash with great line and length in helpful conditions for bowling, eventually skittling the visitors out for just 82 in 33 overs. The early damage to New Zealand was caused by seamer Sean Abbott, who came into the side after all-rounder Cameron Green was ruled out due to the cramps he suffered during his match-winning effort in the first ODI.

Pranavi Urs wins fifth title with 5-shot margin on Women's Pro Golf Tour

With no under par scores and most going well over, Pranavi's 2-over 72 held out comfortably, while local golfer Sneha Singh shot 1-over 71 and moved to Tied-second alongside amateur Kriti Chowhan, who had two bogeys in the last three holes during a round of 73. It was Pranavi's fifth win in 12 events and she further extended her lead on the Hero Order of Merit. Her winnings are Rs.

Confident of winning World Championship gold: Ravi Dahiya

Based in Russia since August 18, Dahiya finds himself in peak mental and physical shape to go all the way in the World Championships, beginning in Belgrade from September 10, 2022. And, true to the adage that "A Sportsman's Journey never ends" he is then aiming for a gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games, which have been postponed and will be held in September 2023.

Men's Hockey World Cup 2023: India drawn with England, Wales and Spain in Pool D

Wales in Pool D, as the draw for the 2023 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup was held here on Thursday. Ranked world number five, India are the highest-ranked team in their pool. The group-stage winners will advance straight to the quarterfinals while the teams placed second and third will have to play crossover matches, which will decided their stay in the tournament. In Pool A, Commonwealth Games champions Australia are clubbed along with Argentina, France and Chile. Pool B includes reigning world champion Belgium, South Korea, fourth-ranked Germany and Japan. The Netherlands, New Zealand, Malaysia and Chile are placed in Pool C.

Ravi Shastri questions decision to not include Mohammed Shami in Asia Cup squad

Ravi Shastri on Thursday raised questions over the exclusion of ace India pacer Mohammed Shami from the Asia Cup squad where the fancied Indian team lost two consecutive matches and failed to qualify for the final. The Indian cricket team failed to defend their total after having batted first in two consecutive matches within a span of four days. India was beaten by Pakistan on September 4 and then Sri Lanka also managed to hunt down the target posted by Indian batters.

Nepal cricket team captain accused of raping minor in Kathmandu

The teen-aged girl filed a FIR at Gaushala Metropolitan Police Circle in Kathmandu on Tuesday in which she had accused 22-year-old Lamichhane had raped her in a hotel room in Kathmandu some three weeks ago. According to the case filed at the Police Circle Gaushala, Sandeep allegedly took the girl to various places in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur for a visit on August 21 and raped her in a hotel in Kathmandu the same night.

'Next time baat ko nation pe mat lena': Former Afghanistan cricket chief issues stern warning to Shoaib Akhtar

Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar and ex-Afghanistan Cricket Board chief executive Shafiq Stanikzai were involved in a heated argument on social media after unruly scenes broke out between fans of both teams here on Wednesday. Pakistan and Afghanistan played out a thrilling 'Super Four'-stage clash in the ongoing Asia Cup. Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah hit back-to-back sixes off the first two balls of the final over as Pakistan sealed a one-wicket win to assure themselves a place in the final alongside Sri Lanka. During the game, Afghanistan bowler Fareed Ahmad was also seen making a threatening gesture after running up to Pakistan's Asif Ali, who in response raised his bat as the two players almost came to blows, turning the game played at Sharjah into an ill-tempered clash.

T20 World Cup: India to face Australia, New Zealand in warm-up fixtures

World Cup warm-up games on October 17 and October 19 respectively. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian side will play both their warm-up games at the Gabba in Brisbane.

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2nd ODI: Adam Zampa spins Australia to big win and series victory over New Zealand

Pranavi Urs wins fifth title with 5-shot margin on Women's Pro Golf Tour

Confident of winning World Championship gold: Ravi Dahiya

Men's Hockey World Cup 2023: India drawn with England, Wales and Spain in Pool D

Ravi Shastri questions decision to not include Mohammed Shami in Asia Cup squad

Nepal cricket team captain accused of raping minor in Kathmandu

'Next time baat ko nation pe mat lena': Former Afghanistan cricket chief issues stern warning to Shoaib Akhtar

T20 World Cup: India to face Australia, New Zealand in warm-up fixtures