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Jemimah Rodrigues: Added pressure when playing Pakistan

Jemimah says hard work, support system helped her out of uncertain phaseThere was a phase during Jemimah Rodrigues' innings against Pakistan where she struggled with her timing but kept the scoreboard ticking with her athletic running between the wickets. The fight to find the ropes was a reflection of what the 22-year-old has endured for over a year now. Back then, runs were down to a trickle, sometimes it even dried up. The Mumbaikar's confidence wavered and she lost out on a place in the squad for the 50-overs World Cup.

India vs Australia: Shreyas Iyer doubtful for second Test too

Iyer had gone to Nagpur with the Indian team, but then left for the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore for his recovery."While he will travel with the side to Delhi, it's unlikely that he will be available for the second Test," said a source. The second Test will be played from February 17-21 at Delhi.

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WPL Auction: Tribal girl Minnu Mani reaps rich rewards for her sacrifices

Delhi Capitals buy Kerala allrounder for Rs 30 lakh at WPL auctionKOCHI: Over a decade ago, a tribal girl from the foothills of Mananthavady in Wayanad district of Kerala decided to take the road less travelled and hoped to make a living from the game she held close to her heart, cricket. On Tuesday, 23-year-old Minnu Mani took a big step towards realizing her dream when she was picked up at the auctions of the inaugural Women's Premier League in Mumbai by Delhi Capitals for Rs 30 lakhs."I haven't seen 30 lakh rupees ever in my life. I can't describe my emotions right now," Minnu told TOI from Hyderabad, where she is representing South Zone in the inter-zone tournament.

Champions League: PSG hoping for Kylian Mbappe return in Bayern showdown

Paris Saint-Germain are expecting their star playmaker Kylian Mbappe making a comeback in the Tuesday's Champions League showdown with Bayern Munich. Mbappe was ruled out for three weeks after suffering a thigh injury in a game at Montpellier on February 1.The France superstar was then named in a squad of 22 for the last 16, first leg at the Parc des Princes, suggesting that he will play some part against the German giants.However, PSG coach Christophe Galtier said there were no guarantees that the 24-year-old, who scored seven goals in six matches during the group stage, would even be named as a substitute for the game."He trained well and the feedback is positive but it is not yet sure that he will be on the teamsheet. We will look at things tomorrow morning," Galtier told reporters on Monday.

New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson out of England series, Trent Boult snubbed

Selectors have overlooked their star pacer Trent Boult because he opted out of his national contract last year.Instead, the uncapped duo of Jacob Duffy and Scott Kuggeleijn have been drafted into the squad ahead of the series-opener starting at Bay Oval on Thursday.Jamieson emerged from a two-day warm-up against England in Hamilton unscathed but scans indicated a suspected stress fracture in his back, a recurrence of the injury that saw the towering paceman break down in last year's tour of England.

WPL Auction: Smriti Mandhana likely to captain RCB

RCB strike a good balanceBENGALURU: Months before the formal announcement of the Women's Premier League (WPL) in January this year, Royal Challengers Bangalore started to prepare their blueprint. Talent scouts were added to the existing team and from October 2022 they travelled across the country for leagues and BCCI domestic tournaments. The hard yards and the planning reflected in the assemblage they put together on Monday for the inaugural edition.At the auction table in Mumbai, the think-tank led by Mike Hesson, RCB's director of cricket operations, were in T20 mode and stretched their purse to snap up India vice-captain and top-order bat Smriti Mandhana for a whopping Rs. 3.4 crore.

WPL Auction: Smriti Mandhana tops money chart as RCB pips Mumbai Indians

High bidding sees ten Indians earn crore-plus dealsMUMBAI: Smriti Mandhana had to sit out of India's thrilling win over Pakistan in their Women's T20 World Cup opener because of an injury but her mood must have surely lifted on Monday when she emerged as the top pick in the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) auction held in Mumbai.AS IT HAPPENED: WPL PLAYER AUCTIONThe India vice-captain was bought for Rs 3.4 crore by Royal Challengers Bangalore after a fierce battle with Mumbai Indians. All 15 Indian players in the World Cup squad were sold with 10 of them crossing the Rs 1 crore-mark.

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Jemimah Rodrigues: Added pressure when playing Pakistan

India vs Australia: Shreyas Iyer doubtful for second Test too

WPL Auction: How the WPL franchises stack up

WPL Auction: Tribal girl Minnu Mani reaps rich rewards for her sacrifices

Champions League: PSG hoping for Kylian Mbappe return in Bayern showdown

New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson out of England series, Trent Boult snubbed

WPL Auction: Smriti Mandhana likely to captain RCB

WPL Auction: Smriti Mandhana tops money chart as RCB pips Mumbai Indians