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Day: January 7, 2023

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india vs sri lanka third twenty20 international in rajkot on january 7 2023

Suryakumar Yadav bats during the third Twenty20 international match against Sri Lanka in Rajkot on January 7, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP After winning the toss, India posted a huge total of 228 in the third Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka in Rajkot on January 7, 2023. Suryakumar Yadav played a brilliant knock demolishing the Sri Lankan bowlers. He scored his third T20 international century. Suryakumar Yadav finished unbeaten on 112 off just 51 deliveries with seven boundaries and nine sixes. After winning the toss, India lost Ishan Kishan early for 1. Then Tripathi (35) and Subhman Gill (46) dominated the powerplay. After the dismissal of Tripathi it was Suryakumar Yadav all through the rest of the Indian innings. Suryakumar toyed with the Sri Lankan bowling attack a...
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Sensational Suryakumar Yadav slams third T20I ton, his first at home | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Incredible Suryakumar Yadav smashed his third T20I century as he lit up the Rajkot night sky in the series decider against Sri Lanka on Saturday. Coming in at no.4 Surya raced to the the three-figure mark off just 45 balls with the help of 6 fours and 8 sixes. With the scintillating effort, Surya became the first player to hit three T20I centuries outside the opening slot.Surya is now also the second fastest centurion for India behind Rohit Sharma, who scored a 35-ball ton back in 2017 against Sri Lanka in Indore.CENTURY for @surya_14kumar A third T20I 💯 in just 43 innings.Take a bow, Surya!#INDvSL @mastercardindia https://t.co/HZ95mxC3B4— BCCI (@BCCI) 1673103493000Taking the Lankan bowlers to the cleaners after India opted to bat, 32-year-old -- in the form of his life -- cl...
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Arsene Wenger to help with Indian’s football’s grassroots programmes

Former Arsenal manager and world governing body FIFA’s current chief of global football development, Arsene Wenger will play a role in Indian football’s grassroots programmes and talent development. During the World Cup in Doha, All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey had held deliberations with Wenger and other senior officials of the FIFA and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) regarding youth development projects in India. “We have had extensive discussions with FIFA development team. Arsene Wenger is head of FIFA Task Force and they will help us in grassroots programme. Coaches from Wenger’s team would come,” Chaubey said after unveiling its ‘Vision 2047’ roadmap. AIFF launches new Strategic Roadmap for Indian Football See the full Roadmap here 👉 https://t.co/R...
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Arsene Wenger to help with Indian football’s grassroots programmes | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Arsenal manager and world governing body FIFA's current chief of global football development, Arsene Wenger will play a role in Indian football's grassroots programmes and talent development.During the World Cup in Doha, All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey had held deliberations with Wenger and other senior officials of the FIFA and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) regarding youth development projects in India."We have had extensive discussions with FIFA development team. Arsene Wenger is head of FIFA Task Force and they will help us in grassroots programme. Coaches from Wenger's team would come," Chaubey said after unveiling its 'Vision 2047' roadmap."About football budget cut, we have got lot of help from government and ministry and we hav...
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I’m innocent but don’t know if I should appeal, have already faced this trauma before: Sanjita Chanu on failed dope test | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian weightlifter Sanjita Chanu once again finds herself embroiled in a dope controversy and while the two-time Commonwealth Games champion claims innocence, she is faced with the dilemma of whether to appeal and relive the similar trauma she faced years ago.Sanjita has been handed a provisional suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after she tested positive for an anabolic steroid -- Drostanolone Metabolite -- that features in the World Anti-doping Agency's (WADA) prohibited list, during the in-competition test at the National Games in September-October last year.The 2011 Asian Championship bronze medallist had been banned by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) in 2018 after she tested positive for anabolic steroid testosterone carried out by th...
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Chetan Sharma retained as chairman of selectors

File photo of Chetan Sharma. Chetan Sharma was on January 7, 2023, reappointed as the chairman of the senior selection committee, exactly two months after his entire panel was disbanded by the BCCI for the Indian team's semifinal exit in the T20 World Cup.Chetan's new team, though, would have entirely new faces with junior chairman of selectors S Sharath of South Zone being promoted. The others in the panel are former seamer Subroto Banerjee from East Zone, Salil Ankola from West Zone and Test opener Shiv Sunder Das from the Central zone.NEWS 🚨- BCCI announces All-India Senior Men Selection Committee appointments.Mr Chetan Sharma recommended for the role of Chairman of the senior men's selection committee. More details 👇👇https://t.co/K5EUPk454Y— BCCI (@BCCI) January 7, 2023 Das qualifi...
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ACA to showcase India-Sri Lanka ODI for its World Cup venue claim: Officials | Cricket News – Times of India

GUWAHATI: Preparing to host an India-Sri Lanka ODI here next week, the Assam Cricket Association is seeking to use the opportunity to strengthen its claim for hosting World Cup matches, scheduled in India later this year, officials said on Saturday.From following all standard protocols laid down by the BCCI for international matches to taking special steps like setting up of 'green corridor' in case of any emergency, the state cricket body is not leaving anything to chance.The ACA Stadium will host the first ODI of a three-match series between India and Sri Lanka on January 10, the first 50-over international level match here in over four years."The BCCI has not finalised the venues for the World Cup that it will be hosting this year. Guwahati is a stronger contender and a lot will depe...
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PT Usha calls for increased out-of-competition tests to counter doping | More sports News – Times of India

NAGPUR: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha on Saturday emphasised on the need to increase the number of out-of-competition tests to address the doping menace.Usha was speaking ahead of the inaugural 'Khasdar Krida Mahotsav'.To a query on weeding out doping, Usha called it a major issue."We want more people to be tested in off-season. Out-of-competition tests should be increased. Besides, awareness classes are being given but still they are doing."I think more out-of-competition tests are needed and they should increase at national level," opined Usha.India is looking to host the 2036 Olympic Games and asked if the country is prepared, Usha said, "We can also do it, we have to get more medals also. We are not lacking in anything, but before that we have to be prepared for...
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Want to learn ‘no-look’ shots from you: Surya yo MI teammate Brevis | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: India batting sensation Suryakumar Yadav is in awe of Dewald Bravis for his power-hitting abilities, saying he wants to learn the "no-look" shots from the South African when they share the Mumbai Indians dressing room in the upcoming IPL."I am just trying to copy you (Brevis) sometimes. The way you bat. You have to teach me one thing, how do you that no-look shot, no-look six? I just want to learn that from you," Surya said in a one-on-one interaction with Brevis posted on MI TV.Brevis responded: "I would be an honour, but I would love to learn lots of shots from you as well. The funny thing is My no - look shot just happens, it's weird but I don't know it just happens."Paltan ready to go - 𝑴𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒊 𝑴𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒊 ? 🔊😉सूर्या दादा & 𝐃𝐁 are looking forward to an exciting IPL 2023! ...
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I want to learn the no look six from you: Suryakumar Yadav tells Dewald Brevis

IPL franchise Mumbai Indians on Saturday released a video on their YouTube channel where teammates Suryakumar Yadav and South Africa’s Dewald Brevis were having a candid conversation. Yadav is one of the most innovative batters playing the game today, with his wide array of unorthodox shots dissected throughout the world. Here, however, he was seen asking 19-year-old Brevis to teach him the no look sixes. “I’m just trying to copy you sometimes. The way you bat. You have to teach me one thing. How do you do that no-look shot, no-look six? I just want to learn that from you,” Surya told Brevis who in October scored 162 runs off just 57 balls in the CSA T20 Challenge. “I would love to. It would be an honour, but I would love to learn lots of shots from you as well. I want to tell you a fu...
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NZ seamer Matt Henry ruled out of ODI series in Pakistan, India | Cricket News – Times of India

KARACHI: New Zealand seamer Matt Henry was on Saturday ruled out of his side's upcoming white-ball series against Pakistan and India after suffering abdominal strain.Henry suffered the injury during the final day of the second Test against Pakistan here and coach Gary Stead confirmed the development.He bowled with the injury in the final session of day five as New Zealand reduced Pakistan to nine down with the two-match series ending in a draw."It was a pretty gutsy effort, really, but he will be withdrawn from the ODI side," Stead said on Saturday.New Zealand Cricket is yet to announce a replacement as Henry is set to return home with other members of the Test squad.Earlier, Blair Tickner replaced fellow fast bowler Adam Milne in the white-ball squad due to concerns about the latter's ...
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AFI announces squad for 10th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Saturday announced a 26-member Indian contingent to participate in the 10th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, taking place in Astana, Kazakhstan from February 10-12.The team will comprise 13 male and as many female athletes, including Tokyo 2020 Olympian Tajinderpal Singh Toor and women's national record holder in 100m hurdles, Jyothi Yarraji."The selection of these athletes was based on their performances at the 36th National Games and National Open Athletics Championship 2022, and we have high hopes for their success at the event," AFI president Adille Sumariwalla said.In the last edition of the event, India finished with 6 medals, including four silver and two bronze.The team:(Men): Elakiya Dasan (60m), Amlan Borgohain (60m), ...
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WIPL | Auction base price to be between ₹10 lakh and ₹50 lakh

Representational image of an IPL auction | Photo Credit: Sportzpics for IPL The base price for the inaugural auction ahead of the Women’s Indian Premier League (WIPL) has been divided in five categories from ₹10 lakh and ₹50 lakh. The deadline for registration for the auction is January 26.According to the “guidance notes” for auction registration system shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) with the state associations, accessed by The Hindu, the reserve prices a cricketer can choose are specified.While capped players — those who have played for India or currently have a central contract — can choose either ₹30 lakh, ₹40 lakh or ₹50 lakh as their base price, the uncapped cricketers have been given two options (₹10 lakh and ₹20 lakh).The communication to state asso...
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Shreyas Iyer honoured at annual Mumbai Cricket Association Awards | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: India batter Shreyas Iyer was honoured with five awards at the annual Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) awards, held at the MCA Club at the Bandra Kurla Complex on Friday.MCA took to Instagram to share a picture of Iyer receiving an award. "5 Trophies", the Instagram story posted by MCA read.Shreyas Iyer had an incredible 2022, which saw him become a regular in India's middle-order, especially in white-ball cricket.In the last 12 months, Iyer outdid the likes of star batters Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. He also became the highest international run-scorer for India in 2022.He ended the year with 1,609 international runs at an average of 48.75. He scored one century and 14 half-centuries, with a best of 113 not out.📸 | Remarkable personalities caught on an illustrious ev...
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WATCH: KL Rahul prepares for ODI series against Sri Lanka | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India batsman KL Rahul on Saturday hit the nets to prepare for the upcoming one-day international (ODI) series against Sri Lanka, starting January 10. KL Rahul took to Instagram to share some visuals of his nets session. "Right here #KLog," said the caption of his post.The first ODI of three-match series will be played on January 10 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata will host the second game on January 12 and the third ODI will be played on January 15 at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.India are currently playing Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series which is locked at 1-1. The final and the deciding match will take place on Saturday at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot.!(function(...
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Yousuf bhai’s got lots of things to teach me but he’s not letting me know yet: Kane Williamson

In a video posted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Kane Williamson took a cheeky dig at Pakistan’s batting coach Mohammad Yousuf for not giving him “batting tips.” “Yousuf bhai’s got lots of things to teach me but he’s not letting me know yet. he said after the Test I will give you all the answers. I am waiting for it man. He is keeping all the secrets. Where are these tips man jeez,” Williamson said. "Yousuf bhai's got lots of things to teach me but he's not letting me know yet" 😅 🎥 The post-series chat between 🇵🇰 players and Kane Williamson 🤝#PAKvNZ | #TayyariKiwiHai pic.twitter.com/opLwwrDRlC — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 7, 2023 “Honesty watching him .. you guys must have watched him play a lot… oh my goodness.. to easy.” In the video Pakistani cricketers Salman Ali ...
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Australia vs South Africa, 3rd Test: Australia eye victory at Sydney after declaration | Cricket News – Times of India

SYDNEY: Australia reduced South Africa to 149 for six at the close of play on the fourth day of the rain-disrupted third Test on Saturday after declaring on 475-4 in pursuit of a victory that would give them a 3-0 series sweep.The poor weather that had washed out the best part of two days of the match finally relented at lunch and Australia immediately declared to allow the bowlers as much time as possible to dismiss the tourists twice.Skipper Pat Cummins (3-29) and Josh Hazlewood (2-19) rose to the task with some ferocious pace bowling as the hosts broke South African resistance every time a partnership looked like developing.Marco Jansen, who had made 10 not out, and Simon Harmer, unbeaten on six, will resume on Sunday as South Africa, still 126 runs short of avoiding the follow-on, l...
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Rishabh Pant undergoes successful knee surgery for a ligament tear | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has successfully undergone knee surgery at a Mumbai hospital for the ligament injury he suffered a high-speed car accident on December 30.Pant survived the horrific crash with multiple injuries and was air-lifted to Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute from Dehradun's Max Hospital earlier this week. "Rishabh Pant has successfully undergone a knee ligament surgery on Friday. He will be under observation. Further course of action and rehabilitation will be advised by Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala and followed by the BCCI sports science and medicine team," a BCCI source told PTI.Rishabh Pant airlifted to Mumbai, set to undergo surgery, says BCCIPant, who has played 33 Tests, 30 ODIs, and 66 T20Is for Ind...
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Pant undergoes knee surgery for ligament tear

An ambulance with cricketer Rishabh Pant leaves the airport for a hospital after he was shifted from Dehradun for treatment, in Mumbai on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. File | Photo Credit: PTI Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who miraculously escaped a horrific car accident last week, has successfully undergone a knee surgery at a Mumbai hospital, according to the BCCI sources. "Rishabh Pant has successfully undergone a knee ligament surgery on Friday. He will be under observation. Further course of action and rehabilitation will be advised by Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala and followed by the BCCI sports science and medicine team," a BCCI source told PTI. The surgery took place at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital in Andheri West under the supervision of Dr. Pardiwala, the head of...