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Day: March 5, 2023

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We were unable to obtain medical clearance for Deandra Dottin: Gujarat Giants | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: The inaugural Women's Premier League has been hit by its first major controversy. Just hours before the opening game on Saturday night, the Gujarat Giants had announced that Ireland-born Australian all-rounder Kim Garth had replaced West Indies' batting great Deandra Dottin in their squad because of an injury.SCHEDULE | POINTS TABLEHowever, Dottin dropped a bombshell on Saturday when she revealed on social media that she is fit and healthy.On Sunday, the Gujarat Giants tweeted a statement in which they said that they were unable to get a medical clearance for Deandra Dottin which is mandatory to play in the WPL. In the statement, GG said that the West Indian will be a part of the side in the future editions of WPL once she gets medical clearance to play in the League."Deandra is...
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RCB vs DC Live Score WPL 2023: Smriti Mandhana’s Bangalore to take on Meg Lanning’s Delhi

Delhi Capitals women's team players pose for a group photo during a press conference ahead of the WPL 2023, in Mumbai. (PTI) Teams Delhi Capitals: Meg Lanning (captain), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonasen, Alice Capsey, Tara Norris, Laura Harris, Marizanne Kapp, Poonam Yadav, Shikha Pandey, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Aparna Mondal (wk), Titas Sadhu, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Minnu Mani, Jasia Akhtar Royal Challengers Bangalore: Smriti Mandhana (captain), Richa Ghosh (wk), Dane Van Niekerk, Heather Knight, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Sophie Devine, Erin Burns, Disha Kasat, Sahana Pawar, Renuka Thakur, Komal Zanzad, Poonam Khemnar, Kanika Ahuja, Preeti Bose, Shobhana Asha, Shreyanka Patil, Indrani Roy (wk) !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMetho...
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World Test Championship driving trend towards shorter matches | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Planning a trip to see the fifth day of a Test match anywhere in the world is a sign of unbridled optimism, but do so in India at the moment and you might find people questioning your sanity.Each of the first three matches in India's series against Australia have ended inside three days with the hosts taking a 2-1 lead into the final match in Ahmedabad next week.It reflects a wider, and not wholly unpopular, trend globally as five-day stalemates have given way to three days of frenetic action with a guaranteed outcome.While playing a contest over five days and potentially ending in a draw has always been a source of amusement in non-cricketing nations, the length of a Test has always been part of the attraction for devotees of the longest format.Shortened Tests are not an Ind...
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Irani Cup: Rest of India beat Madhya Pradesh to win title | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Extending their dominance in the Irani Cup, Rest of India handed last season's Ranji Trophy champions Madhya Pradesh a 238-run drubbing on the final day of the season-ending match in Gwalior on Sunday.Hosts Madhya Pradesh were bowled out for 198 in their second innings on the fifth and final day at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium chasing an imposing target of 437.That winning feeling 😃👌#IraniCup | #MPvROI | @mastercardindia Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/UMUCM30e11 https://t.co/5Nxt4DhLXg— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) 1677999200000At stumps on the penultimate day, MP were 81/2, needing 356 on the last day to win their maiden Irani title.This was after Yashasvi Jaiswal mauled a hapless Madhya Pradesh attack into submission with another near-flawless hundred, putting Rest of India in...
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Rest of India beat Madhya Pradesh to win Irani Cup

Yashasvi Jaiswal helped prop Rest of India to victory in the Irani Cup. File | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M. Rest of India extended their dominance in the Irani Cup with a 238-run drubbing of Madhya Pradesh on the final day of the season-ending match in Gwalior on March 5.Set an imposing target of 437, the hosts — last season's Ranji Trophy champions — were all out for 198 in their second innings on the fifth and final day at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium.At stumps on the penultimate day, MP were 81 for 2, needing 356 on the last day to win their maiden Irani title.This was after Yashasvi Jaiswal mauled a hapless Madhya Pradesh attack into submission with another near-flawless hundred, putting Rest of India in the driver's seat to retain the Irani Cup trophy.Jaiswal, who struck a sublime...
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WPL team analysis: Powered by top order batters & all-rounders, Delhi Capitals may lose the plot in absence of finishers

Meg Lanning has won all there is to win in international cricket. T20 World Cup. ODI World Cup. Commonwealth Games gold medal. A sum total of five trophies, more than any other captain. So, it is only fair that Delhi Capitals dream big to win the inaugural Women’s Premier League under her captainship. Let’s assess their chances of doing so. Strengths: With the presence of Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues and Meg Lanning in the top order, Delhi have a strong batting core to begin with. Marizanne Kapp further strengthens it and Delhi’s other key strength. The all rounders tally. Kapp, Shikha Pandey, Jess Jonassen and furthermore the likes of Alice Capsey and Radha Yadav provide a solid bunch of all-round options to the Capitals, with both spin and pace bowling quotas getting fulfilled. We...
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Border-Gavaskar Trophy | In Indore, we doubled down on what we’d set out to achieve initially: Andrew McDonald

Travis Head with Coach Andrew McDonald during a practice session at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on February 28, 2023. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has admitted that visiting teams need to be "near perfect" to challenge India in their own backyard, something they sought in Indore by "doubling down" on what they had set out to achieve initially. Hammered by the hosts inside three days in the first two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar trophy, Australia fought back strongly to claim the third match on an Indore pitch that offered vicious turn and variable bounce. "You have almost got to be near perfect against India in India. I think this game (Indore Test) besides that 6 for 11 was near perfect," McDonald was quoted as saying 'ESPNcricinfo'. Accor...
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Captaincy helps me bring out my best performances: Harmanpreet Kaur | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After powering the Women's Premier League to an electrifying start with a scintillating 65-run knock against Gujarat Giants in the opener at Navi Mumbai on Saturday, Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur said leadership brings the best out of her.Kaur's onslaught and her 89-run stand for the fourth wicket with Amelia Kerr powered Mumbai Indians to 207/5, and their bowlers outclassed Gujarat Giants by dismissing them for just 64 to record a 143-run win.The @ImHarmanpreet-led @mipaltan are off the mark in the #TATAWPL in style! #MI win the opening game against #GG… https://t.co/eCtwHjUymW— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) 1677951962000The right-handed batter told the media after the game that captaincy brings out the best from her.She said, "I have been captaining teams...
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The moment Liverpool vs Manchester United is not a special game anymore then something went really wrong: Jurgen Klopp

Despite Liverpool’s recent struggles in the league, which has them sixth in the league table, six points away from the top 4, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp did not play down the significance of their upcoming fixture against Manchester United. The German manager said that even if it is not a top-of-the-table clash anymore, the rivalry will always be special to football. “We can cut it into pieces. Three points, that is pretty much the only normal stuff like in other games, three points, but the moment when Liverpool versus Manchester United is not a special game anymore then something went really wrong,” he was quoted as saying by Goal. An unforgettable performance against Manchester United in 2020 💫@SCJohnson | #LIVMUN pic.twitter.com/BijQEhrgjR — Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 3, 2023 “I love fo...
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Karnataka end 54-year wait, win Santosh Trophy | Football News – Times of India

RIYADH: It’s been a long and difficult road for Karnataka, but the wait finally ended as they edged past Meghalaya 3-2 to emerge champions at the 76th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on Saturday. Karnataka last won the title 54 years ago and their triumph this year was special as they became the first to win the national championship on foreign soil. The semifinals and final of the oldest national championship were played outside the subcontinent for the first time after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) signed a MoU with the Saudi Arabia Football Federation.🏆 KARNATAKA ARE CHAMPIONS AFTER 5️⃣4️⃣ YEARS 🏆It was a close call in the end, but Karnataka get over the line in… https://t.co/S3b5UsapWG— Indian Football...
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India vs Australia: Bharat Army irked by decision to ‘lock out’ fans from Day 1 of 4th Test | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: The Gujarat Cricket Association’s (GCA) decision to ‘lock out’ a majority of the cricket fans on the first day of the fourth Test between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has irked Bharat Army, a global group of Indian cricket supporters. Apparently, the GCA has decided to ‘lock out’ a major share of tickets for the first day of the Test, on March 9, due to the presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese.“I’m travelling from London with some other friends specifically for this match and have paid a fortune on flights and hotels. It’s shocking that fans have been let down like this with no consideration of the financial impact," Rakesh Patel, the founder of the Bharat Army, told TOI from London on Sa...
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Lionel Messi just one away from historic 800 career goals

Lionel Messi is just one goal away from becoming only the second player ever after Cristiano Ronaldo to reach the 800-goal milestone. The PSG star scored his 799 goal on Saturday against Nantes. On Thursday, he will have the chance to achieve the historic feat when PSG will face Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie. Bayern lead 1-0 from the first leg. Since turning pro 19 years ago, Messi has been stockpiling trophies at an absurdly consistent rate. In fact, 2013-14 and 2019-20 were the only trophyless seasons of his career. Leo Messi’s GOAL 🇦🇷⚽️ Great team goal! 👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/umgFm1Xdei — PSG Report (@PSG_Report) March 4, 2023 Messi has won more major trophies with Barcelona (35) than any other player in the Catalan club’s 123-year history....