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Rohit Sharma's DRS Blunder Costs India Wicket in Dharamsala Test

Rohit Sharma’s DRS Blunder Costs India Wicket in Dharamsala Test

By March 8, 2024 0

Rohit Sharma’s DRS Blunder Costs India Wicket in Dharamsala Test

During England’s first innings in the Dharamsala Test, Indian captain Rohit Sharma made a costly DRS error that allowed Zak Crawley to survive a clear edge. On the fifth ball of the 26th over, Crawley missed a glance shot off Kuldeep Yadav’s bowling, and the ball hit wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel and lobbed towards the leg side. Sarfaraz Khan grabbed the ball before it hit the ground, sparking a massive appeal from India.

Despite Sarfaraz’s insistence, Rohit initially declined the request for a DRS review. However, replays and UltraEdge confirmed that Crawley had indeed edged the ball. The Indian skipper was left laughing in disbelief as Sarfaraz smiled wryly.

This error proved costly for India, as Crawley went on to score a crucial 56 runs, helping England reach a respectable total of 218 in their first innings. The fragility of England’s batters against spin was once again exposed, with Kuldeep Yadav claiming a five-wicket haul.

In contrast, India showed their dominance on the flat track, cruising to 135 for one at stumps on day one. Rohit Sharma (52*) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (57) put on a 104-run opening stand, the highest of the series for India. Jaiswal became only the second Indian to amass 700 runs in a series, after Sunil Gavaskar.

The Indian pacers and spinners struggled to make an impact compared to their English counterparts. Jaiswal took advantage of this, smashing three sixes off Shoaib Bashir in his first over. Rohit Sharma also played confidently, hitting two maximums.

At the close of play, India were in a strong position, with Rohit and Shubman Gill (26*) at the crease. The hosts will be looking to build on their advantage and secure a series victory in the final Test.

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Liverpool Rout Sparta Prague 5-1 in Europa League

Liverpool Rout Sparta Prague 5-1 in Europa League

By March 8, 2024 0

Liverpool took a commanding step towards the Europa League quarterfinals with a resounding 5-1 victory over Sparta Prague on Thursday. Darwin Nunez starred for the Reds, scoring twice to help secure a comfortable first-leg advantage.

Nunez opened the scoring in the sixth minute, converting a penalty after Alexis Mac Allister was fouled in the area. The Uruguayan international doubled Liverpool’s lead in the 25th minute with a stunning right-footed shot from distance.

Sparta Prague pulled one back through an own goal by Conor Bradley, but Nunez restored Liverpool’s three-goal advantage just before halftime. Luis Díaz extended the lead further in the second half, before Dominik Szoboszlai scored a consolation goal for the hosts in stoppage time.

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp praised his team’s performance, saying, “Our goals were fantastic.” He also welcomed the return of Mohamed Salah, who came on as a substitute in the 74th minute.

In other Europa League action, Bayer Leverkusen extended their unbeaten run to 35 games across all competitions with a 2-2 draw at Qarabag. Roma continued their resurgence under coach Daniele De Rossi with a 4-0 thumping of Brighton, while Marseille beat 10-man Villarreal 4-0.

AC Milan took control of their tie against Slavia Prague with a 3-1 victory at San Siro, while Freiburg secured a 1-0 home win over West Ham. Benfica salvaged a 2-2 draw at Rangers, while Aston Villa held Ajax 0-0 in Amsterdam.

In the Europa Conference League, Lille recorded a 3-0 victory at Sturm Graz, Maccabi Tel Aviv won 4-1 at Olympiacos, and Molde beat Club Brugge 2-1. Fiorentina secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Maccabi Haifa, while Fenerbahce won 3-0 at Union Saint-Gilloise.

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Islamabad United Triumph Over Karachi Kings in PSL Thriller

Islamabad United Triumph Over Karachi Kings in PSL Thriller

By March 8, 2024 0

Islamabad United emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter against Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League, securing a crucial five-wicket win. The match witnessed a dominant performance from United’s fast bowlers, Tymal Mills and Faheem Ashraf, who dismantled Karachi’s top order.

Mills, making his first appearance in the Rawalpindi leg, proved his worth with an impressive 3 for 34. His deceptive bowling proved too much for Shan Masood and Tim Seifert, who were dismissed for 10 and 26 respectively. Ashraf also played a pivotal role, claiming the wickets of both openers with his cunning deliveries.

Karachi’s batting lineup struggled to gain momentum, with only Kieron Pollard (39) and James Vince (29) managing to form a substantial partnership. Mills broke the 58-run stand between the duo, dismissing Vince with a delivery that seamed away from the batsman.

United’s chase began with a shaky start as Mir Hamza dismissed Alex Hales and Colin Munro within the powerplay. However, captain Shadab Khan (34) and Agha Salman (33) steadied the innings with a cautious 56-run partnership.

After Salman’s dismissal, United lost three wickets in quick succession, but Haider Ali (26*) and Ashraf (12*) guided the team to victory in the 18.4th over.

The win propelled Islamabad United to second place in the standings with nine points, while Karachi Kings’ playoff hopes took a significant blow. They now need to win their remaining two games and rely on other teams to lose in order to qualify for the playoffs.

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Praggnanandhaa Draws in Prague Masters, Prepares for Candidates Tournament

Praggnanandhaa Draws in Prague Masters, Prepares for Candidates Tournament

By March 8, 2024 0

R Praggnanandhaa, India’s rising chess star, concluded the Prague Masters chess tournament with a draw against David Navara of the Czech Republic. Despite his valiant effort, Praggnanandhaa settled for a draw in the final round, but he can take solace in his strong performance, which has positioned him as the top-rated Indian heading into the upcoming Candidates Tournament in Toronto.

The Candidates Tournament, a prestigious event that determines the challenger for the World Championship match, was initially met with visa issues for some participants. However, thanks to the tireless efforts of FIDE and various channels, the tournament is now set to proceed as planned.

In the final round of the Prague Masters, five draws occurred among the top 10 players, leaving the standings largely unchanged. Nodirbek Abdusattarov of Uzbekistan emerged victorious, having secured 6/8 points in the previous rounds and adding another half-point in the final round.

Praggnanandhaa finished the tournament with a respectable score of five points, alongside Parham Maghsoodloo of Iran and Ngyen Thai Dai Van of the Czech Republic. Gukesh, Richard Rapport of Romania, and David Navara shared fifth place with 4.5 points each, while Mateusz Bartel and Vincent Keymer finished with 3.5 points. Vidit Gujrathi placed last with three points.

Among the three Indian participants in the Candidates Tournament, Praggnanandhaa has shown the most impressive form. However, with the dates for the World Championship challenger match now set, it remains to be seen who will emerge victorious under the pressure of the high-stakes event.

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Ovechkin Scores 840th Goal, Capitals Crush Penguins 6-0

Ovechkin Scores 840th Goal, Capitals Crush Penguins 6-0

By March 8, 2024 0

Alex Ovechkin’s relentless pursuit of hockey history continued on Thursday night as he scored his 840th career goal, propelling the Washington Capitals to a resounding 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Russian superstar’s milestone goal, coupled with an assist, elevated him past Hall of Famer Paul Coffey into 15th place on the NHL’s all-time scoring list.

Ovechkin’s 10th goal in his last 15 games brought him within 54 goals of Wayne Gretzky’s untouchable record of 894 career goals. The 38-year-old’s unwavering determination and exceptional scoring prowess continue to captivate the hockey world.

The Capitals’ triumph was a collective effort, with Tom Wilson contributing a short-handed goal and an assist. Nick Jensen, Sonny Milano, Hendrix Lapierre, and Ivan Miroshnichenko also found the back of the net for Washington, who are desperately clinging to their playoff hopes in the Eastern Conference.

Charlie Lindgren, filling in for the ailing Darcy Keumper, turned in a stellar performance, stopping all 39 shots he faced for his sixth career shutout. Tristan Jarry, on the other hand, endured a rough outing for the Penguins, allowing four goals on 22 shots before being pulled in the second period.

The Penguins’ loss further dampened their fading postseason aspirations, as they have now dropped four of their last five games. Sidney Crosby, the team’s captain and perennial superstar, was held without a point for the third consecutive game, marking the first such occurrence this season.

Pittsburgh’s struggles have prompted speculation that they may become sellers before Friday’s trade deadline, with star forward Jake Guentzel potentially on the move to division rival Carolina. The Penguins, the NHL’s oldest team, are looking to rejuvenate their roster and focus on the future, with this season appearing to be a lost cause.

The Penguins’ woes have been exacerbated by their abysmal power play, which ranks 28th in the league and has been prone to surrendering short-handed goals. Wilson’s early goal in the game marked the 10th time Pittsburgh has allowed a goal while on the power play this season, the third-highest total in the NHL.

Despite their struggles, the Penguins remain hopeful that they can turn things around and make a late push for the playoffs. However, with 21 games remaining in the regular season, time is running out for the once-mighty Penguins.

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Goa's Comeback Stuns Manipur, Secures Santosh Trophy Final Berth

Goa’s Comeback Stuns Manipur, Secures Santosh Trophy Final Berth

By March 8, 2024 0

Goa’s resilience shone through as they staged a remarkable comeback from a goal down to defeat Manipur 2-1 in extra time, securing their 14th appearance in the Santosh Trophy final.

The match began with a high tempo, with both teams creating early chances. However, it was Manipur who broke the deadlock in the 18th minute when Ngangbam Pacha Singh unleashed a stunning strike from 30 yards that left Goa goalkeeper Antonio Dylan Inacio da Silva rooted to the spot.

Goa’s hopes seemed to dwindle as Manipur employed a high press that stifled their passing game. However, the Goan team refused to give up and fought back valiantly. Deep into injury time, Necio Maristo Fernandes produced a moment of brilliance, acrobatically back-volleying the ball into the goal from inside the box to send the game into extra time.

In extra time, Manipur came out strong, but Goa remained resolute and looked to hit on the counter. With just four minutes remaining on the clock, Fernandes struck again, running onto a low center from the right and poking the ball in from close range.

The match ended in a flurry of red cards as tempers flared. Manipur head coach Thangjam Saran Singh and a team staff member were dismissed just after Goa’s second goal, while substitute Sushilkumar Singh was sent off in the sixth minute of injury time in extra time.

Goa’s victory sets up a thrilling final against Services, who defeated Mizoram 2-1 in the other semifinal. The Goan team will be aiming to add to their record-breaking 13 Santosh Trophy titles, while Services will be looking to claim their first title since 2012.

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Messi's Name Saves 90-Year-Old Woman from Armed Intruders

Messi’s Name Saves 90-Year-Old Woman from Armed Intruders

By March 8, 2024 0

Lionel Messi’s global influence extends far beyond the realm of football, as evidenced by a remarkable incident involving a 90-year-old woman in Israel. Ester Cunio, a resident of Kibbutz Nir Oz, found herself facing armed intruders who stormed her home. Amidst the chaos, Cunio’s mention of Messi’s name proved to be a life-saving intervention.

The gunmen demanded information about Cunio’s family, but she claimed to have limited Hebrew proficiency and spoke in Argentine Spanish. In an interview with Fuente Latina, Cunio recounted the encounter: “I told him not to talk to me because I didn’t understand his language. The Arab language, and I speak poor Hebrew. I speak Argentinian Spanish, so he asks what Argentina is. Then I tell him, ‘do you watch football?’ He said he liked it and I told him I am from Messi’s country.”

To Cunio’s astonishment, the gunman expressed admiration for Messi and placed his arm on her shoulder. He handed her his gun and instructed her to make the peace sign, which was captured in a photograph. Cunio expressed her hope that Messi would see the image and assist in the release of her abducted grandchildren, David and Ariel.

Messi’s impact transcends sports, serving as a symbol of peace and unity. This incident highlights the profound influence he wields on a global scale, inspiring hope and fostering connections across cultural and linguistic barriers.

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Naomi Osaka Wins in Indian Wells Return

Naomi Osaka Wins in Indian Wells Return

By March 8, 2024 0

Naomi Osaka’s triumphant return to the BNP Paribas Open continued on Thursday as she defeated Sara Errani in straight sets to reach the second round. The former world No. 1, who is playing her fifth tournament since giving birth to daughter Shai last year, is starting to find her form after a 16-month break.

Osaka, who arrived at Indian Wells unseeded, started slowly against Errani, a former world No. 5. The Italian twice led by a break in the opening set, but Osaka soon found her rhythm and reeled off four straight games to take the set.

Errani continued to push in the second set, but Osaka was too strong and broke serve three times to win the set 6-1. The match lasted just one hour and nine minutes, with Osaka hitting seven aces and breaking serve five times.

Up next for Osaka is No. 14 seed Liudmila Samsonova, who received a bye into the second round. The two will be facing off for the first time, with Samsonova having enjoyed a similarly up-and-down start to her 2024 season.

Osaka’s victory is a sign that she is starting to return to her best form. The 26-year-old is a four-time Grand Slam champion and is one of the most marketable athletes in the world. Her return to the top of the game would be a major boost for women’s tennis.

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Duke Blue Devils Advance to ACC Quarterfinals with 70-58 Win over Georgia Tech

Duke Blue Devils Advance to ACC Quarterfinals with 70-58 Win over Georgia Tech

By March 8, 2024 0

In a thrilling second-round matchup of the ACC Tournament, seventh-seeded Duke Blue Devils emerged victorious over 10th-seeded Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 70-58. The Blue Devils’ triumph was fueled by a dominant second-half performance, led by Kennedy Brown’s 14 points.

Brown, who had a quiet first half with only two points, exploded in the second half, scoring 12 points and helping Duke maintain a double-digit lead for the majority of the period. Her teammates also stepped up, with Oluchi Okanawa leading the scoring with 15 points and Ashlon Jackson adding 11 points, all in the pivotal second quarter.

Duke’s defense, which has been a cornerstone of their success this season, held Georgia Tech to just 37.7% shooting from the field and 3 of 12 from three-point range. The Blue Devils also dominated the rebounding battle, outrebounding the Yellow Jackets 42-27.

Tonie Morgan led Georgia Tech with 19 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals, but her efforts were not enough to overcome Duke’s balanced attack and suffocating defense. Kara Dunn added 14 points and Rusne Augustinaite contributed 11 points for the Yellow Jackets.

Duke’s victory sets up a quarterfinal matchup against second-seeded North Carolina State on Friday night. The Blue Devils will look to continue their momentum and advance to the semifinals of the ACC Tournament.

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Venus Williams Falls in Indian Wells Return

Venus Williams Falls in Indian Wells Return

By March 8, 2024 0

Venus Williams, the 43-year-old tennis legend, made her long-awaited return to the WTA Tour at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California. Despite a promising start, Williams ultimately fell to qualifier Nao Hibino in a three-set battle.

Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, had not played a competitive match since her first-round exit at the US Open in August 2023. Her last appearance at Indian Wells was in 2019.

The match began on Wednesday night in windy and chilly conditions, but was interrupted by heavy rain after just two games. When play resumed on Thursday, the weather had improved significantly.

Williams started strongly, taking the first set 6-2 with her trademark power and precision. However, Hibino, ranked 80th in the world, fought back to win the second set 6-3.

In the deciding set, Williams’ game fell apart as she struggled with unforced errors and double faults. Hibino took advantage, winning the final six games to seal the victory 6-0.

Despite the defeat, Williams showed glimpses of her former brilliance, particularly with her serve and backhand. However, her lack of match fitness and consistency proved to be her undoing.

Hibino, who had never won a match at Indian Wells before, will now face No. 17 seed Veronika Kudermetova in the second round.

Other notable results from Day 2 of the tournament included victories for 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu, 2018 Australian Open winner Caroline Wozniacki, and 2022 Australian Open runner-up Danielle Collins.

On the men’s side, three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka was defeated by 63rd-ranked Tomas Machac, while Gael Monfils and qualifier Lucas Pouille advanced.

Rafael Nadal, who was scheduled to play his first tour match since January on Thursday night, withdrew from the tournament on Wednesday due to a hip injury.

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