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‘No stone is left unturned’ in the Wallabies’ pursuit of Rugby World Cup glory

Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones and his team leaders are doing everything they can to prepare their side for a “smash and grab” job at the Rugby World Cup in France. It will be some task considering Jones has not even taken charge of a Test match yet after replacing Dave Rennie at the helm in January. However, if anyone can put together a good team quickly it is Jones, owing to his years of…

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Moussa Sissoko fires shots at Mauricio Pochettino: “I would like him to communicate better.”

Speaking in an interview with L’Équipe, Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko reflected on a torrid campaign for him and his future. On Mauricio Pochettino: I would like him to communicate better… [In an upcoming meeting between my agent and Mauricio Pochettino] I want a completely honest conversation to see what they plan to do, what they are seeing in terms of my future. From that moment on, everything will be clearer in my head. On his future: You…

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IPL 2023: Mumbai didn’t have net run rate in mind, wanted to win versus Hyderabad, says Cameron Green

Mumbai Indians’ all-rounder Cameron Green said on Sunday his side did not enter its last IPL league round game against Sunrisers Hyderabad here with the intention of improving its net run rate. Green struck an unbeaten 100 off 47 balls to power Mumbai’s win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the company of Rohit Sharma (56) and Suryakumar Yadav, but their task of improving the NRR over Royal Challengers Bengaluru required an improbable 201 to be scored…

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IPL 2023: Last season mindset was not right, says Ruturaj Gaikwad

Post their emphatic triumph over Hardik Pandya’s Gujarat Titans (GT) to seal the IPL 2023 final berth, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opener Ruturaj Gaikwad revealed that his mindset wasn’t as strong last season as it was this year. After the game, Gaikwad told teammate Deepak Chahar that he believes a solid start is crucial for the team to advance in the competition. “My mindset last year wasn’t too good either and neither was the team’s.…

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BFI appoints John Warburton as sub-junior coach

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Friday appointed John Warburton as sub-junior coach with an aim to develop the sport at the grassroots level. Warburton, whose coaching career has spanned nearly four decades, has been actively involved with the sport in England since 1984. He is currently heading boxing at JSW’s Inspire Institute of Sport in Bellary, Karnataka. His expertise has played a vital role in the development and progression of Indian pugilists such…

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There are some hidden gems you sometimes discover about your own game after a long time: Prannoy

HS Prannoy won his first Super 500 title on Sunday at the Malaysia Masters in Kuala Lumpur. He told BWF media about the rollercoaster of emotions, and what to look forward to in the race to Olympic qualification. Describe your emotions, winning after six years… I think there are too many emotions as such. The last six years were too much of a roller-coaster ride for me. Really didn’t expect this to happen after six…

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WTC Final: KS Bharat over Ishan Kishan a no brainer; Umesh Yadav over Shardul Thakur for his old ball skills, says former India Selector

Former India selector Sarandeep Singh says picking K S Bharat over Ishan Kishan as the wicketkeeper for the World Test Championship final against Australia is a no brainer and he would also choose Umesh Yadav over Shardul Thakur in the playing eleven. In the absence of the injured Rishabh Pant, Kishan, who is yet to play Test cricket, can provide the x-factor but Sarandeep feels Bharat walks into the eleven as the frontline wicketkeeper. “KS…

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Harbhajan Singh says Wriddhiman Saha could have replaced KS Bharat in WTC Final

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh feels Wriddhiman Saha could have replaced KS Bharat as a wicketkeeper in the WTC final against Australia. Saha has not played in a Test match for India since being benched for the home series against Sri Lanka in February of last year. “No, I don’t think so. KS Bharat has been playing for India now. If it were Wriddhiman Saha, then I would say yes, play him. He has more…

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United Rugby Championship: Munster have a ‘phenomenal opportunity’ to claim the title in Cape Town

Former Ireland international Bernard Jackman has tipped Munster to beat the Stormers in the Grand Final and claim the United Rugby Championship (URC) title in Cape Town this weekend. Munster have taken the road less travelled to the all-important clash having beaten Glasgow Warriors in Scotland in the quarter-finals and memorably Leinster in Dublin in the semi-finals. Not long before that Munster were in South Africa where they ended the Stormers‘ winning streak at home…

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