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Deepti celebrated her second century in the ODI format with an unbeaten 106 off 86 balls in the series-clinching 121-run win over Zimbabwe.

The decision to retain fast bowlers as cover is part of a long-term workload management strategy devised months before the tour

French superstar Mbappe opened the scoring before the interval and then slotted home late on to inflict Barcas first domestic defeat of the campaign after Raphinha had equalised for the champions

Like Kohli during a chase, he somehow swaps his brain for a computer; he works out angles and areas to target and bowlers to attack, mentally recalibrating with every passing over and somehow insulating himself from the rising levels of panic that manifest themselves in addled decision-making when push comes to shove

The absence of Siraj and Gill should not take the sheen away from the top-of-the-table clash; a tracks that aids the slow bowlers awaits

Under-pressure Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has dropped captain Bruno Fernandes in a statement selection with the team in a crisis

Echoes Of Time turns in a courageous performance to take the honours in the Major P.K. Mehra Memorial Super Mile

Sai Kishores men approach the game with confidence after having posted an innings victory over Uttarakhand in the previous round; the visiting side eyes its first win of the season

The host carries the momentum of securing an innings win against Odisha in its previous encounter; the form of batters Baby, Azharuddeen and spin trio of Jalaj, Sarvate and Vaisakh is a plus; the visitors deep batting line-up and potent multi-dimensional bowling attack is in fine nick this season

It will be the maiden senior Weightlifting World Championships to be held in India

The host will fancy its chances against Tripura, one of the weaker Elite sides, which comes into the fixture on the back of two defeats; rain could disrupt the plans though

The 31-year-old Indian lost 21-16, 11-21, 12-21 to the Olympic champion, who clinched her fourth French Open title and 11th crown of the season

Both teams come into this contest on the back of two resounding wins each; this encounter presents itself as the first significant test of the season for visitor and much will depend on whether its pace attack, without Anshul Kamboj, can put the hosts formidable batting line-up under sustained pressure

Ezri Konsa bundled the ball into the net in the opening minutes for his first goal for the club since joining from Aston Villa in August

Rieko trumps the favourite Stud Poker for a stunning win in the Sprinters Cup; Dyf lives up to the billing in the Stayers Cup

Unai Emerys team climbed to sixth on 11 points with their first league victory at Villa Park this season and third successive league win over City

Well you know I was elected by 211 member associations from all over the world, I think what is important is that in an organization like FIFA, there can be different views, different points of view, said Gianni Infantino

Bayern Munich said on October 24 that coach Vincent Kompany will undergo more testing to determine why he collapsed during a training session the previous day

The 32-year-old veteran, in unfamiliar territory on home ground, takes a one stroke lead over defending champion Shannon and three-time winner Pornanong

Sindhu registered a 21-10, 20-22, 21-16 win over Japans Hina Akechi in an hour and 13 minutes

The iconic fixture that pits Barcelona versus Real Madrid continues to stop the world. Why does it evoke such interest? Why is there such needle between the sides? And how will the managers of the two Spanish giants set their sides up for the latest edition of this bitter rivalry?

What makes El Clsico one of footballs greatest rivalries? Srinivasan Ramani, The Hindus Deputy National Editor, joins In Focus to explore the history, politics, identity and footballing philosophies behind the iconic Real Madrid-Barcelona clash.