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*Post-match press conference copies from Wellington.
*Report of Indian Super League match between ATK and Jamshedpur FC.
*Report of Pro Wrestling League.
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SPO-2NDLD IND
Rayudu, Pandya power India to 35-run win in fifth ODI for biggest ever series win
Wellington, Feb 3 (PTI) India claimed their biggest series win on New Zealand soil, overcoming a disastrous start to earn a hard fought 35-run win in the fifth ODI here Sunday.
SPO-RANJI-FINAL
Saurashtra take Day 1 honours in Ranji final against Vidarbha
By Amanpreet Singh
Nagpur, Feb 3 (PTI) Skipper Jaydev Unadkat removed run-machine Wasim Jaffer with a gem of a delivery as Saurashtra dominated the opening day of the Ranji Trophy final by reducing defending champions Vidarbha to 200 for seven here Sunday.
SPO-IND-COMMENTS
We wanted to test ourselves after heavy Hamilton loss: Rohit
Wellington, Feb 3 (PTI) Stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma Sunday said his side wanted to test themselves in tough conditions after the Hamilton loss and lauded his team for showing character in the fifth ODI which India won to clinch the series 4-1 against New Zealand.
SPO-TENDULKAR
Indian team competitive in any part of world and on any surface: Tendulkar
By Tapan Mohanta
Kolkata, Feb 3 (PTI) Sachin Tendulkar has no hesitation in terming India as favourites going into the World Cup but what makes him happier is the team’s ability to be competitive “in any part of the world and on any surface”.
SPO-MARATHON
Anjali, Wahlang win Kolkata Marathon as Tendulkar cheers participants
Kolkata, Feb 2 (PTI) Less than three months after recovering from a surgery, 45-year-old Anjali Saraogi retained her title in the IDBI Federal Life Insurance Kolkata Marathon with a career-best timing here Sunday.
SPO-SARFARAZ
Hopeful of captaining Pakistan after ban ends, says Sarfaraz
Karachi, Feb 3 (PTI) Suspended Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed, who was caught making racist comments against a South African player, said Sunday he was hopeful of captaining the side after his ban ends.
SPO-SQUASH-TANDON
Tandon wins Seattle Open title
Seattle (USA), Feb 3 (PTI) Indian squash player Ramit Tandon defeated Egyptian Mohamed El Sherbini in the finals to win the Seattle Open, a PSA challenger squash Tour event here
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title: “Highlights " ShowToc: true date: “2023-01-02” author: “Bill Nieves”
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*Report of Pro Wrestling League
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SPO-IND-2NDLD WOM
Mandhana stars again in Indian women’s series-clinching win against NZ
Mount Maunganui, Jan 29 (PTI) Opener Smriti Mandhana led the chase for India with familiar panache after a feisty bowling performance that steered the side to a series-clinching eight-wicket triumph over New Zealand Women in the second one-dayer here Tuesday.
SPO-SAINA-VIMAL
Great chance for mentally toughest Saina to win All England: Vimal
By Amit Kumar Das
New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) Saina Nehwal is mentally the toughest shuttler in the country and the ability to overcome injuries is the key to her longevity, believes former coach Vimal Kumar.
SPO-GAMES-POSTPONEMENT
Goa National Games set to be postponed again, IOA may consider another venue
New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) The 36th National Games are set to be postponed yet again after Goa expressed its inability to host the event in March-April owing to the general elections, prompting a furious IOA to threaten a change of venue.
SPO-ILEAGUE-BAGAN
Mohun Bagan aim to return to winning ways against Gokulam Kerala
Kolkata, Jan 29 (PTI) Their title hopes all but over after the loss to arch-rivals East Bengal in the last match, Mohun Bagan would look to return to winning ways when they face lower-rung Gokulam Kerala FC in their return leg I-League fixture here Wednesday.
SPO-IND-ICC-MEN
India face South Africa in ICC T20 WC opening match
Dubai, Jan 29 (PTI) Former champions India will square off against South Africa in their opening match of the men’s T20 World Cup to be held in Australia next year, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Tuesday.
SPO-SARFARAZ-AKRAM
Akram slams PCB for calling back Sarfaraz from South Africa
Karachi, Jan 29 (PTI) Former captain Wasim Akram on Tuesday slammed Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to call back Sarfaraz Ahmed from South Africa after he was handed a four-match ban for breaching the ICC’s Anti-Racism Code.
SPO-IND-ICC-WOM
Indian women up against Australia in ICC T20 WC opener
Dubai, Jan 29 (PTI) The Indian women’s cricket team will open its campaign at next year’s Twenty20 Word Cup against defending champion Australia on February 21 in Sydney.
SPO-LAUREUS
Rosberg, Capello to attend Laureus World Sports Awards
Monaco, Jan 29 (PTI) Former England football team manager Fabio Capello and 2016 Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg will be among a bevy of stars attending the Laureus World Sports Awards here on February 18
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