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Mumbai Maharathi defeated defending champions NCR Punjab Royals 51-46 in the first match of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) Season 4 currently underway at the Tau Devi Lal Indoor Stadium in Panchkula. 

In a fight for supremacy among the juggernauts of Indian hockey, Haryana proved they are better in the business as they prevailed over Punjab 1-0, to emerge champions in the Khelo India Youth Games.

Jennifer Josfina clinched double crowns winning the girls under-13 and under-15 singles finals of the Manora Badminton Academy Junior Badminton Tournament, hosted by Bombay Gymkhana.

Prajnesh Gunneswaran’s maiden Grand Slam appearance ended in disappointment after American Frances Tiafoe defeated the Indian in straight sets in the opening round of the Australian Open on Monday.

A battling Andy Murray bowed out of the Australian Open at the first hurdle Monday, but it was business as usual for ruthless Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal who joined Caroline Wozniacki in round two.

The Blue Tigers who had started their tournament so well, went on to lose two consecutive games to be eliminated from the AFC Asian Cup 2019. Bahrain dominated the match but Indian defence.

All eyes will be on Cheteshwar Pujara, hero of India’s maiden Test series triumph in Australia, when an upbeat Saurashtra face Uttar Pradesh in a Ranji Trophy quarter-final beginning here on Tuesday.

Australia vice-captain Alex Carey on Monday said that an ODI series win against a top team like India “will mean a lot” considering the hosts’ struggles over the last 12 months.

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur said on Monday he was determined to find a solution to his team’s problems against fast, short-pitched bowling.

Appealing that another chance be given to Hardik Pandya and K L Rahul, who have drawn flak for their outrage-evoking comments on women during a chat show, renowned umpire Simon Taufel Monday said “we all make mistakes”.