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For the third straight season, Karnataka has emerged with no more than a point from its Ranji Trophy opener.But against Andhra on Wednesday in Mulapadu near here, it may not be that bad a result, for it missed all five of its frontline bowlers because of injuries, and handed debuts to three.If anything, its top-order should have fared better in the first innings, giving a fledgling bowling unit some cushion.“There were many positives, especially the way the debutants played,” insisted coach R. Vinay Kumar. “Manvanth [Kumar] played a crucial knock in the second innings (44), and Madhav Bajaj also batted…

It arrived dressed as a stranger, this refreshed pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, with the promise of a different story. India, squinting into the unknown, chose to chase. But the night peeled back the disguise soon enough, and beneath it lay that same old batting paradise.Shai Hope’s sensational unbeaten century lit the fuse for West Indies’ 24-run win over India on Wednesday, dragging the series level at 2-2.Jewel Andrew, having taken the pitch’s measure, got to work for the Windies, raining down on Arshdeep Singh with two boundaries and a six that sailed high over mid-wicket. Mayank Yadav’s…

Michael Carrick is the new favourite with William Hill to be the first Premier League manager to leave, following Manchester United’s 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. The United boss has shortened from 2/1 to 6/4, moving ahead of Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa, who is now priced at 9/4. The defeat comes amid discontent at Old Trafford, with Lisandro Martinez criticising the club’s leadership over a lack of recruitment. Carrick faces the challenge of maintaining support from both his players and the board as pressure on his position grows. Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi is next in the betting…

MATTERS are returning to normal in our EFL League One after a spate of managerial changes but the immediate focus is on Thursday night’s clash between Mansfield Town and Oxford United. For the time being anyway! And it is shaping up to be an exciting promotion charge because merely four points cover the leading seven teams. So League One betting odds are attracting huge interest especially since the top three contenders face home fixtures this weekend. Here, I look ahead to Thursday’s action – assessing both teams and their recent form before offering my considered score prediction to assist your…

Football is supposed to make sense. We spend the days leading up to a game studying the data, assessing form and working out what is most likely to happen. Then a bogey team turns up and ruins everything. Every club has them: cursed grounds, opponents who suddenly become world-beaters, and records that survive changes of manager, players and occasionally, even stadium. So, ahead of this weekend, I’ve looked for alternative reasons to back an outsider, hoping for an upset. Club birthdays. Historical grudges. European travel. A curse transported across Liverpool in a removal van. None should outweigh the underlying data,…

TOSSIndia wins the toss and opts to bowl first..Playing XIsIndia: Sanju Samson(wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer(C), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank YadavWest Indies: Shai Hope(wk/C), Jewel Andrew, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Keemo Paul, Shamar Springer, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar JosephLive streaming infoWhen is the India vs West Indies 4th T20I?The India vs West Indies 4th T20I is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad.What time is the toss for the India vs West Indies 4th T20I?The…

Lisandro Martinez is 1/3 with William Hill to remain at Manchester United beyond the January transfer window, despite his post-match comments raising questions over his future. Atletico Madrid lead the named alternative clubs at 3/1, sharing that price with a move to any Argentinian club. Diego Simeone’s side beat United on Tuesday night, providing the backdrop to the defender’s outburst. AC Milan are next at 6/1, followed by Tottenham Hotspur at 7/1, making Spurs his shortest-priced alternative Premier League destination. While Atletico are among the leading contenders should Martinez move, United remain the clear favourites to be his club on…

DUBLIN-BORN football journalist Tony Incenzo previews the forthcoming SSE Airtricity League of Ireland action, with a focus on Friday night’s fixtures. A big gap has suddenly opened up at the apex of our League of Ireland Premier Division title race. Defending champions Shamrock Rovers are very much in the driving seat with three games remaining. But more twists and turns could take place before that defining seasonal denouement. Accordingly, betting interest is bubbling up intensely. Here are the upcoming pairings alongside my considered score predictions to assist your football betting… Bohemians v Waterford Prediction at Dalymount Park Kick-off: 7.45pm Rankings:…

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Thursday’s UEFA Europa Conference League clash between Hearts and Nordsjaelland. Our Prediction: Both Teams To Score & Over 2.5 Goals (3/4) | Hearts 2-2 Nordsjaelland (9/1) Hearts open their Europa Conference League campaign on Thursday night against Nordsjaelland, with the Jambos looking to carry their recent domestic resurgence into Matchday One after a rocky start to the season. Now, let’s take a closer look at some UEFA Europa Conference League odds and betting angles for Thursday’s fixture: Hearts v Nordsjaelland – Thursday, 8pm View all available markets at William Hill Hearts made a dreadful start…

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Thursday’s UEFA Europa League clash between Bournemouth and Sturm Graz. Our Prediction: Both Teams To Score & Bournemouth To Win (29/20) | Bournemouth 3-1 Sturm Graz (9/1) It’s a landmark night at the Vitality Stadium as Bournemouth play their first European fixture on home soil, aiming to follow up their impressive victory in Spain against a Sturm Graz side with plenty of continental experience. Now, let’s take a closer look at some UEFA Europa League odds and betting angles for Thursday’s fixture: Bournemouth v Sturm Graz – Thursday, 8pm View all available markets at William…