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  Tamil Nadu seamer set to replace injured  Umesh Yadav MUMBAI: Thangarasu Natarajan's stocks continue to rise. The left-arm seamer from Tamil Nadu who made his ODI and T20I debuts during the limited-overs leg of India's ongoing tour of Australia, may earn his maiden Test cap in the third Test, which will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). India won the second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground by eight wickets to square the series 1-1. TOI has learnt from reliable sources in the BCCI that the 29-year-old Natarajan, who took two for 70 on his ODI debut and then scalped six wickets in the three-match T20 International series at an economy rate of 6.91, is set to replace fast bowler Umesh Yadav, who suffered a calf injury and could bowl only 3.3 overs in the second innings of the second Test at the MCG. Yadav has been ruled out of the third Test. "The selectors had added Shardul Thakur (Mumbai paceman) as a replacement for  Mohammed Shami  (out with a fractured

  Highlights Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag hailed Ajinkya Rahane's unbeaten knock Rahane scored an unbeaten 104 on Day 2 of the 2nd Test vs Australia Rahane and Ravindra Jadeja have put on an unbeaten stand of 104 runs Former India batsmen YuvrajSigh and Virender Sehwag on Sunday hailed  Ajinkya Rahane 's unbeaten 104-run knock against  Australia , on day two of the ongoing second Test of the four-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). At stumps on day two, the visitors' score read 277/5 and the side has taken a lead of 82 runs over Australia. The hosts might have scalped wickets of India's top-order, but in the final session, Rahane and Jadeja showed grit and determination to give India firm control of the match. Rahane and Jadeja have put on an unbeaten stand of 104 runs for the sixth wicket. "A captain's Hundred points symbol solid, gritty, and calm just like his personality @ajinkyarahane88 sharp mind in the field setting as well! @imjadeja

  As an extraordinary year winds down,   football   continues to be a much-needed tonic for many. The coronavirus pandemic has restricted our movements, with sports a key aspect in the lives of most people. Italy was among the countries majorly affected by the pandemic, with Serie A's return happening under heavily supervised circumstances. Juventus won the title last season, but this season the league is wide open. AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus are all in contention to win the title, with some highly talented players featuring in the league. The likes of Atalanta, Roma and Napoli have all assembled exciting squads as well. Serie A has shed the tag of a defensive league, and there are attackers galore in the Italian top-flight these days. Without much ado, let us take a look at the: 10 best players in Serie A this year (2020) #10 Theo Hernandez - AC Milan Theo Hernandez before an AC Milan game Theo Hernandez's move to AC Milan was carried out by legendary defender Paolo Ma

  ISL 2020-21 Highlights, Jamshedpur FC vs FC Goa Latest Updates: Igor Angulo scored in the dying minutes of the added-time to hand FC Goa a 2-1 victory over Jamshedpur FC. ISL 2020-21 Highlights, Jamshedpur FC vs FC Goa Latest Updates:  Igor Angulo scored in the dying minutes of the added-time to hand  FC Goa  the much-needed victory. They beat  J amshedpur FC  2-1.  After Stephen Eze put the Red Mariners ahead in the first half with an outfoot finish from an Aitor Monroy freekick, Igor Angulo equalised for the Gaurs in the second half as he cooly slotted in from the penalty spot. Goa got the penalty after Alex Lima tripped Donachie inside the box. Alex Lima could have redeemed himself some 20 minutes later had the officials handed him a legitimate goal. The Brazilian's shot from the edge of the box hit the bar and dropped behind the line but he officials failed to spot that. Then in injury time, Igor Angulo jumped over Valskis and touched the ball with his back to score the winne