*Report of Pro Wrestling League.

*Indian Super League match between FC Goa and Jamshedpur FC at Margao.

*Report of a New Zealand player’s post-match press conference.

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SPO-2NDLD IND

10 Year Challenge: dominant India conquer another series away from home

Mount Maunganui, Jan 28 (PTI) A formidable Indian team completely dominated an out of sorts New Zealand for a series-clinching seven-wicket win in the third ODI, continuing to send a resounding message of its near invincibility to every World Cup opposition.

SPO-IND-KOHLI

Not much to worry as team is in auto mode: Kohli

Mount Maunganui, Jan 28 (PTI) A satisfied Indian captain Virat Kohli on Monday said that his team has hit the “auto mode” going into the 2019 World Cup and there aren’t too many areas of concern for him at the moment.

SPO-KOHLI-PANDYA

Controversy can help Pandya scale new heights in career: Kohli

Mount Maunganui, Jan 28 (PTI) India captain Virat Kohli on Monday hoped all-rounder Hardik Pandya will come out a “better cricketer” and scale new heights after making a promising return from the suspension that followed his sexist remarks on a TV show.

SPO-IND-COMMENTS

I was not even 10 percent of Gill when I was 19: Kohli

Mount Maunganui (New Zealand), Jan 28 (PTI) India skipper Virat Kohli on Monday said watching the young Shubman Gill bat at the nets made him realise that he was not even 10 percent as talented when he was 19.

SPO-ILEAGUE-LD REALKASHMIR

Real Kashmir beat Chennai City 1-0 for second time to remain in title hunt

Srinagar, Jan 28 (PTI) Real Kashmir upstaged Chennai City FC for the second time, clinching a 1-0 victory over the table-toppers in freezing conditions to leave the I-League title race wide open here Monday.

SPO-IND-WOM-PREVIEW

India women aim to seal series against NZ in 2nd ODI

Mount Maunganui, Jan 28 (PTI) A dominant India will look to seal the three-ODI series with another collective effort and consolidate their position in the ICC women’s championship table when they face New Zealand in the second one-dayer here Tuesday.

SPO-RANJI-SAURASHTRA

Undefeated Pujara takes Saurashtra to Ranji Trophy final

Bengaluru, Jan 28 (PTI) The Cheteshwar Pujara juggernaut continued to roll and the ‘Run Machine’ steered Saurashtra to the Ranji Trophy finals with a five-wicket victory over Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy semi-finals here Monday.

SPO-RAYUDU-SUSPENSION

Rayudu suspended from bowling in international cricket

Dubai, Jan 28 (PTI) Ambati Rayudu was Monday suspended from bowling in international cricket by the ICC after the Indian player opted against getting his suspect action tested within the stipulated 14-day period.

SPO-DHONI

Dhoni misses 3rd ODI against NZ due to hamstring strain

Mount Maunganui, Jan 28 (PTI) Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was forced to skip the third ODI against New Zealand due to a hamstring strain, only the third such instance in his illustrious limited-overs career.

SPO-HOCK-WOM-IND

2nd International: India women hold Spain to 1-1 draw

Murcia (Spain), Jan 28 (PTI) Indian women earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Spain in the second international hockey match after having lost the opening encounter by a close margin.

SPO-CHESS-ANAND

Anand finishes joint third after drawing with Gujrathi

Wijk Aan Zee (The Netherlands) Jan 28 (PTI) Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand had to be content with a joint third-place finish after settling for a draw with compatriot Vidit Gujrathi in the 13th and final round of the Tata Steel Masters here.

SPO-DAVIS-BARAZZUTTI

India not underdog, it will be tough match: Italy captain Barazzutti

By Tapan Mohanta

Kolkata, Jan 28 (PTI) Italy’s non-playing captain Corrado Barazzutti on Monday predicted a tough match against India, insisting that the hosts were not underdogs despite having lower-ranked players compared to his team.

SPO-DAVIS-BARAZZUTTI-FORMAT

Italy captain Barazzutti slams new Davis Cup format

Kolkata, Jan 28 (PTI) Italy’s Davis Cup winning team member Corrado Barazzutti on Monday said the radical changes made to the tournament’s format was akin to tweaking a Grand Slam

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