Roman Reigns beats Seth Rollins: During the transmissions of&nbsp;Royal Rumble 2022&nbsp;through WWE Network and Peacock, the superstar&nbsp;Roman Reigns managed to retain the Universal Championship after falling by disqualification against Seth Rollins.



This was the first confrontation of the most recent WWE pay-per-view day.&nbsp;Seth Rollins surprised fans&nbsp;with an entrance that mimicked The Shield's feature&nbsp;.&nbsp;"The Vision" began dominating with a bombshell to the announce table and the first Curb Stomp of the night.



Roman survived the count of three and began a counterattack that put Seth in danger.?After receiving the second spear, Rollins was neutralized with a Guilliotine while placing his hand on the string.



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Reigns did not release the key and the referee was forced to ring the bell. "The Tribal Chief" attacked his former partner with a chair before an audience that mostly booed him.



In this way,&nbsp;Roman Reigns retains the WWE Universal Championship&nbsp;in his twenty-first starting defense.&nbsp;Recall that "The Big Dog" won the title 517 days ago at the Payback event.&nbsp;During that day of August 30, 2020, Reigns defeated Braun Strowman and "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt in a No Holds Barred match to obtain the championship for the second time in his career.

Royal Rumble 2022 Result: Roman Reigns retains WWE Universal Championship against Seth Rollins by disqualification

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WWE Royal Rumble 2022: During the transmissions of?Royal Rumble 2022?through WWE Network and Peacock. The multi-platinum artist?Bad Bunny made his return to the company for the first time in eight months.



In the midst of a men's Royal Rumble with several surprises, the artist from Puerto Rico made an unexpected entrance that surprised the fans at the American Center in Saint Louis.



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Bad Bunny came out at number 27, surprisingly?earning eliminations against names like Sheamus and Dolph Ziggler.?The singer only lasted eight minutes before being eliminated by Brock Lesnar, becoming?one of the last five participants of the day.



This fact marks&nbsp;the return of Bad Bunny to the company from the road to WrestleMania 37&nbsp;and his subsequent participation in that great event.&nbsp;The singer starred in a story against The Miz and John Morrison that precisely began in the Royal Rumble edition last year.&nbsp;



Bad Bunny would team with then-newly promoted NXT Damian Priest against Miz and Morrison on the first night of WrestleMania, resulting in victory for both natives of Puerto Rico.

WWE Royal Rumble 2022: Bad Bunny makes his special appearance at Royal Rumble 2022

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WWE Royal Rumble 2022: Ronda Rousey close to returning to WWE. "She has come back.?She will be back as a regular on SmackDown.?But she will probably do some Raw shows.?I think she will be on Raw on Monday.?



That is something that I have been hinted at.?The only thing I know is that she will not fight Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania.?The match they told me was Becky Lynch.



<h3 id="as-per-dave-meltzer">As Per Dave Meltzer: </h3>



"This is how Dave Meltzer recently referred&nbsp;to Ronda Rousey on Wrestling Observer Radio.&nbsp;The journalist confirmed the rumors that speak of the return of the former UFC champion and former Raw champion and announced that the company's plans are for her to fight against Becky Lynch.



Ronda Rousey will return to WWE in this way after more than two years of absence.?The fighter had her last match at WrestleMania 35 where she lost to Charlotte and Becky Lynch and since then she has not appeared again.



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Ronda was injured in her last fight and later did not return to the plans she had outside of WWE.



Rumors about&nbsp;Ronda's possible return increased after her motherhood.&nbsp;Both on the part of the fighter and on the part of the company, a return of her has been implied on several occasions and it seems that little by little it is being confirmed.&nbsp;



The fighter seems that she could sign a contract for several months, according to Meltzer.&nbsp;?One year is the deal I heard.&nbsp;I don't know if she's going to be there every week, but it's not just the Rumble, a WrestleMania match and then she's gone, it's more than that."

WWE Royal Rumble 2022: Ronda Rousey sets to make her WWE Comeback tonight on Royal Rumble

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In the 2021 WWE Draft, The Queen was drafted to SmackDown. While The Man was drafted to RAW.?Both had to exchange titles. Since they did not have belts of the brand to which they were transferred.?



The SmackDown title swap segment did not go as planned, leading to a real-life feud between the two.?WWE Superstar Becky Lynch said that Charlotte Flair was going to challenge her in the original plan of the title swap segment. And it was momentarily supposed to be Becky 2 Belts.



Lynch spoke about the infamous moment on the latest episode of Broken Skull Sessions?with Stone Cold Steve Austin.?The RAW Women's Champion blamed Charlotte Flair and revealed the original plan of the segment:



<h3 id="becky-lynch-with-stone-cold-steve-austin">Becky Lynch with Stone Cold Steve Austin</h3>



"Oh God, yeah.?It should have been easy.?It was supposed to be a simple thing where we were going to trade titles.?I was going to take it off her hands and become 'Becky 2 Belts' for an instant, then I had her. "Than throwing away the title and her telling Sonya to pick it up?and challenging me to a match that I would have turned down.?Everybody should have their moment, you know?"



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Lynch said she was angry because&nbsp;she knew what was going to happen&nbsp;and she had no way to stop it.&nbsp;She believes that&nbsp;the original plan was plain and simple and everyone was going to have their moment&nbsp;in the segment.&nbsp;



Lynch revealed in an interview that she and Flair are no longer speaking.?A few weeks after the title swap segment. The two stars met in the ring at Survivor Series in a match between champions.?



Lynch defeated Flair with the help of the ropes and scored a victory over his bitter rival.



Becky Lynch will be one of the protagonists of?Royal Rumble. An event that will be held this Saturday, January 29, 2022 at The Dome at America's Center in Saint Louis, Missouri.?



She will put the Raw Women's Championship on the line against Doudrop. On the other hand,?Charlotte Flair, despite being the SmackDown Women's Champion. She will enter the 30-woman battle to get her spot at WrestleMania.

WWE News: Becky Lynch reveals how WWE Title With Charlotte Flair exchange hand

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BCCI Agrees to Gambhir's Demand, Appoints Sitanshu Kotak as Batting Coach

The Indian cricket team is set to strengthen its support staff as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to appoint Sitanshu Kotak as the batting coach. This addition follows head coach Gautam Gambhir's request during a review meeting, which included captain Rohit Sharma. The move comes after India's recent struggles with the bat against New Zealand and Australia, where the team suffered six defeats in eight matches.

Kotak, currently the India A head coach, will join the team starting from the home series against England, comprising five T20Is and three ODIs. His appointment is expected to address India's batting issues and provide specialized guidance to the players.


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Who is Sitanshu Kotak?

Early Life and Domestic Career
Born on October 19, 1972, in Rajkot, India, Sitanshu Hargovindbhai Kotak is a former Saurashtra captain and a prolific domestic cricketer. Over a first-class career spanning two decades (1992-2013), Kotak scored 8,061 runs in 130 matches, averaging 41.76 with 15 centuries and 55 half-centuries.

Transition to Coaching
After retiring in 2013, Kotak transitioned into coaching, completing Level 1 and 2 certifications from the BCCI and ECB. His journey began as the Saurashtra team coach, where he led the team to notable successes, including a Ranji Trophy victory in 2020.

In 2019, Kotak took over as the head coach of the India A team, succeeding Rahul Dravid. Under his guidance, the team toured Australia, Bangladesh, and South Africa, showcasing commendable performances. Kotak also served as the assistant coach for Gujarat Lions during IPL 2016 and 2017 and as a batting coach at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.




Recent Role and Expectations

As part of the Indian coaching setup, Kotak will work alongside a talented support staff that includes:

Morne Morkel (Bowling Coach)

Abhishek Nayar (Assistant Coach, specializing in batting)

Ryan ten Doeschate (Assistant Coach)

T Dilip (Fielding Coach)


While Abhishek Nayar focuses on batting improvements, Kotak’s addition as the dedicated batting coach fills a vital gap in the team's strategy. His vast experience in domestic cricket and coaching is expected to bring stability and renewed confidence to India’s batting lineup.

This decision marks another strategic step by the BCCI to strengthen the team's performance and support Gambhir's vision for the future.

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Former Saurashtra batter Sitanshu Kotak is set to join the Indian team as their batting coach ahead of the upcoming white-ball series against England

BCCI Agrees On Gambhir's Demand | Sitanshu Kotak Appointed As Indian Senior Men's Team As It's Batting Coach

PAK vs WI 1st Test: After suffering a 0-2 test series defeat in South Africa, Pakistan will be back in action. They will square off against West Indies in the two-match test series. Both sides will square off in the first game on Friday (January 17) at the Multan Cricket Stadium. This series is part of the ongoing World Test Championship, but two finalists have already been decided.
Shan Masood will lead the host, whereas Kraigg Brathwaite will lead the visitors. Pakistan will be confident at home. They recently beat England 2-1 after losing the first test. On the other hand, West Indies have been under pressure, and they have not won a test series against Pakistan since 2000.
<h2>PAK vs WI 1st Test Details</h2>
<ul>
<li>Series- West Indies tour of Pakistan 2025</li>
<li>Match- Pakistan vs West Indies, 1st Test</li>
<li>Date- January 17-21, Friday-Tuesday</li>
<li>Venue- Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan</li>
<li>Timing- 10 AM IST</li>
</ul>
<h2>PAK vs WI 1st Test Pitch Report</h2>
The surface at Multan Cricket Stadium is expected to be a spin-friendly wicket. Since the change of management, Pakistan have opted to follow the trend of spin-friendly wickets for the visiting countries. The hosts have selected four spinners in the squad that indicates about the pitch. Hence, the toss will be crucial, and batting first will be ideal.
<h2>PAK vs WI Head-to-Head Test</h2>
<ul>
<li>Total Matches: 54</li>
<li>Pakistan: 21</li>
<li>West Indies: 18</li>
<li>Draws: 15</li>
</ul>
<h2>PAK vs WI 1st Test Live Streaming Details</h2>
In India, there is no platform to watch the first test on the cable TV networks. However, you can access the live stream option on the FanCode app or website. But this option will require a paid account.
<h2>PAK vs WI 1st Probable XIs:</h2>
Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood (c), Kamran Ghulam, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel,Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Rizwan (wk),Sajid Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Noman Ali, Khurram Shahzad
West Indies: Mikyle Louis, Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Kavem Hodge, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty,Joshua Da Silva (wk), Justin Greaves, Jomel Warrican, Gudakesh Motie,Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales
<h2>PAK vs WI Dream11 Team</h2>
Wicket-keepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Joshua Da Silva
Batters: Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Kraigg Brathwaite
All-rounders: Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Kavem Hodge
Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan
**These predictions made by our writers, which can go wrong. We ask you to compare the teams and pick best set of players to do well.
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The first PAK vs WI test will begin at 10 AM on Friday at Multan Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan and West Indies will lock horns with each other in a two-match Test series. Both games will be played at Multan Cricket Stadium.

The first PAK vs WI Test will be played at Multan Stadium, starting on January 17 (Friday).

PAK vs WI 1st Test Dream11 Prediction, Grand League Team, Probable Playing11s and More

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Ashes-Rivals and the women's teams of Australia &amp; England are set to square off versus each other in the third and final One-Day International contest of the three-match series at the Bellerive Oval Stadium of Hobart on Friday, 17th of January. The encounter will commence at 4:35 AM IST (Indian Standard Time). 
The Aussies secured comfortable victories in the first two matches of the series and they have successfully clinched the ODI series with a match to spare. 
The Alyssa Healy-led team won the 1st match of the three-match series by a margin of four wickets at the North Sydney Oval Cricket Stadium thanks to the all-round brilliance of Ashleigh Gardner. 
In the second contest of the series, the all-round display of spin bowling all-rounder Alana King helped her side cross the finish line by a margin of 21 runs in an amazing low-scoring thriller contest. Alyssa Healy and her girls are currently on a 11-game winning streak, which includes series victories over the likes of Bangladesh, India &amp; New Zealand. 
The women's team of England on there hand, entered the Women's Ashes on the back of an emphatic series win versus the South Africans last month and they were hoping to carry forward that winning momentum into the Ashes too but to no avail, as the Mighty Australians have completely dominated the Three Lions in the ongoing Women's Ashes 2025 event.
Ahead of this really exciting forthcoming contest, let's take a look at all the necessary details related to the match
<h2>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 3rd ODI: Head-2-Head record in One-Day Cricket of both teams</h2>
The Women's Teams of England (ENG) and Australia (AUS) have competed in 84 One-Day International matches versus each other and out of these 84 contests, the Mighty Aussies have finished out on top on 60 occasions while the English Girls have secured victories in just 24 contests.
Australia Women: 60 wins
England Women: 24 wins
<h2>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 3rd ODI: Pitch-Report of the Bellerive Oval Cricket Stadium</h2>
The surface of Hobart's Bellerive Oval Cricket Stadium seems to be an ideal one for batting, especially after the end of the new ball period. Spin bowlers, however, are anticipated to play an important role during the middle overs phase of the contest. 
The average 1st inning score at this particular venue in Women's One-Day International matches since 2014 has been 251 runs. The teams which bat second at this stadium haven't lost a single ODI match yet and this fact might lead to the toss winning captain choosing to field first.
<h2>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 3rd ODI: Weather Forecast of Hobart </h2>
According to the weather reports of AccuWeather, it's going to be a perfect day to play Cricket as the sun is going to shine brightly with zero traces of clouds and zero percent chances of rain. With temperatures anticipated to be around the 20 degrees Celsius zone, players of both teams can expect to play in windi conditions with winds blowing at a speed of 20 kilometers per hour.
<h2>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 3rd ODI: Live Streaming and telecast information</h2>
The England (ENG) versus Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 3rd One-Day International contest can be watched live on the Star Sports Select 2 HD channel on television in India. The contest will also be live streamed on the Disney+Hotstar Application and Website.
<h2>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 3rd ODI: Best Dream 11 Winning Combinations</h2>
<h3>Team number 1</h3>
Wicket Keepers: Alyssa Healy
Batters: Ellyse Perry
All-Rounders: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland and Alice Capsey
Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Alana King, Kim Garth and Lauren Bell
<h3>Team Number 2</h3>
Wicket Keepers: Alyssa Healy
Batters: Heather Knight and Ellyse Perry
All-Rounders: Annabel Sutherland, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Ashleigh Gardner
Bowlers: Kim Garth, Charlie Dean, Alana King and Sophie Ecclestone
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Amy Jones of England plays a shot during the 2nd ODI of the Women's Ashes 2025 series | Image: Getty Images

The Australian Women's Team are ahead in the three-match One-Day International series by 2-0 and they will be looking to seal a series whitewash over Ashes-Rivals England in tomorrow's third & final contest of the series

Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia: Best Dream 11 winning team combinations

Women's Ashes England vs Australia 3rd ODI: Dream 11 Team Prediction, H2H Record and Team Tips

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Delhi Capitals is all set to announce the new captain for the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). As per the reports in ANI, it is learned that Indian all-rounder Axar Patel is all set to lead the team in IPL 2025, which is set to begin in the last week of March. 
Delhi Capitals are one of the few teams in the IPL who are yet to announce the squad for the next edition of the league. Since the last few months, there have been a lot of rumours which have suggested that KL Rahul will be given the leadership, considering he captained his previous teams. 
However, a top official of the Delhi Capitals has confirmed to ANI that Axar Patel will be leading the team. This comes as a huge development as the all-rounder has been the vice-captain of the team for the last few seasons and played a massive role for the team. 
Axar Patel, who also was recently appointed as the vice-captain of the Indian team in T20Is, has been an integral part of the Delhi Capitals for the last few seasons. He has been consistently performing for the team in the IPL with bat and ball and has developed himself as a big match-winner for the team. 
The need for captaincy arose for the team when Rishabh Pant decided to part ways with the team due to some conflict with the owners. The franchise then picked a few captaincy options in KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis and others, and it was expected that one among them would lead the team. 
However, management decided to back their old player and give him the opportunity. The Delhi Capitals management is soon expected to make the official announcement and it remains to be seen who will be the vice-captain of the team. 
<h2>Delhi Capitals squad for the IPL 2025 </h2>
Here's the Delhi Capitals squad for the IPL 2025:
Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Mitchell Starc, KL Rahul, Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, T. Natarajan, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmantha Chameera, Donovan Ferreira, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari.
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Delhi Capitals is all set to announce the new captain for the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Delhi Capitals to announce this player as captain, KL Rahul ditched

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India head coach Gautam Gambhir is on a mission to eliminate the indiscipline from the Indian dressing room. As per the reports in India Today, it is learned that the coach complained to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about the discipline in India during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 
The off-field antics of the Indian team are taking more hype than the on-field performances. While the Rohit Sharma-led side suffered the 3-1 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, there were also some rumours of the rift that came out from the Indian camp during the series. 
Following the poor performances in the Test series against Australia, the BCCI conducted the review meeting. During the meeting, a lot of issues came forward, and one that was put forward by head coach Gautam Gambhir was indiscipline in the camp. 
<h2>Gautam Gambhir, during the review meeting, spoke about indiscipline in the Indian dressing room - BCCI source</h2>
Gautam Gambhir told BCCI that there was an indiscipline in the Indian dressing room, and it is one of the reasons why BCCI is reverting to pre-COVID rules. The coach, however, wants to end all this going forward. Speaking to the Times of India, he explained: 
"Gautam Gambhir, during the review meeting, spoke about indiscipline in the Indian dressing room following the loss in the Border-Gavaskar series. Indiscipline is the reason why the BCCI is reverting to pre-COVID rules, allowing two weeks of family presence on tour. Gautam and the players were on the same page regarding the topic of family stays." 
Gautam Gambhir has come under massive pump for the team's poor performances in Tests of late. The head coach, ever since being appointed as the coach, has faced some poor losses. Under him, the team lost to Sri Lanka in the ODI series after 27 years. After that, it faced a whitewash against New Zealand in Tests at home. 
After that India went on to lose the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 as well for the first time in 10 years and also failed to reach the final of the ICC World Test Championship.
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India head coach Gautam Gambhir is on a mission to eliminate the indiscipline from the Indian dressing room.