Leicester through to Champions League last 16; Patel in for injured Saha

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November 23, 2016 04:55 pm | Updated November 17, 2021 06:08 am IST

BASKETBALL

Pelicans down Hawks despite Davis’ injury

Anthony Davis, who has been in red-hot form this season for the New Orleans Pelicans, missed most of the match against Atlanta Hawks owing to a first quarter injury. Despite his absence, Pelicans thumped Hawks on Tuesday for a 112-94 victory.

CRICKET

Patel to replace injured Saha

Wicketkeeper batsman Parthiv Patel is back in the Indian Test team after a gap of eight years to replace Wriddhiman Saha, set to be rested for the third Test against England on a precautionary note.

FOOTBALL

Leicester fairytale continues; Dortmund run riot

Their Premier League winning fairytale still remains fresh in our memory, but Leicestery City added another chapter in their history books by qualifying for the knock-out stages of the Champions League following their 2-1 win over Club Brugge.

Borussia Dortmund, meanwhile, entered the tournament’s record books as they scored eight goals against Legia Warsaw in a 12-goal game - a Champions League record.

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