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Hosting of 2022 Asia Cup could be moved from Sri Lanka to the UAE: Report
A report in ESPNCricinfo says that despite the possibility of the tournament being moved to the UAE, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will remain the official host of the 2022 Asia Cup. The report added that a decision was taken at an Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting this week, which remains concerned by the acute shortage of fuel which has played a big part in grinding Sri Lanka down to a halt.
3rd ODI: Hardik, Chahal shine as India bowl out England for 259
Skipper Jos Buttler played a vital knock (60 off 80) for England, who were invited to bat first by India captain Rohit Sharma. Apart from Buttler, Jason Roy (41), Moeen Ali (34), and Craig Overton (32) were the other main contributors with the bat for the hosts. Besides Pandya and Chahal, Mohammed Siraj (2/66), and Ravindra Jadeja (1/21) were the other wicket-takers for India.
3rd ODI: Pandya takes four as India bowl out England for 259
Skipper Jos Buttler played a vital knock (60 off 80) for England, who were invited to bat first by India captain Rohit Sharma. Apart from Buttler, Jason Roy (41), Moeen Ali (34), and Craig Overton (32) were the other main contributors with the bat for hosts. Besides Pandya and Chahal, Mohammed Siraj (2/66), and Ravindra Jadeja (1/21) were the other wicket-takers for India.
FIBA Asia Cup: India lose to Lebanon, end campaign without a win
The loss meant India finished their outing at the fourth and last position in Group D. Only the top team from each group progressed to the quarter-finals, while the second and third placed nations advanced to the playoffs. This was India's third straight defeat in the competition, having earlier lost to New Zealand (47-100) and the Philippines (59-101).
Losing in the quarters and semis was a bit upsetting, says P V Sindhu
Sindhu, a former world champion and seeded third in the tournament, said that losing in the quarterfinals and semifinals in the previous events this season was a bit upsetting for her. "In the last couple of tournaments, there were hard-fought matches, and losing in the quarterfinals and semifinals was a bit upsetting but each match mattered and finally I could get this," Sindhu said, after winning the Singapore Open.
Shooting: Back-to-back individual World Cup medals for Anjum Moudgil
The Men's 3P team then won silver, going down 12-16 to the Czech Republic in the gold medal match, to give India a second medal in the day. Sunday's efforts thus saw India hold on to top spot in the medal standings yet again with four gold, five silver and two bronze in their kitty. Korea is next best with three gold and one silver medal. Anjum had qualified for the ranking round in Women's 3P on Saturday, finishing sixth in the qualifiers.
Formula 1: George Russell has all the qualities to lead the team to success, says Hamilton
Former Mercedes junior and Williams driver Russell, who was called up to the works team in replacement of Valtteri Bottas for the 2022 season, has finished in the top five in 10 of the opening 11 races. And Hamilton has praised the "positive impact" that Russell has had on their team, believing that Mercedes made the right choice with their driver line-up. "I won't say it's been tough (being Russell's team mate); it's been pleasant, we've worked together incredibly well," Hamilton was quoted as saying by Formula1.com.
3rd ODI: India win toss, opt to bowl against England; Siraj replaces unfit Bumrah
India made one change in their playing XI as Mohammed Shami came in place of Jasprit Bumrah, who has a niggle. "We are gonna bowl first. It looks like a good track and won't change for the course of 100 overs. It is the series decider and we have played some good cricket on the tour, we took the learning from the last game and hopefully will rectify the mistakes," said Rohit at the toss.
Babar surpasses Kohli in becoming fastest Asian batter to reach 10,000 runs in international cricket
Babar achieved the landmark during his unbeaten knock of 34 off 72 balls in Pakistan's first innings against Sri Lanka during the first Test at Galle International Stadium. He is now the fastest batter from Asia to get 10,000 runs in international cricket, going past the previous record set by talismanic India batter Virat Kohli in 232 innings. Amongst all Pakistan batters to reach the 10,000 runs mark in international cricket, Babar is the fastest to reach the landmark in 228 innings.
Nordea Open: Baez overcomes Rublev to set up final with compatriot Cerundolo
In a clash of two high-powered forehands, it was Baez whose ball striking had Rublev on the run more frequently as he eased to a 6-2, 6-4 victory in the pair's first ATP head-to-head meeting. The World No. 34 broke Rublev's serve four times on the way to a 75-minute win that secured him a spot in his third tour-level final. "I think I played better than yesterday," said Baez, referring to his hard-fought three-set quarter-final win against Dominic Thiem on Friday.
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