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IND v SA, 4th T20I: Dinesh Karthik's career-best knock takes India to a competitive 169/6
At 56/3 in ten overs, India stared at a low total. But Karthik opened up after taking some balls to get going and shared a 65-run stand off 33 balls with Hardik Pandya (46 off 31 balls) while hitting nine fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 203.7 to lift India to a respectable score. Opting to bowl first, Lungi Ngidi provided the breakthrough for South Africa when his back-of-the-length ball seamed away from Ruturaj Gaikwad, who pushed hesitantly.
ICC to launch tender process for media rights on June 20
The ITT is for the Indian market only, with up to six packages available across TV only, digital-only, or a combination of both. The special feature of the ICC rights is that for the first time ever, men's and women's rights will be sold separately, and prospective partners can bid for 16 Men's events (over 8 years) and six Women's events (over 4 years), totalling 362 and 103* matches respectively.
India, Pakistan cricketers could team up for Afro-Asia Cup reboot in mid-2023: Report
If all goes well, one could see cricketers from India and Pakistan teaming up in a rebooted version of the Afro-Asia Cup in mid-2023. The Afro-Asia Cup hadn't been played after 2005 and 2007 while India and Pakistan haven't played a bilateral series since 2012/13 and haven't faced off in a Test series since 2007. The two teams now face each other only in ICC tournaments, barring the World Test Championship (WTC).
German Open: Maria Sakkari reaches semis with win over Daria Kasatkina
It was emphatic revenge for Sakkari, who had not beaten Kasatkina in four previous encounters, including a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 loss in the second round of Madrid last month. However, the pair had never played on grass before and the 26-year-old used the slick surface to her advantage to enhance her aggressive strategy. Seeking to take control of each rally as soon as possible, Sakkari was quick to sense an opportunity to finish points with her forehand or at the net.
IND v SA, 4th T20I: De Kock returns, Jansen debuts as South Africa win toss, elect to bowl first against unchanged India
After winning the toss for the fourth straight time in the series, Bavuma said apart from de Kock replacing Reeza Hendricks at the top, pacers Kagiso Rabada and Wayne Parnell miss out due to injuries and are replaced by Lungi Ngidi and debutant left-arm pacer Marco Jansen. "To be honest we are not sure how the wicket is going to play, not much stats behind it. But we are chasing well and backing our strength.
Rishabh Pant not a certainty in Indian T20I side going forward, feels Wasim Jaffer
The 24-year old Pant is leading India in the ongoing 5-match T20I series against South Africa. He was named the captain after KL Rahul, who was initially picked as the skipper, was ruled out of the series due to a groin injury. The left-handed batter had a decent IPL 2022 campaign with Delhi Capitals wherein he scored 340 runs in 14 matches but he has been struggling to get going in the ongoing T20I series, having managed just 34 runs in 3 matches.
India's Ashok Malik wins gold in Asia-Oceania Para Powerlifting C'ships
Malik also bagged a bronze medal in the individual category. He clinched gold by lifting a total of 491 kg to finish ahead of Yi Zou of China and Amir Jafari Arangeh of Iran in the regional competition. The Chinese lifter had a total of 390 kg while the Iranian finished third with 382 kg. In the overall Individual category, Malik won bronze with a best lift of 173 kg.
PM Modi to launch torch relay for 44th Chess Olympiad on June 19
FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich will hand over the torch to PM Modi, who in turn will hand it over to Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand. This torch will then be taken to 75 cities in 40 days before the final culmination at Mahabalipuram near Chennai. At every location, chess Grandmasters of the state will receive the torch.
I've been looking at how special it is to be a part of this India team: Dinesh Karthik
Karthik made it back into the India limited-overs side for the five-match T20I series against South Africa after giving commanding displays during IPL 2022 season for Royal Challengers Bangalore. "I am very happy, very proud. It's an incredible atmosphere and team to be part of. For about three years, I've been looking from outside. I've been looking at how special it is to be a part of this team. I am enjoying and very grateful for every second I am here," Karthik told BCCI.TV.
German Open: Gauff sets quarters with Pliskova, Kudermetova ends Samsonova's title defence
The 18-year-old Gauff won the first seven games of the match, but needed to come from a break down in the second set. Wang broke her serve for the first time at 1-1, but Gauff won five of the last six games of the match. On the other hand, Veronika Kudermetova sealed the final quarterfinal berth with a 6-3. 6-7(5), 6-1 win over defending champion Liudmila Samsonova.
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