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Women's World Cup: Top-order has to score runs in a big tournament like this, says Mithali
After a dominating victory over Pakistan, India skipper Mithali Raj on Sunday said that she is happy with the win in the opening match of the 2022 ICC Women's World Cup but the top-order has to score runs in the upcoming matches of the mega event.
Mary Kom to skip World Championships, Asian Games; to focus on CWG
Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom has decided against participating in the trials for the upcoming IBA Elite Women's World Boxing Championships and the 2022 Asian Games, scheduled to start on Monday. However, the senior boxer added on Sunday that she will now focus on her preparations for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
1st Test: Ashwin surpasses Kapil Dev to become India's second-highest wicket-taker in Tests
Ace India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday went past legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev's 434 wickets to become the second highest wicket-taker for India in Test cricket. Ashwin now has 435 wickets and went past Kapil's record in his 85th match in the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka at IS Bindra PCA Stadium on Sunday.
Let myself and the team down in the Ashes: England all-rounder Stokes
England all-rounder Ben Stokes has said ahead of the opening Test against the West Indies here that he had let himself as well as the team down during the Ashes in Australia, which the touring Joe Root-led side lost 0-4.
Women's World Cup: India thrash Pakistan by 107 runs in opening match
A fighting batting effort followed by a clinical bowling performance helped India thrash arch-rivals Pakistan by 107 runs in their opening match of the 2022 ICC Women's World Cup at the Bay Oval, here on Sunday. With this win, the Indian women's team maintained its unbeaten record against Pakistan. They have played 11 matches and won all so far.
Kipchoge breaks course mark to win Tokyo Marathon
World record holder Eliud Kipchoge won his fourth major marathon with a course mark at the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday. The 37-year-old Kenyan finished the race in front of the Tokyo railway station with a time of 2:02:40, the fourth-fastest official time in history which is slightly slower than his world record of 2:01:39.
Kipchoge breaks course mark to win Tokyo Marathon
World record holder Eliud Kipchoge won his fourth major marathon with a course mark at the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday. The 37-year-old Kenyan finished the race in front of the Tokyo railway station with a time of 2:02:40, the fourth-fastest official time in history which is slightly slower than his world record of 2:01:39.
Talk show host says he will serve defamation notice to Wriddhiman Saha
Talk show host Boria Majumdar has said he will serve a legal notice for defamation on Indian cricketer Wriddhiman Saha in connection with recent allegations made by the wicketkeeper batter of receiving 'threats' from a journalist for not agreeing to give an interview.
India gunning for gold in 25m pistol team event at ISSF World Cup
The Indian women's 25m pistol team, comprising Rahi Sarnobat, Esha Singh and Rhythm Sangwan, has made it to the gold-medal match in the ISSF World Cup (rifle/pistol) under way in Cairo, Egypt, assuring themselves of a medal.
Shane Warne's family accepts offer of state funeral for cricket legend
Australian spin legend Shane Warne will be given a state funeral after the legendary cricketer's family accepted the offer from Victoria premier Daniel Andrews on Sunday. Warne, 52, died due to a suspected heart-attack in Koh Samui, Thailand despite the best efforts of his manager to revive him for nearly 20 minutes till an ambulance arrived. Andrews confirmed that the legend's family had accepted the state government's offer. More details will be released in coming days.
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