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PKL 8: Patna Pirates beat Puneri Paltan 38-26
The lack of a quality raider despite promising performances from youngsters will be a cause of concern for the Puneri Paltan who succumbed to their second loss in three matches. All eyes were once again on Pune's Rahul Chaudhari but the showman, despite starting the match, was substituted for young Mohit Goyat by coach Anup Kumar in the first half.
Premier League: Tottenham held to draw by 10-man Southampton
The hosts enjoyed the better of the first period, playing a high-pressing game which was causing Tottenham problems and it wasn't a surprise that they took the lead in the 25th minute -- James Ward-Prowse slamming home a right-foot shot from 15 yards out. But Spurs managed to work our way back into the game from the penalty spot four minutes before the break, Salisu upending Heung-Min Son inside the area, and Kane was as clinical as ever from 12 yards.
Shami becomes 5th Indian fast bowler to claim 200 Test wickets
Mohammed Shami achieved the milestone of 200 Test wickets after removing Kagiso Rabada on Day 3 of the first Test against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Tuesday. . The 31-year-old pacer is third-fastest among Indian pacers to reach the landmark, achieving it in his 55th Test match.
1st Test, Day 3: India 16/1 at stumps, lead South Africa by 146 runs
After bowling out South Africa for 197 in their first innings, India -- who scored 327 in their first innings -- lost the wicket of Mayank Agarwal (4) in the sixth over of their second innings. However, KL Rahul (5 not out) and nightwatchman Shardul Thakur (4 not out) denied Proteas any other wicket at the end of play on Day 3.
ISL 2021-22: Hyderabad FC thrash Odisha FC 6-1
Hyderabad FC striker Bartholomew Ogbeche scored in the 39th and 60th minute. Edu Garcia (54th), Javier Siverio (72nd), and Joao Victor (86 P) too got on the scoresheet for Hyderabad in a mind-blowing second-half display. For Odisha, Juanan scored an own goal in the 16th minute to make it 1-1, but after that, it was one-way traffic till the final whistle.
IND vs SA, 3rd Test, Day 3: India bundle out South Africa for 197, take 130 runs lead
South Africa, who were struggling at 109/5 in their first innings at tea, added 88 more runs in the third session and lost the rest of the five wickets. Mohammed Shami was the most successful bowler for India with 5/44 while Jasprit Bumrah 2/16, Shardul Thakur 2/51, and Md Siraj 1/45 were other wicket-takers.
IND vs SA: Pant becomes fastest Indian keeper to reach 100 Test dismissals
The 24-year old Pant broke the joint-record held by former India captain MS Dhoni and Wriddhiman Saha by affecting his 100th dismissal in his 26th Test which came at the SuperSport Park. The young wicketkeeper took 26 matches to reach the feat while Dhoni and Saha had achieved the same in 36 Tests. He achieved the milestone when he caught Temba Bavuma off Mohammed Shami's bowling.
Ashwin, Root, Jamieson, and Karunaratne nominated for ICC Men's Test Player award
Ashwin proved himself in 2021, taking 52 wickets in eight matches at an average of 16.23. He was in full flight in the home series against England, scalping 32 wickets in four matches at 14.72. Apart from his heroics with the ball, Ashwin also made invaluable contributions with the bat, scoring 337 runs at an average of 28.08 with one century, 106 runs, against England in the Chennai Test.
IND vs SA, 1st Test, Day 3: Jasprit Bumrah suffers right ankle sprain
The 28-year old Bumrah twisted his right ankle on his follow-through during the 11th over of South Africa's first innings and immediately went down on the ground. Team India physio Nitin Patel rushed to the ground and attended the pacer for a little while before he was taken off the field for further treatment.
U-19 Asia Cup game between Bangladesh, Sri Lanka cancelled
The match was stopped in the 33rd over when the information came about the COVID-19 cases. Sri Lanka had elected to bowl after winning the toss and had restricted the opposition to 130/4 in 32.4 overs.
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