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Root regains No. 1 spot in Test rankings; Sharma overtakes Kohli
The England skipper has notched up centuries in all the three Test matches in Nottingham, Lord's, and Leeds, aggregating 507 runs at an average of 126.75. This golden run sees him overtake New Zealand captain Kane Williamson to return to the top of the charts after six years. Root started the series ranked fifth in the charts, but his form has seen him take massive strides in his charge towards the top spot.
Ahead of PKL Season 8, Haryana Steelers buy all-rounder Rohit Gulia for Rs 83 lakh
The Haryana Steelers also bolstered their overseas player contingent on Tuesday night when they bagged Iranian players Mohammad Esmaeil Maghsodlou (raider) and Hamid Mirzaei Nader (all-rounder) for Rs 13.2 lakh and Rs 12.1 lakh respectively.
IPL 2021: Lewis, Thomas replace Buttler, Stokes in RR squad
Lewis, who has played 45 T20Is and 57 ODIs for West Indies and has previously played for Mumbai Indians in the IPL, will replace Jos Buttler. Thomas, who has played 20 ODIs and 17 T20Is for Windies and has previously represented Rajasthan Royals in the 2019 edition, has come in for Ben Stokes. Both Buttler and Stokes played the first leg of IPL which was stopped following Covid-19 cases in the franchises.
Dale Steyn, who could make the ball swerve at will, retires
"Today I officially retire from the game I love the most. Bitter sweet but grateful," said Steyn in a note on his Twitter handle. Known as the greatest and best fast bowler in the past 20 years alongside James Anderson, played 93 Tests for the Proteas and picked up 439 wickets with 26 five-wicket hauls. He also played 125 ODIs and 47 T20Is taking 196 and 64 wickets in the two formats respectively.
Rain plays spoilsport as Mariyappan wins silver, Sharad bronze
Mariyappan, who won the gold medal in the same category in the Rio Paralympics in 2016 with a jump of 1.89, could manage only 1.86 as American Sam Grewe outjumped him by clearing 1.88 metres. Mariyappan tried to clear 1.88 but failed in three attempts. Sharad managed 1.83 metres and bagged the bronze medal. Varun Bhati finished sixth with a valid jump of 1.77m.
BCCI issues tender for two new IPL franchises
"The Governing Council of the IPL invites bids to acquire the right to own and operate 1 (one) of the 2 (two) new teams proposed to be introduced to take part in the Indian Premier League from the IPL 2022 season, through a tender process," the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a statement. The deadline for the purchase of tender document is October 5.
Asian Youth & Junior Boxing: India end campaign with record 39 medals
According to information received here, Preeti Dahiya and three other Indian youth women pugilists emerged champions on the final day of the competition. India had already won 19 medals, including eight gold, five silver and six bronze medals, in the junior event played earlier. The youth boxers added 20 more medals (six gold, nine silver and five bronze) to India's tally.
US Open: Tsitsipas wins marathon five-setter against Murray
The Greek, who has now notched a tour-leading 49 victories this year, saved two set points at 4/6 in the second-set tie-break to avoid going down two sets to love, before advancing in a marathon four-hours-and-48-minute contest.
'Not done yet', Jhajharia wants to hit 'boundary' at 2024 Paris
Jhajharia's latest medal came with an attempt of 64.35m in the men's javelin throw (F46 final event).
Talking to IANS from Tokyo, Jhajharia said, "As I am 40-year-old now, I believe I have challenged science. Winning silver is also important. My father always wanted me to make a hat-trick of medals and now I did it. I am sure he would be so proud of me. I dedicate this medal to my late father.
Whatever I am today is because of his motivation and support".
From Murlikant Petkar to Avani Lekhara: One pioneer to another
Petkar had won a gold medal in 50m freestyle swimming in 1972 Games in Heidelberg. On Monday, Avani bagged gold in R2 - Women's 10m Air Rifle SH1, setting a World Record in the process. So, Petkar penned a message -- from one pioneer to another, wishing the 19-year-old Avani more records and success. Avani Lekhara won a gold medal in 10m air rifle standing at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics and become the first ever Indian woman gold medallist.
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