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T20 World Cup 2024: USA begin tournament with seven-wicket win over Canada
Canada, after being sent in to bat, scored 194 for five. In response, USA relied on Andries G'ous' 65 and Jones' unbeaten 40-ball innings to reach the target in just 17.4 overs.
T20 World Cup: India beat Bangladesh in warm-up match; Rishabh Pant hits fifty, Pandya slams 40
Electing to bat first, India showcased their firepower with Rishabh Pant's explosive half-century—53, helped along by brisk contributions from Suryakumar Yadav—31 off 18 balls—and Hardik Pandya's unbeaten 40 off just 23 deliveries.
French Open 2024: Novak Djokovic Moves Forward with Ease, Zverev Rides High on Nadal Win
Djokovic won 55 percent of his return points and broke Carballes Baena’s serve seven times, improving his ATP head-to-head record against the Spaniard to 3-0, all at Grand Slam level. He needs to reach at least the final to retain his World No. 1 ranking against Jannik Sinner.
Ahead of T20 World Cup 2024, India Hold Up Top Spot in ICC Rankings
Australia, champions in 2021, are ranked second with 257 points, followed by defending champions England with 254 points, and the West Indies just behind them with 252 points.
ECB missed trick, playing in IPL better preparation than facing Pak: Former England captain Michael Vaughan
Those who ended their stints before the playoffs to join the four-match home series against Pakistan included Will Jacks, Phil Salt, and Jos Buttler.
'Pleased with the way I performed': Virat Kohli Expresses Satisfaction After Clinching IPL Orange Cap
Kohli emerged as the tournament's leading run-scorer, amassing 741 runs in 15 matches, which included one century and five half-centuries. As an opener alongside captain Faf du Plessis, he maintained an impressive average of 61.75 and a strike rate of 154.69.
'One format may drop off': Starc Mulls ODI Retirement for Franchise Cricket Focus
Starc's return to the IPL proved to be remarkable as he played a pivotal role in KKR's successful campaign, culminating in their victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2024 final. This triumph marked KKR's third IPL title, with Starc's contributions being instrumental.
French Open 2024: De Minaur and Fritz Progress, Navone Clinches First-Round Victory
Alex de Minaur puts across a perfect start to his Roland Garros campaign, having overcome a short rain delay with undistracted focus. Stepping onto Court Simonne-Mathieu this afternoon, 11th-seeded Australian de Minaur dominated his match with #NextGenATP player Alex Michelsen, coming through 6-1, 6-0, 6-2. The proficiency of de Minaur saw him convert eight out of 13 break points as he made it through to a second-round encounter with either Jaume Munar or Roberto Bautista Agut. In this straightforward victory, de Minaur not only made it to the second round but also made it 1-1 in the head-to-head series, seeking revenge for his earlier loss to Michelsen in Los Cabos.
Virat Kohli is a global superstar in world of sports, says Ross Taylor former batsman from New Zealand
In the latest installment of the podcast series "180 Not Out," Taylor, boasting an impressive record of 112 Tests and 236 ODIs for New Zealand, delved into the evolution of athletes' interaction with fans through digital platforms. "Gone are the days when players solely focused on the game; now, they are brand ambassadors, endorsing products, and engaging with fans in unprecedented ways," Taylor remarked. Singling out Kohli as a prime example, he likened the Indian maestro's social media stature to that of global sports icons like Ronaldo and Messi.
Jos Buttler Takes Paternity Leave, Expected to Sit Out Third T20I Against Pakistan
Buttler's commitment to being present at the birth of his child, even if it means missing out on some of the most important commitments in his cricketing career, surely indicates his priorities beyond the game. His deputy, Moeen Ali, will lead in his place and was keen to emphasize his readiness to take over the role temporarily.
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