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Ind vs Eng, 3rd ODI: India need early wickets in series decider
While the Indian bowlers excelled in the first game as they ran through the English middle-order, they looked easy meat in the second game on Friday. Spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Krunal Pandya, who were the fourth and fifth bowlers for India, were a let-down, going for 156 runs in their 16 overs. In comparison, England's spinners Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid were much better.
Shooting World Cup: India win rapid fire pistol mixed team gold
This was India's 13th gold medal of the World Cup, and with eight silver and six bronze medals also in the kitty, India's tally stands at 27 medals. Sunday is the last day of the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup, being held in rifle, pistol, and shotgun events at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting ranges.
ODI Super League: India in 8th spot, but no worries
The ODI Super League, competed among 13 nations, will decide the teams that qualify for the ODI World Cup to be held in India in 2023. It will not affect India's fortunes. They are already assured to play since they host the 50-over tournament.
On this day 27 years ago, Sachin Tendulkar the opener was born
On March 27, back in 1994, opener Navjot Singh Sidhu suffered a stiff neck and wasn't available to open in the second ODI against New Zealand in Auckland. Sachin opened in his place and made a 49-ball 82 to help India chase down a 143-run target in 23.2 overs and win the match by seven wickets. That knock cemented his place at the top of the order. He made 45 of his 49 centuries batting as an opener.
Orleans Masters badminton: Saina, Ashwini-Sikki in semis
In a quarter-final match, Saina defeated Iris Wang of the USA 21-19, 17-21, 21-19 in 60 minutes. She will now play unseeded Line Christophersen of Denmark in the semi-finals. Ashwini and Sikki beat England's third seeds Chloe Birch and Lauren Smith 21-14, 21-18 42 minutes in the quarter-finals.
Para javelin thrower Antil breaks own world record
On Friday, in his sixth and last attempt he hurled the javelin to a distance of 66.90 metres at the 19th Para-Athletics Championships at Bengaluru's Vidyanagar Stadium. The effort bettered his own world record of 66.43 metres, set during the third leg of the Indian Grand Prix on March 5 in Patiala.
2nd ODI: Bairstow, Stokes pound India for big England win
With this win, England levelled the three-match series 1-1 after India had won the first ODI by 66 runs. Sunday's final game will be the series decider at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Stokes's innings was also the quickest 99 in ODI cricket. The quickest before him was made by Dean Jones, who took 77 balls to make his 99 not out against Sri Lanka 35 years ago.
India eye series win against Morgan-less England| Preview
Morgan, who split his webbing during the first ODI, has been ruled out of the second and third matches and in his place Joss Buttler will lead the England team. Virat Kohli-led India had won the first ODI by 66 runs. The victory was scripted largely by the performances of youngsters, pace bowler M. Prasidh Krishna and all-rounder Krunal Pandya, both debutants.
CSK to shift IPL preparatory camp to Mumbai from Chennai
CSK play their first five matches in Mumbai. The three-time champions face the Delhi Capitals on April 10, Punjab Kings on April 16, Rajasthan Royals on April 19, Kolkata Knight Riders on April 21 and Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 25 before moving to Delhi. They will also play their league fixtures in Bengaluru and Kolkata.
Iyer to exit Eng series bio-bubble after shoulder injury
Iyer also thanked those who have been expressing their support. "I've been reading your messages and have been overwhelmed by all the outpouring of love and support. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone. You know what they say, the greater the setback, the stronger the comeback. I shall be back soon Red heart," Iyer tweeted.
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