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Shabnim joins 100-wkt club, helps SA beat Pak in T20
There was also an excellent second career half-century by Tazmin Brits, who struck an unbeaten 52 off 54 balls (3x4s), as South Africa comfortably chased down a 125-run victory target with six deliveries to spare. Brits shared in a key 69-run second-wicket partnership with Marizanne Kapp -- another player that enjoyed a stellar game by being the pick of the bowlers with three for 24 and also striking 28 off 27 balls with the bat.
India have Root to worry, England have too many on their plate
Kohli's past two series against England have been highly productive. The India captain returned as the highest rungetter in both series, scoring 593 at an average of 59.3 in 2018 in England, and making 655 at an average of 109.16 in the 2016 series in India.
World Tour Finals: Consolation win for P.V. Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth loses
Sindhu, after losing her first two Group B matches, scored a 21-18, 21-15 win over Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong, when she was already out of running for a spot in the semi-finals having lost her both matches. Srikanth, a former world number one, lost to Hong Kong's Angus Ng Ka Long 21-12, 18-21, 19-21.
Star India renews broadcast rights for Wimbledon until 2023
"Wimbledon holds a rich tradition and is the most prestigious tennis event of the year. Star India and the AELTC have been partners in the Indian market for over a decade and we are delighted to extend our association for the next three years," said Sanjog Gupta, Head - Sports, Star India in a statement on Friday.
Indian-origin taxi driver's son makes it to Australia T20I team
Sangha, who represented Australia at the under-19 World Cup just 12 months ago, is son of Sydney-based Joga, who had migrated from Rahimpur Kala Sanghian, a village near Jalandhar in Punjab, in 1997.
India women's hockey team suffer 0-2 loss against Argentina
In Friday's match, early pressure created by Argentina's forward line helped push India on the backfoot in the very first quarter. A foot-foul by an Indian defender in the striking circle gave away a penalty corner to the home team which was well-capitalized by the experienced squad. Silvina D'elia scored the goal, in a tactically executed penalty corner, fetching her team a 1-0 lead in the second minute of play.
India won't out-spin England, believes Archer
"I've played lots of Indian Premier League here but nothing in terms of first-class cricket, so the challenges of bowling with a red ball will become clearer," Archer wrote in his column for the Daily Mail. "In the IPL the batters have to come at you, whereas in Test cricket they can sit on you for a full session if they want and if the pitch is dead there is nothing you can do about it," he added.
India need to keep their guard up
The rear-guard action in drawing the third Test and the positive mind-set in bringing about an incredible victory in the fourth match was a good example of it. The most interesting aspect of it all was that the daring performances were without their most dependable and accomplished teammates.
Ronaldo under investigation for potential Covid-19 rule breach
According to a report in goal.com, Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez posted footage on social media of the couple riding a snowmobile at a mountain resort in Italy earlier this week. Following the incident, Valle d'Aosta police has started an inquiry.
Napoli knocks out Spezia in Coppa Italia
Napoli all but sealed the win before half-time on Thursday evening. After breaking the deadlock just five minutes into the game with Kalidou Koulibaly's stunning back-heeled attempt, Hirving Lozano, Matteo Politano, and Eljif Elmas all scored to put the side up 4-0 at the break, reports Xinhua news agency.
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