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Semifinal Bound: Lakshya and Satwik-Chirag Advance, Sindhu's Brave Fight Falls Short Against Chen at French Open
Satwik and Chirag, the top-ranked Indian duo, triumphed into the semifinals with a commanding 21-19, 21-13 win over Thailand's Supak Jomkoh and Kittinupong Kedren. The duo, reigning Asian Games champions, secured their spot after defeating the Malaysian pair of Man Wei Chong and Kai Woo Tee the previous night. Their next challenge awaits against world champions and third seeds Kang Min Hyuk and Seo Seung Jae, who emerged victorious over the Indian duo at the India Open final earlier this year.
IND Vs ENG, 5th Test: Rohit, Gill Centuries power India to reach 473/8, take 255 run lead
After debutant Devdutt Padikkal (65) and Sarfaraz Khan (56) steered India to a dominating position at the stroke of tea after skipper Rohit Sharma (103) and Shubman Gill (110) had laid the foundation, England staged a fightback in the last session of the day with 5 wickets for 52 runs.
IND vs ENG, 5th Test | India in Dominant Position After Jaiswal, Rohit's Fifties Following Kuldeep, Ashwin's Brilliance
India's formidable performance was built on the exceptional bowling display by Kuldeep Yadav, who claimed a sensational 5-72, and Ravichandran Ashwin's remarkable figures of 4-51 in his 100th Test match, which bamboozled the England batting lineup, restricting them to 218 all out in just 57.4 overs.
Nagal's Stroke of Luck: Advancing to Indian Wells Main Draw as Nadal Withdraws
Despite Nagal's defeat in the second round of the qualifying tournament, his high ranking in the draw ensured him the opportunity to advance to the main event. Currently positioned at 101st in the ATP rankings, Nagal's standing entitled him to fill in any last-minute vacancies in the main draw.
Surge of Hazlewood and Lyon in Test Bowling Rankings as Bumrah Maintains Dominance
While Bumrah maintains his lead among Test bowlers, Hazlewood has climbed one spot to secure fourth place, and Lyon has surged two spots to claim the sixth position, a testament to their outstanding display in Wellington.
French Open Badminton: Sindhu and Srikanth Progress, Prannoy Exits Early
In a thrilling match against the 14th-ranked Chen, Srikanth exhibited his exceptional skills with a combination of precise shot-making and strategic brilliance.
KL Rahul Provides Glimpse of NCA Training Ahead of IPL Return
As the captain of Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, Rahul took to his Instagram account to share glimpses of his rigorous training regimen, simply captioned with a casual "Hi".
Rohit Sharma Expresses Confusion Over 'Bazball' Term Ahead of Ind vs Eng 5th Test
Under the leadership of head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, England's unconventional tactics in Test cricket, coined as "bazball," have garnered attention worldwide.
India's Pursuit of 4-1 Victory Against England, as Both Teams Aim for Milestones
With a series victory already secured in Ranchi, India aims to further bolster their commendable home record and extend their lead in the World Test Championship standings.
Reflecting on Success: Ashwin's Journey Towards his 100th Test
Set to grace the field for his 100th Test during the fifth and concluding match against England in Dharamshala, commencing on March 7th, Ashwin stands as a stalwart in the realm of Test cricket.
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