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Kuldeep Yadav credits technical refinements and aggressive rhythm for success in ODIs
After picking up a 5-25 against Pakistan that helped India thrash archrivals by a massive 228 runs in a Asia Cup Super Four match at the R Premadasa Stadium here on Monday, Kuldeep has emerged as India's top wicket-taker in men's ODIs this year, securing 27 wickets in 14 matches.
Asia Cup: 'He did what he does best, which gave me time to get into the game', says KL Rahul on his partnership with Kohli
In a conversation with Star Sports, Rahul expressed that words fall short in describing Kohli's greatness as a player adding that he feels comfortable playing with him in the middle.
Asia Cup: Axar replaces Shardul as India win toss, elect to bat first against Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka are unchanged.
'Precautionary measure': Pakistan call up Dahani, Zaman for Asia Cup to cover injured stars Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
Naseem and Rauf picked up niggles during Pakistan's 228-run loss to India on Monday and are no certainty to recover in time for the side's final match of the Super Four stage against Sri Lanka on Thursday, states ICC.
Football: La Liga and Spanish influence continues to grow in Indian Super League
In continuation to its global appeal and the extension of unwavering talent, several former La Liga figures are occupying key positions across various teams ahead of the 2023/24 season of the Indian Super League (ISL).
Asia Cup: Kohli, Rahul tons, Kuldeep’s 5-25 sets up India’s massive 228-run win over Pakistan
It was down to Rahul making a stunning comeback to international cricket with a classy 111 not out off 106 balls while Kohli combined astute running between the wickets with dazzling strokeplay to hit his fourth ODI century in as many innings at the venue through an unbeaten 122 off just 94 balls.
Asia Cup: Virat Kohli becomes fifth player to reach 13,000 ODI runs, breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s record
Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Sanath Jayasuriya and Mahela Jayawardene are the others before Kohli to reach the milestone. While Tendulkar took 321 innings to get to the mark, Kohli has reached the same in 267 innings, becoming the quickest to the milestone and breaking the legendary batter’s record.
Qatar Classic squash: Ghosal, Tandon lose as Indian challenge ends in Round 2
Tandon lost to Scott Greg Lobban 8-11, 13-11, 11-9, 11-7. The Indian started on a good note over an opponent ranked much higher in the PSA ranking hierarchy taking the first game at 11-8. In the second and third games, Tandon had the upper hand in the initial stages taking a handsome lead but allowing his opponent to crawl back and level the scores.
ATP Rankings: Djokovic reclaims top spot, Shelton achieves career-high world No.19
The 36-year-old made history again in New York, where he captured a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title, matching Margaret Court’s mark. The Serbian, who has now won the US Open four times, dropped just two sets en route to his fifth trophy of the season.
Asia Cup: Kohli, Rahul slam unbeaten centuries as India post mammoth 356/2 against Pakistan
If Sunday saw Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma pulverize the Pakistan bowling attack by hitting quick fifties in a 121-run opening stand, then Monday belonged to Rahul and Kohli, who slammed unbeaten knocks of 111 and 122 respectively while sharing a huge 233-run stand for the third wicket.
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