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IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals unveil new jersey ahead of upcoming season
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A few Delhi Capitals players - Chetan Sakariya, Ripal Patel, Aman Khan and Pravin Dubey unveiled the official jersey before a group of underprivileged children from the Savera Association, who became the first beneficiaries of the team's official IPL 2023 jersey. "I really like the feel of the jersey. We are currently working on our.
2nd ODI: Rohit back in playing eleven as Australia win toss, elect to bowl first against India
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After winning the toss, Smith said fast bowler Nathan Ellis comes in for Glenn Maxwell, who he said "has pulled up a bit sore" while Alex Carey is back to be the wicketkeeper-batter for Australia in place of Josh Inglis. "Different surface, been under covers for a while, might do something. Just a partnership through the middle.
All England Open: Reigning champion Yamaguchi bows out in semifinals
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Ahead of Saturday's match, Yamaguchi dominated the head-to-head as the two-time world champion had won 17 out of 26 encounters against Chen. In their recent clash, Yamaguchi defeated Chen in straight games in the semifinals at last week's German Open. But Chen pushed herself forward this time at the Birmingham.
WPL 2023: Familiarity with conditions helped, says Sophie Devine after hitting 36-ball 99
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Devine put up a brilliant display of power-hitting as she blasted a 36-ball 99, hitting some of the biggest sixes and became the top scorer in WPL with 266 runs. She muscled her way to her half-century off just 20 balls, hitting six boundaries and four maximums as she gave RCB a big start along with skipper Smriti Mandhana (37 off 31).
WPL 2023: Sophie Devine blitzkrieg helps RCB thrash Gujarat Giants; Delhi Capitals seal playoffs spot
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Devine produced one of the best innings in T20 cricket in the maiden edition of WPL as Royal Challengers Bangalore blazed to 189/2 in 15.3 overs, after restricting Gujarat Giants to 188/4 in 20 overs. The win maintained RCB's chances of making it to the playoffs as they moved to the fourth spot, ahead of the Giants.
ISL 2022-23: ATK Mohun Bagan lift trophy after thrilling win over Bengaluru FC
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In a game that ended 2-2 in regulation time, ATKMB's Dimitri Petratos scored all three penalties he took on the night before Vishal Kaith's save from Bruno Ramires' penalty in the shootout brought them one step closer. Bengaluru FC's Pablo Perez then sent his spot-kick over the bar as the Mariners sealed the result in a game.
1st ODI: Shakib achieves milestone in Bangladesh's record-breaking win over Ireland
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Shakib 89-ball 93, hitting nine fours in the process and with Towhid Hridoy smashing an identical 85-ball 92, Bangladesh raced to 338/8 in 50 overs, their biggest total in this format. Spinner Ebadot Hossain claimed 4-42 off 6.5 overs while Nasum Ahmed claimed 3-43 as Bangladesh bundled out Ireland for 144 in 30.5 overs as the hosts recorded their biggest win in ODIs in terms of runs.
WPL 2023: Wolvaardt 68, Gardner 41 help Gujarat Giants post 188/4 against RCB
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Wolvaardt blasted nine fours and two sixes and with help from the promoted Meghana and the experienced Gardner helped Gujarat Giants to a good score in this crucial match after skipper Sneha Rana won the toss and elected to bat first at the Brabourne Stadium here.
All England Open: India's challenge ends as Gayatri-Treesa lose in semis
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Playing at Axiata Arena, the Indian duo lost to the South Korean pair of Ha Na Baek and So Hee Lee 10-21, 10-21. The Indians caused a stir last year by making the semifinals after being promoted from the reserves list, where they went down in two sets to China's Zhang Shu Xian and Zheng Yu. In the semifinal played on Saturday, Gayatri and Treesa pair got off to a poor start and was trailing the Koreans after the opening exchanges.
Asian Billiards: Advani, Damani, Shrikrishna storm into semis of 100-up format
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Advani defeated Praput Chaithanasukan of Thailand in a quarterfinal clash in the 100-up format. Advani, the multiple-times winner of the World, Asian and National billiards and snooker titles in various formats, got the better of Praput Chaithanasukan 5-1 in their last-eight stage clash in the Qatar capital on Saturday.
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