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WFI's Oversight Committee clears 27 wrestlers for 2nd Ranking Series
Ashu, who is India's top hope in Greco-Roman wrestler, was on Sunday included by the Oversight Committee set up by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), in the squad to participate in the upcoming 2nd Ranking Series 'Ibrahim-Moustafa' tournament. The committee has cleared a 43-member Indian contingent, including 27 wrestlers, for the event, which would take place in Alexandria, Egypt from February 23-26.
Rohit to miss first ODI against Australia as selectors bring back Jadeja, Axar, Rahul
The selectors also called up left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja after his brilliant bowling in the two Tests against Australia. Axar Patel and K.L Rahul, who were rested for the New Zealand ODIs, were also brought back as K.S Bharat and Shahbaz Ahmed were left out.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India retain K L Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Unadkat for 3rd, 4th Tests
Since January 2022, Rahul has just one fifty-plus score while his last Test hundred came in December 2021 against South Africa. In the Delhi Test against Australia, Rahul was dismissed for 17 in the first innings and made just one in the chase of 115, coming after making a laborious 20 in Nagpur.
Delhi win pushes India closer to spot in WTC Final, South Africa out of the race
An emphatic six-wicket victory at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday gave India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series and helped them retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The easy win saw Rohit Sharma's side move up to a win percentage of 64.06 and they are now firmly in second place in the World Test Championships standings.
2nd Test, Ind vs Aus: Jadeja kept relying on what he's best at, says Rohit Sharma
After Jadeja was adjudged Player of the Match for a second successive time in the series, India skipper Rohit Sharma showered praise on his talismanic all-rounder, saying he relies on what he's best at and is continuing to do those things on the field. "He's been brilliant. Comebacks are not easy, but the confidence that guy has in his abilities is massive. You can see it out on the field; there were times he was put under pressure. But there was no sense of panic. He just kept relying on what he's best at and he kept doing that."
2nd Test, Day 3: If the guy has potential, he will get extended run, says Rohit on Rahul's poor run
Since January 2022, Rahul has just one fifty-plus score while his last Test hundred came in December 2021 against South Africa. In the Delhi Test against Australia, Rahul was dismissed for 17 in the first innings and made just one in the chase of 115, coming after making a laborious 20 in Nagpur. With Shubman Gill waiting in the wings, Rahul, who is also India's vice-captain in the Test team, is under pressure to hold on to his spot.
Women's T20 World Cup: Australia expect Alyssa Healy to be fit for semi-final
The experienced wicket-keeper batter only just recovered from a calf injury prior to the tournament and the decision to rest her for the match against the Proteas was purely to provide her with some extra rest, according to star all-rounder Tahlia McGrath. "It was more of a precautionary measure with coming off a serious calf injury and with a pretty hectic schedule," McGrath said.
IPL: Rohit Sharma gave me sleepless nights as KKR captain, reveals Gambhir
"It's a difficult question, but the answer is very simple. If I have to pick two players, I have an easy answer. My first player would be Rohit Sharma, and the second would be Yuvraj Singh. I didn't need any other player apart from these two. I'm not saying we would be having a perfect team, but we would've won more than two titles (if we had these two players)," Gambhir told Star Sports.
Ind vs Aus : A special feeling to hit the winning boundary on 100th Test match, says Pujara
"It's been a great Test match, unfortunately I didn't get any runs in the first innings, but I knew if I stay for the first 10 minutes I can score. A special feeling, was very nervous as my entire family was there. A special feeling to hit the winning boundary, looking forward to the remaining two Tests," said Pujara at the post-match presentation.
Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Saurashtra thrash Bengal by 9 wickets to clinch title
This is Saurashtra's second Ranji Trophy title in the last three seasons and they proved why they are a force to reckon with in the domestic circuit. Bengal, who gave away a big first innings lead of 230, were overnight 169/4 in their second innings, got bowled out for 241 on Sunday, giving Saurahstra a mere 12 runs' target.
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