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India inch closer to WTC Final berth with thumping win over Australia in Nagpur
With the top two teams in the ICC World Test Championship standings set to secure a place in June's Final, the victory in Nagpur sees Rohit's men widen the gap between themselves and the chasing nations with a percentage of 61.67. Consequently, Australia's defeat sees their tally drop to 70.83%, however they remain top of the table, the ICC informed in a media release on Saturday.
Ravindra Jadeja thanks staff of NCA, physios, trainers after remarkable comeback in Nagpur
After receiving the Player of the Match award for picking 5/47 and 2/34 in both innings with the ball and making a crucial 70 in India's innings with the bat to give them a substantial lead, Jadeja expressed gratitude to people at Bengaluru's National Cricket Academy (NCA) for helping him get back to full fitness.
Hyderabad E Prix: Jaguar's Mitch Evans seals pole position in qualifying
While the home team Mahindra Racing driver Lucas Di Grassi wouldn't make it to the Duels and wound up last, with teammate Oliver Rowland seventh in Group A. Mahindra Racing-- one of the founding teams -- is the only Indian team to compete in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Jaguar powertrains led both practice sessions and qualifying here. Evans' benchmark also made it seven different pole sitters in seven races -- a record that had stretched back to Season 5.
Ravindra Jadeja fined 25% match fee, given one demerit point for applying cream to bowling finger
The International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a release that Jadeja was fined for applying cream to his bowling finger without permission from the umpires. It added that Jadeja did not, however, alter the condition of the ball. One demerit point added to Jadeja's disciplinary record means it is his first offence in 24 months.
The incident occurred in the 46th over.
WPL was the one piece missing from women's cricket: Smriti Mandhana
The inaugural edition of the WPL will be played in Mumbai from March 4-26. A total of 22 matches will be played with the Brabourne Stadium and D.Y. Patil Stadium playing hosts to the marquee tournament comprising Gujarat Giants, Lucknow Warriorz as well as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore franchises. The player auction will be held on February 13 in Mumbai.
1st Test, Day 3: Ashwin the destroyer as Australia out for 91, India win by innings & 132 runs
Ashwin bowled his overs from the North End of the ground and in 50-odd balls had the Australians reeling to their lowest-ever score in India. The previous lowest score for Australia was 93 they scored in 2004. Australia were bowled out in less than a session, their innings lasting 32.3 overs and lasted just 131 minutes. Ashwin, who claimed his 450th wicket in the first innings, recorded his 31st five-for as the Australian batters failed to read his bowling and went back to the pavilion in a procession.
Doubts emerge over Dharamshala hosting third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test: Report
A report in ESPNCricinfo says the third Test could be shifted out of Dharamshala as the ground might not yet be ready to host international cricket after a recent renovation, while adding that the BCCI would take a final call over the next few days, based on what the inspection of the ground to be conducted by the board's team of experts yields.
Tennis: Ramos-Vinolas reaches last-four stage at Cordoba Open
Ramos-Vinolas' first-serve percentage was 93 per cent, and he also sent down four aces while converting six of 10 break points on Friday evening.He will meet Argentine Federico Coria on Saturday for a place in the final. The latter advanced after Francisco Cerundolo was forced to forfeit their quarterfinal mid-match because of injury, reports Xinhua.
WPL: Delhi Capitals appoint Jonathan Batty as head coach; Hemlata Kala, Lisa Keightley to be assistant coaches
Batty, 48, has coached the Oval Invincibles women's team to The Hundred titles in 2021 and 2022 apart from also coaching the Melbourne Stars in the Women's Big Bash League and the Surrey Women's side. "I'm absolutely thrilled to be joining Delhi Capitals as Head Coach for the inaugural WPL. It's a huge honour to have been granted this opportunity by the management.
PVL Season 2: Calicut Heroes overcome nervousness, vow to carry the momentum forward
In their first match against Mumbai Meteors, Calicut Heroes were stunned by the Prime Volleyball League debutants in the opening set. The Calicut Heroes came back to stage a rousing win however it was made possible after the players decided to shrug off the nervousness. In our mind, we knew we had good potential. We had already prepared and we had worked hard on every position be it block defense or service.
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