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Women's Premier League will unearth stars of the future, needs prime time telecast, says Mithali Raj
The inaugural edition of the WPL is set to be played in Mumbai from March 4-26. A total of 22 matches will be played with the Brabourne Stadium & D.Y. Patil Stadium playing hosts to the marquee tournament comprising Gujarat Giants, as well as Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow and Bangalore franchises. The player auction will be held on February 13 in Mumbai.
1st Test: Rohit hits hundred as India reach 226/5 at Tea on Day 2
Sharma, who started the day on 56, waged a grim battle against a strong Australian bowling side, reaching his 100 off 171 balls, hitting 14 fours and two sixes. With him going strong, India were 226/5 off 80 overs at tea on the second day, leading Australia by 49 runs with five wickets in hand. Rohit was batting on 118 off 207 balls, his 341-minute unfinished vigil at the wicket was studded with 15 boundaries and two sixes. Ravindra Jadeja was keeping him company at tea, batting on 34 off 82 balls.
Going to get a huge amount of talent from Women's Premier League: Harmanpreet Kaur
"We have been waiting for this moment for a long time and finally the time has come. I am looking forward to that. We are going to get a huge amount of talent from this tournament. Domestic players are going to get to play with and against overseas players in a lot of matches. That's something we are looking forward to seeing," Harmanpreet was quoted as saying by JioCinema.
IND v AUS: Rohit Sharma ends century drought in Tests with his ninth ton
Rohit, who scored his eighth century against England at The Oval in September 2021 had failed to reach the three-figure mark in Tests since then. On Friday on the second day of the first Test of the four-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the VCA Stadium here, Rohit scored a brilliant hundred, reaching the three-figures in 171 balls, hitting 14 fours and two sixes.
Champions League: Bayern's Upamecano takes singing lessons to beat PSG
The 24-year-old defender might not be becoming an opera enthusiast, but his latest actions might open doors for a closer relationship. As if special games require special actions, the French international took up singing lessons ahead of Bayern Munich's delicate last-16 duel in the UEFA Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain, reports Xinhua.
Australia batter Matthew Renshaw sent for scans on right knee: Report
A report by cricket.com.au says Renshaw, who was out for a golden duck off Ravindra Jadeja on day one, hurt his right knee in the warm-up before play on day two. "The 26-year-old left the VCA Stadium on Friday morning to undergo scans, with Ashton Agar taking his place on the field as India batted in their first innings," it added. Australia are already playing the Nagpur Test.
Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund on way to repeating 2021 wave
Five consecutive victories since the winter break are triggering enthusiasm to repeat the ride of 2021, when the Black and Yellows ended up winning the German Cup. Team spirit and determination can take the 2012 Bundesliga champions to new heights after hitherto inconsistent performances, reports news agency Xinhua.
2025 World Aquatics Championships moved to Singapore from Russia
Kazan had won the bid to host the 2025 World Championships, but owing to international sanctions against Russia, Singapore will instead host the premier international aquatics event. "World Aquatics could not be happier to know that the hosting of our main event for 2025 is in such good hands, thanks to the team here in Singapore," said World Aquatics president Husain Al-Musallam on Thursday.
SA20: Markram's century powers Sunrisers into Final against Capitals
The Sunrisers skipper embraced the occasion and struck a scintillating 100 off just 58 balls in the second SA20 semifinal against the Joburg Super Kings at Centurion that powered the Eastern Cape side to 213/5. Markram displayed fantastic temperament as the Sunrisers were reduced to 10/2 after losing both openers Temba Bavuma and Adam Rossington early on to Lizaad Williams (4/41).
Riyadh's King Fahd International Stadium to host Santosh Trophy semis and final
The AIFF Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran, along with Mr Avijit Paul, Executive Committee Member, AIFF, and Joint Secretary, Football Association of Odisha, made the announcement here on the eve of the launch of the Santosh Trophy. Dr Prabhakaran informed the media that it was decided in a meeting between the AIFF and the Saudi Arabia Football Federation (SAFF).
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