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1st Test, Day 2: Jadeja, Axar Patel hit unbeaten fifties after Rohit ton as India lead Australia by 144 runs
The duo added 81 runs for the unbeaten eighth-wicket partnership which has really put India in the driver's seat in this match. Todd Murphy claimed a maiden five-wicket haul on debut but Australia will rue five chances they dropped in the Indian innings, which could have made things quite different from what they are now.
Women's T20 WC: You cannot be timid against Australia, have to take them on, says Nasser Hussain
The eighth edition of the Women's T20 World Cup will be held in South Africa from February 10-26, with Australia looking to achieve a three-peat of world titles in the shortest format of the game. "The problem for England, as with most sides, is that you go through the group stages and then are suddenly facing Australia where your standards need to be top-notch.
Murali Vijay slams Sanjay Manjrekar, says "Some Mumbai ex-players can never be appreciative of the south"
The incident took place on Day Two of the first Test between India and Australia at VCA Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur when a stat was shown on television about conversion rates in Test cricket. Vijay topped the list among Indian batsmen in India, followed by Mohammad Azharuddin, Polly Umrigar, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Manjrekar seemed a bit surprised on seeing Vijay's name.
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.
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