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'What a guy,' Anushka Sharma heaps praise on Kohli for 46th ODI century
Anushka took to social media to share a TV screen, which showed Virat Kohli raising his bat and helmet, and looking up towards the sky after his hundred in the third ODI against Sri Lanka. "What a guy...Shabaaash...What an innings played," she wrote along with the post. Notably, the ace Bollywood actress often praises his cricketer husband for his match performances.
3rd ODI: Mindset is to help the team, and put the team in strong position, says Virat Kohli
On a slow yet placid pitch at the Greenfield International Stadium, Kohli was off the blocks quickly and anchored the innings for a large part to be unbeaten on 166 not out off 110 balls, his tenth hundred against Sri Lanka. In his third century in the last four ODI innings, Kohli hit 13 fours and eight sixes, feasting on a hapless bowling attack.
3rd ODI: We have seen Mohammed Siraj go from strength to strength, says Rohit Sharma
Though India's 317-run thrashing of Sri Lanka at the Greenfield International Stadium was shaped by centuries from Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, Siraj got the ball to move around and ran through the top order to pick his career-best figures of 4-32 in ten overs. Sri Lanka were bundled out for 73 all out in 22 overs.
Golf: Molinari-led Continental Europe win title in inaugural Hero Cup
Continental Europe, who led by one point on the first day, extended it to two by the end of the second day and finally finished four points clear. Molinari received the Hero Cup from Dr Pawan Munjal, Chairman and CEO of Hero Motocorp and he was honoured by the Abu Dhabi Golf Club for his contribution to the game.
3rd ODI: Gautam Gambhir jokingly makes big predication about Sri Lanka's defeat, breaks the Internet
It was not only Rohit Sharma's team, former India opener Gautam Gambhir too broke the record, setting the internet afire by jokingly making a bold predication about the margin of India's win -- and it ultimately came true, catching the imagination of social media users. Opting to bat, India posted a mammoth score of 390/5 in 50 overs with Virat Kohli (166 not out) and Shubhman Gill (116) hitting centuries.
From Yamaguchi to PV Sindhu, top-10 women stars to watch out for at India Open 2023
Distinguished names from all over the world will be gracing the prestigious tournament with their dynamic performances, making the event a one-of-a-kind spectacle for the country's sports enthusiasts. Here are Top-10 women shuttlers to keep an eye on at the biggest badminton event of India-organised by the Badminton Association of India.
3rd ODI: It is amazing to see what he does, says Shubman Gill on Virat Kohli
On Sunday, Kohli hit his 46th ODI century, dishing out a batting masterclass through his 166 not out off just 110 balls, hitting 13 fours and eight sixes, making Sri Lanka bowlers look hapless on a flat pitch as India posted a mammoth 390/5 in 50 overs.
'GOAT': Fans go crazy as Virat Kohli, Shubhman Gill smash centuries in India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI
Fans went crazy on Koo App as this was Kohli's third century in his last four ODI innings. Notably, it's been just 15 days of the new year 2023 and Kohli already has two centuries under his belt. As suggested by many of his fans, King Kohli is back to his very best form since the T20 World Cup 2022. "It hasn't been the same, it never will be," said one fan, remembering Kohli's decision to step down as Test captain on this day last year.
Malaysia Open: Axelsen, Yamaguchi win singles titles; Zheng Si Wei/Huang Ya Qiong bags mixed doubles crown
It was Axelsen's record ninth consecutive final in the BWF Super 1000 tournaments and eighth in the top-tier level series. The Dane defended his title by beating Naraoka Kodai of Japan in straight sets, 21-6, 21-15 in the final here at Axiata Arena. Carrying her scintillating form from 2022, Yamaguchi outplayed number two seed An Se Young of Korea 12-21, 21-19, 21-11 for the women's singles title in the opening World Tour event of 2023.
Hockey World Cup: Spain thrash Wales 5-1 to claim first win, remain in the hunt
Marc Reyne (16th min, 38th min) and Marc Miralles (32nd min, 56th min) scored a brace of goals each while skipper Alvaro Iglesias (22nd min) struck one goal for Spain, who had lost 0-2 to India at the same venue on Friday. James Carson scored the lone goal for Wales in the 52nd minute. The win put Spain's campaign back on track with a comprehensive victory as they are in a tight race with hosts India and England for the quarterfinal spot from Pool D.
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