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Joe Root talks about his idol Sachin Tendulkar ahead of ILT20 season opener
Root, who will represent Dubai Capitals in the inaugural DP World ILT20 against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on Friday, said he is impressed by the manner in which Tendulkar handled the tremendous pressure that he faced during his playing days. "I mean obviously there are some wonderful players currently playing but look at what Sachin has achieved, it's just remarkable really, the longevity, the ability to be such a high-performing player at such a young age,
IND v SL, 1st ODI: 'Cannot get him out like that', says Rohit on withdrawing appeal against Shanaka for run-out at non-striker's end
Shanaka, batting on 98 in the final over, had gone too far out the crease at the non-striker's end and pacer Mohammad Shami wohipped off the bails and appealed for run-out. However, Rohit Sharma withdrew the appeal, which allowed Shanaka to complete his century and end the match at 108 not out as Sri Lana, chasing a massive total of 373/7 by India were restricted to 306/8 in 50 overs and lost the match by 67 runs on Tuesday night.
Table tennis: Olympic champ Ma Long stunned in WTTC Asia Continental Stage
Despite Ma's shock defeat, China has secured four men's and five women's singles berths at the World Table Tennis Championships (WTTC) Finals. Sun Yingsha, Chen Meng, Wang Yidi and Chen Xingtong all claimed straight-sets victories in the women's singles, while their fellow Chinese teammate Wang Manyu rallied past Choi Hyo-Joo of South Korea 4-1, reports news agency Xinhua.
'To keep up with that is a very intense process', says Kohli on meeting expectations
On Tuesday, Kohli notched up his 45th ODI hundred in Guwahati against Sri Lanka off just 80 balls and moved closer to Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI tons. Moreover, he equalled Tendulkar's record of 20 centuries in the format at home when he scored 113 off 87 balls, hitting 12 fours and a six.
Australia name four spinners for India Test tour, Starc to miss first match at Nagpur
Murphy joins experienced campaigner Ashton Agar and Mitchell Swepson as potential spin partners for Nathan Lyon on a tour on which their bowling resources are expected to be stretched to the full. Agar has recently made it back to the Test squad and played the third and final Test against South Africa and continues to be preferred as the national selectors confirmed an 18-player squad for the four-Test Border-Gavaskar series.
IND vs SL, 1st ODI: Umran clocks 156kph, betters own record to become fastest Indian bowler
The 23-year-old achieved the milestone in the 14th over of the Sri Lankan innings. He picked 3/57 in his eight overs and acted as the middle overs enforcer for India. Recently, Umran had surpassed Jasprit Bumrah (153.6 kmph) to bowl the fastest delivery in international cricket by an Indian after clocking 155 kmph delivery in the first T20I against Sri Lanka
Fans eagerly waiting for Hockey World Cup celebrations at Barabati Stadium
The tournament will feature 16 teams and some of the biggest superstars in the sport, competing for the coveted title of world champion. But before the games begin, fans are in for a treat as Odisha and Hockey India have left no stone unturned to ensure that the world cup celebration is a spectacular event, at the iconic Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on January 11.
IND vs SL, 1st ODI: To get 370 plus total was a great effort from all batters, says Rohit Sharma
Then Virat Kohli smacked his second consecutive and overall 45th ODI century, 113 off 87 balls, making the most out of two reprieves while hitting 12 fours and a six for India to make an improbable 373/7. In reply, Sri Lanka made 306/8, with captain Dasun Shanaka's 88-ball 102 coming too late after opener Pathum Nissanka made 72 off 80 balls.
1st ODI: Shanaka's valiant century in vain as India win by 67 runs against Sri Lanka
After Virat Kohli slammed his 45th ODI century while captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill slammed fifties to propel India to a massive 373/7, Sri Lanka made 306/8 in reply, with Shanaka's 88-ball 102 coming too late after opener Pathum Nissanka made 72 off 80 balls.
1st ODI: Glad I could play at tempo of the game and we got 370 plus, says centurion Virat Kohli
Having broken his century drought of three years in ODIs against Bangladesh in December 2022, the former India hit back to back centuries after scoring 113 against Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the three-match series. Kohli now has 45 ODI hundreds, moving one step closer to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries.
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