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1st T20I: Hardik Pandya responds to questions on his bowling by opening the attack against Sri Lanka
As India embarked on a hectic schedule in which they will play six T20Is, nine ODIs and four Tests (against Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Australia) in the first three months of the ODI World Cup year, questions over the bowling of India's key allrounder were justified. Pandya blasted over the boundary the first question on how he will manage his bowling.
United Cup: Caroline Garcia keeps French hopes alive with win over Petra Martic
Croatia had led 2-0 overnight after wins for Donna Vekic and Borna Coric, but Garcia came into her clash with Martic with a promising 4-1 head-to-head record. The WTA Finals champion backed that up, extending it to 5-1 as she denied Martic the chance to clinch for her team.
1st T20I: Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel take India to 162/5 against Sri Lanka
Hooda hammered 41 not out off 23 deliveries, hitting one boundary and four sixes while Patel struck 31 not out off 20 balls (three fours and one six) as India recovered from a precarious 94/5 in the 15th over. Their sensible batting took India to a decent total and they can defend it if the bowlers manage to strike some early blows and put the Sri Lankans in early trouble.
Jasprit Bumrah included in ODI squad for Sri Lanka series
Bumrah was out of cricketing action since September 2022 and was also ruled out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup due to a back injury. The pacer has undergone rehabilitation and has been declared fit by the National Cricket Academy (NCA). He will be joining the Team India ODI squad soon, the BCCI said in a statement on Tuesday.
Emma Raducanu gets her first singles win of 2023 in Auckland
Raducanu registered a 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 win in a rain-affected match at ASB Tennis Centre. The Briton dropped her first set to the 17-year-old Czech player but she won four games on the trot to change the momentum and wrapped up the match. She will next face Slovak Viktoria Kuzmova in the round of 16.
Ranji Trophy: Unadkat wreaks havoc against Delhi, claims hat-trick in first over
Unadkat picked up a hat-trick in the first over of the match by dismissing Dhruv Shorey, Vaibhav Rawal, and Yash Dhull off the third, fourth and fifth deliveries. He then added two more wickets to his kitty in the form of Lalit Yadav and Lakshay Thareja by the end of his second over to complete his 21st five-wicket haul in first-class cricket.
Pat Cummins excited to play dream WTC final against India in London
Cummins' side currently leads the World Test Championship standings and can confirm their place in June's final with a victory in the third and final Test of their ongoing series against South Africa at the SCG this week. If Australia fail to clinch a series sweep against the Proteas then they still have another chance to book their place in the decider during the four-match Test series in India that commences next month.
Premier League: Brentford up to seventh with historic win over Liverpool
Brentford had two goals ruled out for offside before they doubled their lead three minutes before the break when Yoane Wissa's downward header from Mathias Jensen's delivery beat Alisson. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's first Premier League goal of 2022/23, a smart header from Trent Alexander-Arnold's superb cross, reduced the arrears for Liverpool five minutes after the break.
Derara Hurisa to defend crown at 2023 Mumbai Marathon
The 18th edition of the USD 405,000 prize fund World Athletics Gold Label Road Race takes place after a two-year pandemic-forced break and will also witness over 55,000 amateurs across six categories on its much-awaited return. The elite men's and women's winners will take home USD 45,000 each. The runners will be further incentivised by a Course Record Bonus of USD 15,000.
Suryakumar showcases incredible skills in practice session ahead of first T20 against SL
The flamboyant batter, who rose to prominence in white-ball cricket in 2022, has been rewarded by the selection committee for his commendable performances as he was appointed the vice-captain of the T20 side. The BCCI posted a video of Suryakumar practicing at Wankhede Stadium, where he can be seen hitting some spectacular shots in the nets.
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