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Table tennis: China's Sun, Fan Zhendong become first post-2000 ITTF year-end world No. 1s
Born in 2000, Sun rose to the top of the world rankings on January 30 for the first time. She topped the recently-released year-end world rankings with 8,270 points. The 22-year-old won titles at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Macao and WTT Cup Finals in October, after helping China claim its fifth consecutive women's title at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province.
PM Modi mourns demise of football legend Pele
"The passing away of Pele leaves an irreplaceable void in the world of sports. A global football superstar, his popularity transcends boundaries. His outstanding sporting performances and success will keep inspiring the coming generations. Condolences to his family and fans. RIP," Modi tweeted.
Azam, Stokes, Raza, and Southee named nominees for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year 2022 award
Raza had earlier earned nominations for Men's T20I and ODI player of the year for 2022 while Azam had a nomination against his name for the best 50-overs player of the year award for 2022. England were living a nightmare in Test cricket after humiliating series losses in the Ashes and the series against West Indies. Joe Root resigned as the Test skipper and the reins were handed over to Stokes and Brendon McCullum, the red-ball coach.
King and I: Mohun Bagan veterans share memories of playing against Pele in Kolkata in 1977
It was in 1977 that the 21-month-long oppressive regimen of internal emergency came to an end and was thus worth cherishing. For the people of West Bengal, it heralded the beginning of the 34-year Left Front rule in the State. The year 1977 was memorable for football fans in Kolkata and a team from the iconic Mohun Bagan club as they saw football royalty in person as the legendary Pele, the three-time World Cup winner, visited the City of Joy for an exhibition match.
Rishabh Pant has two cuts on forehead, ligament tear in his right knee, suffered abrasion injuries on back: BCCI
Early on Friday morning, Pant, 25, suffered multiple injuries when his car collided with a road divider and caught fire on the Delhi-Dehradun highway. He has been admitted to Max Hospital in Dehradun after being initially taken to Saksham Hospital Multispecialty and Trauma Centre. Pant was on his way to his hometown Roorkee in the state of Uttarakhand from New Delhi. "Rishabh has two cuts on his forehead, a ligament tear in his right knee and has also hurt his right wrist, ankle, and toe and has suffered abrasion injuries on his back. Rishabh's condition remains stable, and he has now been shifted to Max Hospital, Dehradun
David Warner targets good showing on tour of India after epic double hundred at MCG
Warner had not scored a Test century since January 2020 and in the ongoing home summer, he had recorded scores of 5, 48, 21, 28, 0 and 3 from six innings against West Indies and South Africa till the MCG Test, in which he scored a fantastic double century in 255 balls to give Australia a series-clinching victory with a game still left in Sydney. After this, Australia's next Test assignment will be a tour of India for four Tests as part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with Warner being the most experienced campaigner, having toured the country thrice for Test tours and playing for more than a decade in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
A look at Pele's greatness through the words of his peers, contemporaries and current stars
His contemporaries and future stars have analysed his greatness and his game over the years, proving why Pele is considered the greatest footballer ever, reports Xinhua. Here is a compilation of some of the most memorable quotes about the three-time World Cup winner, from his contemporaries to modern-day greats: Carlos Alberto Torres: "His great secret was improvisation. Those things he did were in one moment. He had an extraordinary perception of the game."
Rishabh is stable and undergoing scans: Jay Shah provides update on wicketkeeper's health post accident
Early on Friday morning, Pant, 25, suffered multiple injuries when his car collided with a road divider and caught fire on the Delhi-Dehradun highway. He has been admitted to Max Hospital in Dehradun after being initially taken to Saksham Hospital. Pant was reportedly on his way to his home in Roorkee. "My thoughts and prayers are with Rishabh Pant as he fights his way back to recovery. I have spoken to his family and the doctors treating him. Rishabh is stable and undergoing scans. We are closely monitoring his progress and will provide him with all the necessary support," tweeted Shah.
CLOSE-IN: The changing face of Test Cricket
Stokes further stated, "Test cricket has been spoken about in a way I don't like. It is losing the attention of the fans with all the new formats and franchise competitions". The ICC and cricket administrators around the world have realised the slow and gradual demise of the conventional and authentic form of the game. The World Test Championship was one positive initiative taken to revive the downtrend, however, this too has not brought about the boost one hoped for.
Australia call up Ashton Agar, Matthew Renshaw for third Test against South Africa
Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green suffered injuries in the innings and 182-run victory against South Africa in the second Test against South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. With sweltering conditions in Melbourne, David Warner, who struck a double hundred in his 100th Test, also had to retire hurt due to cramps.
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