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BWF Para Badminton World: This win is huge for me, says Pramod Bhagat
Pramod Bhagat defeated compatriot Nitesh Kumar 21-19, 21-19 in 53 minutes to clinch the gold medal in the men's singles SL3 event. The match was tightly contested but Pramod managed to hold his nerves and had an answer to everything that Nitesh through at him. In the men's doubles, Pramod and his Men's doubles partner Manoj Sarkar went down fighting to Indonesia's Hikmat Ramdani and Ukun Rukaendi in 3 sets to settle for silver the final score read 21-14, 18-21, 13-21.
T20 World Cup: India set up semifinal showdown with England after 71-run thrashing of Zimbabwe
After Rahul gave India a good start with his 35-ball 51 and Suryakumar Yadav smacked a whirlwind 61 not out off just 25 balls in posting a mammoth 186/5, the bowlers made short work of the Zimbabwe batters to bowl them out for 115 in 17.2 overs. It meant India finished on top of Group 2 and will meet England in the second semifinal at Adelaide on November 10, while Pakistan will face-off against New Zealand in the first semifinal on November 9.
Sri Lanka Cricket notified about Gunathilaka's arrest; to initiate thorough inquiry
"Sri Lanka Cricket confirms that it was notified by the ICC that player Danushka Gunathilaka has been arrested on the allegations of sexual assault of a woman in Sydney, and Mr. Gunathilaka is due to appear in court tomorrow (November 7, 2022). SLC will closely monitor the proceedings in court and, in consultation with the ICC, will expeditiously initiate a thorough inquiry into the matter and take stern action against the player if found guilty," said a statement from SLC.
There were better form players than Bavuma sitting on the bench: Moody
South Africa had to beat the Dutch to secure a semifinal berth from Group 2 but they fumbled big time to lose by 13 runs. "Without a doubt. That's (Bavuma's form) the elephant in the room. There's better form players for this format sitting on the bench that should be playing on that side," Moody said on ESPNcricinfo's T20 Time Out show.
T20 World Cup: Suryakumar, Rahul fifties carry India to a mammoth 186/5 against Zimbabwe
Suryakumar changed the tempo of the match yet again with absolutely insane striking of the ball, smacking six fours and four sixes in a death overs batting masterclass at a strike-rate of 244 to end up with 61 not out off just 25 balls. His belligerent knock, laced with his trademark scoops and mesmerizing lofted shots, meant India got 79 runs in the last five overs.
T20 World Cup: Shaheen stars as Pakistan confirm semifinal spot with five-wicket victory over Bangladesh
The unpredictable nature of the tournament meant that this clash became a virtual knockout game as Netherlands shocked South Africa by 13 runs at the same venue earlier in the day. With the winner to go into the semifinals, Pakistan made the most of the unexpected lifeline as luck smiled on them to enter the last-four for the second time in as many editions of the tournament. Afridi took four wickets while conceding 22 runs in his four overs to restrict Bangladesh to 127/8, after being 70/1 at one point.
T20 World Cup: Pant replaces Karthik as India win toss, elect to bat first against Zimbabwe
Rishabh Pant, the left-handed wicketkeeper-batter, will be making his first appearance in the ongoing tournament. "Rishabh is the only guy (from the batting group) who hasn't played a single game, including the practice games. We wanted to give him a game before the semi-finals," said Rohit on getting him in place of Karthik.
Kohli's back-foot straight six off Rauf will be one of most remembered in T20 World Cup history: Ponting
Virat Kohli smashed a brilliant straight hit that helped the side to a thrilling four-wicket final-ball win over their arch-rival, and the cricketing world hasn't stopped talking about the shot since. The equation for an unlikely India win had come down to 28 from eight deliveries before Kohli blasted off and the stunning blow he inflicted off Rauf's delivery sent the crowd into a tizzy.
Sri Lanka cricketer Gunathilaka arrested over alleged sexual assault charges in Sydney
The report said Gunathilaka was arrested on Sunday morning for his alleged sexual assault "of a 29-year-old woman in Rose Bay earlier this week". Gunathilaka, who was ruled out of the World Cup in the first round itself with a hamstring injury, was replaced in the squad. The 31-year-old, who has played eight Tests, 47 ODIs and 46 T20Is, however remained with the side during its campaign.
PKL 9: Haryana Steelers and U.P. Yoddhas play out thrilling contest to tie 36-36
As the clock ticked on, UP turned up the style too, with the defence overpowering the Steelers' raiders. Surender Gill and Co. inflicted an All Out on the Steelers, as the lead swelled to 9 points soon after. The dominant UP Yoddhas ended the first half firmly in control with the score reading 25-15 and Surender having notched up a Super 10 as well.
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