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ATP Finals: Zverev Beats Alcaraz to Set Up Semifinal Showdown with Fritz
Alexander Zverev's victory furthered late-season momentum seen recently in the German star but left Alcaraz to nervously await developments since the advancement to the next round will be on what happens in this evening's match. The German extended his winning run to eight matches by sinking in straight Carlos Alcaraz.
Sanju Samson Becomes First Batter to Score Three T20I Centuries in a Calendar Year
In doing this, Samson became the first batter in T20I history to score three centuries in a calendar year and only the second player after England's Phil Salt to smash two centuries in a bilateral T20I series.
Social Media Buzzes with Claims of Rohit Sharma and His Wife Welcoming a Baby Boy
The post read, "Ritika and Rohit Sharma blessed with a baby boy! Congratulations to the dear couple!", "Jr Hitman has arrived", "The junior hitman has arrived…Rohit blessed with a baby boy", said the posts on X, formerly Twitter, on Friday night. Thousands of cricket fanatics on social media flooded on Friday to congratulate the couple on the new arrival in their life.
4th T20I: Arshdeep's 3-20 and Tons from Samson, Varma Power India to Series Win 3-1 Over SA
Arshdeep Singh took three for 20 to topple the top-order of South Africa after Samson had hammered an unbeaten 109 off 56 balls and Tilak Varma blazed to an unbeaten 120 from just 47 balls to become only the second Indian to score back-to-back centuries in T20Is and helped India post a mammoth 283/1 in 20 overs, the highest score ever in a T20I match involving two full members.
My aim is to get back into T20 team, look forward to this IPL to give me platform, Says KL Rahul
He will look to open the innings if skipper Rohit Sharma does not play in the first Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at Perth. Rahul's form has been a cause of concern for the Indian team as he was recently dropped for the last two Tests against New Zealand at home, with Sarfaraz Khan replacing him.
Shastri Emphasizes Urgency: Mohammed Shami's Fitness Key for India's Success
After spending 360 days on layoff from competitive cricketing activity, owing to an injury which required surgery to his Achilles tendon, Shami today returned to competitive action for Bengal in their ongoing Ranji Trophy clash against Madhya Pradesh at Holkar Stadium here.
India's Perth Test Preparations: KL Rahul Suffers Elbow Injury During Match Simulations
Three days of full net practice at the WACA later, India played out a match simulation in which Rahul, after having amassed 29, received a blow on his right elbow from a rising delivery from tall pacer Prasidh Krishna.
Anshul Kamboj Becomes Third Bowler to Take All 10 Wickets in a Ranji Trophy Innings
Kamboj achieved this feat by taking 10 wickets for 49 runs in 30.1 overs, as Haryana bowled out Kerala for 291 on the third day of their match at Chaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium in Lahli. This performance also helped Kamboj reach 50 wickets in his 19th first-class appearance.
VVS Laxman Applauds India's Fearless Approach in Three T20Is
Indian squad was also praised for its approach by Laxman, who said at a reception on Thursday night, "What we have seen in these three matches is the fearless approach of this team he said during a reception for the Indian squad on Thursday night. He underlined that entertaining fans is as important as winning matches.
Pakistan Foreign Office Denies Backchannel Diplomacy with India on Champions Trophy
She further added that, for the Champions Trophy and the addition of the other teams, any other information about them would be asked from the PCB since these are affairs that are dealt by them. Baloch also said that sports events should not be mixed up with politics, referring again to the statement "Pakistan has always said that sports should not be politicized.".
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