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Asia Cup 2022: Rizwan, Nawaz, Ali play crucial knocks as Pakistan win a thriller by five wickets
After Virat Kohli slammed his second consecutive fifty in as many matches for India to post a competitive 181/7, Rizwan also got his half-century in as many games with a 51-ball 71. But the game turner was left-handed Nawaz's promotion to four, striking 42 off 20 balls, including six fours and two sixes.
Asia Cup 2022: Kohli equals record for most fifties in T20Is against Pakistan
Kohli dropped anchor for India from No.3, compiling his 32nd T20I fifty (60 off 44) to lead India to 181/7 in 20 overs. After Rohit Sharma and K.L Rahul put on a blazing fifty-stand for the opening wicket, Kohli walked in and started positively, moving to 15 off 10 balls despite India losing Rahul shortly after Rohit's wicket. With Suryakumar Yadav also falling cheaply, Kohli resorted to a more restrained approach, running quickly between the wickets and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
US Open 2022: Collins overcomes Cornet, faces Sabalenka in fourth round
No. 19 seed Collins has the fourth round of the US Open for the first time in her career and will now face No. 6 seed Aryna Sabalenka for a spot in the quarterfinals. The 28-year-old Collins is part of a quartet of American women into the Round of 16, joining No. 8 seed ````, No. 12 seed Coco Gauff, and No. 29 seed Alison Riske-Amritraj.
Asia Cup 2022: Virat Kohli slams 60 as India make a competitive 181/7 against Pakistan
Kohli's knock came after the opening pair of captain Rohit Sharma and K.L Rahul came out all guns blazing in a 54-run opening stand. For Pakistan, spinners Mohammad Nawaz (1-25) and Shadab Khan (2-31) bowled eight overs between themselves and conceded just 56 runs. Pacers Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain and Haris Rauf had a wicket apiece.
Asia Cup 2022: Virat Kohli looks a lot calmer, he needed that break, believes Ravi Shastri
Kohli, in a prolonged lean patch seen from him not scoring a century in international cricket since November 2019, began Asia Cup 2022 with a crucial 35 in the thrilling five-wicket win over Pakistan in India's first Group A match. He then scored an unbeaten 59 in India's second Group A win over Hong Kong. "Virat Kohli looks a lot calmer, he needed that break. When you are mentally tired, you are fighting against yourself.
Asia Cup 2022: India include Hardik, Hooda, Bishnoi as Pakistan win toss and elect to bowl first
India have brought in Hardik Pandya (rested from the previous match against Hong Kong), Deepak Hooda and Ravi Bishnoi in their playing eleven in place of injured Ravindra Jadeja (out of the tournament due to right knee injury), Dinesh Karthik and Avesh Khan, meaning Rishabh Pant will keep wickets. Pakistan, on the other hand, got in pacer Mohammad Hasnain in their playing eleven, replacing fellow fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani, who is out due to a suspected side strain.
Nadal breezes past Frenchman Gasquet to secure fourth-round spot at US Open
"My best match in the tournament... Easy to say that because the other day was tough. But, yeah, important improvement. But I need to keep going. It's a good victory for me. Straight sets for the first time. Third set (was) a challenge. He increased the level," Nadal, bidding for his fifth US Open trophy, was quoted as saying by atptour.com.
WATCH | Country's dignity cannot be saved by womanisers; post by Mohammed Shami's estranged wife goes viral
After the victory of Team India in the Asia Cup Hasin Jahan shared a photo of Hardik Pandya and it looks like she has taunted her Shami with the caption, saying 'country's dignity cannot be saved by womanisers'. It seems that Hasin Jahan has targeted Mohammed Shami in this way without naming him. Hardik, who led India to victory with a six, had a big hand in helping India to a five-wicket win against Pakistan. He was also adjudged man of the match for his all-round performance.
Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim retires from T20I cricket
Bangladesh failed to make it to the Super Four stage, losing to both Afghanistan and Sri Lanka with the 35-year-old Rahim scoring 1 and 4 runs respectively in Group B. "I would like to announce my retirement from T20 INTERNATIONALS and focus on Test and ODI formats of the game. I will be available to play franchise leagues when the opportunity arrives. Looking forward to proudly represent my nation in the two formats-MR15 (Rahim's twitter handle)," tweeted the cricketer.
Top seed Swiatek defeats American Davis to secure US Open fourth-round spot
The top-ranked Swiatek was tested in the match but she stepped up during crucial moments to equal her best performance at the season-ending Grand Slam. The Pole had also reached the fourth round last year. Swiatek, 21, is trying to become the first player since Serena Williams to win seven titles in a single year; the now-retired American having achieved the feat eight years ago, when she also became the last No.1 seed to take the US Open title. Swiatek has played amazing tennis this year, with her 37-match winning streak earning her the French Open crown and WTA 1000s titles in Doha, Indian Wells, Miami and Rome.
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