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2nd ODI: Virat is one of the greats, no chance of stealing that spot from him: Shreyas Iyer
For his strong comeback after six months due to back injury, Shreyas's inning of 105 runs off 90 deliveries, was awarded ‘Player of the Match’. He raced to his third ODI hundred off 86 balls.
2nd ODI: Iyer, Gill, Suryakumar, Rahul, spinners shine as India clinch series win over Australia
Australia were given the target of chasing 400 after Gill and Iyer smashed 104 and 105 respectively while sharing a 200-run partnership for the second wicket. Rahul and Suryakumar added more spark to the run-fest with 52 and 72 not out respectively in propelling India to a mammoth 399/5, their highest ODI score against Australia.
Asian Games: Indian men qualify for Round of 16 in football with 1-1 draw against Myanmar
The Indians failed to capitalise on a 1-0 advantage at half-time -- thanks to a goal scored by talismanic skipper Sunil Chhetri in the 23rd minute -- as they allowed Myanmar to score in the 74th minute through Kyaw Yan to level the scores. That's how things remained at the final whistle, the two teams thus getting one point each.
2nd ODI: I have never seen a player hit the ball to the areas he hits it: Mark Waugh applauds Suryakumar
Coming to bat at No.6, Suryakumar Yadav raced to a half-century off 24 balls, scoring 72 runs off 37 balls, and stayed unbeaten. On the back of his knock, laced with six fours and as many sixes, India scored 399 for the loss of five wickets after being put in to bat first.
2nd ODI: Prasidh takes two wickets before rain interrupts Australia’s run-chase in Indore
Australia were given the target after Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer smashed sparkling centuries, hitting 104 and 105 respectively while sharing a 200-run partnership. Captain KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav lit up the innings with their blazing half-centuries, 52 and 72 not out respectively as an absolute run-fest propelled India to a mammoth 399/5, their highest ODI score against Australia.
Men’s ODI WC: Siraj is as good as anyone in the world at the moment, says Aaron Finch
"Well, the reason I retired – Bhuvi (Bhuvneshwar Kumar) - he’s the one that I always tried to avoid, but neither of us are playing now, so that's I think new ball bowlers who can swing, are a danger to everyone. I think Trent Boult, Mitchell Starc, and Rabada, these guys, especially Siraj, he’s as good as anyone in the world at the moment,” said Finch to Star Sports.
Asian Games: Rowers Arvind Singh, Arjun Lal Jat glide over hurdles to bag silver for India in Hangzhou
Arvind Singh and Arjun Lal Jat finished second behind a Chinese pair in Men's Lightweight Doubles Sculls at the Fuyang Water Sports Centre here in Hangzhou on Sunday to open India's medal account at the Asian Games. After the win, Arvind said, they could have won a gold medal but for an old injury that has hampered him in recent times.
Asian Games: Indian men's hockey team begins campaign with dominant 16-0 win over Uzbekistan
Varun Kumar (12', 36', 50', 52') scored four goals, while Lalit Kumar Upadhyay (7', 24', 53'), and Mandeep Singh (18', 27', 28') scored hat-tricks each. Sukhjeet Singh (37', 42') scored a brace, while Abhishek (17'), Amit Rohidas (38'), Shamsher Singh (43'), and Sanjay (57') scored a goal each for India.
'Ex-WFI chief missed no opportunity to sexually harass women wrestlers', Delhi Police cite Tajikistan incidents in court
The police made the submission before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Harjeet Singh Jaspal of Rouse Avenue Court, saying that there is sufficient evidence to frame charges against Singh.
INDvAUS: Bumrah to miss second ODI, given short break to visit his family; Mukesh Kumar roped in as replacement
"Jasprit Bumrah did not travel with the team to Indore for the 2nd ODI against Australia. He has gone to visit his family and given a short break by the team management. Fast bowler Mukesh Kumar has joined the team as Bumrah's replacement for the 2nd ODI.
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