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Pant's continuous rise, Iyer's domination and Jadeja's comeback: Big positives for India from Sri Lanka series
Whether it was Rishabh Pant's continuous rise, Ravindra Jadeja's roaring comeback or Shreyas Iyer's domination, the Rohit Sharma-led side had multiple star performers in the recently concluded two-match series. Apart from Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne's resistance and determination on the last day of the series, Team India showed their sheer dominance in both Mohali and Bengaluru Tests.
ASBC Asian Boxing: Suresh, Vanshaj clinch gold as India return home with rich haul
Chennai boy Vishwanath produced a clinical performance during his dominating win against Kyrgyzstan's Ergeshov Bekzat in the 48kg final on Monday night. Later Vanshaj, who hails from Sonipat, added a second gold to the youth men's tally, registering a sensational win over Uzbekistan's Javokhir Ummataliev by a split 4-1 decision in the 63.5kg final.
Annoying to see Alex Carey not getting due recognition: Ian Healy
Australian cricket great Ian Healy is "quite annoyed" with wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey not getting due recognition for his exploits behind the stumps as well as with the bat in the ongoing Test series against Pakistan. After the drawn first Test at Rawalpindi, Pakistan are in dire straits in the second match at Karachi with the Pat Cummins-led tourists setting them a mammoth 506-run victory target.
West Indies fined 40 per cent of match fee due to slow over-rate; slip to 8th in WTC Standings
Hosts West Indies have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee for slow over-rate during the first Test against England, which ended in a draw at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium here on March 12. The Kraigg Brathwaite-led side has also slipped to No.8 in the Test rankings as a result of being penalised two points in the ICC World Test Championship Standings. The West Indies were found to have been two overs short after reasonable adjustments and time allowances had been taken into consideration, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Women's World Cup: Australia power to huge win against West Indies
Australian bowlers Ellyse Perry (3/22) and Ashleigh Gardner (3/25) ran through the West Indies batting line-up, while top-order batter Rachael Haynes smashed a 95-ball unbeaten 83 as the six-time champions won their ICC Women's World Cup match against the Stafanie Taylor-led side with remarkable ease at the Basin Reserve here on Tuesday.
Benzema helps Real Madrid move 10 points clear in La Liga
Karim Benzema was once again the star as Real Madrid opened up a 10-point lead at the top of La Liga with a 3-0 win away to Real Mallorca. Following a goalless first half, the striker set up Vinicius Jr for Madrid's first goal before adding a second from the penalty spot and then heading home a third after a cross from Marcelo on Monday night.
Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton changing his name to include mother's surname
Hamilton, speaking at the 2022 Dubai Expo, said, "I'm really proud of my family's name, Hamilton. None of you might know that my mum's name is Larbalestier and I am just about to put that in my name," he said. "I don't fully understand the idea that when people get married the woman loses their name. I really want my mum to continue with the Hamilton name," the 37-year-old was quoted as saying by Skysports. Hamilton's mother Carmen Larbalestier, now Lockhart, separated from his father.
Lahiri takes one-shot lead into the final round at The Players Championship
Lahiri completed his remaining seven holes in even-par after trading a bogey on 15 and a birdie on 16 and leads on 9-under 207 from Sebastian Munoz (65), Doug Ghim (68), Paul Casey (69) and Sam Burns (71) in the Tour's flagship US$20 million tournament. It will be only the second time in his career that the Indian will hold the 54-hole lead as he seeks to join countryman Arjun Atwal (2010 Wyndham Championship) as the only Indian to win on the PGA Tour.
I am really excited to get started with MI, says Jofra Archer
Five-time champions Mumbai Indians spent big money on buying Jofra Archer, despite his availability concerns. However, he has a familiar face in Mahela Jayawardene waiting for him in the franchise. Jofra and Mahela worked together at Khulna Titans during the 2017 Bangladesh Premier League. MI will be the second team Jofra will play for in the IPL after Rajasthan Royals, where he played for three seasons.
Asian Youth & Junior Boxing: Shaheen, Nivedita star as five Indian women punch to gold
Shaheen Gill and Nivedita Karki were among five women youth boxers to strike gold medals as India had another good day at the 2022 ASBC Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Monday. Tamanna (50kg), Ravina (63kg) and Muskan (75kg) were the other three boxers who also registered victories in the finals and bagged gold medals. Nivedita provided India an ideal start for the day when she clinched a sensational 3-2 win over Uzbekistan's Saidakhon Rakhmonova in 48kg final.
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