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Asian Para Games: Sumit Antil wins gold with new world record; Pushpendra takes bronze in men’s javelin F64 event
Sumit pocketed the gold with a remarkable throw of 73.29 meters, setting new World, Para Asian and Games records. Another Indian in action, Pushpendra Singh bagged a bronze with a throw of 62.06 meters. Sri Lanka’s S Arachchige Kodithuwakku won silver with 64.09m.
Men’s ODI WC: Australia's game against Netherlands not to be underestimated, says Ian Healy
Australia enter Wednesday’s match with two consecutive wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan after losing to India and South Africa in the tournament. The Netherlands, on the other hand, lost to Sri Lanka in Lucknow after upstaging a more-fancied South Africa in Dharamshala.
Men’s ODI WC: It has always been my motto to chase betterment, not excellence, says Virat Kohli
With India set to return in action when they face defending champions England at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on October 29, Kohli has given an insight into how the motto of chasing betterment over excellence is fueling his drive to win matches for the team.
Men's ODI WC: Hardik Pandya unlikely for India's matches against England and Sri Lanka: Reports
The 30-year-old limped off the field after injuring his left ankle while fielding on his own bowling during India’s fourth league match of the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup, against Bangladesh at MCA Stadium in Pune, and did not participate in the rest of the match.
Root, Wood and Brook handed multi-year deals; Stokes signs single-year contract with ECB
In total, 29 players have received Central Contract offers - 18 England Multi-Year Central Contracts, eight England Annual Central Contracts, and three England Development Contracts. Seven players (Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Matthew Potts and Josh Tongue) receive an England Central Contract offer for the first time.
Men's ODI WC: Sarfaraz, Afridi, Rizwan among players to replace Babar Azam as captain: Report
Pakistan will be touring Australia for a three-match Test series soon after the ODI World Cup. Considering the team’s performance in the ongoing ODI World Cup, there is speculation that Babar Azam is feeling the pressure of captaincy and is not able to express himself more as a batter.
Men's ODI WC: My innings was not a warning to think tank to promote me, says Mahmudullah after his ton in a losing cause
However, from his responses to questions in the post-match press conference, it was clear Mahmudullah was not happy with the way things are being handled in Bangladesh setup. He was axed for last year's T20 World Cup due to poor form and missed many matches in the lead-up to the ODI World Cup.
Men's ODI WC: Need some of the juice he's having, says de Kock after Klaasen blasts 49-ball 90 in SA win
De Kock held South Africa's innings together after they lost two early wickets and raised two century stands -- a 131-run partnership with skipper Aiden Markram (60) and a sensational 142-run stand with Klassen (90 off 49) as South Africa raced to 382/5 in 50 overs.
Men's ODI WC: Mahmudullah ton in vain as South Africa ride de Kock's 174, Klaasen's 90 to 149-run win
Electing to bat first, South Africa had slumped to 30/2 in the Power-play before de Kock, with help from skipper Aiden Markram (60) and Klassen (90 off 49 balls), not only guided them to safety but put up a massive score of 382/5 in 50 overs.
Asian Para Games: India continues medal hunt with 16 medals; placed 5th in medal table
India had made a sensational start on Monday by winning six gold, six silver and five bronze medals. On Tuesday, they bagged three more gold medals, six silver and seven bronze medals, taking their tally to 34 medals.
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