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2nd ODI: I have never seen a player hit the ball to the areas he hits it: Mark Waugh applauds Suryakumar
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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"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. 
Asian Games: India win silver in Men's Coxed Eight, Men's Pair events in rowing
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The Indian team of Jaswinder Singh, Bheem Singh, Punit Kumar, Ashish, Naresh Kalwaniya, Neeraj, Neetish Kumar, Charanjeet Singh and Dhananjay Pande won the silver medal in Men's Coxed Eight while Babu Lal Yadav and Lekh Ram won bronze medal in the Men's Pair events on Sunday, taking the Indian tally in rowing to three medals on the day. 
Martin bags Tissot Sprint, Bezzecchi grabs pole at Grand Prix of India
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Earlier in the day, Mooney VR46 Racing Team rider Marco Bezzecchi had set the qualifying time at one minute, 43.9470 becoming clear favourite for the Tissot Sprint and the marque event on Sunday.
Asian Games: Indian athletes term Hangzhou opening ceremony 'spectacular', resounding success
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Spectators were treated to a feast of ethereal beauty, art, colour and light, as the performance celebrated China’s cultural heritage, eastern aesthetics and the power of modern technology.
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