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Indian Wells: Sabalenka cruises into final with win over Sakkari
Sakkari had beaten Sabalenka in their last two clashes, which came in the group stages at the WTA Finals in both 2021 and 2022. But Sabalenka prevailed in 1 hour and 23 minutes in the Californian desert on Friday, increasing her head-to-head lead over Sakkari to 5-3. I'm just super happy with another final and super happy with the win.
IND vs AUS: It was very relaxing to watch Rahul and Jadeja bat, says Hardik Pandya
Rahul, who had lost his vice-captaincy in Test cricket and was out of playing eleven for third and fourth Tests against Australia, slammed an unbeaten 75 to rescue India from a precarious 83/5 in 19.2 overs. Along with Jadeja's 45 not out, Rahul was also involved in an unbroken 108-run stand for the sixth wicket to help the hosts take a 1-0 lead.
CLOSE-IN: India now aim for cricket's highest honour - The World Test Championship 2023
Sri Lanka was the only side that could have ruined India's chances of qualifying and they nearly did so. The last ball of a Test match victory by New Zealand against Sri Lanka was the closest finish one could ever imagine. The New Zealand captain, Kane Williamson, scrambled to get the last run and managed to reach the crease through the closest of margins.
1st ODI: Played normal cricketing shots, avoided getting into a shell, says KL Rahul after guiding India to victory
Rahul said the key to batting in such conditions is good footwork and said he played proper cricketing shots as he struck an unbeaten 75 and raised 108 runs for the unfinished sixth wicket partnership as India defeated Australia by five wickets to take 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Jadeja came up with a superb all-round performance, hitting an unbeaten 45 after claiming 2-46.
Women's World Boxing: India's Jaismine, Shashi advance; China's Yang stuns Mesiano
Jaismine, the 2022 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist, was in her element as she started her campaign in style at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here on Friday. One of India's most skilled young pugilists, Jaismine kicked off her campaign with a Referee Stopping the Contests (RSC) victory against Nyambega Beatrice.
Shreyas Iyer advised 10 days rest; call on availability for IPL yet to be taken: Report
A report in Cricbuzz on Friday said Iyer, who was midway pulled out of the Ahmedabad Test due to a lower back injury, will have to wait for 10 days to know his exact condition after seeing spine specialist Dr Abhay Nene here. It added that although the tests done on him are not encouraging, Iyer has not yet been officially ruled out of the IPL.
1st ODI: KL Rahul's brilliant knock guides India to victory after Shami, Siraj triple strikes
After the pace duo of Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj claimed three wickets apiece to help India bundle out Australia for 188 after skipper Hardik Pandya had won the toss and elected to bowl first, Rahul and Jadeja came together to extricate India from a precarious 83/5 to take them to a memorable victory.
FIH World Rankings: Pro League success helps Indian men climb two spots to fourth
In the updated list, which was released on Friday following the completion of matches in Rourkela, the Netherlands moved to the top spot with 2848.28 points as Australia dropped points after losing to India and Germany in Rourkela. Belgium are at the second spot with 2845.82 points while Germany (2752.12) are third with India following at fourth with 2689.07 points.
Ireland to host India for three men's T20Is in August; play three ODIs vs Bangladesh in May
Earlier in the summer, Ireland's men's team will face Bangladesh in a three-match ODI series which is crucial for the hosts from the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup qualification point of view. The matches, to be played at the Cloud County Ground in Chelmsford, in early May are both sides' final ICC Cricket World Cup Super League fixtures.
If India win WTC final, it will boost their morale for ODI WC: Suresh Raina
India sealed their place in the ICC World Test Championship Final 2023 by virtue of Sri Lanka's dramatic last-over defeat against New Zealand and a drawn final Test in the Border Gavaskar Trophy, confirming a mouth-watering match-up with Australia for the Ultimate Test at the Oval from June 7 to 11.
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