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CLOSE-IN: Cricket is heading towards being a gentleman's game once again
This came about in the early days in England when the game was played by the affluent class who were considered to uphold the virtues of a 'Gentleman'. Cricket was played with a competitive attitude, however, played in a fair and honest manner. Although the game gradually brought in professionals it was still played to respect one's opponents and imbibe the values of good sportsmanship and friendship.
'Are you bowling like this so that I doesn't get a chance to bowl?' Axar in hilarious conversation with Jadeja
Coming off the six-month injury layoff, Jadeja has been sensational in the first two Tests as he was adjudged Player of the Match in both the Tests. The 34-year-old scalped seven wickets and scored 70 runs in the first Test in Nagpur and he picked up 10 wickets, including a career-best of 7/42 in the second innings of the Delhi Test.
Jadeja's batting gives him immense self-belief: Aakash Chopra
The left-arm spinner was all guns blazing in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy as he claimed a 5-wicket-haul and scored a half-century in the opener and also recorded his best bowling figures in an innings in Test cricket, taking seven wickets (7/42) to bundle out Australia for 113 in their second innings on day three of the second Test on Sunday.
India bat and bowl better than any opposition on tuning pitches, says Sourav Ganguly after second Test win
Ravindra Jadeja's best bowling figures in an inning in Test cricket (7/42) along with Ravichandran Ashwin's spin masterclass helped India rout Australia by six wickets in the second Test within three days to go 2-0 up in the four-match series on Sunday. "Not surprised by India's 2nd Test win... congratulations to Indian team... on turning pitches they bat and bowl.
Pat Cummins flies back home due to family health issues
The fast bowler was en route to Sydney on Sunday but is expected to be back in India to play the final two matches in Indore and Ahmedabad, Cricket Australia said on Monday. Cummins led the Baggy Greens in their second Test defeat in Delhi, where India retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after claiming an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series with its six-wicket win in the second Test in Delhi.
Scott stands tall to help Minerva Academy win Futsal Club Championship 2023
The goalkeeper saved three of the four shots from Mohammedan Sporting to hand Minerva the title. On the other hand, Mohammedan custodian Augustin Savio D'Mello Rugved Yeole's shot. The tie-breaker ended 3-1 in favour of Minerva Academy. The match ended 2-2 in regulation time as well as extra time. Mohammedan had taken the lead through Suvo Khatoora but Clinton D'Souza equalised for Minerva in the first half itself.
Dortmund down Hertha to move second in Bundesliga
The BVB needed some time to gain a foothold into the clash as Marco Reus's header marked the first chance of the game with 25 minutes played, reports Xinhua news agency. Dortmund opened the scoring two minutes later when Karim Adeyemi benefitted from a miscued shot from Reus and tapped the ball past Berlin goalkeeper Oliver Christensen.
Man Utd, Tottenham both win in Premier League
Marcos Rashford continued his impressive run of form, with goals in the 25th and 56th minute of the game, with Jadon Sancho scoring Man Utd's third goal, although David de Gea had a good claim to be named Man of the Match after a series of impressive saves to assure a clean sheet, reports Xinhua news agency. The result leaves Erik ten Hag's side just three points.
Juve continue winning streak, Roma edge past Verona
Juve suffered a frustrating 1-1 tie against French Ligue 1 side Nantes in the Europa League play-off midweek, so Massimiliano Allegri rotated the line-up for the second leg by throwing on Moise Kean to pair up with Dusan Vlahovic on the forward line while Mattia Perin was preferred over Wojciech Szczesny between the sticks, reports Xinhua news agency.
Barca remain eight clear in Spanish La Liga after 2-0 win at home to Cadiz
Sergi Roberto and Robert Lewandowski scored the goals, which gave Barca, with several changes in their starting 11, three vital points, reports Xinhua news agency. Barca were struggling to break down a tough Cadiz defense until the 43rd minute when Ferran Torres crossed for Lewandowski to head toward the goal. The striker's header was blocked, but Roberto was on hand to score from close range.
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