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'You can't learn that in gym,' Kaif advises India team to spend more time on ground for fielding improvement
In the first T20I of the three-match series against Australia, Indian players dropped a couple of catches, which resulted in the hosts beginning their campaign on a disappointing note. However, they made a comeback in the second encounter and levelled series on Friday. But Kaif, who is in the national capital for the Legends League Cricket, expressed his concern over the fielding.
Pan Pacific Open: Zheng Qinwen beats Kudermetova, to face Samsonova in final
The victory over No 4 seed Kudermetova marks Zheng's fifth win over a Top 20 player in her career, all coming this season. "After the match when I won the last point, the feeling was incredible. The opponent, she's playing unbelievable tennis. She has a really good serve and hits the ball hard, she moves well. I'm so glad in the tiebreak I sometimes choose the right ball and make a good effort to win the match. It's my first time in the final. I'm so happy," Zheng said.
Jhulan Goswami gets guard of honour while coming out to bat in final international match
Stepping on the field for her last international game, Jhulan had the honour of doing the toss for India against England and also gave a speech in the team huddle. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who had debuted under Jhulan's captaincy in 2009, broke down in tears when Jhulan addressed the side. England head coach Lisa Keightley, whose term ends after Saturday's match, presented Goswami with a shirt signed by the England players along with interim ECB CEO Clare Connor.
We want guys to learn how tough it is to bowl with dew around, says skipper Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma blasted a scintillating unbeaten 46 off 20 deliveries as India chased a target of 91 off eight overs, helping his side reach 92/4 with four balls to spare and helped the home side level the three-match series 1-1 ahead of Sunday's final encounter at Hyderabad. On a pitch that was two-paced and against a world-class bowling attack that included the likes of Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, Sean Abbott and Adam Zampa and conditions that were not easy to bat in, Sharma came out with an aggressive intent and took control of the match easily.
Batters will be after bowlers on every ball in a shortened game: Axar Patel
Patel's two overs, one of which was bowled in the powerplay, went for only 13 runs. He kept things tight while ratting the stumps of Glenn Maxwell and Tim David and also bowled four dot balls to Matthew Wade, who had two unsuccessful tries at reverse sweeping him before getting a boundary on third attempt.
Tennis stars give emotional farewell to Roger Federer
The 41-year-old Swiss great, the winner of 20 Grand Slam singles titles, teamed up with his long-time friend and rival, Nadal in his last contest, losing a doubles match to the American duo of Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe of the United States 4-6, 7-6(2), 11-9.
WATCH: Roger Federer breaks down during emotional farewell at Laver Cup
After the match, no one there could handle their emotions. Roger Federer had said, in the pre-match press conference, that he did not want his farewell game to be a 'funeral' where everyone is crying. However, when the moment finally came, the Swiss great could not handle his own emotions. Several tennis players, including Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek, and Chris Evert among others, gave an emotional farewell to Swiss ace Roger Federer.
Jhulan Goswami an absolutely lovely human, has been great for the game: Tammy Beaumont
Considered as one of the greatest cricketers to have ever played the game, Jhulan, currently the leading wicket-taker in women's international cricket, made her India debut through an ODI in January 2002 against England in Chennai. Now, two decades later, she will be bidding adieu to the international arena when India face England in the final match of the tour at Lord's.
Fond memories from our first ever T20 World Cup win still fresh in memory: Uthappa
15 years on, the memories of the victorious day are still fresh in the minds of not only the fans but of the players as well, like former India cricketer Robin Uthappa, one of the major contributors in the title triumph. "I can't believe that it has been 15 years since we won the T20 World Cup
Bangladesh Women secure last spot in T20 World Cup in South Africa
Earlier, Ireland booked their place in the showpiece event in South Africa with a four-run win over Zimbabwe. Defending 113/5 on Friday evening, built mainly on Murshida Khatun's 26 and Rumana Ahmed's unbeaten 28, Bangladesh managed to restrict Thailand Women to 102/6, with Natthakan Chantham being the lone ranger for the side, scoring 64 off 51 deliveries.
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