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Formula 1: Verstappen wins Dutch Grand Prix; Russell, Leclerc finish on podium
With the virtual Safety Car in force, Verstappen took a second pit stop on lap 48 with Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes in the second position and Russell third. However, Hamilton's hopes were dashed as the Safety Car was deployed on lap 55. The seven-time champion stayed out on mediums to inherit the lead while Verstappen came in for soft tyres, followed by Russell and Leclerc, for the restart on Lap 61.
Ahmedabad will have world's biggest sports city, home minister Amit Shah declares at launch of 36th National Games
Speaking at the unveiling function of the anthem and mascot for the 36th National Games at the EKA Arena, TransStadia here in Ahmedabad, Shah, said: "Ten years ago, when Modiji was the chief minister here, he started the Khel Mahakumbh. At that time Gujarat was nowhere in sports on the global map. "Now, we have the Narendra Modi Stadium, the largest stadium in the world, and very soon we will have the world's biggest sports city too," Shah said, addressing over 10,000 people at the majestic venue
Asia Cup 2022: Wickets of Hardik, Rishabh was not needed at that time, says Rohit Sharma
Pushed into batting first, Rohit and K.L Rahul came out all guns blazing in a 54-run opening stand as India reverted back to their aggressive attacking approach. Virat Kohli top-scored for India with 60 off 44 balls, hitting four fours and a six while running hard between the wickets and was superb against pacers.
Asia Cup 2022: Rizwan, Nawaz, Ali play crucial knocks as Pakistan win a thriller by five wickets
After Virat Kohli slammed his second consecutive fifty in as many matches for India to post a competitive 181/7, Rizwan also got his half-century in as many games with a 51-ball 71. But the game turner was left-handed Nawaz's promotion to four, striking 42 off 20 balls, including six fours and two sixes.
Asia Cup 2022: Kohli equals record for most fifties in T20Is against Pakistan
Kohli dropped anchor for India from No.3, compiling his 32nd T20I fifty (60 off 44) to lead India to 181/7 in 20 overs. After Rohit Sharma and K.L Rahul put on a blazing fifty-stand for the opening wicket, Kohli walked in and started positively, moving to 15 off 10 balls despite India losing Rahul shortly after Rohit's wicket. With Suryakumar Yadav also falling cheaply, Kohli resorted to a more restrained approach, running quickly between the wickets and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
US Open 2022: Collins overcomes Cornet, faces Sabalenka in fourth round
No. 19 seed Collins has the fourth round of the US Open for the first time in her career and will now face No. 6 seed Aryna Sabalenka for a spot in the quarterfinals. The 28-year-old Collins is part of a quartet of American women into the Round of 16, joining No. 8 seed ````, No. 12 seed Coco Gauff, and No. 29 seed Alison Riske-Amritraj.
Asia Cup 2022: Virat Kohli slams 60 as India make a competitive 181/7 against Pakistan
Kohli's knock came after the opening pair of captain Rohit Sharma and K.L Rahul came out all guns blazing in a 54-run opening stand. For Pakistan, spinners Mohammad Nawaz (1-25) and Shadab Khan (2-31) bowled eight overs between themselves and conceded just 56 runs. Pacers Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain and Haris Rauf had a wicket apiece.
Asia Cup 2022: Virat Kohli looks a lot calmer, he needed that break, believes Ravi Shastri
Kohli, in a prolonged lean patch seen from him not scoring a century in international cricket since November 2019, began Asia Cup 2022 with a crucial 35 in the thrilling five-wicket win over Pakistan in India's first Group A match. He then scored an unbeaten 59 in India's second Group A win over Hong Kong. "Virat Kohli looks a lot calmer, he needed that break. When you are mentally tired, you are fighting against yourself.
Asia Cup 2022: India include Hardik, Hooda, Bishnoi as Pakistan win toss and elect to bowl first
India have brought in Hardik Pandya (rested from the previous match against Hong Kong), Deepak Hooda and Ravi Bishnoi in their playing eleven in place of injured Ravindra Jadeja (out of the tournament due to right knee injury), Dinesh Karthik and Avesh Khan, meaning Rishabh Pant will keep wickets. Pakistan, on the other hand, got in pacer Mohammad Hasnain in their playing eleven, replacing fellow fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani, who is out due to a suspected side strain.
Nadal breezes past Frenchman Gasquet to secure fourth-round spot at US Open
"My best match in the tournament... Easy to say that because the other day was tough. But, yeah, important improvement. But I need to keep going. It's a good victory for me. Straight sets for the first time. Third set (was) a challenge. He increased the level," Nadal, bidding for his fifth US Open trophy, was quoted as saying by atptour.com.
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