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IND v ZIM, 3rd ODI: Shubman Gill's 130 outshines Sikandar Raza's 115 as India win by 13 runs; secure 3-0 series sweep
After Gill's top-class 130 off 97 balls, laced with 15 fours and a six took India to 289-8, Zimbabwe were down and out in the run chase at 169-7. In came Raza and he slammed 115 off 95 balls, including nine fours and three sixes, to bring Zimbabwe on the verge of a huge victory. Raza also shared a 104-run stand off 79 balls with Brad Evans (28), who had earlier taken his maiden five-for in ODI cricket, 5-54 in ten overs, as a boisterous home crowd cheered them on.
Pedri stunned by new Barcelona goal hero Lewandowski
On the back of a frustrating goalless draw against Rayo Vallecano on the opening weekend, the former Bayern Munich frontman opened the scoring with just 44 seconds on the clock. Aleksander Isak equalised for La Real, who had chances to take the lead, before the introduction of Ansu Fati in the second half inspired Barcelona to their first win of the campaign, reports DPA.
BWF World Championhips: Lakshya Sen advances; Sai Praneeth, Malvika Bansod crash out
It was a mixed day for India as Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy advanced in women's doubles while M.R Arjun and Dhruv Kapilla made it to the second round in men's doubles. The mixed doubles pair of Ishaan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Crasto too advanced, beating the German pair of Patrick Scheiel and Franziska Volkmann 21-12, 21-13 in 29 minutes.
Junior championship is a great platform for the budding badminton talents in India, says P V Sindhu
The 6th edition of the PNB MetLife Junior Badminton Championship (JBC) 2022 will be held in 12 cities across India under the banner of 12 State associations for age groups ranging from 7-17 years, the organisers of the event said in a statement on Monday. On the launch of JBC, P.V. Sindhu, brand ambassador of PNB MetLife stated, "PNB MetLife's Junior Badminton Championship is a great platform for the young budding Badminton talent in India.
IND v ZIM: Was pumped up to be in pressure situation, says Samson on unbeaten 43 in 2nd ODI
"I haven't got much time in the middle, so I wanted to test myself in a pressure (situation). I was really pumped up to be there in pressure situation and they were also bowling well with good bouncers. I really enjoyed the time in the middle," said Samson in a chat with broadcasters ahead of third ODI on Monday.
IND v ZIM, 3rd ODI: Shubman Gill's first hundred in international cricket takes India to 289/8
After captain KL Rahul and his deputy Shikhar Dhawan put on 64 runs for the opening stand, Gill (130 off 97 balls, 15 fours and a six) and Ishan Kishan (50 off 64 balls, six fours) put on 140 for the third wicket before the latter was run-out to give India a good total on a used pitch. For Zimbabwe, who had a couple of dropped catches, pacer Brad Evans took his maiden five-wicket haul in ODI cricket, with figures of 5-54.
Pak pace bowler Hasnain comes in as replacement for injured Afridi in Asia Cup
Afridi was ruled out of the tournament after being advised a 4-6 weeks rest by the medical team following an injury to the right knee ligament. He has also been ruled out of the seven-match home T20I series against England, which is to run from September 20 to October 2. Afridi is expected to return to competitive cricket in October with the T20I tri-series in New Zealand, also featuring Bangladesh as the third side and will be followed by the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Australia in October-November.
Supreme Court terminates mandate of Committee of Administrator to manage affairs of AIFF
A bench comprising Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and A.S. Bopanna terminated the CoA and the day-to-day management shall be looked after by AIFF's acting secretary general exclusively. It added that the executive council of AIFF for the ensuing election shall be 23 members -- 17 members be elected by electoral college and six members be drawn from eminent players.
Following loss to New Zealand, West Indies' road to direct qualification for ODI World Cup looks tough
However, the West Indies will have to rely on other results if they are to avoid next year's Qualifier. Babar Azam's side registered a narrow nine-run triumph over a fighting Netherlands in Rotterdam on Sunday and moved equal on points with second-placed Bangladesh as a result of the win.
Lewandowski hits brace to end barren streak as Barca thrash Real Sociedad
Aleksander Isak wasted no time in equalising for the hosts, who forced Marc Andre Ter Stegen into some fine saves and saw a second-half goal ruled out for offside, reports DPA. Ansu Fati provided the inspiration to end Barcelona's three-game streak without a win, coming off the bench to provide two assists in six minutes -- Ousmane Dembele and Lewandowski the beneficiaries.
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