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Western & Southern Open: Petra Kvitova overcomes Madison Keys to reach final
The win also marked the 40th WTA Tour singles final of Kvitova's career. Kvitova, who is 29-10 in finals, will aim for her 30th career singles title on Sunday. The world No. 28 from the Czech Republic took 2 hours and 18 minutes to outlast American Keys, ranked 24th, in a battle between former Top 10 players and power hitters.
Ind vs Zim, 2nd ODI: All-rounder Deepak Hooda sets unique World record
The win helped India in taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Interestingly, since Hooda's international debut, India have won every match that he has played in, across formats and he proved to be the country's lucky charm. As per records, Hooda has now been part of 16 successive wins for India, which is the longest unbeaten streak for any player after debut. India have won seven ODIs and nine T20Is with Hooda in the team since he played his first international match in February this year.
Fans pour dirhams as India-Pak Asia Cup tie tickets sell out
The first batch of tickets for the clash between the archrivals was sold out within three hours on August 15. IANS spoke to some lucky people who got a chance to buy tickets in the first batch. Indian national and Sharjah resident Saad said that he logged into the ticket portal from multiple computers to get tickets. Dubai resident Vishal Singh said that he was able to get a premium ticket after four hours in the online queue.
India-Pak Asia Cup clash marks return of the greatest rivalry on UAE soil
What makes this year's tournament, to be held in the T20 format in Dubai and Sharjah, special is that it will also mark the return of the greatest rivalry in men's cricket -- India vs Pakistan. The return of the Asia Cup to the UAE also brings back the tradition of India-Pakistan matches being played in the country through the 1980s and 1990s, mainly in Sharjah. India, the defending champions and seven-time winners of the trophy, will be looking to retain their throne as the best in Asia.
IND v ZIM, 2nd ODI: Bowlers, Samson help India beat Zimbabwe by five wickets, take unassailable series lead
With this win, India also take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, with Monday's match becoming a dead rubber. The five-wicket victory also means that this was India's 14th win on the trot over Zimbabwe in ODI cricket. After Thakur's 3-38 in seven overs and the rest of the bowlers took a wicket each to bowl Zimbabwe out for just 161 in 38.1 overs, the visitors were in some discomfort at 97-4 in their chase of 167.
Shaheen Shah Afridi ruled out of upcoming Asia Cup, England series due to right knee injury
But the official release from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said 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. "Shaheen Shah Afridi has been advised 4-6 weeks rest by the PCB Medical Advisory Committee and independent specialists following the latest scans and reports. Shaheen had suffered a right knee ligament injury while fielding during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle," said the PCB.
IND v ZIM, 2nd ODI: Shardul Thakur takes three wickets as Zimbabwe bowled out for 161
Just like the first ODI on Thursday, Zimbabwe had a top-order meltdown and despite some rebuilding efforts from Sean Williams (42) and Ryan Burl (39), the hosts couldn't save themselves from being rolled over for a small score for the second time in as many matches.
Very important to create an environment where high-pressure isn't felt: Rohit Sharma
Since last year's World Cup, when Rohit has been the full-time captain and Rahul Dravid as the head coach, India have won six of their seven bilateral T20I series, barring the one against South Africa, which was shared 2-2 after rain had washed out the decider in Bengaluru in June.
IND v ZIM, 2nd ODI: Shardul replaces Deepak as India win toss, elect to bowl first against Zimbabwe
After winning the toss, Rahul said pacer Deepak Chahar, who made a successful return to international cricket in the first ODI with 3-27 in seven overs, misses out on Saturday's match and has been replaced by Shardul Thakur in the playing eleven.
Stokes says he's 'absolutely fine' despite the humiliating loss to South Africa
South Africa bowled out England for 149 in their second innings, winning by an innings and 12 runs, to continue their domination at the Lord's since re-admission. The visitors have now won five of their seven Tests at the venue since 1992, losing only once.
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