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'The Big Show' Glenn Maxwell Registers Big Feat In T20Is With Ton Against West Indies

Star Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell continued his purple patch which started during the ICC Cricket World Cup in India last year, which has seen him not only secure the sixth marquee cricket tournament with the team but also break or equal with some big records. Maxwell, also known as 'The Big Show' hit his fifth T20I century against West Indies in the second T20I at Adelaide on Sunday, scoring 120* in 55 balls, with 12 fours and eight sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 218.88.

Will Gautam Gambhir Respond? Mohammad Kaif Reignites World Cup 2023 Debate With U19 Team Post

Former Indian batter Mohammad Kaif on Sunday praised Australia for their win over India in the ICC U19 World Cup final at Benoni, saying that this time Aussies were a better team both "on the pitch and on paper". Australia broke their winless streak against India in the U19 title clashes as its pace attack helped defend 254 against Men in Blue, winning their first title since 2010 and overall their fourth title on Sunday. Kaif took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote that results do not matter much at the U19 level, but rather future stars learn lessons that help them in their long journey. He also congratulated India for their performances in the tournament.

Reaction to the death of marathon world record holder Kiptum

Kenya's marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum died in a traffic accident on Sunday. He was 24. Following are reactions to his death:

"We Had Prepared But...": Skipper Uday Saharan's Blunt Take On U-19 World Cup Final Loss

India skipper Uday Saharan admitted that his batters faltered in their execution and paid the price for playing rash shots in a heartbreaking 79-run loss to Australia in the U-19 World Cup final on Sunday. Set 254 to win, India cut a sorry figure with the bat as they were all out for 174 in 43.5 overs. Opener Adarsh Singh (47) and number 8 Murugan Abhishek (42) were the only Indian batters who showed the stomach to fight as the title slipped out of their hands. "We played a few rash shots, couldn't spend more time at the crease. We had prepared, but couldn't execute," said Saharan during the post-match presentation.

"Yaad Rakhna, Haarenge Par...": India Stars' Heartwarming Conversation During Under-19 World Cup Final Goes Viral

A heartwarming conversation between India players Murugan Abhishek and Naman Tiwari during Under-19 World Cup 2024 final against Australia is going viral on social media. In the surfaced clip, the duo could be seen talking to each other in an extremely positive manner despite India staring at defeat. The conversation took place ahead of the fourth ball of the 38th over when India needed 103 runs off 75 balls with only two wickets in hand. "Yaad rakhna, haarenge par seekh ke jayenge (Keep in mind. We will lose but still we will learn)," was the chat between Murugan and Naman that was caught by the stump mic.

NFL-Superstar Swift brings megawatt star power to Super Bowl

LAS VEGAS - Pop superstar Taylor Swift took her seat at the Super Bowl on Sunday to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers, providing a jolt of megawatt excitement to the Vegas blockbuster and ending a week-long will-she-won’t-she saga that has dominated the lead-up to the football event of the year.

Darja Semenistaja Wins Singles Title At Mumbai Open Tennis Championships

Latvia's Darja Semenistaja won the biggest singles title of her career so far after winning the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series Tennis Championships, which was organized by the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) and the Cricket Club of India (CCI), on Sunday. The 21-year-old from Latvia came from a set down and saved a match point late in the second set before prevailing over fellow southpaw Storm Hunter, of Australia, in a two-and-a-half-hour battle. Semenistaja finally prevailed 5-7, 7-6 (6), 6-2 to win the title and continue her purple patch on Indian soil in 2024. The Latvian won an ITF W50 title in Bengaluru last month and has also claimed two ITF doubles titles in the country before capping her run with the Mumbai title this week.

Swimmer Taylor Ruck anchors Canada to world bronze in women's 100-metre relay

Canada has its first swimming medal of the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, courtesy the women's 4x100-metre freestyle relay team.

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'The Big Show' Glenn Maxwell Registers Big Feat In T20Is With Ton Against West Indies

Will Gautam Gambhir Respond? Mohammad Kaif Reignites World Cup 2023 Debate With U19 Team Post

Reaction to the death of marathon world record holder Kiptum

"We Had Prepared But...": Skipper Uday Saharan's Blunt Take On U-19 World Cup Final Loss

"Yaad Rakhna, Haarenge Par...": India Stars' Heartwarming Conversation During Under-19 World Cup Final Goes Viral

NFL-Superstar Swift brings megawatt star power to Super Bowl

Darja Semenistaja Wins Singles Title At Mumbai Open Tennis Championships

Swimmer Taylor Ruck anchors Canada to world bronze in women's 100-metre relay