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Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy Fifties Guide Australia To T20I Series Win Over India

Half-centuries from openers Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney helped Australia beat India by seven wickets in the third and final T20I of the series at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday. Australia has bounced back hard in the white-ball leg of the tour following a big loss in one-off Test, securing the ODI series 3-0 and T20I series 2-1. In the chase of 148 runs, the Australian opening pair of skipper Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney gave a fiery start to the World Champions. Healy showcased attacking and positive intent, smashing young Titas Sadhu for three fours and then a much-senior Renuka Thakur for two fours and a six in the fourth and fifth over respectively.

2021 Olympians Conners, Hughes battling 3 Canadian golfers for 2 spots at Paris Games

Even though it technically isn't a team, no squad is more difficult to make than Americans wanting to play in the Olympics. The maximum number is four players provided they are within the top 15 in the world ranking. Otherwise, no country can send more than two.

ATP roundup: Roberto Bautista Agut makes early exit in Auckland

Roberto Carballes Baena upended two-time champion and fellow Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut 6-4, 6-3 in first-round action Tuesday at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.

"Let Me Teach You...": Pakistan Pacer Hasan Ali's Sharp Reply To Fan Mocking Him

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali responded aggressively to a fan who mocked his catching skills after the conclusion of the third Test against Australia. Australia concluded the three-match Test series with an 8-wicket victory in Sydney on Saturday. Hasan went towards the stands to sign autographs for the fans. In a video that went viral on social media, a fan taunted Hasan about his catching skills and said, as quoted from Geo News, "Come here, let me teach you how to catch."

On David Warner Being A 'Great', World Cup Winning Australia Coach's Explosive "Don't Think So" Comment

Former coach John Buchanan, who oversaw Australia's two 50-over World Cup triumphs in 2003 and 2007, does not consider David Warner as one of the greats of the game, saying the title should be reserved for exceptional cricketers like Don Bradman and Shane Warne. Buchanan was in charge of one of the most successful Australian sides between 1999 to 2007. Warner, who retired from Test cricket last week, did not play under him as he made his Australia debut in 2009. Asked whether Warner was a “great”, Buchanan, speaking on SEN Breakfast, replied: “I don't think so".

WTA roundup: Laura Siegemund pulls upset in Adelaide

German Laura Siegemund recorded a 6-7 (1), 6-4, 6-4 win over seventh-seeded Russian Liudmila Samsonova on Tuesday to advance to the second round at the Adelaide International in Australia.

WTA and ATP to restrict number of evening matches to curb late night finishes

The WTA and ATP have jointly announced on Tuesday new scheduling regulations that restrict evening matches to two per court and per day, with a recommended start time of 1830 local time to curb matches from concluding in the early morning hours.

Yastika Bhatia Names India Batter Who Became Her Favourite Ahead Of Adam Gilchrist

India's women's team batter Yastika Bhatia has named star batter Smriti Mandhana as her favourite player. The 23-year-old received her maiden call for the India team in September 2021 She talked about watching Adam Gilchrist and how Smriti became her favourite. "Initially, I didn't follow anyone. I just wanted to enjoy batting. Then gradually, I also started focussing on wicketkeeping. I used to watch Adam Gilchrist. He was Australia's wicketkeeper-batsman. Then once Smriti di made her debut, she became my favourite immediately," Yastika said. The young batter expressed her excitement to don the Mumbai Indians jersey ahead of Women's Premier League Season 2. In her debut season for the Mumbai Indians, Yastika played 10 matches and amassed 214 runs at a strike rate of 112.04.

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Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy Fifties Guide Australia To T20I Series Win Over India

2021 Olympians Conners, Hughes battling 3 Canadian golfers for 2 spots at Paris Games

ATP roundup: Roberto Bautista Agut makes early exit in Auckland

"Let Me Teach You...": Pakistan Pacer Hasan Ali's Sharp Reply To Fan Mocking Him

On David Warner Being A 'Great', World Cup Winning Australia Coach's Explosive "Don't Think So" Comment

WTA roundup: Laura Siegemund pulls upset in Adelaide

WTA and ATP to restrict number of evening matches to curb late night finishes

Yastika Bhatia Names India Batter Who Became Her Favourite Ahead Of Adam Gilchrist