Walker ‘can’t wait’ for endurance return at Le Mans
Chris Walker will be back on track in 2023 as he joins ADSS Kawasaki in the Endurance World Championship.
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Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya Had Lost Faith In Chief Selector Chetan Sharma: Report
Former India pace bowler Chetan Sharma has resigned from the post of chairman of the senior selection committee following a sting operation by a news channel, where he allegedly revealed confidential information. "Chetan has tendered his resignation to BCCI secretary Jay Shah and his resignation has been accepted. His position had become untenable after the sting operation. He resigned voluntarily and wasn't asked to resign," a senior BCCI source told PTI on the condition of anonymity on Friday.
Watch: India vs Australia - Usman Khawaja In Utter Disbelief As KL Rahul Bags One-Handed Stunner
KL Rahul pulled off a stunning catch to dismiss Usman Khawaja on Day 1 of the second Test encounter between India and Australia in New Delhi on Friday. Khawaja looked completely at ease after finishing his half century and it took a special effort on the field to finally end his stay. The Australia opener went for an adventurous reverse sweep, but KL Rahul pulled off a full-stretched dive to complete the one-handed catch. Khawaja was at the crease for 125 deliveries and the wicket proved crucial for India as it allowed both Ashwin and Jadeja to target the tailenders on a pitch that assisted the spinners a bit.
India vs Australia: Ravindra Jadeja Pips Kapil Dev To Claim Massive Test Milestone
Ravindra Jadeja added another feather to his already illustrious career by becoming the fastest Indian cricketer to score 2500 runs and take 250 wickets in Tests. The feat was achieved during Day 1 of the Test encounter between India and Australia when KL Rahul pulled off a blinder to dismiss the in-form Usman Khawaja. Jadeja was able to reach the milestone in his 62nd Test match – three matches ahead of India legend Kapil Dev who did it in 65 games. Overall, Jadeja claimed the second spot just behind legendary England all-rounder Ian Botham who achieved this impressive feat in just 55 matches.
Watch: Security Officials Foil Pitch Invader's Plan, What Mohammed Shami Did Next Won Hearts
The craze of cricket in India is such that fans sometimes go to extreme lengths to get a glimpse of their favourite players on the field. A fan's attempt to do so on Day 1 of the second Test between India and Australia, however, was foiled by security officials in due time. However, what India pacer Mohammed Shami did next, won the hearts of several fans on social media and those who were present at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Women's World Cup co-hosts New Zealand thrashed 5-0 by Portugal in friendly
Women's World Cup co-hosts New Zealand were hammered 5-0 by Portugal in a friendly at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on Friday.
Campbell taking nothing for granted on the road to Oz
Megan Campbell has had more than enough painful setbacks in her career to take nothing for granted.
17 of world’s top 20 female players enter draw for $2.9m Dubai Tennis Championships
DUBAI: With only days to go until the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships get under way, a throng of the elite 64-player field — including last month’s Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka and World No.1 Iga Swiatek — are already arriving in the emirate ahead of Saturday’s main draw when they will discover their pathways to the $2.9 million prize purse.