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CWG 2022: Women's Cricket Makes Promising Debut At Commonwealth Games

Shafali Verma and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's stroked-filled innings helped India put up 154 for eight against Australia as women's cricket made a promising debut at the Commonwealth Games here on Friday. Shafali (48 off 33 balls) and Harmanpreet ( 52 off 34 balls) took India to a decent total which might not be enough against a champion side like Australia. India opener Smriti Mandhana, facing pacer Darcie Brown on the first ball of the competition, marked the beginning of a pivotal point in women's cricket with the game aiming to reach the Olympics via the CWG route.

English triathlete Alex Yee wins first gold of Commonwealth Games 2022

Commonwealth Games on Friday, hailing his victory in the men's triathlon in Birmingham as his "greatest achievement" despite taking Olympic silver last year. The 24-year-old made up a deficit of 15 seconds following the bike section to overhaul long-time pacesetter Hayden Wilde on the run and finish the sprint-distance event in a time of 50 min 34 sec. New Zealand's Wilde briefly regained the lead but, with a 10-second penalty hanging over him, he patted Yee on the shoulder and waved him on to take the honours on his own.

Rilee Rossouw on the Proteas building momentum for the T20 World Cup: 'The sky's the limit'

Proteas batter Rilee Rossouw has his eyes on helping the Proteas make a proper fight of it at the T20 World Cup later this year.

France to offer Corinne Diacre contract extension after Women's Euro 2022 semi-final exit

France will offer women's national team coach Corinne Diacre a contract extension following their run to the Euro 2022 semi-finals, French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet has confirmed.

My greatest achievement ever – Alex Yee wins gold medal at Commonwealth Games

Alex Yee grabbed England’s first gold medal of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games with victory in the men’s triathlon at Sutton Park.

Games-Yee gives England golden start to Commonwealth Games

BIRMINGHAM, England : Alex Yee gave England a golden start to the Birmingham Commonwealth Games on Friday, st ageinga dramatic late charge to win the men's sprint triathlon.

India Women vs Ghana Women, Commonwealth Games Hockey: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

The India women's hockey team will open their Commonwealth Games campaign with a Group game against minnows Ghana at the University of Birmingham Hockey and Squash centre. The Indian team failed to impress at the Hockey World Cup, finishing ninth earlier this year. The Indian team is placed in Pool A alongside hosts England, Canada, Wales and Ghana, while Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Scotland and Kenya complete Pool B. The women's team last won a medal back in 2006 Melbourne Games, where they had won a silver.

CWG 2022: Here's Why Shafali Verma Survived Stumping Despite Being Out Of Crease

The Indian women's cricket team started its campaign in the Commonwealth Games against favourites Australia at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and opted to bat and that meant power-hitter Shafali Verma came out to bat along with Smriti Mandhana. While Mandhana departed early, Shafali brought out some big shots to give India a brisk start in the powerplay.

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CWG 2022: Women's Cricket Makes Promising Debut At Commonwealth Games

English triathlete Alex Yee wins first gold of Commonwealth Games 2022

Rilee Rossouw on the Proteas building momentum for the T20 World Cup: 'The sky's the limit'

France to offer Corinne Diacre contract extension after Women's Euro 2022 semi-final exit

My greatest achievement ever – Alex Yee wins gold medal at Commonwealth Games

Games-Yee gives England golden start to Commonwealth Games

India Women vs Ghana Women, Commonwealth Games Hockey: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

CWG 2022: Here's Why Shafali Verma Survived Stumping Despite Being Out Of Crease