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Akshdeep and Priyanka Win Men's And Women's 20km Race Walk Gold

Unheralded Akshdeep Singh clinched the men's 20km event gold with a stunning national record time to qualify for this year's World Championships as well as the 2024 Paris Olympics on the opening day of the National Open Race Walking Championships in Ranchi on Tuesday. Women's 20km event national record holder Priyanka Goswami also won a gold to qualify for both the World Championships and 2024 Olympics. The 23-year-old Akshdeep, who hails from Punjab's Barnala district, clocked 1 hour 19 minutes and 55 seconds to obliterate the earlier national record of 1:20:16 which was in the name of veteran Sandeep Kumar of Haryana, who finished a lowly seventh on Tuesday with a time of 1:23.28.

India vs Australia: Tickets For Delhi's First Test In More Than Five Years 'Sold Out'

The second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia beginning in New Delhi on Friday is set to be played in front of a packed house. Delhi is hosting its first Test since December 2017. India won the opening Test in Nagpur inside three days to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series. "The tickets are sold out and we are expecting a full house. There is a lot of interest since a Test match is being played in Delhi after a long time," DDCA joint secretary Rajan Manchanda told PTI on Tuesday.

India vs Australia: We'll be able to bounce back in Delhi, says 'positive' Alex Carey

they will be able to bounce back in the series in Delhi.Australia lost the first Test by an innings and 123 runs inside three days to trail the series 0-1."It is the first Test of four and we're still very positive amongst ourselves that we'll be able to bounce back in Delhi and get this series back on level (terms) and continue to believe in what we've done over the past 12 to 18 months," said Carey."I think we're a really strong Test team. We've got all bases covered. Unfortunately it didn't go to plan this first Test, but we're definitely reinforcing the messages we've had leading into the tour."

India vs Australia: Tickets for Delhi Test 'sold out'

The Arun Jaitley Stadium roughly has a seating capacity of 40,000. A total of 24,000 tickets were put on sale while 8000 were distributed among the DDCA members, which is the norm. The remaining seats will be used for the dignitaries attending the game."The tickets are sold out and we are expecting a full house. There is a lot of interest since a Test match is being played in Delhi after a long time," DDCA joint secretary Rajan Manchanda told PTI on Tuesday.India defeated Australia by by an innings and 132 runs in the opening Test in Nagpur, inside three days, and have a 1-0 lead in the four-match series.

"Our Family Is Now Bigger, Stronger": Rohit Sharma On Mumbai Indians' Successful WPL Auction

India and Mumbai Indians men's team skipper Rohit Sharma on Tuesday congratulated his franchise for a successful Women's Premier League auction. The auction for the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) took place on Monday. Rohit took to Twitter to congratulate his franchise on a successful auction. "One family is now bigger and stronger! Congratulations @mipaltan on a successful auction. Looking forward to seeing our women's team in Blue & gold," tweeted Rohit.

India vs Australia: Shreyas Iyer doubtful for second Test too

Iyer had gone to Nagpur with the Indian team, but then left for the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore for his recovery."While he will travel with the side to Delhi, it's unlikely that he will be available for the second Test," said a source. The second Test will be played from February 17-21 at Delhi.

WPL Auction: Tribal girl Minnu Mani reaps rich rewards for her sacrifices

Delhi Capitals buy Kerala allrounder for Rs 30 lakh at WPL auctionKOCHI: Over a decade ago, a tribal girl from the foothills of Mananthavady in Wayanad district of Kerala decided to take the road less travelled and hoped to make a living from the game she held close to her heart, cricket. On Tuesday, 23-year-old Minnu Mani took a big step towards realizing her dream when she was picked up at the auctions of the inaugural Women's Premier League in Mumbai by Delhi Capitals for Rs 30 lakhs."I haven't seen 30 lakh rupees ever in my life. I can't describe my emotions right now," Minnu told TOI from Hyderabad, where she is representing South Zone in the inter-zone tournament.

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Akshdeep and Priyanka Win Men's And Women's 20km Race Walk Gold

India vs Australia: Tickets For Delhi's First Test In More Than Five Years 'Sold Out'

India vs Australia: We'll be able to bounce back in Delhi, says 'positive' Alex Carey

India vs Australia: Tickets for Delhi Test 'sold out'

"Our Family Is Now Bigger, Stronger": Rohit Sharma On Mumbai Indians' Successful WPL Auction

India vs Australia: Shreyas Iyer doubtful for second Test too

WPL Auction: Tribal girl Minnu Mani reaps rich rewards for her sacrifices

WPL Auction: How the WPL franchises stack up