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Milan and Benfica book spots in Europa League last 16
PARIS: AC Milan overcame a spirited Rennes 5-3 on aggregate despite a 3-2 loss in Thursday's (Feb 22) second leg to reach the Europa League last 16, where they will be joined by fellow former European champions Benfica.
Focus On Young Indian Stars As WPL 2024 Starts With Mumbai-Delhi Face-Off
The second edition of the Women's Premier League, beginning in Bengaluru on Friday with a high-profile match between defending champions Mumbai Indians and runners-up Delhi Capitals, will be optimistic about meeting its existential purpose of giving a wider platform to promising home-grown talents. The foreign stars glittered brightly in the inaugural edition held in Mumbai, and the Indians will be hoping to hog some of the limelight this year as the tournament takes a multi-city format shape with New Delhi being the other host city.
"Very Level-Headed And Down-To-Earth Guy": AB De Villiers' Massive Praise For Young India Batter
Legendary South African batter AB de Villiers expressed happiness at India batter Sarfaraz Khan finally getting a chance to make debut at international level, calling the youngster a "level-headed" and "down-to-earth" guy. Sarfaraz finally got his much-anticipated Test debut and scored twin half-centuries (62 and 68*) during India's 434-run win against England in third Test at Rajkot. Speaking on his YouTube Channel, de Villiers said he was proud of his ex-Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate. "I have played with this boy before and he is a very level-headed and down-to-earth guy. I am really proud of him. It was great to see his dad blow kisses after Sarfaraz reached fifty and it was heartwarming for me to watch."
In-Form Yashasvi Jaiswal Rises 14 Spots To Break Into Top 20 Of ICC Test Rankings
Young India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on Wednesday broke into the top-20 of the ICC Test Rankings, rising 14 spots to 15th in the batting charts after scoring back-to-back double centuries in the ongoing series against England. The 22-year-old left-hander joined a select band of seven cricketers to score double centuries in two consecutive Tests including two Indians -- Vinod Kambli and Virat Kohli. Jaiswal scored 209 in India's first innings in the second Test at Visakhapatnam and then hit unbeaten 214 runs in the second essay at Rajkot to contribute in the home team's massive 434-run victory over England that took them 2-1 up in the series.
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Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Celebrates Yashasvi Jaiswal's Double Ton In Advance, Gesture Wins Internet
Young India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his second double century in as many games during Day 4 of the ongoing third Test against England in Rajkot. Jaiswal slammed 14 boundaries and 12 sixes and remained unbeaten on 214 as India declared their second innings for 430/4. The 22-year-old, who got retired hurt for 104 ahead of stumps on Day 3, came back to the middle on Day 4 after Shubman Gill's unfortunate dismissal on a score of 91. Jaiswal added another 110 runs during a 172-run unbeaten stand with Sarfaraz Khan, who also notched up his second half-century of the match.
New Zealand Recall Scott Kuggeleijn For Australia Test Series
Pace bowler Scott Kuggeleijn was recalled on Sunday to replace Kyle Jamieson in New Zealand's squad for the two-Test home series against Australia. Kuggeleijn, whose lone appearance came in a loss to England in Mount Maunganui last year, is the only addition to the 14-man squad that swept under-strength South Africa 2-0 this month. He replaces fellow-seamer Jamieson, who faces a long stint out of cricket after suffering a back stress fracture during the Proteas series.