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Rohit Sharma Completes 4000 Test Runs During Fourth Test Against England

Rohit Sharma completed his 4000 Test runs during the second innings of the fourth Test against England at JSCA International Stadium Complex on Sunday as he came out to bat during the 192-run chase. In the first innings, Rohit could not score much and was dismissed for just two while in the second innings, he is unbeaten at 24*. Rohit has not been able to capitalise on the starts that he has got in the series so far. In the four matches so far he has scored 266 runs at an average of 38 and at a strike rate of 65.35 with one century (131 in Rajkot). In 58 Tests, Rohit has scored 4,003 runs at an average of 44.97, with the best score of 212. He has smashed 11 centuries and 16 fifties in 100 innings. Coming to the match, India ended their day at 40/0, with skipper Rohit Sharma (24*) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (16*) unbeaten with 152 runs more to win the five-match series.

Army Tops Khelo India Winter Games 2024, Karnataka Finish A Close Second

Alpine skier Bobby Pandey's parallel slalom gold at the Kangdoori slopes made the difference on the final day of the Khelo India Winter Games 2024 in Gulmarg on Sunday. Pandey's victory helped Army finish on top of the medal tally with 10 golds, just one more than Karnataka and three more than No. 3 Maharashtra, the table toppers at the end of the first round of the winter Games in Ladakh from February 2-5. In Sunday's only other event, Mehak of Uttarkhand won the women's version of the parallel slalom.

It Makes More Sense For IOC To Give 2036 Olympics To India: Anurag Thakur

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said on Sunday "it makes more sense for the IOC" to give India the hosting rights for the 2036 Olympic Games as the country is growing by leaps and bounds in every sphere including sports. Thakur, while speaking at the News9 Global Summit, said India's recent performance at mega international events, such as the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games, gives him hope that the country could become a top-10 sporting nation by 2036 and be in the top-5 by 2047.

India vs England - "Not About Being Arrogant": Joe Root's Blunt Take On Bazball's Criticism

After recent criticism, England batter Joe Root regained his magical touch in the fourth Test against India in Ranchi, smashing an unbeaten century to lead the visitors' charge. Root had come under the scanner for throwing away his wicket on too many occasions prior to the fourth Test. He was harshly criticised for playing a reverse-lap shot that led to his wicket in the first innings of the third Test. However, Root silenced his doubters with an unbeaten 122 to help England post 353.

"Knee Has Been Acting Up": Ravichandran Ashwin's Big Revelation After Five-Wicket Haul vs England

Following the end of the third day's play between India and England during the fourth Test, veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that he has been facing some knee issues. It comes as a major threat for India as Ashwin has been one of the key members for the side in the red-ball cricket. On Sunday, he became the Indian bowler with most number of wickets in Tests on home soil. For the new high, the off-spinner surpassed bowling legend Anil Kumble.

Rinku Singh's Emotional Post For 'Brother' Dhruv Jurel After His Heroics In Ranchi Test Is Viral

Indian cricket team batter Rinku Singh took to social media to share an emotional message for Dhruv Jurel after the youngster slammed a brilliant half-century on Day 3 of the fourth Test match against England in Ranchi on Sunday. Rinku shared an old picture with Jurel along with the caption - "Mere bhai, sapne saakaar karane ka samay aa gaya hai (My brother, it's time to make dreams come true)". Both cricketers play for Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket and earlier, Jurel had revealed that Rinku is his teammate and over the years, they have developed a camaraderie between them.

England 145 all out, setting India target of 192 to win

RANCHI, India : England were all out for 145 in their second innings, setting India a victory target of 192 on day three of the fourth test in Ranchi on Sunday.

RCB Star Becomes First Indian To Script This WPL Feat, Joins Elite List. Watch

Authoritative fifties by Richa Ghosh and S Meghana were well-supported by crafty leg-spinner Sobhana Asha as Royal Challengers Bangalore celebrated their first home WPL match with a fighting two-run win over UP Warriorz in Bengaluru on Saturday. Richa (62, 37b, 12x4) and Meghana (53, 44b, 7x4, 1x6) pushed Royal Challengers to a par 157 for six on a slightly tacky pitch as they added 71 runs for the fourth wicket in 50 balls.

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Rohit Sharma Completes 4000 Test Runs During Fourth Test Against England

Army Tops Khelo India Winter Games 2024, Karnataka Finish A Close Second

It Makes More Sense For IOC To Give 2036 Olympics To India: Anurag Thakur

India vs England - "Not About Being Arrogant": Joe Root's Blunt Take On Bazball's Criticism

"Knee Has Been Acting Up": Ravichandran Ashwin's Big Revelation After Five-Wicket Haul vs England

Rinku Singh's Emotional Post For 'Brother' Dhruv Jurel After His Heroics In Ranchi Test Is Viral

England 145 all out, setting India target of 192 to win

RCB Star Becomes First Indian To Script This WPL Feat, Joins Elite List. Watch