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"Our Plan Was To Move The Ball Into Australian Batters": Pooja Vastrakar
Pacer Pooja Vastrakar, who wrecked Aussies with a four-wicket haul in their first innings of the one-off Test, said on Thursday that the Indian Women's plan was to exploit the visitors' vulnerability against incoming deliveries bowled with a wobble seam. Vastrakar's four for 53 was instrumental in India restricting Australia to a mere 219 in their first innings. "Naturally, I have out-swing, but while watching the videos of both these teams (Australia and England), they had some difficulty in facing incoming deliveries," Vastrakar told the media after the first day's play.
"Physically And Mentally....": Sanju Samson Gets Emotional After 1st International Ton In Eight Years
Sanju Samson carved a well-measured maiden ODI hundred as India posted a challenging 296 for eight against South Africa in the series-deciding third match here on Thursday. Samson (108 off 114 balls) found a perfect sidekick in the patient Tilak Varma, who struck his first ODI fifty (52 off 77 balls), as they milked 116 precious runs for the fourth-wicket to place India in a position to win this series.
Top Indian female wrestler quits in protest over new president of wrestling body
NEW DELHI : A top Indian female wrestler announced on Thursday she was quitting in protest after the country's wrestling federation elected a new president backed by his predecessor, who has been accused of sexually harassing women athletes.
"Just Another Excuse...": Rohit Sharma's Heartwarming Wish On Wife Ritika Sajdeh's Birthday
Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma has been grabbing headlines off late following the change in captaincy at the Indian Premier League (IPL) side Mumbai Indians. Rohit's ten-year tenure as MI captain came to an end as he was replaced by all-rounder Hardik Pandya ahead of the IPL 2024 season. Hardik joined Gujarat Titans back in 2022 but during the current trade window, he completed a sensational move back to his old franchise. While the conversation around the change in captaincy is showing no signs of dying down, Rohit took to social media to wish wife Ritika Sajdeh on her birthday.
Watch: Sanju Samson 'Flexes His Muscles' After South Africa Ton. Gesture Breaks Internet
Sanju Samson slammed his maiden ODI century to impress both fans and experts in the series-deciding third one-day international against South Africa at Boland Park in Paarl on Thursday. It was a sensational knock from Samson as he slammed 108 off 114 deliveries with the help of 6 fours and 3 sixes. He looked completely in control against the South Africa bowlers and his partnership with Tilak Varma was instrumental in steadying India's innings. Following his century, Samson flexed his muscles to celebrate the memorable feat and his celebration has quickly gone viral on social media.
India Beat France 5-4 In Last Match To Record Lone Win Of 5-Nation Tournament
Captain Harmanpreet Singh and Jugraj Singh struck a brace each as the Indian men's hockey team beat France 5-4 in its fourth and final match to notch up its lone win in the five-nation tournament here on Wednesday. Jugraj scored in the 20th and 60th minutes while Harmanpreet found the target in the 25th and 56th minutes. Vivek Sagar Prasad (16th) struck once in the match that went back and forth throughout its duration. India thus ended their largely disappointing campaign with a win. They had lost all their earlier three matches in the tournament -- 0-1 to Spain, 2-7 to Belgium and 2-3 to Germany. France are the lowest-ranked side at ninth while India are at third. The first quarter saw France take the lead through a penalty-corner conversion from Lucas Montecot in the 11th minute. India equalised early in the second quarter through a field goal from Vivek.
"Give Fans Half The Money...": Ex India Pacer Rips Into RCB Post IPL 2024 Auction
Royal Challengers Bangalore, one of the few Indian Premier League franchises yet to win the title, went into the auction on Tuesday with big expectations. But, RCB's strategy fell flat as they missed out on key targets like Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins. While RCB have received a thumbs down from fans over some of their recruits in the auction, former India pacer Dodda Ganesh has also criticised for the franchise for its 'elementary mistakes' in attempt to assemble a title-winning squad.