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CWG 2022: India's big strengths and how absence of shooting is likely to dent overall medal count

After a record breaking performance at the Tokyo Olympics last year, where they won an unprecedented seven medals including an individual gold by javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, the Indian contingent will be looking to outstrip its performance in the last edition of CWG in the Gold Coast, Australia. India finished third on the medal tally in 2018, behind Australia and England, in 2018 with 66 medals including 26 gold. But their best ever showing at the Games remains the exploits in the home edition in 2010.

Axar Patel's 64 fuels India in series clinching win over West Indies

Axar Patel's career-best 64 not out lifted India to a series-clinching two-wicket win with two balls to spare over the West Indies in the second One-Day International of a three-match series at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad on Sunday.

Pakistan Great Shoaib Akhtar Unveils Motion Poster Of His Biopic. Here's The Release Date

Biopics on sportspersons are nothing new in India. However, this time Pakistan pace great Shoaib Akhtar has announced the launch of his Biopic titled - "Rawalpindi Express - Running against the odds" in a post on social media. The former Pakistan cricket team pacer played 46 Tests, 163 ODIs and 15 T20Is taking 178, 247 and 19 wickets in the three formats respectively. However, more than the number of his wickets, it was his speed that terrified batters. He holds the record of the fastest recorded delivery in cricket of 161kmph (vs New Zealand, 2002).

Watch: India Needed Six Off Three Balls vs West Indies, Then Axar Patel Did This For A Win

Axar Patel turned out to be India's unlikely hero with the bat as he scored an unbeaten 64 off just 35 balls to help India chase down a big 312-run target against West Indies in the second ODI in Port of Spain. The win ensured that the Shikhar Dhawan-led Indian cricket team takes an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Patel's innings included five sixes and three fours. Set a stiff target of 312, the visitors were tottering at 205 for five in 38.4 overs but Patel rescued India with his six-hitting prowess, taking the visitors home with two balls to spare on Sunday. Needing six runs off last three balls, Patel clobbered Kyle Mayers straight over his head for a six

Shai Hope Becomes Tenth Player To Hit Century In 100th ODI

West Indies batter Shai Hope on Sunday became the tenth batter to score a century in his 100th ODI. The stylish West Indies opener achieved this accomplishment during the second ODI against India at Queens' Park Oval at Port of Spain. He is also the fourth West Indies batter to do so. A six on the fourth delivery of 45th over bowled by spinner Yuzvendra Chahal took the batter to this memorable century.

Next Generation Cup: Bengaluru FC, Kerala Blasters To Face Off Against Premier League Teams

Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters FC reserve squads have arrived in the United Kingdom to participate in the Next Generation Cup, 2022 hosted by the Premier League. The tournament is part of the longstanding partnership between Premier League and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) to support the development of football in India. The youth squads of the two Indian Super League clubs had qualified to compete in the international tournament by virtue of finishing in the top two in the inaugural Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) held earlier this year.

Will Pucovski, Seven Others Head To India For 10-Day Training Camp

Australian batter Will Pucovski and seven other players will travel to Chennai for a 10-day training camp next month as part of an exchange programme with MRF Pace Foundation. The 24-year-old Pucovski had made his Test debut against India in January last year but had dislocated his shoulder during the match and had to undergo surgery. He then suffered a concussion last October, which kept him out of action. He returned at the back end of the summer, making 59 in the Marsh Sheffield Shield final. He was not named in the Australia 'A' squad for Sri Lanka tour but the move to include Pucovski in the camp suggests the Victorian could be in the frame for the Test tour of India.

"This Is A Special One": Axar Patel After Match-Winning Knock For India vs West Indies In 2nd ODI

India all-rounder Axar Patel, whose 64-run knock helped the Men in Blue defeat West Indies in the second ODI, said that he just remained calm and composed while playing his spectacular innings. Half-centuries from Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson and Axar Patel helped Team India win the second ODI of the three-match series against West Indies by two wickets at Queens Park Oval stadium in Port of Spain on Sunday. "I think this is a special one. It came at a crucial time and also helped the team to win the series. We have done the same in the IPL. We just needed to remain calm and keep the intensity up," said Axar in a post-match presentation.

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CWG 2022: India's big strengths and how absence of shooting is likely to dent overall medal count

Axar Patel's 64 fuels India in series clinching win over West Indies

Pakistan Great Shoaib Akhtar Unveils Motion Poster Of His Biopic. Here's The Release Date

Watch: India Needed Six Off Three Balls vs West Indies, Then Axar Patel Did This For A Win

Shai Hope Becomes Tenth Player To Hit Century In 100th ODI

Next Generation Cup: Bengaluru FC, Kerala Blasters To Face Off Against Premier League Teams

Will Pucovski, Seven Others Head To India For 10-Day Training Camp

"This Is A Special One": Axar Patel After Match-Winning Knock For India vs West Indies In 2nd ODI