Root joins elite company with 737 runs in India series
Joe Root has joined a select group of England players after making 737 runs in England's drawn Test series against India.
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US, allies urge suspension of Russia, Belarus from sport federations
WASHINGTON: The United States and a range of allies called on Tuesday for Russian and Belarusian national governing bodies of sports to be suspended from international sport federations, due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
India register second draw in Women's Hockey World Cup, held 1-1 by China
Jiali Zheng gave China the lead in the 26th minute before Vandana Katariya equalised for India in the 45th minute. India drew 1-1 against Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist England in their tournament opener. AS IT HAPPENEDThe Indians had the better share of possession in the first two quarters and had more chances but their efforts didn't result into goals.
Here's The Reason Why India Dropped Below Pakistan In WTC Points Table
India were on Tuesday fined 40 per cent of their match fee and penalised two ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against England in the rescheduled fifth Test in Birmingham. England won the match by seven wickets to level the series 2-2. The series spilled over to this year due to COVID-19 cases in the Indian camp last year. ICC match referee David Boon imposed the sanction after India were ruled to be two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.
India vs England: Joe Root joins elite company with 737 runs in India series
The former England captain rounded off the campaign with a majestic 142 not out as, alongside Yorkshire team-mate Jonny Bairstow (114 not out), he guided England to their highest fourth-innings winning chase of 378-3 during a seven-wicket victory in the Covid-delayed fifth Test at Edgbaston on Tuesday.
India docked two WTC points for slow over-rate, slip to fourth in list behind Pakistan
India are now fourth in the WTC table behind Australia (84 points and 77.78 percentage points), South Africa (60 points, 71.43 percentage points) and Pakistan (44 points and 52.38 percentage points). The table is prepared on the basis of percentage points and hence despite being second in terms of actual points, India have now slipped to fourth place.
Cricket-India drop in WTC rankings, Bumrah rues batting after loss
BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) - As if the seven-wicket loss against England was not bad enough, India were docked two World Test Championship (WTC) points for their slow over rate in the rearranged fifth test at Edgbaston.
Women's FIH Hockey World Cup 2022, India vs China: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
After a 1-1 draw against a higher-ranked England side in their opening match at Women's FIH Hockey World Cup 2022, the Indian team will be high on confidence when they meet China for their second game. In the match against England, India had bounced back from a one-goal deficit to share points with England, courtesy a goal by Vandana Katariya in the 28th minute of the game. Notably, Rani Rampal has failed to make it to the Indian squad for the ongoing mega event due to fitness issue and it is Savita Punia who is leading the national side in her absence.