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Pat Cummins plays down hip niggle, says Mitchell Starc won't be rushed back

Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins has played down the impact of his longstanding hip injury, saying he is hopeful it will heal fully over time as he continues to manage it on tour in Sri Lanka. Cummins left the Indian Premier League early to recover from the strain and was rested from the Twenty20 series but returned in Australia's two-wicket win in the first one-day match against Sri Lanka in Pallekele on Tuesday. Australia's white ball captain, Aaron Finch, revealed this week that Cummins had been carrying the injury for more than a year.

Sunil Chhetri Draws Level With Real Madrid Legend In International Goalscorers' List

Indian men's football team captain Sunil Chhetri became the joint fifth highest goalscorer in international football history. Chhetri achieved this feat during their AFC Asian Cup Qualifier clash against Hong Kong on Tuesday, where he scored his 84th goal. He has now equalled legendary Real Madrid and Hungarian player Ferenc Puskas goals scoring exploits on the international level.

"By The Time He Was Done...": Former India Pacer On Yuzvendra Chahal's Performance In 3rd T20I vs South Africa

After two disappointing outings in the first two T20 Internationals (T20Is) against South Africa, Yuzvendra Chahal was back to his very best as India thumped South Africa by 48 runs in the third match to keep the series alive. The wily leg-spinner had the South Africa middle order all at sea and returned with figures of 3/20. His list of victims was rather high-profile as well. He got Dwaine Pretorius, who has been used well as pinch-hitter this series, Rassie van der Dussen, who played a key role in South Africa winning the first T20I and then Heinrich Klaasen, who was the Proteas' match-winner in the second T20I.

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Happy with his national record breaking throw of 89.30m, Neeraj Chopra gears up for Diamond League and World Championships

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, who bettered his national record in his very first event since the Olympics, has already set his eyes on the next events and said that he is aiming to improve further in the coming months. Neeraj set the new NR with a throw of 89.30 metres at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland, an effort which fetched him a silver at the meet. Oliver Helander, the local favourite, topped the list with a throw of 89.83m.

Anurag Thakur, Gautam Gambhir hail Neeraj Chopra as he sets national record

Sports minister Anurag Thakur and former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir lavished praise on "golden boy" Neeraj Chopra after the star thrower created a new national record on Tuesday. Neeraj Chopra, the India's Olympic gold medallist, set a new national record and finished with a silver medal with a throw of 89.30 metres at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland. Neeraj bettered his own previous national record of 88.07 meters which he had set in Patiala in March last year. "Golden Great @Neeraj_chopra1 does it again! Neeraj Chopra threw 89.30 metres at Paavo Nurmi Games to create a new National Record ! Absolutely THRILLED You've got to see his throw," Anurag Thakur tweeted.

2nd England-New Zealand Test Breaks Unique Record Set By India And Australia In 2004

England chased down 299 in little over two sessions on the final day to win the high-scoring 2nd Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. With several fine knocks on display, the one that stole the show was Jonny Bairstow's brutal 92-ball 136 in the fourth innings as England showed great intent to win a match that looked headed for a draw. The game saw a total of 249 boundaries hit, comprising 229 fours and 24 sixes. This is the most boundaries hit in a Test match, breaking the record set by the drawn Sydney Test between Australia and India in 2004, which is best remembered for Sachin Tendulkar's unbeaten 241.

"Hitting My Peak", Says Ace Indian Footballer Sunil Chhetri Who Is Set To Play In 3rd Asian Cup

A near-capacity crowd at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata witnessed the Indian national football team qualify for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in style, beating Hong Kong 4-0 on Tuesday.

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Pat Cummins plays down hip niggle, says Mitchell Starc won't be rushed back

Sunil Chhetri Draws Level With Real Madrid Legend In International Goalscorers' List

"By The Time He Was Done...": Former India Pacer On Yuzvendra Chahal's Performance In 3rd T20I vs South Africa

Sri Lanka vs Australia LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Australia in Sri Lanka 2022

Happy with his national record breaking throw of 89.30m, Neeraj Chopra gears up for Diamond League and World Championships

Anurag Thakur, Gautam Gambhir hail Neeraj Chopra as he sets national record

2nd England-New Zealand Test Breaks Unique Record Set By India And Australia In 2004

"Hitting My Peak", Says Ace Indian Footballer Sunil Chhetri Who Is Set To Play In 3rd Asian Cup