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Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain Seal Commonwealth Games Berths

Reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen and Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain on Saturday sealed their berths in the Indian team for the Commonwealth Games with dominating wins in the selection trials. While Nikhat, the two-time Strandja Memorial gold medallist, blanked Haryana's Minakshi via a 7-0 unanimous decision, Lovlina out-classed Railways Pooja by an identical margin. Nitu (48kg) and Jasmine (60kg) were the others boxers, who also sealed spots for the quadrennial event.

Dashing Dwaine's Proteas promotion might not be one-off: 'One of the hardest hitters around'

Rassie van der Dussen - while not stating so outright - has suggested that Dwanie Pretorius' promotion to No 3 in the Proteas' T20 batting order might not be a one-time event.

Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain seal CWG berths

Nikhat Zareen and Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain on Saturday sealed their berths in the Indian team for the Commonwealth Games with dominating wins in the selection trials. While Nikhat, the two-time Strandja Memorial gold medallist, blanked Haryana's Minakshi via a 7-0 unanimous decision, Lovlina out-classed Railways Pooja by an identical margin. Nitu (48kg) and Jasmine (60kg) were the other boxers, who also sealed spots for the quadrennial event.

Togetherness and respect key for West Indies white-ball captain Nicholas Pooran

West Indies have entered a new era with wicketkeeper batsman Nicholas Pooran as their white-ball captain following Kieron Pollard's retirement from international cricket.

India vs South Africa: Focus On Captain Rishabh Pant As India Look To Bounce Back In 2nd T20I

Captain Rishabh Pant will expect an improved showing from the India bowlers as he plots a comeback against a marauding South Africa in the second T20 of the five-match series at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack on Sunday. Leading India for the first time ever, Pant had to swallow a bitter pill when David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen shot down an imposing 212 with utmost nonchalance to go up 1-0 in the series. The southpaw also had a forgettable Indian Premier League 2022 where he failed to lead Delhi Capitals to the playoffs.

Watch: Pakistan Spinner's "Magic" Delivery To Dismiss West Indies Star Nicholas Pooran In 2nd ODI

Pakistan steamrolled the West Indies by 120 runs in the second ODI to clinch the three-match series with one game still left. Pakistan's batting stars Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq once again stood out with the bat as their half-centuries helped Pakistan post a total of 275 for eight in 50 overs. But the real difference-maker in the match was all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz, his left-arm spin creating havoc for the West Indian batters. Nawaz achieved his career best bowling figures of four for 19 as the Windies were packed off for 155 in 32.2 overs.

India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: Test of Rishabh Pant's captaincy as India plot comeback versus South Africa

Rishabh Pant will expect an improved showing from the India bowlers as he plots a comeback against a marauding South Africa in the second T20I of the five-match series on Sunday. Leading India for the first time ever, Pant had to swallow a bitter pill when David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen shot down an imposing 212 with utmost nonchalance to go up 1-0 in the series. The southpaw also had a forgettable Indian Premier League where he failed to lead Delhi Capitals to the playoffs.

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Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain Seal Commonwealth Games Berths

Dashing Dwaine's Proteas promotion might not be one-off: 'One of the hardest hitters around'

Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain seal CWG berths

Togetherness and respect key for West Indies white-ball captain Nicholas Pooran

India vs South Africa: Focus On Captain Rishabh Pant As India Look To Bounce Back In 2nd T20I

Watch: Pakistan Spinner's "Magic" Delivery To Dismiss West Indies Star Nicholas Pooran In 2nd ODI

India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: Test of Rishabh Pant's captaincy as India plot comeback versus South Africa

Top 10 athletes on Instagram as Virat Kohli gains 200m followers