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Sunil Gavaskar, Vinod Kambli Felicitated At Opening Event Of MCA's 50th Anniversary Celebrations Of Wankhede

Some of Mumbai's cricketing heroes, including legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar and former player Vinod Kambli, was on Sunday felicitated by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on the opening event of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Wankhede Stadium. The main event will be held on January 19 at the Wankhede Stadium. Gavaskar was the first Mumbai captain to be felicitated on Sunday. He was presented a momento by MCA President Ajinkya Naik. "It is indeed a very big honour for me to be here at this iconic venue that has given Indian cricket so much, the 2011 Cricket World Cup being the icing on the cake. And to be part of the start of the celebrations of 50 years of Wankhede Stadium," Gavaskar said.

1st Time In 48 Years: Jemimah Rodrigues Inspires India Women To Historic ODI Feat

Jemimah Rodrigues scored her maiden century in 50-over cricket as Indian top order pulverised a listless Ireland to post a mammoth 370 for 5 in the second Women's ODI in Rajkot on Sunday. It was the elegant skipper Smriti Mandhana, who was off the blocks in a flash to score 73 off just 54 balls, laid the foundation while Rodrigues' first hundred ---102 off 91 balls - ensured a smooth finish for the hosts. Newcomer Patika Rawal (67 off 61 balls) and seasoned Harleen Deol (89 off 84 balls) also made merry of a sub-par bowling attack.

Mohammed Shami Won't Play For India vs England In All Five T20Is. Champions Trophy Is The Reason

Nearly 14 months after he last played an international game, veteran seamer Mohammed Shami on Saturday returned to the Indian team for the upcoming five-match T20I series against visiting England. The 34-year-old Shami's last outing for India was the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia at Ahmedabad on November 19, after which he was out of the team for a long time due to an ankle injury for which he underwent surgery in the UK last year.

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe Endorses Neeraj Chopra-Organised Javelin Competition

The star-studded global javelin competition which India is hosting in May with Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra in the tournament's organising team, has received endorsement from World Athletics president Sebastian Coe. Coe said the event will help showcase India's ability to host gold-level athletics events. "World Athletics is delighted to support this new event that will allow fans in India to see their heroes on home soil and that will also showcase to the world India's ability to stage gold standard events," said Coe.

Ireland's Aimee Maguire Reported For Suspect Bowling Action During Series Against India

Ireland's left-arm off-spinner Aimee Maguire has been reported for a suspect bowling action following the opening women's ODI against India in Rajkot. The 18-year-old had claimed 3 for 57 from eight overs during Friday's ODI which Ireland lost by six wickets. The match officials' report, handed over to the Ireland team management, expressed concerns regarding the legality of Maguire's bowling action. The incident prompted the ICC to formally notify Cricket Ireland, confirming that a ‘Suspect Illegal Bowling Action' report was lodged after the ODI against India.

Australia Pacer Jhye Richardson Decides To Undergo Another Shoulder Surgery

Australian quick Jhye Richardson has opted to undergo shoulder surgery, which will bring an end to his season, leaving him in a race against time to be fit for the Ashes. Contracted with Cricket Australia, Richardson has undergone two surgeries on his right bowling shoulder since initially dislocating it while fielding in an ODI in March 2019. Richardson's last surgery was in 2020, but since then, he has endured multiple dislocations. He dislocated his shoulder again while high-fiving a teammate in celebration of a wicket during a Sheffield Shield match in November.

Watch: Female Fan's Epic Reaction On Spotting Virat Kohli In Public

Star India batter Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma were recently spotted at the Gateway of India in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Kohli had an abysmal run in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar series against Australia. In the five-match series, which India lost 1-3, Kohli scored only 190 runs in nine innings, despite a century in the opening match. Despite his on-field struggles to get runs, Kohli still holds a huge fan following, which never fails to praise and acknowledge the presence of the star batter.

"After Yuvraj Singh, If There Is One...": India's Most Prolific 6-Hitter Named. Not Rohit Sharma Or Rinku Singh

Yuvraj Singh, for most kids growing up in the 2000s, was an absolute beast when it came to taking on the bowlers. His six sixes against Stuart Broad in a T20 World Cup match is just one example of his prowess. On countless occasions, Yuvraj showed elegance and ease in hitting sixes unlike any other. Now, former Indian cricket team batting coach Sanjay Bangar has named another player "who can do it with such ease on a consistent basis". He is not Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma or even Rinku Singh (whose five sixes off Yash Dhull in an IPL match took his career to another level). It is Sanju Samson.

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Sunil Gavaskar, Vinod Kambli Felicitated At Opening Event Of MCA's 50th Anniversary Celebrations Of Wankhede

1st Time In 48 Years: Jemimah Rodrigues Inspires India Women To Historic ODI Feat

Mohammed Shami Won't Play For India vs England In All Five T20Is. Champions Trophy Is The Reason

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe Endorses Neeraj Chopra-Organised Javelin Competition

Ireland's Aimee Maguire Reported For Suspect Bowling Action During Series Against India

Australia Pacer Jhye Richardson Decides To Undergo Another Shoulder Surgery

Watch: Female Fan's Epic Reaction On Spotting Virat Kohli In Public

"After Yuvraj Singh, If There Is One...": India's Most Prolific 6-Hitter Named. Not Rohit Sharma Or Rinku Singh