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Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Ramiz Raja's Tribute To Lata Mangeshkar

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja on Sunday condoled the demise of singer Lata Mangeshkar, saying she was the "epitome of grace." "Lata Mangeshkar was the epitome of grace, humility, and simplicity, and therefore greatness.. a lesson for all. Kishore Kumar and now her death has left me music broken," tweeted Raja. Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away on Sunday at the age of 92 years. The megastar had been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital on January 8 after she was diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia. Though having recovered from COVID, the singer was put on ventilator support after her condition worsened on Saturday.

Team India Make Cricketing History In 1st ODI vs West Indies

India on Sunday became the first team to play 1000 One-Day Internationals. The side achieved the feat in the ongoing first ODI against West Indies here at the Narendra Modi Stadium. In the 999 ODIs played earlier, India accounts for 518 wins and 431 losses. The Men in Blue had played their 500th match in 2002 and two decades later, the side has now reached the milestone of playing 1000 ODIs.

India vs West Indies: "Privilege To Lead India In 1000th ODI," Says Rohit Sharma

India skipper Rohit Sharma has said that it will be a privilege for him to lead the Men in Blue as they take the field to play their 1000th ODI. The side will achieve the feat in the first ODI against West Indies here at the Narendra Modi Stadium. In the 999 ODIs played earlier, India accounts for 518 wins and 431 losses. The Men in Blue had played their 500th match in 2002 and two decades later, the side has now reached the milestone of playing 1000 ODIs.

Raj Bawa Becomes First Indian Cricketer To Bag Fifer In An ICC Final With 5/31 vs England In U19 World Cup Final

Raj Bawa became the first Indian cricketer to bag a fifer in an ICC tournament final when he finished with figures of 5/31 in the U19 World Cup final against England in North Sound, Antigua on Saturday. Bawa combined with Ravi Kumar, who bagged 4/34, to bowl England out for 189 in the summit clash. Bawa also became the first player since Pakistan's Anwar Ali in 2006 to pick a five-wicket haul in an ICC U19 World Cup final. In Saturday's final, Bawa and Ravi's heroics helped reduce England to 61/6 at one point and 91/7 later on. However, James Rew scored a fighting knock of 95 to keep England in the contest and take them to a total of 189.

Pakistan Bans Former Hockey Player, Member Of 1984 Los Angeles Olympics Gold Medal-Winning Team, For Criticising PM Imran Khan

Pakistan's sports authorities have banned for 10 years ex-hockey player Rashid-ul-Hasan, a member of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics gold medal-winning team, for allegedly using offensive language against Prime Minister Imran Khan, a media report said on Friday. Rashid, 62, while categorically denying the allegations of using offensive language, is considering the option to challenge the ban in the court of law, the Dawn newspaper reported. He was banned by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Thursday for 10 years after he criticised Prime Minister Khan -- who is also PHF patron-in-chief -- on a social media platform over the decline of the sport in the country, it said.

India In ICC U19 World Cup Finals: A Brief History

India will make their 8th appearance in the final of an U19 World Cup when they take on England in the summit clash later today at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. India are the most successful nation when it comes to U19 World Cups, having won four titles. The current crop, led by skipper Yash Dhull, will eye a record-extending fifth title when they take the Tom Prest-led England in the final. Ahead of the match on Saturday, let's take a look at how India have fared in U19 World Cup finals:

Momentum Proteas support the battle against GBV with Black Day ODI against West Indies

To help continue to bring light to one of the most important societal issues facing South Africa in gender-based violence (GBV), Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the Momentum Proteas will host the second edition of the Black Day One-Day International (ODI) during the ongoing series against the West Indies.

Justin Langer resigns as Australia coach

Adelaide - Justin Langer resigned as coach of Australia on Saturday, just weeks after leading the side to a 4-0 Ashes series win over England, with Cricket Australia saying he had declined a short-term extension to his contract.

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Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Ramiz Raja's Tribute To Lata Mangeshkar

Team India Make Cricketing History In 1st ODI vs West Indies

India vs West Indies: "Privilege To Lead India In 1000th ODI," Says Rohit Sharma

Raj Bawa Becomes First Indian Cricketer To Bag Fifer In An ICC Final With 5/31 vs England In U19 World Cup Final

Pakistan Bans Former Hockey Player, Member Of 1984 Los Angeles Olympics Gold Medal-Winning Team, For Criticising PM Imran Khan

India In ICC U19 World Cup Finals: A Brief History

Momentum Proteas support the battle against GBV with Black Day ODI against West Indies

Justin Langer resigns as Australia coach