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"We Don't Discuss Whether We Want Rank Turners Or Not": Rohit Sharma Weighs In On Pitch Debate After Rajkot Test Win

Skipper Rohit Sharma stressed on the Indian team's ability to win games on any surface including rank turners, following its record 434-run win over England on a flat track in Rajkot on Sunday. India set a target of 557 runs for England on a placid pitch with more than four sessions left in the game. However, the visitors folded inside 40 overs for 122 to give India a 2-1 lead in the series. "We have won a lot of matches on such wickets before. The turning tracks and on pitches where the ball turns remain our strength. It gives us balance," Rohit told the media in Rajkot.

Okon clinches 100m title as favourite, Ekanem is disqualified

Winner of 100m men, Sunday Israel Okon. He clocked 10.20secs at the AFN/MoC National Trials for Africa Games in Asaba…..yesterday

First Time In 147 Years! Yashasvi Jaiswal Makes History With Twin World Records En Route Double Ton

Yashasvi Jaiswal Double Century: A superstar in the making, India's Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his second double century of the Test career, as Rohit Sharma's men took on England in the third Test of the series at Rajkot. Jaiswal came out to bat as an opener on Day 3 but retired soon after reaching his century. He returned to the pitch after Shubman Gill's dismissal on Day 4 and raced to his second double hundred of the Test career. En route to his double ton, Jaiswal matched the record of hitting the most number of sixes in a Test innings (12), equalling Wasim Akram's record

South Africa Cricket Legend Mike Procter Dies At 77

South Africa cricket legend and former national coach Mike Procter died on Saturday at the age of 77, his wife told AFP. "He suffered a complication during surgery, became unconscious and never woke up," Maryna Procter said. Procter was an outstanding all-rounder who became South Africa's first coach in the post-apartheid era and had a controversial stint as an International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee. On Monday his family revealed that he had suffered a "cardiac incident" while recovering in a hospital intensive care unit following routine surgery.

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Gets "Special Phone Call" After Scoring Fifty On India Debut

After a long wait, Sarfaraz Khan finally made his India debut on Thursday. The right-handed batter was named in the playing XI of the Rohit Sharma-led side for the third Test match against England in Rajkot. Sarfaraz made the most of the opportunity with a 62-run knock off 66 balls. He batted with positive intent and took the England bowlers to the cleaners with some really good shots. Sarfaraz raced to his fifty in 48 balls before his knock came to a misfortunate end. The batter was run out after a horrible mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja in the middle.

Facing South Africa's Kolisi a day 'to remember' for Montpellier skipper

Montpellier skipper Lenni Nouchi said facing South Africa's two-time World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi in the Top 14 was a day "to remember", made extra special by a 44-20 win over Racing 92.

New Zealand Recall Scott Kuggeleijn For Australia Test Series

Pace bowler Scott Kuggeleijn was recalled on Sunday to replace Kyle Jamieson in New Zealand's squad for the two-Test home series against Australia. Kuggeleijn, whose lone appearance came in a loss to England in Mount Maunganui last year, is the only addition to the 14-man squad that swept under-strength South Africa 2-0 this month. He replaces fellow-seamer Jamieson, who faces a long stint out of cricket after suffering a back stress fracture during the Proteas series.

Napoli's Osimhen at his lowest, could miss Barcelona game, says Mazzarri

Napoli could be without Victor Osimhen when they host Barcelona in the Champions League last 16 after the striker missed their last-gasp 1-1 home draw with Genoa in Serie A on Saturday due to fatigue.

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"We Don't Discuss Whether We Want Rank Turners Or Not": Rohit Sharma Weighs In On Pitch Debate After Rajkot Test Win

Okon clinches 100m title as favourite, Ekanem is disqualified

First Time In 147 Years! Yashasvi Jaiswal Makes History With Twin World Records En Route Double Ton

South Africa Cricket Legend Mike Procter Dies At 77

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Gets "Special Phone Call" After Scoring Fifty On India Debut

Facing South Africa's Kolisi a day 'to remember' for Montpellier skipper

New Zealand Recall Scott Kuggeleijn For Australia Test Series

Napoli's Osimhen at his lowest, could miss Barcelona game, says Mazzarri