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CWG 2022: After crossing official hurdles, Tejaswin Shankar makes historic jump

On Wednesday, barely a heartbeat later, there was a joyous vibe to the 23-year-old. Under darkening skies at the Alexander Stadium, he was huddling in celebration with New Zealander Hamish Kerr and Brandon Starc, the gangling Oz cricketer Mitchell's much-smaller younger brother. The Indian had cleared 2. 22m - the leap that got him a bronze medal. It was a telling statement to all the naysayers and officious detractors in Indian sport's administrative offices.

England thump New Zealand to set up India semi-final at Commonwealth Games

England will face India on Saturday with a place in the Commonwealth Games final at stake after routing New Zealand, chasing down a meagre 72 in just 11.4 overs to top Group B.

Nathan Ellis and Jordan Thompson help London Spirit claim thrilling derby win

Nathan Ellis and Jordan Thompson’s powerplay heroics helped London Spirit claim a three-run win over city rivals Oval Invincibles in a thrilling Hundred derby clash.

Asia Cup 2022: KL Rahul, Deepak Chahar Set For Comeback

Senior opener and first-choice vice-captain KL Rahul is expected to reclaim his place back in the Indian team along with seamer Deepak Chahar when the squad will be selected for the Asia Cup on August 8. The Asia Cup will be played in T20 format in Dubai and Sharjah from August 27 to September 11. Rahul was supposed to make a comeback for the away ODI series in Zimbabwe but a bout of COVID-19 has apparently delayed his recovery from the sports hernia surgery he underwent recently.

England Captain Heather Knight Ruled Out Of Commonwealth Games And The Hundred Due To Injury

England captain Heather Knight has been ruled out of the Commonwealth Games and The Hundred tournament due to a hip injury. "England Women's captain Heather Knight has been ruled out of the Commonwealth Games and The Hundred. The hip injury she sustained in the first T20I against South Africa has failed to settle down as expected and Knight will continue to receive treatment," said England Cricket in a tweet. "Nat Sciver will remain Team England's captain in the Commonwealth Games. No replacement player can be named, so England will compete with a 14-person squad," it added.

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CWG 2022: After crossing official hurdles, Tejaswin Shankar makes historic jump

England thump New Zealand to set up India semi-final at Commonwealth Games

Nathan Ellis and Jordan Thompson help London Spirit claim thrilling derby win

Asia Cup 2022: KL Rahul, Deepak Chahar Set For Comeback

England Captain Heather Knight Ruled Out Of Commonwealth Games And The Hundred Due To Injury

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