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IPL 2022: Hardik Pandya Becomes Fastest Indian To Achieve Big Milestone

Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya became the fastest Indian to smash 100 sixes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Hardik achieved this feat during the clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Monday. The all-rounder has reached the milestone in a total of 1046 balls. He also became the third-fastest player in the world to smash 100 sixes, after West Indies' Chris Gayle and Andre Russell. He finished he innings unbeaten on 50, with four boundaries and one six.

Australia's Victoria state to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

Victoria announced Tuesday that it will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with all sporting events taking place outside of the state capital Melbourne. The state's premier, Daniel Andrews, praised the Commonwealth Games Federation for embracing Victoria's pitch for the international multisports event, admitting that "it's a bit riskier than just running it in the middle of a large city". The 2026 Games will be held in four regional hubs in the towns of Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and Gippsland, each with its own athletes' village. However, the opening ceremony will be held at Australia's largest sports stadium, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which can hold more than 100,000 spectators. The state has confirmed 16 sports for the Games so far, including aquatics, cycling and Twenty20 cricket, with further announcements promised.

Watch: Rahul Tripathi Takes Stunning One-Handed Diving Catch To Dismiss Shubman Gill

Rahul Tripathi took a stunning catch to help SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismiss Gujarat Titans (GT) batter Shubman Gill in Match 21 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season. Gill could only muster seven runs off nine balls before losing his wicket in the third over. Receiving a length delivery around off, Gill hammered it to the left of Tripathi at covers with a lot of power and it looked set for a boundary. But Tripathi had other plans and dived instantaneously to take a one-handed stunner.

Anderson still waiting on word from England after being dropped

Fast bowler James Anderson said he has not heard from the England set-up since being controversially dropped from the squad but expects to hear from them after a new coach and director of cricket has been appointed.

IPL 2022 Points Table Update: Latest Orange Cap, Purple Cap Lists After SRH vs GT Match 21

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by eight wickets in Match 21 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, on Monday. A knock of 57 runs off 46 balls by Kane Williamson helped SRH reach 168 for two in 19.1 overs, successfully chasing a target of 163 runs. Initially, an unbeaten half-century by Hardik Pandya helped GT post 162 for seven in 20 overs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T Natarajan were in top form for SRH, taking two wickets each against Gujarat.

Kent’s Jordan Cox and Ben Compton both score centuries during draw with Essex

Kent duo Jordan Cox and Ben Compton both scored 129 as their LV= County Championship clash against Essex ended in a draw at Chelmsford.

Games-Australia's Victoria to spread 2026 Commonwealth Games far and wide

MELBOURNE :The Australian state of Victoria will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games across four regional hubs in a break from the traditional single-city model, the government said on Tuesday.

IPL 2022: Kane Williamson Stars As SunRisers Hyderabad Beat Gujarat Titans By Eight Wickets

Sunrisers Hyderabad snapped Gujarat Titans' three-match winning streak with a eight-wicket win in the Indian Premier League, with captain Kane Williamson leading from the front with a solid 57 while Nicholas Pooran gave the finishing touches with a late flourish on Monday. Hardik Pandya's unbeaten 50 had taken Gujarat Titans to 162 for 7 after being sent in to bat, but that was never going to be enough, as Williamson, who struck his first fifty of the season, anchored the Sunrisers' chase, as they crossed the line in 19.1 overs.

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IPL 2022: Hardik Pandya Becomes Fastest Indian To Achieve Big Milestone

Australia's Victoria state to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

Watch: Rahul Tripathi Takes Stunning One-Handed Diving Catch To Dismiss Shubman Gill

Anderson still waiting on word from England after being dropped

IPL 2022 Points Table Update: Latest Orange Cap, Purple Cap Lists After SRH vs GT Match 21

Kent’s Jordan Cox and Ben Compton both score centuries during draw with Essex

Games-Australia's Victoria to spread 2026 Commonwealth Games far and wide

IPL 2022: Kane Williamson Stars As SunRisers Hyderabad Beat Gujarat Titans By Eight Wickets