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IPL 2022: I have devoted my life to bowling fast and can produce great results for Gujarat Titans for a Team India comeback, says Varun Aaron

Varun Aaron burst onto the scene, the Indian fast bowling resources were still scarce. Bowling in the high 140s and clocking more than 150 clicks frequently, Aaron formed a formidable pair with Umesh Yadav for India. But genuinely quick pacers are always troubled by injuries and Aaron was no different. Frequent injuries meant that Aaron could play only 9 Tests and 9 ODIs for India. Aaron last played for India in the 2nd Test against South Africa in Bengaluru in 2015. In the Indian Premier League, Aaron has played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bangalore, King XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals.

Joe Root's future as England captain in doubt after West Indies rout

Joe Root may be "passionate" about remaining as England's Test captain but should he stay in the post after the West Indies inflicted the latest damaging defeat of his tenure? In January, the 31-year-old star batsman insisted he wanted to begin the process of helping rebuild England's red-ball fortunes by continuing to lead the team in the Caribbean following their humiliating 4-0 Ashes series loss in Australia. But a thumping 10-wicket defeat in the third and final Test against the West Indies in Grenada on Sunday condemned England to a 1-0 series loss after two draws. Root has now overseen just one win in 17 Tests and has failed to lead England to a series victory in his last five attempts. Nevertheless, he insisted Sunday: "I am very passionate about taking this team forward. "I feel like the group are very much behind me. I know this is a results-based business but it does not feel like we are far away from turning results."

Women's World Cup: No clarity on Mithali Raj's future

Skipper says needs time before taking a callSkipper Mithali Raj and pace ace Jhulan Goswami's World Cup dreams ended in heartbreak on Sunday. While a three-wicket loss to South Africa in Christchurch brought the curtains down on India's campaign, Mithali was evasive about the road ahead for her. "It will not be appropriate for me to comment on anything, considering the sort of game that we just played, and the emotions are still there. So, it needs to settle down before I have a clarity on that and give an answer," she said.

"Was This Extras Guy Unavailable": Wasim Jaffer Trolls Michael Vaughan With Hilarious Twitter Post After England's Batting Disaster In 3rd Test vs West Indies

The England men's cricket team suffered yet another batting collapse in the third Test to surrender the three-match series 1-0 to hosts West Indies. England were thrashed emphatically by 10 wickets as the batters found themselves clueless against inspired bowling performances from the West Indies bowlers in both the innings. The defeat meant England lost the series 1-0 under the leadership of skipper Joe Root and were pushed to the bottom spot in the latest updated World Test Championship Table points table.

Watch: Shahrukh Khan Takes A Diving Blinder To Dismiss Faf Du Plessis

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is always known to provide the spectacular and the new season has been surprising fans with some outlandish highlights. One such moment occurred during Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) ongoing IPL 2022 match vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. With RCB captain Faf du Plessis looking invincible with his bat during the first innings, Shahrukh Khan produced a spectacular catch to send the former CSK player back to the pavilion. The incident occurred in the first ball of the 18th over, when Du Plessis received a full delivery from Arshdeep Singh, which was angling in from outside off. The South African tried to clear long off but ended up chipping it well in front and Shahrukh put in a diving catch to grab hold of it at long off.

Watch: Tim Seifert's 'Superman' Catch To Dismiss Kieron Pollard In Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2022 Match

Tim Seifert was in fantastic form during Delhi Capitals' (DC) win against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 2 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday. Other than his crucial 21-run knock during the chase, the New Zealand cricketer took a fantastic catch to send Kieron Pollard back to the pavilion during MI's innings. During the fifth delivery of the 16th over, Pollard received a delivery from Kuldeep Yadav, on middle. The all-rounder pulled it flat, but Seifert was standing inside the ring at mid-wicket. The Kiwi dived to his left instinctively and caught the ball with much aplomb.

Sporting weekend in pictures

Chris Ashton equalled the all-time Premiership try-scoring record as he touched down twice in Leicester Tigers’ 22-17 win at Exeter Chiefs.

Ellyse Perry in doubt for Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final against West Indies with back spasms

Ellyse Perry is not yet a certain starter for Australia's World Cup semi-final with West Indies on Wednesday and must prove her fitness from back spasms.

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IPL 2022: I have devoted my life to bowling fast and can produce great results for Gujarat Titans for a Team India comeback, says Varun Aaron

Joe Root's future as England captain in doubt after West Indies rout

Women's World Cup: No clarity on Mithali Raj's future

"Was This Extras Guy Unavailable": Wasim Jaffer Trolls Michael Vaughan With Hilarious Twitter Post After England's Batting Disaster In 3rd Test vs West Indies

Watch: Shahrukh Khan Takes A Diving Blinder To Dismiss Faf Du Plessis

Watch: Tim Seifert's 'Superman' Catch To Dismiss Kieron Pollard In Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2022 Match

Sporting weekend in pictures

Ellyse Perry in doubt for Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final against West Indies with back spasms