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I need to sort out my iron play: Anirban Lahiri

Golfer to focus on recovery as he aims to make it to AugustaBENGALURU: Ace Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri's biggest strength is his ability to stay unruffled even in the worst of times and overcome obstacles with grit. Despite not being on top of his game in the last couple of years, Lahiri has come up with the goods to keep his PGA Tour card. On the eve of the Players Championship, the 34-yearold hoped that he wouldn't have to wait till the end of the season to pull it off (retain his card). He didn't have to. He uncorked magical stuff over five days in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, which nearly fetched him his maiden title.

West Indies vs England, 2nd Test: England Batting Coach Marcus Trescothick Praises Joe Root For Unbeaten Ton On Day 1

England batting coach Marcus Trescothick praised skipper Joe Root for his fiery knock against West Indies on Day 1 of the ongoing second Test at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown. At Stumps, England's score read 244/3 with Joe Root currently standing unbeaten at the crease at the score of 119. "Great day, really positive day for us. To be in this position, we are very happy where we are. We had a great platform to go from. To put the West Indies bowlers under pressure, it was a great partnership," said Marcus Trescothick after the play on Day 1 ended.

Rohit Sharma Can Become Better Test Captain Than Virat Kohli: Former India Opener Wasim Jaffer

Rohit Sharma is basking in the glory of enjoying an unbeaten run in the recently-concluded home season for Team India and he has garnered huge praise from former India batter Wasim Jaffer who said that the Hitman can become a better Test leader than Virat Kohli. In the entire home season, Team India did not lose a single match as the side went on to win 14 straight games across all formats. Most recently, Team India defeated Sri Lanka 2-0 in the two-match Test series.

West Indies vs England, 2nd Test: Joe Root, Dan Lawrence Drive Visitors Into Dominating Position On Day 1

Unbeaten ton by England skipper Joe Root and a powerful knock by Daniel Lawrence gave visitors a stronghold against West Indies on Day 1 of the ongoing second Test at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown. At Stumps, England's score read 244/3 with Joe Root currently standing unbeaten at the crease at the score of 119. Opting to bat first, the Three Lions got off to a horrendous start as they lost Zak Crawley in the fourth over of the match by Jayden Seales, with the team's total at 4/1. Opener Alex Heels was then joined by Root and played a brief stint.

Babar Azam Rates His 196-Run Match-Saving Effort vs Australia

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has rated his 196 in the second Test against Australia as "one of his best innings" which has helped his team draw the game from a precarious position. Pakistan in pursuit of a huge target of 506, ended on 443 for 7 with hundreds from Babar and Mohammed Rizwan.

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I need to sort out my iron play: Anirban Lahiri

West Indies vs England, 2nd Test: England Batting Coach Marcus Trescothick Praises Joe Root For Unbeaten Ton On Day 1

Rohit Sharma Can Become Better Test Captain Than Virat Kohli: Former India Opener Wasim Jaffer

West Indies vs England, 2nd Test: Joe Root, Dan Lawrence Drive Visitors Into Dominating Position On Day 1

Babar Azam Rates His 196-Run Match-Saving Effort vs Australia

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