Andrie Steyn, Sune Luus guide Proteas to series success after 6-wicket win in deciding ODI
Andrie Steyn and Sune Luus batted South Africa to a six-wicket win and a 2-1 series success against the West Indies at the Wanderers on Sunday.
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Rohit Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal Make India's 1000th ODI Memorable, Help Beat West Indies By Six Wickets
Skipper Rohit Sharma brought in a sense of calm with a sizzling 60 after India's new spin combination of Yuzvendra Chahal and Washington Sundar laid the platform for an easy six-wicket victory over West Indies in the first ODI which also happens to be country's 1000th. First the hosts bundled out West Indies for a meagre 176 in 43.5 overs as spinners Chahal (4/49 in 9.5 overs) and Washington (3/30 in 9 overs) ran through their listless line-up and then skipper smashed 60 off 51 balls with hosts chased down the target in just 28 overs.
ICC U-19 World Cup: BCCI To Felicitate Triumphant Indian Squad In Ahmedabad
The triumphant India U-19 squad will be felicitated by the BCCI in Ahmedabad upon its arrival in India. On Sunday, the BCCI announced cash reward of Rs 40 lakh each for the squad members and Rs 25 lakh each for support staff. Following their famous win over England on Saturday, the Indian contingent called on the Indian High Commissioner to Guyana. With little time to celebrate the success in the Caribbean, the squad will take the long flight back home on Sunday evening with connecting flights from Amsterdam and Bangalore before eventually landing in Ahmedabad.
"Part Of Me Feels Lost Too": Sachin Tendulkar's Tribute To Lata Mangeshkar
Indian cricket great Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday said he considers himself "fortunate" to have been a part of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's life. Lata Mangeshkar passed away on Sunday at an age of 92 years. The legendary singer was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital on January 8 after she was diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia. Tendulkar arrived at the Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai, where the legendary singer took her last breathe. The former cricketer also said the iconic singer will always continue to live in our hearts through her music.
Langer says his respect for values might have been taken as 'too intense' by some
Langer has said that his respect for values might have been taken by some as being "too intense" during his tenure as Australia head coach after he opted to quit from the top job instead of agreeing to a short-term contract extension. In his resignation letter to Cricket Australia (CA) officials, Langer offered his apology but stressed that he values "honesty, respect, trust, truth and performance" but some people might have taken it as being "too intense" in his working style.
Basil Hameed and CP Rizwan help UAE to second win over Oman in consecutive days
UAE tasted more success against Oman in the Cricket World Cup League 2 after a second extraordinary cameo by Basil Hameed in consecutive days.
WATCH | Did you see that? Laura Wolvaardt pouches unbelievable effort against Windies
Fresh from her ton against the West Indies last Thursday, Proteas batter Laura Wolvaardt was a bundle of energy in the field in the fourth and deciding ODI at Wanderers on Sunday.
Bowlers mask SA's poor catching to restrict West Indies to 174 in fourth women’s ODI
Johannesburg - South Africa’s bowlers had to mask a poor fielding performance from the home team, before ultimately restricting an injury-hit West Indies to a below par total in the final women’s One-Day International at the Wanderers on Sunday morning.