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Watch: Casual Running Costs Smriti Mandhana Big During India Women's First Test vs Australia

India Women opener Smriti Mandhana was on song on Friday. On Day 2 of the first Test against Australia at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the left-handed batter scored a superb fifty. Smriti was en route to a century when a casual approach in running cost her big. The incident took place on the fourth ball of the 39th over when Smriti was trying to steal a single. The batter jumped forward on the bowling of Ashleigh Gardner and sliced the ball towards backward point.

Anthony Joshua-Otto Wallin and Deontay Wilder-Joseph Parker: How and where to watch the fight on ESPN+ PPV - ESPN

Former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua gets back in the ring for a non-title bout against former title challenger Otto Wallin Saturday, Dec. 23 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (11 a.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV). Two other former heavyweight champions, Deontay Wilder and Joseph Parker will meet in the co-main event.

Watch: KL Rahul's Big Gesture For Sai Sudharsan Draws Huge Roar In Indian Dressing Room

KL Rahul on Thursday became only the second Indian captain to win an ODI series against South Africa, joining Virat Kohli in the elite list. India defeated South Africa by 78 runs in the series decider at the Boland Park in Paarl on Thursday to wrap up the series 2-1. Sanju Samson hit a maiden international century, smasing 108 runs with the help of six fours and three sixes. While Samson's performance in the third and final ODI stood out, young batter Sai Sudharsan introduction to international cricket was another positive for the Indian team.

Watch: Sai Sudharsan Claims 'Catch Of The Series' As India Spark South Africa Collapse

Life has been a roller-coaster for Sai Sudharsan in South Africa as the young India batter made his debut for the national team, smasing two half-centuries on the trot. Sudharsan made his debut in the first ODI against the Proteas on Sunday, December 17, marking the occasion with a well-crafted 55 not out as India won the game by eight wickets. He then followed it up with a brilliant 62 in a losing cause in the second ODI. While the 22-year-old could only conjure 10 runs in the series decider, he continued to impress on the field.

Watch: Viral Footage Reveals Reason Behind Tom Curran's Four-Match BBL Ban

England all-rounder Tom Curran was handed a four-game Big Bash League (BBL) ban after being found guilty of intimidating an umpire in a pre-match dispute. Curran, who was recently bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL Players Auction for Rs 1.5 crore, was charged with a Level 3 offence and issued with four Suspension Points under clause 2.17 of the CA Code of Conduct following a BBL match in Launceston earlier this month. However, the franchise and player have confirmed their intention to launch an appeal against the four-match ban.

"Mere Paas Bhi Ek Hi Hai": Babar Azam Breaks Female Fan's Heart. Watch

Pakistan will face Australia in the second Test match in Melbourne on December 26 and it will be extremely important for Shan Masood and Co after they lost the first match of the series by 360 runs. The Pakistan cricketers reached the venue few days before the match and they have been taking part in strenuous practice sessions. However, there was a heartwarming moment after one of the practice sessions as former skipper Babar Azam interacted with the fans who were present at the stadium. A female fan asked for Babar's hat when he was signing autographs but the star batter sweetly denied her request as he told her that he has only one hat and he cannot give it to her.

Watch: 'They Play Ram Siya Ram...", Keshav Maharaj-KL Rahul Conversation Goes Viral

The song 'Ram Siya Ram' played at the Boland Park in Paarl as South African cricketer Keshav Maharaj came out to bat during the third and final ODI match against India on Thursday. It is a common song when Maharaj is in action as it was even played when he was bowling in the first innings. As Maharaj took guard in front of the stumps, he ended up having a conversation with India wicket-keeper KL Rahul who made an observation regarding the song.

Watch: Sanju Samson 'Flexes His Muscles' After South Africa Ton. Gesture Breaks Internet

Sanju Samson slammed his maiden ODI century to impress both fans and experts in the series-deciding third one-day international against South Africa at Boland Park in Paarl on Thursday. It was a sensational knock from Samson as he slammed 108 off 114 deliveries with the help of 6 fours and 3 sixes. He looked completely in control against the South Africa bowlers and his partnership with Tilak Varma was instrumental in steadying India's innings. Following his century, Samson flexed his muscles to celebrate the memorable feat and his celebration has quickly gone viral on social media.

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Watch: Casual Running Costs Smriti Mandhana Big During India Women's First Test vs Australia

Anthony Joshua-Otto Wallin and Deontay Wilder-Joseph Parker: How and where to watch the fight on ESPN+ PPV - ESPN

Watch: KL Rahul's Big Gesture For Sai Sudharsan Draws Huge Roar In Indian Dressing Room

Watch: Sai Sudharsan Claims 'Catch Of The Series' As India Spark South Africa Collapse

Watch: Viral Footage Reveals Reason Behind Tom Curran's Four-Match BBL Ban

"Mere Paas Bhi Ek Hi Hai": Babar Azam Breaks Female Fan's Heart. Watch

Watch: 'They Play Ram Siya Ram...", Keshav Maharaj-KL Rahul Conversation Goes Viral

Watch: Sanju Samson 'Flexes His Muscles' After South Africa Ton. Gesture Breaks Internet