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Shafali Verma Creates History, Clinches This World Record Against South Africa

Dashing India opener Shafali Verma smashed the fastest double-century in the history of women's Test cricket, eclipsing Annabel Sutherland of Australia during the one-off Test against South Africa on Friday. Shafali, 20, scored her double ton off just 194 balls, bettering Sutherland's feat, which came off 248 balls against South Africa earlier this year. Shafali also became the second Indian after former skipper Mithali Raj to hit a double century in Test cricket after almost 22 long years here. Mithali's 214 had come off 407 balls and the former India skipper achieved during the drawn second Test against England at Taunton in August, 2022. Shafali struck 23 fours and eight maximums during her attacking knock.

Smriti Mandhana And Shafali Verma Record Highest Opening Partnership In Women's Test Cricket

Indian pair of Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana on Friday recorded the highest opening partnership in women's Test cricket, sharing a commendable 292-run stand on the opening day of the one-off Test against South Africa here. Shafali and Smriti thus surpassed the 241-run opening stand by Pakistan's Sajjida Shah and Kiran Baluch against West Indies in Karachi in 2004. It was also the second highest partnership in Women's Test for any wicket, behind the 309-run stand between Australian pair of LA Reeler and DA Annetts for the third wicket against England in Wetherby in 1987.

Watch: Virat Kohli Motionless After England Failure, Rahul Dravid Consoles

Virat Kohli got out on a single-digit score for the fifth time in the 2024 T20 World Cup, in India's semi-final against England in Guyana. Kohli made a run-a-ball 9 against England, a knock which took his tally to just 75 for the tournament in seven innings. After his dismissal, Kohli's disappointment was evident. A video went viral on social media, showing Kohli in a serious mood, and being consoled by Team India head coach Rahul Dravid. He was dismissed by his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate in IPL 2024, Reece Topley.

First Indian To Win In UFC, Puja Tomar Shares Glimpse Of Her Gruelling MMA Journey

Earlier this month, mixed martial arts fighter Puja Tomar became the first Indian to win a bout at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The 28-year-old achieved a split-decision victory over Brazilian Rayanne dos Santos in the straw-weight division (52 kg), winning on her UFC debut. Now, Tomar aspires to be a trailblazer for MMA in India, and hopes to see more stars rise in the sport from the country. She also spoke of her intense routine in order to prepare for her UFC bouts.

MS Dhoni Says Goodbye To Long Hair, Flaunts New Hairstyle

Indian cricket fans on social media have gone crazy as Mahendra Singh Dhoni's new haircut has been revealed in public. Popular hair stylist Aalim Hakim shared a few pictures of MS Dhoni's latest cut on Instagram, with the post drawing over 50,000 likes in the first hour. Dhoni's long hairstyle, which he donned during IPL 2024, has made way for a shorter but more wavy version. The Chennai Super Kings star keeps his profile low outside of the IPL, but this has given MS Dhoni fans a chance to stay up to date with their idol.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Set For Potential Final Tango For India In T20Is

This Saturday afternoon in Barbados, no Indian fan would want Rohit Sharma to drag his jaded body towards the dug-out trying to hide a tear welling up at the corner of his eye. No Indian fan would want to revisit Virat Kohli's blank stare towards the podium where the coveted ODI World Cup trophy rested exactly seven months and 10 days back. What they would surely want is to see the two greats do a memorable tango in probably their 'Last Dance' in the game's shortest format, at least in India colours. If one understands the drift of Indian cricket's ecosystem, whether it is the BCCI mandarins or the national selectors, they want the troika of Kohli, Rohit and also Ravindra Jadeja to go out on a high from the format.

Rohit Sharma Reveals 'Masterplan' Crucial To India's Thumping Win Over England In T20 WC Semis

India captain Rohit Sharma lavished praise on the gun spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel for the spectacle they produced in the semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup against England in Guyana. After Jos Buttler smacked away Arshdeep Singh for three boundaries in the third over, Axar Patel turned the tide on his first delivery of the match. Axar removed England captain Jos Buttler (23) by going away from his usual style of skidding the ball and decided to spin it. The English skipper tried to counterattack with a reverse sweep. He bottomed it straight to Rishabh Pant behind the stumps.

Indian Javelin Thrower Told To Not Compete Amid Doping Suspicion

Javelin thrower DP Manu has been asked to stay away from competitions by the Athletics Federation of India on the instructions of the National Anti-Doping Agency as the Olympic hopeful is suspected to have been caught in the dope net. The 24-year-old Manu, who won a silver medal at the 2023 Asian Championhsips, was more or less certain to qualify for the Olympics through world ranking quota but is set to miss the Paris bus after the latest development. He was in the initial entry list for the National Inter-State Championships which began on Thursday here. But his name has been dropped from the updated roster.

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Shafali Verma Creates History, Clinches This World Record Against South Africa

Smriti Mandhana And Shafali Verma Record Highest Opening Partnership In Women's Test Cricket

Watch: Virat Kohli Motionless After England Failure, Rahul Dravid Consoles

First Indian To Win In UFC, Puja Tomar Shares Glimpse Of Her Gruelling MMA Journey

MS Dhoni Says Goodbye To Long Hair, Flaunts New Hairstyle

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Set For Potential Final Tango For India In T20Is

Rohit Sharma Reveals 'Masterplan' Crucial To India's Thumping Win Over England In T20 WC Semis

Indian Javelin Thrower Told To Not Compete Amid Doping Suspicion