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Nathan Lyon Scripts Unique Batting Record In 1st Test vs New Zealand

Australian spin veteran Nathan Lyon made a unique batting record during the first Test against New Zealand at Wellington, becoming the player with the most Test runs without scoring a single half-century. During the day two of the match, Lyon came out as a nightwatchman following the dismissals of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne and made 41 in 46 balls, with six fours. He scored his runs at a strike rate of over 89. Now in 128 Tests and 162 innings, Lyon has made 1,501 runs at an average of 12.72. His best score is 47.

"Long Overdue": Sania Mirza Calls For Introspection On Value Of Women's Success

Former India tennis ace Sania Mirza has called for introspection on how women's success is perceived in the society. The ex-India player, who got divorced from former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik a few months back, reflected on the gender discrimination she feels is still prevalent in the society. Sania opened up while reacting to an advertisement that showed how a society devalues a woman's success. The ad also portrayed the feelings of an independent woman during the struggle she has to go through due to the social stigma.

Williams Brothers Fire Athletic Bilbao Into Copa Del Rey Final

First half goals from brothers Inaki and Nico Williams sent Athletic Bilbao on their way to a 3-0 win -- 4-0 on aggregate -- over Atletico Madrid on Thursday and into the Copa del Rey final. Bilbao led 1-0 from the first leg in Madrid and quickly doubled that when Inaki Williams was teed up by his younger brother to put them one up on the night. Three minutes before half-time, the roles were reversed with Inaki providing the assist for Nico Williams to give the Basques a three-goal cushion.

'Panicky' Bayern Munich Held In Freiburg To Boost Bayer Leverkusen Title Hopes

Bayern Munich were held to a 2-2 draw at Freiburg on Friday, an 87th-minute equaliser from Lucas Hoeler giving leaders Bayer Leverkusen a chance to go 10 points clear. Mathys Tel's 35th-minute stunner had cancelled out an impressive opener from Freiburg captain Christian Guenter, before Jamal Musiala's spectacular solo effort looked to have snared the three points for Bayern. Hoeler however had other ideas, chipping a volley through a crowded Bayern penalty area and past a helpless Manuel Neuer.

As Michael Vaughan Asks For DRS Transparency, Hawk-Eye Founder Slams "Uneducated" Opinion

Hawk-Eye founder Paul Hawkins has slammed Michael Vaughan for the former England player's remark on the technology following Joe Root's controversial dismissal in Ranchi Test against India. During the guests' second innings, a Ravichandran Ashwin delivery crashed into Root's pad but the umpire was not convinced about the LBW shout. India went for a review. Although it seemed like the majority of the ball was pitched outside the leg-stump, the technology deemed it fair and gave it out. Some experts and fans were not happy with the decision with Vaughan asking for more transparency in the system so that the viewers also get to see what happens during the tracking process to put "the noise to bed".

Grace Harris, Sophie Ecclestone Power UP Warriorz To Six-Wicket Victory Over Gujarat Giants

Grace Harris made a powerful fifty that helped UP Warriorz negate a sluggish surface to register a facile six-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in their Women's Premier League match on Friday. Harris (60 not out, 33 balls, 9x4, 2x6) and skipper Alyssa Healy (33, 21b, 7x4) helped Warriorz hunt down 143 in 15.4 overs for their second win in the tournament. Giants were restricted to 142 for five after left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone (3/20) used a rough deck to her advantage.

Max Verstappen On Pole In Bahrain In Boost To Red Bull And Christian Horner

Max Verstappen's quest for a fourth consecutive Formula One world championship began in style on Friday with the Red Bull ace claiming pole for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc's Ferrari will start alongside Verstappen on the front row for Saturday's first of a record 24 races this year. Verstappen's 33rd career pole and third in Bahrain was a welcome boost to Red Bull after a day of continued speculation surrounding team boss Christian Horner. Horner, who had always denied any wrongdoing, was cleared by an internal investigation of allegations of controlling behaviour by a female colleague on Wednesday.

Lewis Hamilton Admits 'It's A Shock' As Mercedes Top Bahrain Practice

Lewis Hamilton warned his Mercedes team not to "get ahead of ourselves" on Thursday after unexpectedly topping the times ahead of team-mate George Russell in practice for this weekend's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion, who will leave Mercedes for Ferrari next year, said he felt much happier with the team's new 2024 car, adding that there is more performance "to extract". "It's a shock, but we'll take it," he said. "It feels like a race car for once."

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Nathan Lyon Scripts Unique Batting Record In 1st Test vs New Zealand

"Long Overdue": Sania Mirza Calls For Introspection On Value Of Women's Success

Williams Brothers Fire Athletic Bilbao Into Copa Del Rey Final

'Panicky' Bayern Munich Held In Freiburg To Boost Bayer Leverkusen Title Hopes

As Michael Vaughan Asks For DRS Transparency, Hawk-Eye Founder Slams "Uneducated" Opinion

Grace Harris, Sophie Ecclestone Power UP Warriorz To Six-Wicket Victory Over Gujarat Giants

Max Verstappen On Pole In Bahrain In Boost To Red Bull And Christian Horner

Lewis Hamilton Admits 'It's A Shock' As Mercedes Top Bahrain Practice