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Smriti Mandhana Gains A Spot To Reach 2nd Place In Women's ICC ODI Rankings

India opener Smriti Mandhana inched closer to the top position, climbing to the second spot in the latest ICC women's ODI batting rankings following a stellar series against Ireland. Mandhana, the only Indian in the top 10, had blasted 135 in the third ODI, besides scoring 41 and 73 in the opening and second game. The 28-year-old currently has 738 points to her name, while South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt (773 points) is at the top, followed by Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu (733) in the third place.

Rohan Bopanna-Shuai Zhang Pair Bows Out Of Australian Open After Losing Mixed Doubles Quarterfinal

Rohan Bopanna and Shuai Zhang had a match point in the Super Tie-break but could not close out the mixed doubles quarterfinals in their favour as local wild cards John Peers and Olivia Gadecki emerged winners in an exciting contest at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday. Bopanna and Zhang lost 6-2 4-6 9-11 in one hour and eight minutes at Kia Arena, bringing curtains on India's campaign at the first Grand Slam of the season. Bopanna had earlier made exit from the men's doubles. India's other contenders, including singles exponent Sumit Nagal, and doubles specialists Yuki Bhambri and N Sriram Balaji, had also lost at various stages of the hard-court Major.

Alexander Zverev Primed For 'Very Intense' Australian Open Semi-Final

Alexander Zverev said Tuesday he believes he can reach the Australian Open final for the first time and is primed for a "very intense and high-level" clash to get there -- with Novak Djokovic or Carlos Alcaraz standing in his way. The German battled into the semi-finals in Melbourne for a second straight year with victory over Tommy Paul, edging closer to his maiden Grand Slam title. The world number two came good when it mattered in two tiebreaks on a hot and windy day for a 7-6 (7/1), 7-6 (7/0), 2-6, 6-1 victory over the 12th-seeded American.

U19 World Cup: Vaishnavi Sharma's Record 5/5, Including Hat-Trick, Powers India To 10-Win Over Malaysia

Debutant left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma recorded astonishing figures of 5/5, including a hat-trick, as India demolished Malaysia by 10 wickets in an utterly one-sided U19 Women's T20 World Cup match that was done and dusted in less than 18 overs on Tuesday. Vaishnavi's figures are the best ever in the tournament's history as Malaysia were bundled out for a paltry 31 in 14.3 overs. Fellow left-arm spinner Ayushi Shukla (3/8) also chipped in as India bowlers ran through Malaysia's batting line-up without much ado.

"Competition Has Become Tougher": Kidambi Srikanth Ahead Of Indonesia Masters

Ahead of the Indonesia Masters 2025, former India world no. 1 Kidambi Srikanth opened up on his preparations for the tournament where he went on to say that for him it is important for him is to play well and give his best in the game. Along with Srikant, ace Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen and men's doubles pair Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy will participate in the upcoming Indonesia Masters 2025 badminton tournament which will kickstart on Tuesday in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Mohammed Shami's Comeback In Focus As India Aim Fresh Start Against England

Fit-again pacer Mohammed Shami's comeback would be keenly watched when the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian T20 team takes on an evenly-matched England in a five-match series starting on Wednesday, aiming to make up for the recent Test disasters that have caused considerable turmoil and heartbreak. The white-ball rubber, comprising five T20Is and three ODIs after that, presents an ideal platform for both the teams to experiment with combinations and assess form before next month's Champions Trophy. Shami, despite missing four matches, emerged as India's leading wicket-taker in the ODI World Cup 2023 with 24 scalps, including a sensational 7/57 in the semifinal against New Zealand at the Wankhede.

Tata Chess: R Praggnanandhaa Beats Arjun Erigaisi, Shares Lead With Nodirbek Abdusattorov

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa scored a finely-crafted victory over compatriot Arjun Erigaisi to share the lead with Uzbek Nodirbek Abdusattorov after the third round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament. Both Praggnanandhaa and Abdusattorov have 2.5 points each. It turned out to be an excellent day for the 19-year-old Indian as he handled the Catalan opening to perfection, getting a tiny advantage and squeezing out the defensive resources right from the early middle game stage. After the trade of Queens, the players reached a rook and knight endgame wherein Erigaisi's fractured pawns on the queenside came under the scrutiny.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE, Australian Open Quarterfinal: Djokovic Hurdle In Alcaraz's Maiden Aus Open Pursuit

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open Quarterfinal Live Updates: The blockbuster men's singles quarterfinals match between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will be played on Tuesday in Melbourne. Alcaraz, 21, and Djokovic, 37, will meet at this stage of a Grand Slam for the first time in a heavyweight late-night clash on Rod Laver Arena. Djokovic is looking for his 100th tournament title and a record 25th Grand Slam crown.

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Smriti Mandhana Gains A Spot To Reach 2nd Place In Women's ICC ODI Rankings

Rohan Bopanna-Shuai Zhang Pair Bows Out Of Australian Open After Losing Mixed Doubles Quarterfinal

Alexander Zverev Primed For 'Very Intense' Australian Open Semi-Final

U19 World Cup: Vaishnavi Sharma's Record 5/5, Including Hat-Trick, Powers India To 10-Win Over Malaysia

"Competition Has Become Tougher": Kidambi Srikanth Ahead Of Indonesia Masters

Mohammed Shami's Comeback In Focus As India Aim Fresh Start Against England

Tata Chess: R Praggnanandhaa Beats Arjun Erigaisi, Shares Lead With Nodirbek Abdusattorov

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE, Australian Open Quarterfinal: Djokovic Hurdle In Alcaraz's Maiden Aus Open Pursuit