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India's spin wizard Ravichandran Ashwin turns 36; here's a look at his records

Ravichandran Ashwin is celebrating his 36th birthday on Saturday and has several accomplishments to his credit. Ever since his international cricket debut in 2010, he has established himself as a key part of the Indian team and has played a vital role in its success, especially in Test cricket. Here is a look at some of his records and major achievements. - Ashwin is the eighth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history with 442 scalps. He is the second-most successful Indian Test bowler ever, next to spin wizard Anil Kumble (619). Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka has the highest number of Test wickets with 800 scalps. - At 36 years of age, the spinner is among the top 20 most-successful international cricket bowlers ever, placed at number 19th with 659 international wickets. Muralitharan tops the chart with 1,347 international wickets.

Duleep Trophy: Sai Kishore's 7-wicket haul gives South big lead vs North; West sets Central huge target

Meanwhile in Coimbatore, Prithvi Shaw's blistering 142 (140 balls, 15 fours, 4 sixes) helped West Zone set Central Zone a massive target of 501 in the other semifinal. Tamil Nadu spinner Sai Kishore, who has been impressive in the white ball formats, came up with a superb showing, snaring seven wickets including that of the talented Yash Dhull (39, 70 balls, 4 fours, 1 six) to help dismiss North Zone for 207 in 67 overs. Resuming at 24 for no loss, Dhull and Manan Vohra (27) pushed North Zone's first innings score to 67 before off-spinner K Gowtham (2 for 68) struck the first blow, removing the latter, caught by Rohan Kunnummal.

Wrestling World Championships: Bajrang Punia losses in quarterfinals, Sagar Jaglan to fight for bronze

Bajrang, a two-time Commonwealth Games champion, succumbed to a technical superiority (10-0) defeat at the hands of 23-year-old Yianni Diakomihalis of the USA in the 65kg quarterfinal bout. The 28-year-old Indian, who has three World Championship medals to his name, will now hope the two-time cadet world champion Diakomihalis reaches the final so that he gets a shot at a bronze medal via the repechage.

Sunil Chhetri and Bengaluru FC eye Durand milestone

For 38-year-old Chhetri, who is in the twilight of his career, the Durand Cup is missing from his trophy cabinet. It's also the same for Bengaluru FC, who have won all major Indian competitions since coming into existence in 2013, but not the Durand Cup. BFC were the ISL 2018-19 champions, and also have six other top domestic titles to their name, and will be vying for their seventh.

Asian Cup qualification should be a regular thing for India: Eugeneson Lyngdoh

"The National Team has done great in the recent past. Qualifying for back-to-back AFC Asian Cups is very good for Indian Football, and we need to take things forward from here," said Lyngdoh. "I think we need to show faith in the coaches and the players who have taken us to the Asian Cup and help them follow the process that they have set out for themselves.

Bhaichung Bhutia smells 'bargaining' in AIFF secretary general appointment, incumbent Shaji Prabhakaran rejects it

Bhaichung Bhutia, who recently lost the All India Football Federation (AIFF) president's election, has questioned the appointment of Shaji Prabhakaran as its secretary general, saying that "choosing a voter to a salaried post will set a wrong precedent". Prabhakaran, who was in the electoral college as a representative of Football Delhi, was made the AIFF secretary general a day after former India goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey beat Bhutia 33-1 in the polls for president's post on September 2. Bhutia has requested the AIFF to include this issue of appointment of Prabhakaran raised by him in the agenda of Executive Committee meeting to be held in Kolkata on Monday.

Benzema out for Real but Atletico's Oblak returns for Madrid derby

Real Madrid will be without striker Karim Benzema for the Madrid derby clash with rivals Atletico Madrid, coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Saturday. The French forward has missed the team's last two games with a thigh injury and was hoping to be fit, but did not train with the team on Saturday. "Benzema will not make the game," Ancelotti told a news conference ahead of Sunday's derby at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Nikhat Zareen lead sportspersons wishing PM Narendra Modi on his 72nd birthday

Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, along with world champion and Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medallist boxer Nikhat Zareen, took to social media on Saturday and extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of his 72nd birthday today. PM Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Gujarat's Vadnagar, a small town in the Mehsana district of North Gujarat. Praying for the Prime Minister's healthy life, former India captain Kohli tweeted: "Wishing our Hon. Prime Minister #narendramodi ji, a very happy birthday. Wishing you strength, happiness and good health."

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India's spin wizard Ravichandran Ashwin turns 36; here's a look at his records

Duleep Trophy: Sai Kishore's 7-wicket haul gives South big lead vs North; West sets Central huge target

Wrestling World Championships: Bajrang Punia losses in quarterfinals, Sagar Jaglan to fight for bronze

Sunil Chhetri and Bengaluru FC eye Durand milestone

Asian Cup qualification should be a regular thing for India: Eugeneson Lyngdoh

Bhaichung Bhutia smells 'bargaining' in AIFF secretary general appointment, incumbent Shaji Prabhakaran rejects it

Benzema out for Real but Atletico's Oblak returns for Madrid derby

Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Nikhat Zareen lead sportspersons wishing PM Narendra Modi on his 72nd birthday