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      21 October

      Sunil Gavaskar praises Sarfaraz Khan’s remarkable 150 against New Zealand

      After scoring a duck in the first innings, where India was bowled out for just 46 runs, Sarfaraz Khan led the charge in India’s second innings total of 462 with an impressive 150—his maiden Test century—featuring 18 fours and three sixes. New Delhi: Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar lauded Sarfaraz Khan for his attacking 150 in the recent first Test against New Zealand, adding that his batting returns were even more remarkable than his waistline. After bagging a duck in the first innings, where India were bowled out for 46, Sarfaraz was at the forefront of India’s second innings total of 462 through an attacking 150 – his maiden Test hundred – laced with 18 fours and three sixes. He wowed cricket fans…

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    • 21 October

      Aryna Sabalenka reclaims no. 1 spot in WTA rankings

      Sabalenka leads the WTA rankings with 9,706 points, narrowly edging out Swiatek, who has 9,665 points. American Coco Gauff is third with 5,963 points, followed by Jessica Pegula in fourth with 5,785 points, and Elena Rybakina in fifth with 5,471 points. New Delhi: Aryna Sabalenka surpassed Iga Swaitek to climb back to the No. 1 spot in the latest WTA rankings released on Monday. Neither player was in action last week, but with continuing year-end adjustments for falling short of certain tournament quotas, Sabalenka dropped fewer points than Swiatek. Sabalenka has 9,706 points compared to second-placed Swiatek’s 9,665, taking a narrow 41-point lead. American Coco Gauff is third with 5,963 points followed by compatriot Jessica Pegula (5,785) in fourth and Elena Rybakina…

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    • 21 October

      Kagiso Rabada becomes fastest to 300 Test wickets in under 12,000 deliveries

      Rabada reached the milestone in the first Test against Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. He claimed the wicket of Mushfiqur Rahim in the first session, surpassing Waqar Younis (12,602 balls) to become the fastest to 300 Test wickets by balls bowled. Rabada also achieved the feat ahead of former South African pacer Dale Steyn (12,605 balls). Dhaka: South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada on Monday scripted history by becoming the fastest bowler to reach the 300 Test wickets with less than 12,000 deliveries taken to achieve the landmark. The speedster achieved the feat in the first Test against Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. With the wicket of Mushfiqur Rahim in the first session of the day, Rabada surpassed legendary…

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    • 19 October

      1st Test: Rain disrupts Test match as NZ begins pursuit of 107 against India

      Captain Tom Latham faced four deliveries from Jasprit Bumrah, including an lbw appeal for an inswinger, which replays indicated pitched outside leg, leading India to waste a review. As the sky darkened, the on-field umpires checked the light meter and decided to leave the field, though India disagreed and engaged in a discussion with them. Bengaluru: Saturday saw a riveting turn of events in Test cricket action before rain forced early stumps on the fourth day of the match, just four balls after New Zealand began their pursuit of 107 against India at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Captain Tom Latham survived four deliveries from Jasprit Bumrah, including an lbw appeal off an inswinger, with replays showing the ball pitching outside leg, as India…

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    • 19 October

      Bengaluru Test: Sarfaraz slams maiden century, Rishabh back with a bang

      Sarfaraz picked from where he had left off on day 3 to bring up his maiden Test century, reaching 125 not out from 154 balls with 16 fours and three sixes Bengaluru: Rain halted India’s charge as Sarfaraz Khan‘s maiden unbeaten century and Rishabh Pant‘s brisk 53 not out took India to a strong position of 344/3, trailing by 12 runs on day four of the opening Test against New Zealand here on Saturday. Sarfaraz picked from where he had left off on day 3 to bring up his maiden Test century, reaching 125 not out from 154 balls with 16 fours and three sixes. On the other end, Pant, who copped a blow to his right knee while keeping the wickets on the second…

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    • 19 October

      Rishabh Pant beats MS Dhoni’s record, achieves this remarkable feat

      Etches his name into the record books on Day 4 of the first Test against New Zealand, becoming the fastest Indian wicketkeeper to score 2,500 Test runs Bengaluru: Rishabh Pant etched his name into the record books on Day 4 of the first Test against New Zealand, becoming the fastest Indian wicketkeeper to score 2,500 Test runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Pant achieved the milestone in just 62 innings, surpassing the previous record held by former captain MS Dhoni, who reached the landmark in 69 innings. Farokh Engineer, another legendary figure in Indian cricket, had previously held the record with 82 innings. Pant’s remarkable achievement came as India mounted a spirited fightback, reaching 344/3 as rain enforced early lunch. India are just 12 runs…

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    • 19 October

      Max Verstappen secures Sprint pole at US Grand Prix, edging George Russell by 0.012s

      After George Russell set the early pace in SQ3, Lando Norris and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz—who had shown strong form earlier—attempted to surpass him but fell short. Max Verstappen, however, waited until the final moments to secure P1 for Red Bull. Austin: Max Verstappen clinched pole position for the Sprint at the United States Grand Prix, the Dutchman having beaten Mercedes’ George Russell in Sprint Qualifying by just 0.012s. After Russell set the benchmark by going out early on track in SQ3, the likes of Lando Norris and the Ferrari pair of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz – who had been looking strong earlier on Friday – tried to better this. All were unable to do so, but Verstappen…

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    • 19 October

      1st Test: Sarfaraz’s 150, Pant’s 99 power India past 400, extend lead to 82

      Persistent morning rain delayed play until 1:50 pm, but once underway, a 177-run partnership between Sarfaraz and Pant for the fourth wicket pushed India into the lead. Bengaluru: A fantastic 150 from Sarfaraz Khan and an exhilarating 99 from Rishabh Pant helped India to 438/6 in 90.2 overs and extend their lead to 82 runs at tea on Day Four of the first Test against New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday. But with the duo and K.L. Rahul falling in quick succession, India are effectively 82/6 and New Zealand have fought back their way into the match. It was a session in which persistent rain disrupted proceedings in the morning, before clearing the way for play to begin at…

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    • 18 October

      World No. 1 Danielle Collins delays retirement, plans return next year

      Earlier this year, Collins announced 2024 would be her final season, but she’s now set to return in 2025. “The DANIMAL story isn’t over. I’ll be back on tour in 2025,” she shared on Instagram. New Delhi: World no. 1 tennis player Danielle Collins postponed her retirement plans as the American announced that she will be back on tour next year. At the start of this year, Collins had said 2024 would be her final season on tour but has now decided to return to tour in 2025. “So, the DANIMAL story has not reached its conclusion. I will be back on tour in 2025,” Collins posted on Instagram. “While there are no guarantees in life, I hope to build on my…

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    • 18 October

      Rafael Nadal set for emotional farewell at next month’s Davis Cup finals

      The 22-time Grand Slam champion, Rafael Nadal, is currently competing in the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Saudi Arabia. He will face long-time rival Novak Djokovic for the final time in the third-place match on Saturday. Nadal lost to fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 6-3 in the semifinals, while Djokovic fell to World No. 1 Jannik Sinner 6-2, 6-7 (0-7), 6-4. Alcaraz and Sinner will meet in the final. Riyadh: Tennis maestro Rafael Nadal said he is “emotionally” ready to play next month’s Davis Cup Finals which will be his farewell tournament after announcing his retirement from tennis last week. The 22-time Grand Slam champion is currently playing in the Six Kings Slam exhibition event in Saudi Arabia and will take on…

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