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Gibbs was first batsman to slam 6 sixes in an over in international cricket

Former South African cricketer Herschelle Gibbs, who turns 46 today, became the first-ever batsman to slam six sixes in an over in international cricket, against Netherlands in the 2007 World Cup. Gibbs hit consecutive sixes off spinner Daan van Bunge. Gibbs represented the Proteas in 90 Tests, 248 ODIs and 23 T20Is, last playing an international match in 2010.
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When I met Stuart Binny, we were both nowhere: Mayanti Langer

Talking about meeting Stuart Binny for the first time, presenter Mayanti Langer said, "When we met each other...we were both nowhere." She added, "ICL...finished abruptly so he was banned from the system...I had left Zee so I had nothing going for me." She further said, "Everything good that has happened to us in our...careers has happened after we got together."
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Ajinkya Rahane involved in run-out for the first time in his Test career

Team India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant's run-out dismissal in the first innings of the first Test against New Zealand was Ajinkya Rahane's first-ever involvement in a run-out in his Test career. Rahane, who is playing his 64th Test match, had never been involved in a run-out prior to this. Pant was run-out for 19(53) while attempting a quick single.
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Kamran Akmal responds after opposition spinner calls his hundred in PSL 'greedy'

Pakistan Super League side Peshawar Zalmi's wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal has responded to Quetta Gladiators spinner Fawad Ahmed's remark that his hundred in their Pakistan Super League match was 'greedy'. "Since we scored 70+ in powerplay, my focus was to go easy as it wasn't a big total...Our batting mentor Hashim Amla had also instructed us go till the end."
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Funny how perception changes: Ishant Sharma on people criticising Jasprit Bumrah

Reacting to people criticising Jasprit Bumrah for not taking a wicket in 18.1 overs in the first Test against New Zealand, Ishant Sharma said, "It's funny how perception changes after one innings." "For two years, we always took 20 wickets...How can people question on basis of one innings?" he added. "I don't think anyone should raise any questions," he said.
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Mayanti Langer reveals she was rejected for IPL four times in a row

Cricket presenter Mayanti Langer has revealed that she got rejected for IPL four times in a row. "Before 2011 edition...they said they've finalised me...They called back and said, 'Listen you've just done the World Cup, you can't do this, we need a new face'," she added. "At a point I did give up...thinking it's just not to be," she added.
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Boxer Tyson Fury licks blood off opponent's neck during heavyweight c'ship win

During the sixth round of their world heavyweight championship title rematch, boxer Tyson Fury leaned down and licked the blood running down his opponent Deontay Wilder's neck. "This man is a demon," a fan commented after seeing Fury's antics. Fury went on to register a technical knockout victory in the seventh round of the match.
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Steve Smith takes flying catch outside boundary rope, converts 6 into single

Australia's Steve Smith saved a shot by South Africa's Quinton de Kock from going over deep mid-wicket for a six during the second T20I on Sunday. Smith pulled off a flying catch and flicked the ball back before falling outside the boundary line, saving five runs for Australia as South Africa could just take a single due to his effort.

NZ's tallest cricketer equals world record for most sixes in debut Test innings

New Zealand's tallest cricketer Kyle Jamieson has equalled former Australia captain Michael Clarke's world record for slamming most number of sixes in his first-ever Test innings. The 25-year-old achieved the feat by smashing four sixes during his knock of 44(45) against India on Sunday. Michael Clarke had also slammed four sixes in his first-ever Test innings against India (Bengaluru, 2004).
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Cows invade pitch during Ranji Trophy quarter-final match, pic surfaces

The Ranji Trophy quarter-final match between Saurashtra and Andhra was briefly stopped during the third day's play at the CSR Sharma College Ground in Ongole after several cows invaded the pitch. A picture of the cows in the middle of the ground has surfaced online. The cows were chased away by the groundsmen and the play resumed.
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Virat Kohli earns ₹2.5 crore per tweet, Ronaldo ₹6.2 crore: Report

According to a report by Opendorse, Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is the top earning sporting celebrity on Twitter. Ronaldo earns $868,606 (₹6.2 crore) for a tweet posted on the social networking site and is followed by Andres Iniesta ($590,825) and Neymar ($478,138). Meanwhile, Team India captain Virat Kohli earns $350,101 (₹2.5 crore) per post on Twitter.
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I won't take much of your time like when I bat: Shahid Afridi trolls himself

Addressing his fans during an event recently, Multan Sultans all-rounder Shahid Afridi said, "Main zyada time nahi lena chahunga aap logo ka, apni batting ki tarah (I won't take much of your time like when I bat)." The crowd burst into laughter after Afridi made the remark. Reacting to the video, a fan tweeted, "Outstanding...You can also do stand-up comedy."
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IPL changed Indian cricket, PSL will do same for us: Shahid Afridi

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi said that Indian Premier League "changed" Indian cricket and the Pakistan Super League would do the same for them. "Their [Indian] new players after having played in the IPL with top foreign players...are ready to cope with the pressures at this [International] level," he added. "We are seeing...young players coming through [PSL]", he further said.
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13-yr-old Bharath Subramaniyam defeats Chinese Grandmaster

India's 13-year-old Bharath Subramaniyam defeated Chinese Grandmaster Zhou Jianchao in the fourth round of the ongoing Aeroflot Open chess tournament in Moscow on Saturday. With his 3rd win in the tournament, Subramaniyam, who is an International Master, has jumped to joint top spot in the 'A' group. Earlier, he registered victory beating the second-seeded Gabriel Sargissian.

Over before it started: Fans troll Wilder's entrance in rematch vs Fury

British boxer Tyson Fury knocked out US boxer Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas on Saturday to become the new WBC heavyweight champion. Both the boxers made their ring entrance wearing costumes. Reacting to the Wilder's outfit, a fan tweeted, "He wore a 30-pound outfit walking to the ring...It was over before it started." "Wasted more time practicing entrance," another said.
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U-19 WC top scorer Yashasvi scores 185 for Mumbai in U-23 tournament

Under-19 World Cup 2020's top scorer, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 185 off 243 balls for Mumbai in an Under-23 game of the CK Nayudu Trophy at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. The 18-year-old's score in the Under-19 World Cup read: 88, 105*, 62, 57*, 29*, 59. Yashasvi has been bought by Rajasthan Royals for ₹2.4 crore for IPL 2020.

Gujarat defeat Goa, become 1st team to enter Ranji 2019-20 semifinals

Elite Group A and B toppers Gujarat on Sunday defeated Plate leaders Goa by 464 runs in the quarterfinals to enter the Ranji Trophy 2019-20 semifinals. After posting 602/8 in their 1st innings, Gujarat declared their second innings at 199/6, setting a 629-run target for Goa. The Parthiv Patel-led Gujarat then bundled out Goa for 164 runs.
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Hazard fractures ankle again, out of CL clash against Man City

Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard fractured his right ankle during Saturday's 0-1 La Liga defeat against Levante. Hazard's injury means that the 29-year-old is set to miss the Champions League last 16 first leg clash with Manchester City on Wednesday and the Clasico with La Liga leaders Barcelona on March 2. Hazard has made 10 La Liga appearances this season.
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More of such finishes, says BAI on Jayaram's run till semis, he responds

Shuttler Ajay Jayaram was knocked out of the Barcelona Spain Masters after suffering defeat in the semifinals of the men's singles. On his run till the semis, Badminton Association of India (BAI) tweeted, "Tough Luck...well played Ajay...Let's look at more of such finishes." Responding to BAI, Jayaram said, "I certainly can, if I can get some support from you guys!"
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Jitender might represent India in Olympics in Sushil's 74kg category

Wrestler Jitender Kumar won silver in the 74kg category in the Asian Championships, securing his place in the Indian team for the Olympic Qualifiers set to be held in Kyrgyzstan. Reports claim that if Jitender reaches the gold medal bout in the Qualifiers then he'll represent India in the category. Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar moved to 74kg category in 2014.

SA win 2nd T20I to level series 1-1 as Aus lose 4 wkts for 19 runs

South Africa won the second T20I against Australia by 12 runs after restricting the visitors to 146/6 to level the three-match series 1-1. Chasing 159 to win, Australia were 124/2 at 15.2 overs and then lost the next four wickets for 19 runs in 28 balls. The third and final T20I will be played on Wednesday.
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Ajinkya Rahane key man for India on day 4: Ex-NZ player Styris

India ended the day 3 of the Wellington Test at 144/4, trailing New Zealand by 39 runs with Ajinkya Rahane and Hanuma Vihari at the crease. Talking about the match, ex-New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris said, "Rahane will be the key man...New Zealand will be aware of this." India bundled out New Zealand for 348 in their first innings.
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4 Serie A matches postponed after 2 die due to coronavirus in Italy

Four Serie A matches scheduled for Sunday in Italy's northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto were suspended after the death of two people infected with the coronavirus. Inter Milan's home game against Sampdoria is among the four Serie A fixtures that have been postponed. The suspension of Sunday's matches was announced by Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte.

Can't be complacent with Aus win: India Women batter Krishnamurthy

On the upcoming T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh, India Women middle-order batter Veda Krishnamurthy has said that they "can't be complacent with the victory [against Australia]." "We have to let go of those emotions now and focus on repeating all the good things we did," she added. India Women will face Bangladesh tomorrow.
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