India open Women's T20 World Cup campaign with 17-run win over hosts Australia
India opened their 2020 Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a 17-run victory over hosts Australia on Friday. Driven by Deepti Sharma's unbeaten 49 off 46 deliveries, India put up a total of 132/4. Poonam Yadav registered figures of 4-0-19-4 as Australia were dismissed for 115 in 19.5 overs. India will next face Bangladesh on Monday.read more at T20 World Cup
Nikki Bella shows her baby bump to celebrate 16 weeks of pregnancy
Reality TV star and former WWE wrestler Nikki Bella took to Instagram to share pictures of her baby bump. "Hi my little baby...16 weeks today!" she captioned her post. Nikki, who got engaged to Artem Chigvintsev in January, is expecting her first child and is due just a week and a half apart from her twin sister.read more at Daily Mail
Pragyan Ojha ends 15-year cricket career; pens letter mentioning Sachin, Dhoni
Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha retired from all forms of cricket on Friday, ending his 15-year professional career. The 33-year-old took 144 wickets in 48 international matches. Sharing a letter, Ojha mentioned his most memorable moments were receiving Test cap from Sachin Tendulkar and taking 100 Test wickets. He also thanked MS Dhoni for "providing him an opportunity" to represent India.read more at CricTracker
Darren Sammy to get Pakistani citizenship, application forwarded to President
Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi has revealed that West Indies' 2012 and 2016 T20 World Cup-winning captain Darren Sammy is set to get honorary Pakistani citizenship. He added that the application has been forwarded to President. "I think my contribution to this country is all from within. I don’t need a passport to associate myself with this country," Sammy said.read more at CricTracker
Karachi Kings member spotted using mobile phone in dugout, pic surfaces
A picture of a member of Pakistan Super League side Karachi Kings using mobile phone in dugout during their match against Peshawar Zalmi has surfaced. As per ICC rules, mobile phones are banned from dressing rooms and players along with members of team management are allowed to use only walkie-talkies. "That phone call needs to be investigated," a fan tweeted.read more at CricTracker
Australia's Agar becomes first-ever left-arm bowler to take a T20I hat-trick
Australian spinner Ashton Agar has become the first-ever left-arm bowler to take a T20I hat-trick. The 26-year-old achieved the feat after dismissing South Africa's Faf du Plessis, Andile Phehlukwayo and Dale Steyn in the last three deliveries of his first over in the first T20I. Agar is the second Australian and 12th bowler overall to take a T20I hat-trick.read more at ICC
Ke ghungroo toot gaye: Shreyas Iyer mocks Virat Kohli on Instagram
The official Instagram handle of the Indian cricket team shared a picture of captain Virat Kohli and asked fans to caption it. Mocking Kohli, batsman Shreyas Iyer commented, "Ke ghungroo toot gaye!" Reacting to the picture, other fans wrote, "Everyone is a Gangster until a real Gangster arrives," and "Kabhi kabhi lagta hai apun hi bhagwan hai."read more at Hindustan Times
World's only colour footage of Don Bradman discovered after 71 years
The world's only known colour footage of Don Bradman playing cricket has been discovered after 71 years. Australia's National Film and Sound Archive released the footage today, showing Bradman in action at the Sydney Cricket Ground in February 1949. The footage was shot at a Bradman testimonial match between AF Kippax and WA Oldfield, about eight months after his retirement.read more at CricTracker
You made my last Test special by taking 10 wickets: Sachin to Ojha on retirement
Congratulating Pragyan Ojha on his retirement from all forms of cricket, former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar tweeted, "It was always great to see your big heart and skill at work." He added, "You made my last Test special by picking 10 wickets. Welcome to the second innings club, my friend!" Ojha picked up 144 wickets in 48 international appearances.read more at Twitter
Waiting for Shreya Ghoshal to be left out: Bhogle as Pant preferred over Saha
After India picked Rishabh Pant over Wriddhiman Saha for the first Test against New Zealand, commentator Harsha Bhogle tweeted, "Am waiting to see Shreya Ghoshal left out of a major concert because the other girl could strum the guitar a bit better!!" He added, "We've just told every young keeper in India not to bother becoming the best...behind the stumps."read more at Hindustan Times
Ross Taylor presented with 100 bottles of wine to mark 100 Tests
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor, who on Friday became the first batsman to play 100 or more matches in each of the three international formats, was gifted 100 bottles of wine to mark his 100 Tests. "I will need some help in drinking it," Taylor said jokingly when asked about what he would do with the 100 bottles of wine.read more at CricTracker
Barcelona sign Leganes' Braithwaite outside transfer window
Denmark's Martin Braithwaite has signed a four-year contract with Barcelona after the Catalan club was given special permission by La Liga to sign a player outside the transfer window. The striker is moving from La Liga side Leganes after the Catalan side paid his €18-million release clause. "I was surprised... but at the same time not so surprised," Braithwaite said.Liverpool captain Henderson ruled out for 3 weeks with hamstring injury
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has been ruled out for around three weeks after he picked up a hamstring injury in the 0-1 defeat against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last-16 first leg. Liverpool's defeat against Atletico was their third loss of the season in all competitions. Henderson has scored three goals with five assists in 34 games this season.read more at Hindustan Times
Russia to host new format of boxing World Cup this year
Russia will host the new format of the International Boxing Association Team World Cup later this year. According to reports, more than 200 nations will participate across 10 weight categories for men and women. Continental qualifying competitions will be held. The last edition of the boxing World Cup was held in Moscow in 2008.read more at Hindustan Times
ECB in talks with BCCI to allow Indian women cricketers in The Hundred
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is reportedly in talks with the BCCI to allow Indian women cricketers in its new 100-ball tournament The Hundred, ESPNcricinfo has claimed. The BCCI is, however, not in favour of allowing male cricketers to participate in the tournament, the report said. The Hundred was launched in the United Kingdom last year.read more at Hindustan Times
Most fans support Federer, Nadal against me: Djokovic
Talking about his image on the court and off-court, Serbia's Novak Djokovic said, "It is a fact that most fans support [Roger] Federer and [Rafael] Nadal against me but that's due to what they represent in world tennis." "When they chanted 'Roger, Roger' I willed myself into believing they were chanting 'Novak, Novak'," Djokovic said about 2019's Wimbledon final.read more at RT
Sharath-Sathiyan defeat top seed pair to enter Hungarian Open final
Paddlers Sharath Kamal and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran on Friday defeated the top-seeded pair of Kwan Kit Ho and Chun Ting Wong of Hong Kong to enter the men's doubles final of the 2020 ITTF World Tour Hungarian Open. The Indian duo won the semi-final 3-2 (11-7, 12-10, 4-11, 4-11, 11-9) and will now face the second-seeded German pair on Saturday.read more at Hindustan Times
Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat loses in Asian C'ships
Asian Games gold medallist wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Friday lost in the 53kg quarterfinals of the ongoing Asian Championships in New Delhi. Vinesh is now out of the gold medal contention and will face Thi Ly Kieu of Vietnam in the bronze medal match. Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik has, however, reached the final of the 65kg category.read more at Hindustan Times
World no. 67 Manika Batra defeats world no. 26 in Hungarian Open
World number 67 paddler Manika Batra has entered the women's singles pre-quarterfinals of the 2020 ITTF World Tour Hungarian Open defeating world number 26 Chen Szu-Yu. The 24-year-old defeated the Chinese Taipei paddler 4-3 (9-11, 4-11, 7-11, 12-10, 11-9, 11-7, 14-12). Batra will now face world number 11 Hirano Miu to secure the quarter-final berth.London can host Olympics 2020, says mayoral candidate; Tokyo responds
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has termed the London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey's remarks over Tokyo Olympics as "inappropriate". Bailey had suggested that London could host the Olympics 2020 if the coronavirus outbreak forces the games to be moved from Tokyo. The London mayoral election is due to take place on May 7.read more at Hindustan Times
16-yr-old Shafali hits four 4s in 1 over against no. 1 T20I bowler
Opener Shafali Verma slammed four fours against world number one T20I bowler Megan Schutt in the fourth over of India's Women's T20 World Cup match against Australia on Friday. The 16-year-old went on to score 29 runs off 15 balls with five fours and one six in the match. India Women won by 17 runs after dismissing Australia for 115.read more at Cricket Country
We'll treat each other as respectful opponents: Warner on Q de Kock
Australia's David Warner spoke about South Africa's Quinton de Kock, with whom he had an altercation during Australia's last tour, saying, "[W]e'll just treat each other how we normally would as respectful opponents." "I think me and [Warner] have moved on from there anyway. We just look to play cricket," the South African wicketkeeper said.read more at Cricket Country
Sakshi Malik wins silver, Vinesh Phogat bags bronze in Asian C'ships
Rio Olympics bronze medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik won silver in the 65kg category and Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat won bronze in 53kg in the ongoing Asian Championships in New Delhi on Friday. While Sakshi lost 0-2 against Japanese wrestler Naomi Ruike in the final, Vinesh won 10-0 in her bronze medal match. India's Anshu Malik also won bronze.read more at Hindustan Times
People now know what's going on: Mithali Raj on women's cricket
Talking about women's cricket, India Women ODI captain Mithali Raj said that people are now more aware of the game and the players. "The biggest difference is people are now aware of what's going on with their national team," she stated. "[Today] players get to play at historic grounds like Melbourne Cricket Ground or the WACA," she further said.read more at Zee News
Wicket quite tricky, isn't easy: Agarwal on 1st day of India-NZ Test
Talking about the first day of the India-New Zealand Wellington Test, India opener Mayank Agarwal said that it was "not easy" to bat as the Basin Reserve wicket was "quite tricky". "The wicket was soft...you have to make...little extra adjustment to bounce, which can be a little tricky," Agarwal explained. India ended the first day at 122/5.
Ex-Hockey captain, whose win inspired Chak De! India, files domestic violence case
Suraj Lata Devi, Arjuna awardee and ex-India women hockey captain, has accused her husband of domestic violence and mental torture. "My husband Shanta Singh ridiculed me when I brought all the medals...on the day of my marriage," she said. Devi had led the Indian team to win gold medal in 2002 Commonwealth Games, which inspired film 'Chak De! India'.read more at PTI
If we played together I would pass the ball to Ronaldo: Messi
Speaking about former Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, Barcelona's Lionel Messi said, "If we played together I think I would pass the ball to him." Messi praised the Portuguese, saying, "It's normal that Cristiano Ronaldo continues to score, he is a predatory striker... He has many qualities as a striker, he scores at the smallest chance that he has."read more at Times Now
Ross Taylor 1st cricketer to play 100 matches in all 3 international formats
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has become the first-ever cricketer in history to play 100 or more matches in each of the three international formats. The ongoing first Test against India in Wellington is the 35-year-old's 100th Test match. He has played 231 ODIs and 100 T20Is for New Zealand. Taylor had made his international debut in March 2006.read more at ICC
Mayank not the most gifted, but certainly very organised: Gambhir
Speaking about Indian opener Mayank Agarwal, former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir said, "I have a lot of faith in Mayank. He may not be the most gifted going around but he is certainly the most organised." Gambhir added that Agarwal is not someone who will treat bowlers with 'disdain' like Virender Sehwag or David Warner but possesses 'clarity of mind'.read more at Cricket Country
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