Sports Top 10 News
Sports Top 10 News: Team India had to face defeat in the second match of the ODI series played between the Indian women’s team and the Australian women’s team. On the other hand, the Australian team announced its squad for the final Test match against Pakistan. Apart from cricket, if we talk about other sports, the dispute between WFI and players is not ending. In such a situation, let us look together at the 10 big news of the sports world.
10 big news from sports world
Australia defeated Team India
Australia women’s cricket team has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series by defeating the Indian women’s team by 3 runs in the second match of the three-match ODI series played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In this match, the Australian women’s team batted first after winning the toss and scored 258 runs in 50 overs. In response, the Indian women’s team came very close to winning the match but remained just three runs away from the target.
What did Captain Kaur say after the defeat?
Harmanpreet Kaur said in her statement after the defeat in the second ODI that we performed very well in bowling in this match. We knew that we would have to keep looking for wickets and we were successful in doing that. There were many positive things for us in this match. However, I am proud of our team the way we played. Our batsmen need to show a little more awareness while chasing the target. Richa played a very good innings in this match and she also got good support from Jemima.
This player of Team India got injured
The Australian team won the second match of the 3-match ODI series being played between India and Australia women’s team by 3 runs. In this match, during the innings of the Australian team, two players of the Indian team, Pooja Vastrakar and Sneh Rana, collided badly with each other while taking a catch. After this collision, Sneh Rana had to be taken out of the field due to complaining of headache and she could not take further part in this match and in her place, Harleen Deol was made a part of the playing eleven as a concussion player.
Deepti Sharma did amazing
Indian player Deepti Sharma has made a big record in the second match of the 3-match ODI series between India and Australia women’s team being played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Deepti, who has shown excellent performance in the last few series, continued it in this match too and took 5 wickets while giving only 38 runs in her 10 overs against Australia Women. With this, Deepti has become the first female Asian cricket player to take five wickets against the Australia Women’s team.
Shock to Team India before the second test against South Africa
Team India did net practice on Saturday to prepare itself for the last match, but in the meantime, all-rounder Shardul Thakur injured his shoulder while batting. It is not yet known how serious his injury is, but it is believed that he will not be able to play the second test match. According to PTI report, the seriousness of his injury will be known only after the scan. It is said that Shardul Thakur was looking very upset after the injury. Shardul Thakur got injured while batting, but after that he did not bat or bowl anything.
South Africa announced a surprising team
The South African team, which is playing a 2-match Test series at home against India, has to tour New Zealand in the beginning of February 2024, where the team will play a 2-match Test series. In this regard, the African Cricket Board has announced a 14-member team, in which many surprising decisions have been seen. In this Test series, the captaincy of the African team has been handed over to a player who has not yet made his debut in the international format. Africa has to play the first test match on the tour of New Zealand from 4th to 8th February and the second match from 13th to 17th February.
South Africa’s test team for New Zealand tour
Neil Brandt (captain), David Bendingham, Ruan de Swardt, Clyde Fortune, Zubair Hamza, Shipu Moreki, Mihalei Mongwa, Dwayne Oliver, Dane Paterson, Keegan Pietersen, Dane Pediet, Renard van Tonder, Shaun von Berg, Khaya Zondo.
Vinesh Phogat left Arjun Award and Khel Ratna on the path of duty
Indian female wrestler Vinesh Phogat has now returned her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award. Vinesh had already announced to return these awards. She was going to return it to the Prime Minister’s Office, but after being stopped by the police, she left the Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award on the path of duty, after which it was picked up by the police. Wrestler Bajrang Punia was also with Vinesh during this time, who shared the video of the entire incident on his social media account.
Australian team announced for the third test against Pakistan
A three-match Test series is being played between Australia and Pakistan. The third and final match of the series will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 03, 2024. Before the start of this match, the Australian team has announced its squad. He did not decide to make any changes in this team. With the Pat Cummins-led side having already won the series and leading 2-0, the New Year Test will be a chance for the hosts to overtake New Zealand and move up to second place on the World Test Championship points table.
Warner will take retirement after the third test
David Warner’s name is also included in the squad of 13 players announced by Australia. Warner now has a chance to retire from Test cricket on his home ground. At the same time, it is almost certain that Warner’s name will also be included in the playing 11. Warner is one of the best cricketers of current times. The 37-year-old has played for the country in the longest format on 111 occasions. During this period, Warner has recorded a total of 8695 runs. Chairman of selectors George Bailey is eager to clean sweep Pakistan in the series and wants Warner to perform brilliantly in his last Test match.
U Mumba’s victory in PKL
U Mumba secured their fourth consecutive win by defeating bottom-placed Telugu Titans 54-32 in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) here on Saturday. Guman Singh (10 raid points), Rinku (eight tackle points) and Sombir (eight tackle points) performed brilliantly for U Mumba. This is U Mumba’s biggest win of the season, taking it to seventh place in the league table.
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