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Sports Current Affairs- August 15, 2024

Questions

1. Who feels that Joe Root will surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record of most runs in Test cricket?
2. What milestone did Joe Root recently achieve in Test cricket?
3. How many Test runs has Joe Root accumulated so far?
4. What is Joe Root’s batting average in Test cricket?
5. How many centuries has Joe Root scored in Test cricket?
6. How many half-centuries has Joe Root scored in Test cricket?
7. Where does Joe Root currently rank on the list of highest run-getters in Test cricket?
8. How many runs is Joe Root short of Ricky Ponting’s total in Test cricket?
9. How many runs behind Sachin Tendulkar’s record is Joe Root currently?
10. Which upcoming series could help Joe Root close the gap on Tendulkar’s record?
11. Who hosted the latest edition of the ICC Review where Ponting spoke about Joe Root?
12. What age is Joe Root currently?
13. How many runs behind Tendulkar is Joe Root, according to Ponting?
14. How many Test matches does Ponting suggest could help Joe Root reach Tendulkar’s record?
15. What is the expected number of years Joe Root might need to surpass Tendulkar, according to Ponting?
16. At what age does Ponting expect Joe Root to potentially surpass Tendulkar’s record?
17. What does Ponting suggest is necessary for Joe Root to break Tendulkar’s record?
18. How many red-ball centuries has Joe Root scored this year?
19. What aspect of Joe Root’s batting does Ponting believe sets him apart from other batters?
20. According to Ponting, how has Joe Root’s performance changed in the last couple of years?
21. What age range does Ponting mention when talking about batters reaching their prime?
22. What has been the major change in Joe Root’s batting according to Ponting?
23. How did Joe Root’s conversion rate change over the last few years?
24. What used to be Joe Root’s struggle in terms of scoring, according to Ponting?
25. How often does Joe Root now convert his 50s into hundreds?
26. What series is Joe Root expected to play in starting August 21?
27. Where will the first Test of the series against Sri Lanka be held?
28. What position did Joe Root achieve in the highest run-getters list after reaching 12,000 runs?
29. How many more runs does Joe Root need to surpass Ricky Ponting’s record?
30. What does Ricky Ponting attribute to Joe Root’s improvement in his batting over the years?

Answers

1. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels that Joe Root will surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record of most runs in Test cricket.
2. Joe Root recently completed 12,000 Test runs.
3. Joe Root has accumulated 12,027 runs in Test cricket.
4. Joe Root’s batting average in Test cricket is 50.11.
5. Joe Root has scored 32 centuries in Test cricket.
6. Joe Root has scored 63 half-centuries in Test cricket.
7. Joe Root is currently seventh on the list of highest run-getters in Test cricket.
8. Joe Root is 1,351 runs short of Ricky Ponting’s total of 13,378 runs.
9. Joe Root is nearly 4,000 runs behind Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 15,921 runs.
10. Joe Root could close the gap during the ICC World Test Championship series against Sri Lanka.
11. Sanjana Ganesan hosted the latest edition of the ICC Review where Ponting spoke about Joe Root.
12. Joe Root is currently 33 years of age.
13. Joe Root is more than 3,000 runs behind Tendulkar, according to Ponting.
14. Ponting suggests playing 10 to 14 Test matches a year could help Joe Root reach Tendulkar’s record.
15. Ponting expects that Joe Root might need three to four years to surpass Tendulkar.
16. Ponting expects Joe Root to potentially surpass Tendulkar’s record at the age of 37.
17. Ponting suggests that if Joe Root’s hunger is still there, he could break Tendulkar’s record.
18. Joe Root has scored four red-ball centuries this year.
19. Ponting believes Joe Root’s ability to convert starts into big scores sets him apart from other batters.
20. Ponting states that Joe Root has gotten better and better in the last couple of years.
21. Ponting mentions that batters often reach their prime in their early 30s.
22. The major change in Joe Root’s batting, according to Ponting, has been his improved conversion rate.
23. Joe Root’s conversion rate has improved significantly, turning more of his 50s into hundreds.
24. Joe Root used to struggle to convert his 50s into hundreds.
25. Almost every time Joe Root now gets to 50, he goes on to make a big hundred.
26. Joe Root is expected to play in the series against Sri Lanka starting August 21.
27. The first Test of the series against Sri Lanka will be held at Old Trafford in Manchester.
28. After reaching 12,000 runs, Joe Root achieved the seventh position on the highest run-getters list.
29. Joe Root needs 1,351 more runs to surpass Ricky Ponting’s record.
30. Ricky Ponting attributes Joe Root’s improvement in his batting over the years to his better conversion rate and consistency in making big scores.

Sports Current Affairs- July 7, 2024

1. Who won the second T20I match between India and Zimbabwe?
   • India defeated Zimbabwe by a huge margin of hundred runs.
2. What was the highlight of the game for India?
   • Abhishek Sharma, the left-handed opener, scored his maiden century, becoming the third fastest Indian to do so in T20 internationals.
3. How did the Indian innings start in the match?
   • The visiting side had a rocky start, with skipper Shubman Gill getting out in the second over.
4. How did Abhishek Sharma reach his fifty-run mark?
   • Abhishek took 33 deliveries to reach his fifty runs.
5. What followed after Abhishek’s fifty?
   • He scored his next fifty in just 13 balls, including three consecutive sixes off Wellington Masakadza’s over, reaching a century before being dismissed.
6. What was India’s final score at the end of 20 overs?
   • India’s final score was 234 runs.
7. Who bowled out Innocent Kaia in the second innings?
   • Mukesh Kumar bowled out Innocent Kaia on the third ball of the game.
8. What sealed the game for the Indian side?
   • Wickets at regular intervals and the rising run rate made it difficult for Zimbabwe to find any rhythm, and they lost three wickets between the 72 and 76-run mark

Additional Questions with Answers:

1. Who was the standout performer for Zimbabwe in the match?
   • Answer: Opener Wesley Madhevere, who scored 43 runs off 39 deliveries.
2. Which Indian bowler dismissed Wesley Madhevere?
   • Answer: Ravi Bishnoi bowled out Wesley Madhevere.
3. How many runs did Ravi Bishnoi concede in his four overs?
   • Answer: Ravi Bishnoi gave away only nine runs in four overs.
4. What was the final total for Zimbabwe in their innings?
   • Answer: Zimbabwe was bundled out for 134 runs.
5. Which Indian player scored a century in the match?
   • Answer: Abhishek Sharma scored a blazing hundred (100 off 47 balls).
6. Who remained unbeaten for India?
   • Answer: Ruturaj Gaikwad was unbeaten with 77 runs (47 balls).
7. What is the current series score between India and Zimbabwe?
   • Answer: The series is tied at 1-1.
8. When is the third game scheduled to be played?
   • Answer: The third game is set to be played on Wednesday at the Harare Sports Club.
9. Which Indian bowler took three wickets against Zimbabwe?
   • Answer: Avesh Khan claimed three wickets in three overs.
10. What was the final score for India in their innings?
    • Answer: India posted an imposing total of 234/2 in 20 overs.
11. Who bowled Blessing Muzarabani for Zimbabwe?
    • Answer: Blessing Muzarabani was dismissed by Abhishek Sharma.
12. Which Indian bowler had the best economy rate in the match?
    • Answer: Avesh Khan, with an economy rate of 15/3 in three overs

Sports Current Affairs-June 21, 2024

Questions:

1. What was Akshay Bhatia’s score after the first round of the Travelers Championship?
2. Who led the Travelers Championship after the first round and what was their score?
3. How many players have been retained for the third season of the ILT20?
4. When will the third season of the ILT20 be played?
5. Who was sacked as the head coach of India’s senior men’s football team?
6. What significant support did the Odisha government pledge?
7. Which disease was David Lawrence diagnosed with?
8. Which team did Jayesh Rane sign with and from which team?
9. What recent success did Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty achieve?
10. What was Bangladesh’s position in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after their first Super 8 match?
11. Who is the only Indian weightlifter to qualify for Paris 2024?
12. What was the outcome of India’s match against Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup Super Eight?
13. How many teams are participating in the AIFF Futsal Club Championship?
14. What are the dates for India’s T20I series in South Africa?
15. Who was named Fielder of the Match in India’s T20 World Cup Super Eight match against Afghanistan?
16. How was Shreyasi Singh added to the Indian Shooting team for Paris 2024?

Answers:

1. Akshay Bhatia shot 6-under 64.
2. Tom Kim led with a score of 8-under 62.
3. 69 players have been retained.
4. January 11 to February 9, 2025.
5. Igor Stimac.
6. Continued support for Indian hockey.
7. Motor neuron disease.
8. Mumbai City FC, from Bengaluru FC.
9. Bronze at the 2022 BWF World Championships and gold at the 2022 Asian Games.
10. They were defeated by 28 runs via DLS against Australia.
11. Mirabai Chanu.
12. India defeated Afghanistan by 47 runs.
13. Nineteen teams.
14. November 8 to November 15.
15. Ravindra Jadeja.
16. After a quota swap allowed by the International Shooting Sport Federation.

17. What critical issues did Igor Stimac discuss regarding the All-India Football Federation?
18. Which prominent cricketers are retained for the third ILT20 season?
19. What was David Lawrence’s role before his diagnosis?
20. How many wickets did David Lawrence take during his career at Gloucestershire?
21. What was the main factor behind Mumbai City FC signing Jayesh Rane?
22. How are Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty approaching the Paris Olympics?
23. What accusations did Igor Stimac make against Kalyan Chaubey?
24. What does Mirabai Chanu need to manage to succeed at the Paris Olympics?
25. Who praised Jasprit Bumrah for his performance in the T20 World Cup Super Eight match?
26. How many groups are there in the AIFF Futsal Club Championship?
27. Where will the first match of India’s T20I series in South Africa be played?
28. What record could Ravindra Jadeja achieve during the T20 World Cup match against Afghanistan?
29. What change in the Indian Shooting team allowed Shreyasi Singh’s inclusion?

Additional Answers:

17. He revealed the sad state of the federation and its role in recent failures.
18. Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, David Warner, and Mohammad Amir.
19. Former England fast bowler.
20. 625 wickets.
21. He was signed on a permanent basis on a free transfer after his contract with Bengaluru FC expired.
22. They are taking pressure positively to stay focused.
23. He labeled Kalyan Chaubey a ‘liar’.
24. She needs to manage her health and improve technical aspects.
25. Sanjay Manjrekar.
26. Four groups.
27. Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium in Durban.
28. He grabbed two catches and also saved a couple of runs on the field.
29. A quota place was reassigned following Manu Bhaker’s qualification in two events.

Sports Current Affairs- May 7, 2024

Questions

1. Who scored a century for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024 Match 55?
2. How many runs did Suryakumar Yadav score in his century innings?
3. How many wickets did Hardik Pandya take against Sunrisers Hyderabad?
4. What was the final score Mumbai Indians chased down against Sunrisers Hyderabad?
5. How many balls did Suryakumar Yadav face for his 102 runs?
6. Who did Delhi Capitals host in match 56 of IPL 2024?
7. How many matches had Delhi Capitals won before playing Rajasthan Royals?
8. What position are Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024 standings?
9. How many matches had Rajasthan Royals won before their game against Delhi Capitals?
10. What was the weather issue that caused Kolkata Knight Riders’ flight to be diverted?
11. Where was Kolkata Knight Riders’ diverted flight initially redirected to?
12. What was the next diversion city for Kolkata Knight Riders’ flight?
13. What notable achievement did Suryakumar Yadav have in IPL 2024 Match 55?
14. Who were the two players picked by Ravi Shastri for their debut in ICC events?
15. Who won her match against World No. 2 in women’s singles at WTT Saudi Smash?
16. How many games did Manika Batra lose before defeating Wang Manyu?
17. What significant role does Brian Masaba hold in the Uganda cricket team?
18. What is the special feature of the new India T20 jersey revealed by Adidas?
19. Who is set to replace Jos Buttler in Rajasthan Royals after IPL 2024 league stage?
20. Who won India’s first gold medal at the ASBC Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championships 2024?
21. How many gold medals did Indian boxers win at the ASBC Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championships 2024?
22. What material are the new whistles provided to MTC bus conductors by Chennai Super Kings?
23. Who unveiled India’s first-ever hybrid pitch at HPCA Stadium?
24. Which Premier League referee is set to wear a live camera during a game?
25. What is the name of the new rating system introduced by the All India Chess Federation?

Answers

1. Suryakumar Yadav.
2. 102 runs.
3. Three wickets.
4. 174/3.
5. 51 balls.
6. Rajasthan Royals.
7. Five games.
8. Second.
9. Eight matches.
10. Inclement weather.
11. Guwahati.
12. Varanasi.
13. It was his first century of the season.
14. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube.
15. Manika Batra.
16. One game.
17. Captain.
18. Tri-colour stripes on a V-shaped neck with blue and saffron colours on the sleeves.
19. It will be determined later, based on team strategy and available players.
20. Brijesh Tamta.
21. Five gold medals.
22. Metal.
23. Arun Dhumal and Paul Taylor.
24. Jarred Gillett.
25. Bharat Chess Rating System.

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Additional Questions

26. How many points did Delhi Capitals have before playing Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024?
27. What was Rajasthan Royals’ net run rate before their match against Delhi Capitals?
28. What was the target set by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Mumbai Indians in Match 55 of IPL 2024?
29. Who partnered with Suryakumar Yadav in a 143-run partnership against Sunrisers Hyderabad?
30. What was the score of Tilak Varma in his partnership with Suryakumar Yadav?
31. How many wickets did Piyush Chawla take against Sunrisers Hyderabad?
32. How many overs did it take for Mumbai Indians to chase the target against Sunrisers Hyderabad?
33. Where will the FIFA women’s international match window friendly matches against Uzbekistan be played?
34. How many players are attending the national team camp for the Indian senior women’s football team?
35. On what date does the training camp for the Indian senior women’s team begin?
36. Which player scored the only goal in the match between Hockey Bengal and Hockey Mizoram?
37. What time was it announced that the KKR flight was diverted to Varanasi?
38. What was the score of Travis Head against Mumbai Indians?
39. Who is the oldest player in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup?
40. Which material is being replaced by Chennai Super Kings’ provided whistles to bus conductors?

Additional Answers

26. 10 points.
27. +0.622.
28. 173/8.
29. Tilak Varma.
30. 37 runs off 32 balls.
31. Three wickets.
32. 17.2 overs.
33. Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
34. 30 players.
35. May 16.
36. Shivani Kumari.
37. 1:20 AM.
38. 48 runs off 30 balls.
39. Frank Nsubuga, aged 43.
40. Plastic.

Sports Current Affairs- April 29, 2024

Questions

1. Who did Brett Lee criticize for entering the bowling attack too late?
2. What were Pat Cummins’ bowling figures against Chennai Super Kings?
3. How many wickets has Pat Cummins taken in IPL 2024 so far?
4. Which club did Thiago Silva play for before Chelsea?
5. How many times has Thiago Silva been capped by Brazil?
6. Where will the National Women’s Hockey League 2024-25 be held?
7. What are Rinku Singh’s notable achievements in IPL 2023?
8. What is Irfan Pathan’s view on IPL performances and World Cup selection?
9. What was the outcome of the Chennai Super Kings vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad match?
10. What did Will Jacks score in his innings against Gujarat Titans?
11. Who is Pakistan’s new Test coach?
12. What are Gary Kirsten’s goals as Pakistan’s white-ball coach?
13. How did the Indian men’s badminton team perform against England in the Thomas Cup?
14. Why did Harry Brook pull out of the Test tour of India?
15. What is the main goal of the Sports Ministry’s Mission Olympic Cell for Deepika Kumari?
16. What was Michael Hussey’s praise for Ruturaj Gaikwad based on?
17. Who won the Batch Open Challenger in professional squash?
18. What were Tushar Deshpande’s best IPL figures?
19. What does Manchester City need to do to win the Premier League, according to Pep Guardiola?
20. How was New Zealand’s T20 World Cup squad announced?
21. Who scored twice for Inter Milan against Torino?
22. Who is the captain of New Zealand’s T20 World Cup team?
23. What led to Arsenal’s victory over Tottenham?
24. Where was Velavan Senthilkumar’s PSA Tour title win?
25. What is Jason Gillespie’s philosophy for Pakistan’s cricket team?
26. What significant event will Thiago Silva leave Chelsea after?
27. How did Daryl Mitchell contribute in his match against Sunrisers Hyderabad?
28. Who helped Will Jacks during his innings in IPL?
29. Who topped the standings in the World Test Championship?
30. Who announced the Black Caps’ squad for the ICC T20 World Cup?

Answers

1. Pat Cummins.
2. 0-49 in four overs.
3. Ten wickets.
4. Paris St-Germain.
5. 113 times.
6. Ranchi, Jharkhand.
7. Five sixes in the last five balls against Gujarat Titans; 356 runs in 15 games.
8. IPL performances should not guarantee selection for the World Cup.
9. Chennai Super Kings defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 78 runs.
10. 100 not out off 41 balls.
11. Jason Gillespie.
12. Leading Pakistan to victory in one of the three upcoming ICC events.
13. India won 5-0.
14. His grandmother’s passing.
15. To support Deepika Kumari’s preparation for the Paris Olympics.
16. Assessing the conditions well and nearly hitting back-to-back IPL centuries.
17. Velavan Senthilkumar.
18. 4-27.
19. Win all of their remaining four matches.
20. By two children, Angus and Matilda.
21. Hakan Calhanoglu.
22. Kane Williamson.
23. 3-2 win after a 3-0 lead in the first half.
24. At the Batch Open Challenger event.
25. Not to try to be something which the side isn’t.
26. The end of the 2023/24 season.
27. Scored his maiden fifty.
28. Virat Kohli.
29. Fifth place.
30. Angus and Matilda.

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Additional Questions

31. What is the batting strike rate of Rinku Singh in his T20I matches for India?
32. Who did Gary Kirsten coach to a World Cup victory in 2011?
33. What is Thiago Silva’s achievement in all competitions for Chelsea this season?
34. Where did the top eight teams from the senior national championship compete?
35. What is Kane Williamson’s role in the T20 World Cup team?
36. What milestone did Ruturaj Gaikwad nearly achieve against Sunrisers Hyderabad?
37. Who is the leading wicket-taker in the history of T20Is?
38. How did New Zealand Cricket announce their T20 World Cup squad?
39. Who achieved a significant victory at the Batch Open Challenger?
40. What was the venue for the fastest successful chase of a 200-plus target in IPL history?

Additional Answers

31. 176.23.
32. India.
33. Made 34 appearances.
34. National Women’s Hockey League 2024-25.
35. Captain.
36. Back-to-back IPL centuries.
37. Tim Southee.
38. With a video featuring two kids, Angus and Matilda.
39. Velavan Senthilkumar.
40. Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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Sports Current Affairs- April 10, 2024

One-liner Questions

1. Who won the I-League encounter between Churchill Brothers and Rajasthan United?
2. What was the final score in the Churchill Brothers vs. Rajasthan United match?
3. How many times has Rajasthan conceded six goals in the last three games?
4. Where did the Churchill Brothers vs. Rajasthan United match take place?
5. What position could Churchill Brothers potentially finish in?
6. Who scored a 48-ball 76 for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans?
7. How many sixes did Riyan Parag hit against the Gujarat Titans?
8. What is Riyan Parag’s run tally in IPL 2024 so far?
9. Against which team did Rajasthan Royals score 196 for 3?
10. Who shared a 130-run partnership with Riyan Parag?
11. Who has rejected claims of RCB’s dependency on Virat Kohli for runs?
12. How many runs has Virat Kohli scored in five matches of IPL 2024?
13. Which team’s captain faced scrutiny after moving from Gujarat Titans?
14. When did Pant return to competitive cricket after his car crash?
15. Who won the toss in the match between GT and RR?
16. How many matches have the Royals won so far in IPL 2024?
17. Who is leading the Orange Cap race in IPL 2024?
18. Who praised Virat Kohli for setting a fitness benchmark?
19. Who hit a 37-ball 64 to lift SRH’s innings against PBKS?
20. Who praised Nitish Kumar Reddy for his all-round efforts against PBKS?
21. What was SRH’s score against PBKS?
22. Who lamented his batters’ inability to cash in the first six overs against SRH?
23. Who lauded Nitish Kumar Reddy for his all-round heroics against PBKS?
24. Who is the top team in IPL 2024 as of the article’s context?
25. What was the highest score in a chase mentioned in the article?

Answers

1. Churchill Brothers.
2. 7-0.
3. Three times.
4. Tilak Maidan.
5. As high as sixth.
6. Riyan Parag.
7. Five.
8. 251 runs.
9. Gujarat Titans.
10. Sanju Samson.
11. Reece Topley.
12. 316 runs.
13. Hardik Pandya.
14. March 23, nearly 15 months after his accident.
15. Gujarat Titans (GT).
16. All four matches.
17. Virat Kohli.
18. Ajit Agarkar.
19. Nitish Kumar Reddy.
20. Abdul Samad.
21. 182/9.
22. Shikhar Dhawan.
23. Pat Cummins.
24. Rajasthan Royals (RR).
25. 26 runs from the final over.

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Additional One-liner Questions

26. Who remained not out alongside Riyan Parag in their partnership against Gujarat Titans?
27. Who made a claim about RCB’s performance without mentioning Kohli’s contributions?
28. What was Hardik Pandya’s new role in IPL 2024?
29. What are Pant’s average and strike-rate in IPL 2024?
30. What is Gujarat Titans’ position in the IPL standings as mentioned?
31. How many runs has Faf du Plessis scored in IPL 2024?
32. Who returned to competitive cricket after a car crash in December 2022?
33. How many IPL wins does Mumbai Indians have under their belt?
34. Who praised Ashutosh Sharma for his power-hitting?
35. Which team pulled off a narrow two-run win over Punjab Kings?
36. Who was praised by Ambati Rayudu for his performance against PBKS?
37. What was SRH’s innings total against Punjab Kings?
38. Who is the captain of Punjab Kings as mentioned?
39. Who scored a century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru?
40. How many half-centuries has Pant scored in T20Is for India?

Additional Answers

26. Sanju Samson.
27. Reece Topley.
28. Captain of Mumbai Indians.
29. Average of 30.60 and strike-rate of 154.54.
30. Seventh.
31. 109 runs.
32. Pant.
33. Five-time winners.
34. Shashank Singh.
35. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
36. Nitish Kumar Reddy.
37. 182/9.
38. Shikhar Dhawan.
39. Jos Buttler.
40. Three.

Sports Current Affairs- March 28, 2024

Questions

1. Has Lionel Messi thought about retirement?
2. At what age did Lionel Messi mention he would consider retirement?
3. Which team is Rajasthan Royals playing next in the IPL 2024?
4. How many matches have Rajasthan Royals played against Delhi Capitals in the IPL?
5. Against whom did PV Sindhu win in the first round of the Madrid Spain Masters?
6. What was the score of PV Sindhu’s victory over Wen Yu Zhang?
7. Which teams played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in the IPL 2024?
8. What record did Sunrisers Hyderabad set against Mumbai Indians?
9. How many runs did Tilak Varma score against Sunrisers Hyderabad?
10. What golf tournament does Shubhankar Sharma consider as the ‘fifth’ Major?
11. Who replaced Kasun Rajitha in the second Test against Bangladesh?
12. How did Heinrich Klassen contribute to Sunrisers Hyderabad’s record-breaking total?
13. Who has been left out from Bangladesh women’s T20I squad against Australia?
14. Who are the co-chairs of the new FIH Athletes Committee?
15. How did India’s men’s 3×3 basketball team perform in their opening match at the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup Qualifying round?
16. Who inaugurated the 56th National Kho Kho Championship?
17. How long has Odisha FC Women’s team existed?
18. What result are Delhi Capitals looking to overturn in their next IPL 2024 match?
19. How many matches has Rohit Sharma played for Mumbai Indians?
20. Which teams chose to bowl first in match eight of IPL 2024?
21. Who is absent from Bangladesh’s coaching staff for the second Test against Sri Lanka?
22. Which young table tennis star is being supported by the Adani Group?
23. What was the outcome of PV Sindhu’s match in the Madrid Spain Masters?
24. Who made the highest-ever total in the IPL?
25. Who scored half-centuries for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Mumbai Indians?
26. What significant milestone did Rohit Sharma reach with Mumbai Indians?
27. What was the score of Tilak Varma against Sunrisers Hyderabad?
28. Who is co-chairing the FIH Athletes Committee from India?
29. Which team did Odisha FC Women outshine to clinch the IWL title?
30. What was the result of Delhi Capitals’ opening game in the IPL 2024?

Answers

1. No, Lionel Messi has not yet thought about retirement.
2. Messi mentioned he would consider retirement when he feels unable to contribute or loses enjoyment for the game, not specifying an age.
3. Rajasthan Royals are playing against Delhi Capitals next.
4. Rajasthan Royals have played 27 matches against Delhi Capitals in the IPL.
5. PV Sindhu won against Canada’s Wen Yu Zhang.
6. Sindhu’s victory score was 21-16, 21-12.
7. Sunrisers Hyderabad played against Mumbai Indians.
8. Sunrisers Hyderabad set a new record for the highest-ever total in the IPL with 277/3.
9. Tilak Varma scored 64 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
10. Shubhankar Sharma considers the Indian Open as the ‘fifth’ Major.
11. Asitha Fernando replaced Kasun Rajitha.
12. Heinrich Klassen remained unbeaten on 80 off 34 balls.
13. Fargana Hoque has been left out from the squad.
14. Camila Caram of Chile and PR Sreejesh of India are the co-chairs.
15. India’s men’s 3×3 basketball team won their opening match with a 21-10 victory over Maldives.
16. Former Speaker of Lok Sabha Sumitra Mahajan inaugurated the championship.
17. Odisha FC Women’s team has existed for twenty months.
18. Delhi Capitals are looking to bounce back after a four-wicket loss in their opening game.
19. Rohit Sharma has played 200 matches for Mumbai Indians.
20. Mumbai Indians elected to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
21. Chandika Hathurusinghe is absent due to personal reasons.
22. Poymantee Baisya is being supported by the Adani Group.
23. PV Sindhu advanced to the second round.
24. Sunrisers Hyderabad made the highest-ever total in the IPL.
25. Heinrich Klassen, Abhishek Sharma, and Travis Head scored half-centuries.
26. Rohit Sharma marked his 200th match for Mumbai Indians.
27. Tilak Varma scored 64 off 34 balls.
28. PR Sreejesh is co-chairing from India.
29. Odisha FC Women clinched the IWL title in the 2023–24 season.
30. Delhi Capitals suffered a four-wicket loss in their opening game.

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Additional Questions

31. What was the final score of Sunrisers Hyderabad against Mumbai Indians?
32. Who is the player from Sri Lanka that was ruled out of the second Test against Bangladesh?
33. What is the special jersey number given to Rohit Sharma to mark his milestone match?
34. Who is stepping in as the head coach for Bangladesh in Chandika Hathurusinghe’s absence?
35. What significant achievement does the International Hockey Federation’s Athletes Committee aim for?
36. How many points did Pranav Prince score in India’s opening match at the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup Qualifying round?
37. What was the result of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s opening game in IPL 2024 before facing Mumbai Indians?
38. What title has Shubhankar Sharma won that indicates his success in golf?
39. Who did Rajasthan Royals defeat in their home game before playing Delhi Capitals?
40. Which injury did Kasun Rajitha sustain that led to his exclusion from the second Test?
41. What initiative supports young Indian table tennis star Poymantee Baisya?
42. Who faced a 0-3 ODI series defeat to Australia before the T20I squad announcement?
43. What is the name of the mascot unveiled at the 56th National Kho Kho Championship?
44. Which record did Travis Head achieve during his innings against Mumbai Indians?
45. How did the Delhi Capitals fare in their previous match before facing Rajasthan Royals?

Additional Answers

31. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s final score was 277/3 against Mumbai Indians.
32. Kasun Rajitha was the player ruled out.
33. Rohit Sharma was given a ‘200’ special jersey.
34. Nic Pothas is stepping in as head coach for Bangladesh.
35. The FIH Athletes Committee aims to provide feedback and develop initiatives for athletes’ welfare.
36. Pranav Prince scored eight points in the opening match.
37. Sunrisers Hyderabad faced a defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders.
38. Shubhankar Sharma won the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year title.
39. The article does not specify the team Rajasthan Royals defeated in their home game before playing Delhi Capitals.
40. Kasun Rajitha sustained an injury to his left upper back area.
41. The GarvHai initiative supports Poymantee Baisya.
42. Bangladesh faced a 0-3 ODI series defeat to Australia.
43. ‘Dhaakad’ is the name of the mascot unveiled.
44. Travis Head reached his fifty in 18 balls, setting a record in the process.
45. Delhi Capitals suffered a four-wicket loss in their previous match before facing Rajasthan Royals.

Sports Current Affairs- March 19, 2024

1. What injury did Lionel Messi suffer?
2. Against which team did Lionel Messi get injured?
3. What percentage of the ticket price will be refunded to the fans for Messi’s missed game in Hong Kong?
4. Who won the Prime Masters League Series 1?
5. What city hosted the Prime Masters League Series 1?
6. Which team did FC Barcelona defeat to climb into second place in La Liga?
7. Who returned from Test retirement to join Sri Lanka’s squad against Bangladesh?
8. Who won the All-India Grand Prix Chess Series title match?
9. Which team achieved the biggest victory by run margin in the Legends Cricket Trophy 2024?
10. Who resigned from the Boxing Federation of India’s high-performance director position?
11. Who is Luke Wood replacing in the Mumbai Indians team for IPL 2024?
12. Which IPL team did Virat Kohli join for the pre-season camp?
13. Which team took the seventh spot in the quarterfinals of the Senior Women National Championship 2024?
14. Who are the javelin thrower superstars symbolizing friendship?
15. Who is the new captain of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024?
16. What action did the Indian Olympic Association take regarding the Wrestling Federation of India?
17. What injury did Hardik Pandya recover from?
18. What sanction did Andrew Balbirnie receive during the T20I against Afghanistan?
19. Why did Heather Knight miss out on the WPL?
20. How did Diksha Dagar perform at the IOA Golf Classic?
21. Where will the 3rd Sub Junior Boys and Girls National Championship 2024 be held?
22. Who faced backlash for returning to Mumbai Indians as captain?
23. Who defended their title at The Players Championship?
24. Who was injured in the third ODI between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka?
25. How many medals did Indian shooters win at the Polish Grand Prix?
26. Who flipped the script in the WPL 2024 final between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore?
27. Who announced retirement from professional cycling?
28. Who expressed anguish over Shaheen Shah Afridi’s captaincy rumors?
29. What milestone did Smriti Mandhana achieve in WPL 2024?
30. Who were the singles winners at the Indian Wells Open final?

Answers

1. A hamstring strain.
2. Inter Miami.
3. 50 percent.
4. Team Sensattions.
5. Mumbai.
6. Atletico Madrid.
7. Wanindu Hasaranga.
8. Vikramaditya Kulkarni.
9. New York Superstar Strikers.
10. Bernard Dunne.
11. Jason Behrendorff.
12. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
13. Hockey Mizoram.
14. Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem.
15. Hardik Pandya.
16. Dissolution of the ad hoc committee for WFI.
17. An injury during India’s match against Bangladesh.
18. A fine of 25 percent of his match fee.
19. Clash of schedules with national team commitments.
20. Rose up to T-15 after firing a 4-under 67.
21. Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Greater Noida.
22. Hardik Pandya.
23. Scottie Scheffler.
24. Jaker Ali.
25. Six medals, including two gold.
26. Sophie Molineux and Shreyanka Patil.
27. Dame Laura Kenny.
28. Shadab Khan.
29. Winning the WPL 2024 title.
30. Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek.

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Additional Questions

31. How much did some fans pay for tickets to see Lionel Messi in Hong Kong?
32. What was the outcome of Inter Miami’s game in which Messi was injured?
33. What role did Tatler Asia play in the Messi controversy?
34. How did FC Barcelona’s victory impact their La Liga standings?
35. What is Wanindu Hasaranga’s role in the Sri Lanka cricket team?
36. Who was Vikramaditya Kulkarni’s opponent in the All-India Grand Prix Chess Series final?
37. What was the margin of victory for the New York Superstar Strikers in the Legends Cricket Trophy 2024?
38. Who is Luke Wood’s new IPL team?
39. Where is the pre-season camp for Royal Challengers Bangalore held?
40. Which team did Hockey Mizoram defeat to secure their quarterfinal spot?
41. What specific issue is Arshad Nadeem facing regarding his equipment?
42. What significant change has Mumbai Indians made for the IPL 2024 season?
43. Who is the new batting coach for Mumbai Indians?
44. What injury is Hardik Pandya recovering from?
45. What was the occasion for Andrew Balbirnie’s 100th T20I appearance?
46. What tournament is Heather Knight focusing on instead of the WPL?
47. What achievement is associated with Diksha Dagar in golf?
48. Who is organizing the 3rd Sub Junior Boys and Girls National Championship 2024?
49. What was the reaction of fans to Hardik Pandya’s captaincy announcement?
50. Which tournament did Scottie Scheffler win with a neck injury?

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31. Up to 4,880 Hong Kong dollars (625 U.S. dollars).
32. A 3-1 home victory over Nashville.
33. Announced the ticket refunds.
34. Moved into second place.
35. A leg-spinning all-rounder.
36. Guru Prakash.
37. A 143-run victory.
38. Mumbai Indians (MI).
39. M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
40. Hockey Punjab.
41. Struggling to acquire an international standard javelin.
42. Appointing Hardik Pandya as captain.
43. Kieron Pollard.
44. An injury during the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
45. His 100th T20I match.
46. The T20 World Cup in Bangladesh.
47. Rising up to T-15 at the IOA Golf Classic.
48. The Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
49. Intense backlash.
50. The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass.

Sports Current Affairs- March 8, 2024

Questions

1. How many matches has the Delhi Capitals won in the WPL 2024 so far?
2. Who is the top team in the WPL 2024 points table?
3. Against which team is Delhi Capitals set to play their sixth match?
4. What was Shafali Verma’s score in the match against Mumbai Indians?
5. Where is the general body meeting of the Rajasthan Cricket Association scheduled?
6. Who resigned as the RCA President recently?
7. Which team won against the UP Warriorz by 42 runs?
8. Who were the Mumbai Indians’ openers dismissed by Chamari Athapaththu?
9. Which tournament did PV Sindhu enter the quarter-final?
10. Who did PV Sindhu defeat to enter the quarter-final?
11. Where is MS Dhoni preparing for the IPL 2024?
12. Who has been reported for a suspected bowling action in PSL?
13. Who praised Para cricketer Amir Hussain Lone’s dedication?
14. In what year did Amir Hussain Lone start playing professional cricket?
15. Who won the match between Kolkata Thunderbolts and Mumbai Meteors?
16. Who was named the Player of the Match in the Prime Volleyball League match?
17. How did PV Sindhu win against Beiwen Zhang?
18. Who announced retirement from international cricket recently?
19. How many runs did Noor Ali Zadran score in ODIs?
20. Where is the India Paddle Festival being held?
21. Who supported the India Paddle Festival among Indian athletes?
22. What score did Tvesa Malik shoot in the second round at the Fidelity ADT Ladies Challenge?
23. Who are the Indian golfers playing in the team series – Tampa?
24. How many wins does Diksha have on the LET?
25. Who led the fifth leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour after the third round?
26. What decision did the WFI make regarding the selection trials?
27. How much is the cash incentive announced by BAI for players and staff?
28. What award did the women’s team win at the Badminton Asia Team Championship?
29. Who won the historic Badminton Asia Team Championship crown last month?
30. Who are the 2022 Asian Games gold medallist men’s doubles players?

Answers

1. Four wins.
2. Delhi Capitals.
3. UP Warriorz.
4. 28 off 12 balls.
5. KL Saini Stadium in Jaipur.
6. Vaibhav Gehlot.
7. Mumbai Indians.
8. Hayley Matthews and Yastika Bhatia.
9. French Open Super 750 tournament.
10. Beiwen Zhang of the USA.
11. Chepauk Stadium in Chennai.
12. Usman Tariq.
13. Sachin Tendulkar.
14. Kolkata Thunderbolts.
15. Prabagaran.
16. 13-21, 21-10, 21-14.
17. Noor Ali Zadran.
18. 1216 runs.
19. Sasihithulu beach in Mangalore.
20. KL Rahul and Chirag Shetty.
21. 1-under 71.
22. Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs.
23. Two.
24. Amandeep Drall.
25. To retract its circular issued on February 26.
26. Over INR 1.12 crore.
27. Badminton Asia Team Championship (BATC) crown.
28. The women’s team.
29. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.

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Additional Questions

31. What was Kidambi Srikanth’s outcome in the French Open Super 750 tournament?
32. Who defeated Kidambi Srikanth in the second round?
33. What are the scores by which PV Sindhu won her match against Beiwen Zhang?
34. How many runs did Noor Ali Zadran score in T20Is?
35. What event is being organized by the Surfing Swami Foundation?
36. Who is the reigning SUP Junior Champion mentioned in the article?
37. Who is India’s reigning national champion in Stand-Up Paddling?
38. What is the prize fund for the team series – Tampa?
39. Who had the best card of the day in the fifth leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour?
40. What action did the Wrestling Federation of India agree to take regarding its circular?
41. Who is the Asian Games men’s singles bronze medallist mentioned?
42. What significant achievement did the Indian women’s team make at the Badminton Asia Team Championship?
43. What are the names of the 2022 Asian Games gold medallist men’s doubles combination?
44. What is the venue for the general body meeting of the Rajasthan Cricket Association?
45. Who is the mystery spinner from Quetta Gladiators reported for suspected bowling action?

Additional Answers

31. Knocked out in the second round.
32. Lu Guang Zu of China.
33. 13-21, 21-10, 21-14.
34. 597 runs.
35. India Paddle Festival.
36. Bianca Toncelli.
37. Sekar Patchai.
38. $1 million.
39. Khushi Khanijau.
40. Retract its circular issued on February 26.
41. HS Prannoy.
42. Won the historic Badminton Asia Team Championship crown.
43. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.
44. KL Saini Stadium in Jaipur.
45. Usman Tariq.

Sports Current Affairs- November 6, 2023

One-Liner Questions:

1. Why does Bangladesh’s head coach believe playing in New Delhi’s air pollution is not ideal?
2. What achievement did Anjum Moudgil recently accomplish at the 37th National Games?
3. Which record did Indian skipper Rohit Sharma equal in the ODI World Cup 2023?
4. What was Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s belief regarding Fakhar Zaman during their World Cup match against New Zealand?
5. What penalty did Pakistan face for slow over-rate in their World Cup match against New Zealand?
6. What extension has been granted to the PCB management committee led by Zaka Ashraf?
7. Which team won the Copa Libertadores title recently, and who scored the winning goal?
8. What reason did Moeen Ali give for England’s poor performance in the Cricket World Cup 2023?
9. In which pool is India placed for the upcoming FIH Hockey Junior World Cup 2023?
10. How did the Indian Rugby Women’s team perform in the Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy?
11. Who has been named as the captain of Zimbabwe’s T20I side?
12. How does Cameron Green feel about possibly making way for other players in future matches?
13. What was India’s decision after winning the toss against South Africa in the Cricket World Cup 2023?
14. What information is Kolkata Police seeking from BCCI President Roger Binny?
15. How did the Indian cricket team celebrate Virat Kohli’s 35th birthday?

Answers:

1. Hathurusinghe admitted that playing in New Delhi’s air pollution is not ideal due to health concerns.
2. Anjum Moudgil won gold in the women’s 50m Rifle 3-Position event at the 37th National Games.
3. Rohit Sharma equalled AB de Villiers’ record for the most ODI sixes in a calendar year.
4. Babar Azam believed that with Fakhar Zaman batting, Pakistan could chase 450 runs.
5. Pakistan was fined 10% of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate.
6. The PCB management committee received a three-month extension.
7. Brazil’s Fluminense won the Copa Libertadores title, with John Kennedy scoring the winning goal.
8. Moeen Ali pointed to a lack of confidence within the team for England’s poor performance.
9. India is placed in Pool C, along with Spain, Korea, and Canada.
10. The Indian Rugby Women’s team won a silver medal.
11. Sikandar Raza has been named captain of Zimbabwe’s T20I side.
12. Cameron Green is okay with making way for Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh.
13. India opted to bat first against South Africa.
14. The Kolkata Police are seeking information on the process of online ticket marketing.
15. The Indian team created a special video for Virat Kohli’s 35th birthday.

Sports Current Affairs- October 12, 2023

Questions:

1. Who expressed disappointment over the lack of recognition to Asian Games medal winners in Kerala?
2. Which state’s Governor visited P. R. Sreejesh to congratulate him for his achievements?
3. Which Pakistani cricketer has made a comeback to the national team for the white-ball tour of Bangladesh?
4. How long was Iram Javed’s gap from the Pakistan cricket team?
5. Who has been ruled out for Melbourne Renegades in the upcoming WBBL season?
6. What injury is Sophie Molineux recovering from?
7. Who scored a record-breaking century in the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup for India?
8. Whose record did Rohit Sharma break for the fastest century by an Indian player at a Men’s Cricket World Cup?
9. Who received a heroic welcome at the Indira Gandhi International Airport despite not winning a medal at the Asian Games?
10. Who visited the Magic Bus programme to mark the International Day of the Girl?
11. Which former pole vaulter accompanied Nawal El Moutawakel during her visit?
12. What role does Ricky Ponting want Adam Zampa to play in Australia’s upcoming match against South Africa?
13. Which stadium hosted the league-stage match between India and Afghanistan?
14. Who had a friendly interaction from Afghanistan and India’s cricket teams during the match?
15. Which young Indian opener has recently recovered from dengue fever?
16. How many matches did Shubman Gill miss due to his illness?
17. Who replaced Shubman Gill as an opener in his absence?

Answers:

1. Hockey gold medal winner P. R. Sreejesh.
2. West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose.
3. Iram Javed.
4. One year.
5. Sophie Molineux.
6. An ACL injury in her left knee.
7. Rohit Sharma.
8. Kapil Dev.
9. Wrestler Bajrang Punia.
10. Nawal El Moutawakel.
11. Sergey Bubka.
12. To step up and win some matches.
13. Arun Jaitley Stadium.
14. Afghanistan’s Naveen-Ul-Haq and India’s Virat Kohli.
15. Shubman Gill.
16. Two matches.
17. Ishan Kishan.

Sports Current Affairs- September 25, 2023

One-Liner Questions:

1. Who scored twice for Atletico Madrid in their win over Real Madrid?
2. Where did all three of Atletico Madrid’s goals against Real Madrid originate from?
3. Which country won the men’s gymnastics team gold medal at the 19th Asian Games?
4. Who scored the lone goal for Inter Milan against Empoli?
5. What was the score of the north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham?
6. Who scored two goals for Bayer Leverkusen in their 4-1 win over Heidenheim?
7. Which Indian shooters contributed to India’s first gold at the 19th Asian Games in the Men’s 10m Air Rifle Team event?
8. What was the score with which India beat Australia in the second ODI?
9. How many wickets did Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja each take against Australia?
10. How many medals did India win in rowing at the 19th Asian Games?
11. Who scored a half-century off 24 balls in the second ODI against Australia?
12. When did the Indian men’s football team last qualify for the Round of 16 at the Asian Games before the current edition?

Answers:

1. Alvaro Morata scored twice for Atletico Madrid in their 3-1 win over Real Madrid.
2. All three of Atletico Madrid’s goals originated from crosses on their left side.
3. China won the men’s gymnastics team gold medal at the 19th Asian Games.
4. Federico Dimarco scored the lone goal for Inter Milan in their 1-0 win over Empoli.
5. The north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham ended in a 2-2 draw.
6. Victor Boniface scored two goals for Bayer Leverkusen in their 4-1 win over Heidenheim.
7. Rudransh Patil, Divyansh Singh Panwar, and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar contributed to India’s first gold at the 19th Asian Games in the Men’s 10m Air Rifle Team event.
8. India beat Australia by a massive 99 runs in the second ODI.
9. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja each took three wickets against Australia.
10. India won three medals in rowing at the 19th Asian Games: two silver and one bronze.
11. Suryakumar Yadav scored a half-century off 24 balls in the second ODI against Australia.
12. The Indian men’s football team last qualified for the Round of 16 at the Asian Games in 2010.

Sports Current Affairs- Feb 19, 2023

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1-Due to some family obligations, India captain Rohit Sharma will miss the first One-Day International match against Australia on March 17 in his birthplace of Mumbai, BCCI honorary secretary Jay Shah announced on Sunday.

2-Hardik Pandya, who captained India in the most recent T20-I series against New Zealand, will skipper the ODI team in place of Rohit, according to a statement issued by Shah on Sunday.

3-The third and fourth one-day internationals (ODIs) in the series between Australia and India will be held in Chennai (March 2) and Visakhapatnam (March 19).

4-On Sunday, the national selectors decided to keep K.L. Rahul, the controversial opener for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, for the third and fourth Test matches. They also decided to keep middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer, who was included for the Delhi Test after returning from an injury, and Jaydev Unadkat, who was released before the second Test to represent Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy final.

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5-The third Test between India and Australia will take place in Indore’s Holkar Stadium from March 1–5.

6- India defeated Australia handily in the second Test of their four-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series on Sunday in New Delhi, ending South Africa’s hopes of making it to the World Test Championships final.

7-Indian captain Rohit Sharma gave a hint that the team might stick with the right-handed opener as pressure mounted on K.L. Rahul due to his recent slump, which included the second Test at New Delhi. Sharma said that if a player has potential, whether it be him or anyone else, they will be given a longer rope in the team.

8-After the senior women’s team’s Saturday stalemate against Nepal at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey and secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran met with them to commend their efforts and inspire further development.

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9-Ravindra Jadeja’s left-arm spin played a crucial role in India winning the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test by six wickets on Sunday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. His career-best figures of 7/42 broke the back of Australia’s batting in the morning session.

10-Australia is optimistic that vice-captain Alyssa Healy will be able to play in Thursday’s nail-biting ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semifinal.

• Healy missed Australia’s decisive six-wicket win over South Africa on Saturday due to a quad injury, although team management claimed it was just minor.

11- Former India opener Gautam Gambhir, who is presently a member of the Border-Gavaskar Commentary panel, admitted on Sunday that Rohit Sharma was the only captain in the Indian Premier League who consistently caused him the most trouble (IPL).

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12- Gambhir, who spent seven years as a player for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), guided the team to two championships in 2012 and 2014.

13- Veteran batsman Cheteshwar Pujara said on Sunday that he was anxious for his 100th Test match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi because his entire family was there, but that it was a special feeling to hit the winning boundary for the team. This came after India defeated Australia in the second Test.

14-India defeated Australia by six wickets in the second Test within three days at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the four-match series and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja had his best bowling figures in an innings in Test cricket (7/42) during the match.

15-In their second game of the tour, the Indian junior women’s hockey team defeated the South African hosts 8-0.

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