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Shaurya Binu clinches Vooty Masters 2024

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The 19-year-old Shaurya (66-66-70-64) totaled 22-under 266 for the week to register an emphatic eight-shot triumph and pick up the winning cheque worth Rs. 15 lakh.

Published Date – 24 February 2024, 09:24 PM


Shaurya Binu clinches Vooty Masters 2024

Shaurya Binu receiving the winners trophy and cheque from Prithvi Reddy, CEO, Dream Valley Group.

Hyderabad: Bengaluru-based teenager Shaurya Binu joined the winner’s circle on the PGTI after a dominant final round display of eight-under 64 at the Rs 1 crore Dream Valley Group presents Vooty Masters 2024 played at the Vooty Golf County in Vikarabad on Saturday.

The 19-year-old Shaurya (66-66-70-64) totaled 22-under 266 for the week to register an emphatic eight-shot triumph and pick up the winning cheque worth Rs. 15 lakh that moved him from 10th to first position in the TATA Steel PGTI Ranking.

Binu, playing only his second season as a professional, emerged wire-to-wire winner having led the field in all four rounds. His last round of 64 was the day’s best score. Karan Pratap Singh (73-66-68-67) struck a 67 on Saturday to rise three spots and finish runner-up at 14-under 274.

Shaurya Binu, the overnight leader by three shots, seemed at ease from the outset in round four despite the pressures of staring at a maiden title. This was evident from the fact that he powered ahead with four birdies on the first seven holes to open up a substantial six-shot lead that put his nearest rivals on the backfoot early on.

Shaurya, playing at the Vooty Golf County for the first time, made the front-nine count with some excellent hitting as he landed his shots within six feet of the pin on three of his first four birdies.

Shaurya, living up to his name which means ‘bravery’, was unfazed by the bogey on the ninth as he came roaring back with a birdie on the 13th and an eagle-two on the par-4 15th thanks to two outstanding drives and a long conversion to once again stamp his authority. Binu, the son of an Army officer, finally signed off in style with two extraordinary approach shots that led to tap-in birdies on the 17th and 18th.

Shaurya, who extended his lead in each round, said, “A three-shot lead, knowing that I was in good form and having my plans in place, I was quite comfortable from the start of the day. I knew the course well so it was all about controlling my emotions. I had to play the shots I knew I could. The birdie on the first just set the ball rolling for me. I’m quite proud of this effort.

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Jaiswal fifth Indian to score 600 more runs in a Test series

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The left-handed Jaiswal, who made his India debut last year during the tour of the West Indies, achieved the feat in his seventh innings of the ongoing five-match Test series against England.

Updated On – 24 February 2024, 08:38 PM


Jaiswal fifth Indian to score 600 more runs in a Test series

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Ranchi: Opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal on Saturday became only the fifth Indian to score 600 or more runs in a Test series, during the second day’s play of the fourth match against England here.

The left-handed Jaiswal, who made his India debut last year during the tour of the West Indies, achieved the feat in his seventh innings of the ongoing five-match Test series when he took a single off Shoaib Bashir to reach 55 not out during the final session.

On a run-making spree, Jaiswal struck two double hundreds in the second and third Tests against England in the ongoing series. The 22-year-old Jaiswal joined Indian batting legends Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid as well as Dilip Sardesai to amass more than 600 runs in a Test series.

Former Indian captains Gavaskar, Kohli and Dravid had amassed more than 600 runs in Test series twice in their careers while Sardesai recorded his feat during the away series in the West Indies in 1970-71. It was in the same 1970-71 series in the West Indies that Gavaskar created the record of most runs for any Indian batter in a Test series, garnering 774 runs at 154.8 with four centuries and three half-centuries.

Gavaskar holds the distinction of being the only Indian to have scored more than 700 runs in a Test series on two occasions. The ‘Little Master’ also churned out 732 runs in six Tests at 91.5 with four tons and a fifty when the West Indies toured India in 1978-79. The world record for most runs in a Test series is held by Australian batting legend Donald Bradman, who made 974 runs in five Tests against England at 139.14 with four centuries in 1930.

 

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IND vs ENG, 4th Test Day 2 : Bashir’s spin spells trouble India

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The England picks four wickets; Jaiswal scores gritty fifty but India struggle to end Day Two at 219/7.

Updated On – 24 February 2024, 07:43 PM


IND vs ENG, 4th Test Day 2 : Bashir’s spin spells trouble India

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Ranchi: Young off-spinner Shoaib Bashir scythed through the Indian line-up with an impressive four-wicket haul that left the hosts stuttering at 219 for seven on day two of the fourth Test here on Saturday.

The 20-year-old Bashir, playing only his second Test, got rid of Shubman Gill (38), Rajat Patidar (17), Ravindra Jadeja (12) on a pitch that has uneven bounce and cracks to rattle the Indian top and middle order. He returned after the tea break in his marathon 31-over spell across two sessions to clean up in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal (73) with a ball that skid through the defence of the left-hander.

With intermittent wickets pegging India back, they were forced to play a catch-up game and are still trailing by 134 runs. If it was not for a combative partnership between Dhruv Jurel (30 batting) and Kuldeep Yadav (17), India would have struggled to cross even 200-run mark. They had joined forces when the scorecard read 177 for seven.

The two batters played late and did not commit early into their shots, a ply that worked well in their unbeaten 42-run stand. This was after England’s first innings folded for 353 after starting the day at 302 for seven. The total could have been bigger if Ollie Robinson (58) had not attempted an audacious reverse sweep off Ravindra Jadeja.

The 22-year-old Jaiswal yet again produced a confident knock. He now has scored 618 runs with an average of 103 in this series. He looked for another big one before being done in by low bounce. Left-arm spinner Tom Hartley returned with figures of 2/47 that included the crucial breakthrough of Sarfaraz Khan (14) who had a frustrating stay. He also survived a run-out.

India lost Rohit Sharma (2) cheaply when old warhorse James Anderson induced a faint-edge from the skipper in the third over of their innings. But thereafter, Jaiswal showed why he is India’s latest run machine when he overcame some anxious moments to post his fourth fifty-plus score in this series.

From a watchful start, India No. 3 Gill accelerated post-lunch break, taking on Anderson with two elegant boundaries — one flick off the pads, and a punch straight back down the ground. But Bashir gave England the breakthrough by trapping Gill, halting the fine 82-run alliance between Gill and Jaiswal.

He delivered a ball that took off the crack just outside off stump, trapped Gill on the pad as Indians reviewed unsuccessfully. It sort of triggered the Indian collapse as the batters failed to grind deep in, showing little application. Having given a lifeline after sloppy displays in Rajkot, Patidar had a nervy and tentative stay.

The only bright spot of his innings was driving down Anderson past the gully for a boundary that brought up the 100 for India. It was just a matter of time before Bashir trapped him with a ball that skidded onto his pads. Post his century in Rajkot, Jadeja retained his No 5 spot and counter-attacked Hartley for successive sixes.

But Bashir was in the thick of the action again as his ball came off the cracks with Jadeja managing to loop the ball straight to short leg. England added 51 valuable runs to their overnight total as the Indian attack failed to make early penetration. The last five England batters added 241 runs after being 112/5 at lunch on the opening day.

Joe Root, who dug in deep with his classical century spanning a little more than six hours, remained stranded on 122 from 274 balls (10×4). Robinson gifted away his wicket after making a career-best 58 that resulted in England’s first innings ending at 353. Root and Robinson’s eighth wicket alliance yielded 102 runs for England.

While Mohammed Siraj (2/78) erred in his line and length, debutant Akash Deep could not add to his tally of three wickets to return with 3/38 from 19 overs. Jadeja took all the three wickets to return with 4/67 from his 32.5 overs. Robinson had a great start to the morning when he flicked one away from a wayward Siraj in the first ball of the day for a boundary through fine leg.

There was no stopping him as he looked for every opportunity and took on Akash Deep with three boundaries that took him past his previous career-best Test score of 42. However a bizarre shot selection ended his gritty knock as he employed a grounded reverse sweep which was not necessary at that moment as Indian bowlers were hardly troubling the visitors.

The ball missed the edge of the bat but touched the gloves of Robinson before being grabbed by 23-year-old Dhurv Jurel that ended a dogged 102-run stand with Root. England then fell in a jiffy with Bashir swinging his bat to the second ball and skied the ball to be caught at point. Jadeja trapped Anderson to end England resistance.

 

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Iranian snooker player crowned at 2024 Asian C’ships

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In the final round of the sporting event, Gharagozlou defeated his rival from Pakistan, Awais Munir, 5-2 to secure the top spot.

Previously in the tournament, Gharagozlou defeated his opponents from Pakistan (4-3), Saudi Arabia (4-0), Jordan (4-0), and Palestine (4-1) in group G to secure its place in the knockout stage.

Pakistani snooker player Awais Munir has successfully advanced to the finals of the Asian Snooker Championship by defeating other Iranian snooker players Amir Sarkhosh and Milad Kashani.

The 2024 Asian Men’s Snooker Championship was organized by the Qatar Billiards and Snooker Federation (QBSF) and was held in Doha, Qatar from February 17-23.

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Sachin Tendulkar fulfills promise, meets JK para cricketer Hussain Lone

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The two spoke about cricket, as the Kashmir batter couldn’t conceal his enthusiasm and joy at having met his role model

Published Date – 24 February 2024, 02:32 PM


Sachin Tendulkar fulfills promise, meets JK para cricketer Hussain Lone

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New Delhi: The legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar fulfilled his promise and met the Jammu and Kashmir’s Para cricket team captain Amir Hussain Lone During his recent visit to Kashmir.

Cricket is more than just a gentleman’s game; it’s for everyone. One of the most wonderful examples of this was seen when Jammu and Kashmir Para cricket team captain Hussain Lone met his hero the Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar.

Tendulkar, widely regarded as one of the most complete batters in his heyday, has been travelling in Kashmir. The renowned Indian batter finally met Amir Lone, who had previously captured Tendulkar’s attention with a video of himeslf training in Kashmir.

The two spoke about cricket, as the Kashmir batter couldn’t conceal his enthusiasm and joy at having met his role model. Tendulkar also praised Amir, calling him a great inspiration for this generation’s children, citing his pure will, determination, and passion for the game that propelled him to where he is now.

Tendulkar gifted a bat to Amir which has a personalised inspiring message that read “To Amir, the real hero. Keep inspiring,” with his signature.

“To Amir, the real hero. Keep inspiring! It was a pleasure meeting you,” Tendulkar posted on X Saturday.

The 34-year-old is currently the captain of Jammu & Kashmir’s Para cricket team. The cricketer met with an accident when he was 8 years old. He has a unique playing style, and he is an inspiration for everyone. Amir has been playing cricket professionally since 2013 after a teacher discovered his cricketing talent and introduced him to Para Cricket.

Amir lost both his arms in an accident at his father’s mill when he was eight years old.

Last month, the former India batter was amazed after watching the video, nad hoped he would meet Hussain Lone in the future and congratulated him for inspiring millions.

“Amir has made the impossible possible. I am so touched watching this! Shows how much love and dedication he has for the game. Hope I get to meet him one day and get a jersey with his name. Well done for inspiring millions who are passionate about playing the sport,” Tendulkar had posted on X.

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Iran downs Qatar at FIBA Asia Cup 2025 qualifier

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In a thrilling basketball game played at a packed Azadi Basketball Hall in Tehran, Behnam Yakhchali led Iran with 20 points. He scored 6 of those points from beyond the arc. He also recorded 3 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals, which helped him to achieve an efficiency rating of 20.

This game was the first Asia Cup Qualifiers match to go into overtime since the meeting between Syria and Saudi Arabia on June 12, 2021.

The Iranian basketball team will now face India in New Delhi as part of Group E on Monday.

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4th Test: Jaiswal, Gill guide India to 34/1 after Root’s unbeaten 122

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Currently, England holds a lead of 319 runs over India, with Jaiswal stabilizing the innings and the pitch posing minimal challenges.

Updated On – 24 February 2024, 01:08 PM


4th Test: Jaiswal, Gill guide India to 34/1 after Root’s unbeaten 122

Indias Yashasvi Jaiswal plays a shot on the second day of the fourth cricket test match between England and India in Ranchi, India. Photo: AP

Ranchi: Young batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill remained not out on 27 and 4 respectively to lead India to 34/1 at lunch on day two’s play in the fourth Test at the JSCA International Stadium, after Joe Root remained unbeaten on 122 in England’s first innings score of 353, here.

As of now, England are leading over India by 319 runs, with Jaiswal giving a settled look and the pitch not showing much tricks. In response to England’s 353, India lost captain Rohit Sharma early after he pushed forward to a length ball from James Anderson and got a healthy nick behind to keeper Ben Foakes.

Jaiswal, the leading run-scorer in the series, was cautious against fast-bowlers early on, and even survived an outside edge due to playing with soft hands off Robinson. He then played back-to-back fours – via drive and whip off pads – against Anderson, before giving the same treatment to Robinson in the last over before lunch.

Earlier, resuming from 302/7, England added 51 runs, with Ollie Robinson making 58, also his maiden half-century in the format. But they lost their last three wickets for six runs in the span of 17 balls, two of which were picked by Ravindra Jadeja to be India’s stand-out bowler with 4-67. From being 112/5 at lunch on day one, England will be satisfied to get a total above 350.

Day two’s morning began with Robinson resuming from 31 not out and flicking Mohammed Siraj for a boundary. Shortly after, India took the second new ball, but Robinson continued to churn out boundaries – cutting, driving and pulling Akash Deep for three boundaries.

Robinson got his maiden Test fifty with a sweep off Ravindra Jadeja over square leg going for four. But the left-arm spinner had the last laugh as Robinson attempted to reverse-sweep which brushed his glove before going through to the keeper Dhruv Jurel, who took a sharp low catch, ending his 102-run partnership with Root.

Three balls later, Shoaib Bashir went for a wild slog off Jadeja, but the leading edge was snapped by backward point. Anderson was the last man to fall after being adjudged lbw in an attempt to sweep Jadeja, with Root’s 122 not out being the highlight of England’s first innings.

Brief Scores: England 353 in 104.5 overs (Joe Root 122 not out, Ollie Robinson 58; Ravindra Jadeja 4-67, Akash Deep 3-83) lead India 34/1 in 10 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 27 not out; James Anderson 1-15) by 319 runs

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4th Test: Joe Root’s unbeaten 122 leads England to 353 all out

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England’s final three wickets fell for just six runs in 17 balls, with Ravindra Jadeja taking two of them, finishing as India’s standout bowler with figures of 4-67.

Updated On – 24 February 2024, 11:35 AM


4th Test: Joe Root’s unbeaten 122 leads England to 353 all out


Ranchi: Joe Root remained unbeaten on 122 as India bowled out England for 353 on day two of the fourth Test at the JSCA International Stadium on Saturday. Resuming from 302/7, England added 51 runs in the morning session, with Ollie Robinson making 58, also his maiden half-century in the format.

But England lost their last three wickets for six runs in the span of 17 balls, two of which were picked by Ravindra Jadeja to be India’s stand-out bowler with 4-67. From being 112/5 at lunch on day one, England will be satisfied to get a total above 350.

Day two’s morning began with Robinson resuming from 31 not out and flicking Mohammed Siraj for a boundary. Shortly after, India took the second new ball, but Robinson continued to churn out boundaries – cutting, driving and pulling Akash Deep for three boundaries.

Robinson got his maiden Test fifty with a sweep off Ravindra Jadeja over square leg going for four. But the left-arm spinner had the last laugh as Robinson attempted to reverse-sweep which brushed his glove before going through to the keeper Dhruv Jurel, who took a sharp low catch, ending his 102-run partnership with Root.

Three balls later, Shoaib Bashir went for a wild slog off Jadeja, but the leading edge was snapped by backward point. James Anderson was the last man to fall after being adjudged lbw in an attempt to sweep Jadeja, with Root’s 122 not out being the highlight of England’s first innings.

Brief Scores: England 353 in 104.5 overs (Joe Root 122 not out, Ollie Robinson 58; Ravindra Jadeja 4-67, Akash Deep 3-83) against India

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David Warner out of New Zealand tour, eyes IPL 2024 return

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He sat out during Friday’s second T20I as Australia rotated players as part of their series strategy.

Updated On – 24 February 2024, 10:06 AM


David Warner out of New Zealand tour, eyes IPL 2024 return


Sydney: David Warner will miss the final T20I against New Zealand in Auckland due to groin soreness but is anticipated to recover in time for the beginning of the IPL next month.

He was rested during Friday’s second T20I as part of Australia’s rotation strategy throughout the series.

“The injury will require a brief recovery period in Australia but is not expected to impact his availability for the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League starting next month, nor the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and USA that will be his farewell to international cricket,” a Cricket Australia report read.

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Manan’s goal wins it for OK Sporting

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In the other match at the Reeds Football Ground in Bowenpally, Arvindram’s 77th-minute goal helped Sky Kings FC down CCOB Junior FC 1-0

Published Date – 23 February 2024, 09:24 PM


Manan’s goal wins it for OK Sporting

In the other match at the Reeds Football Ground in Bowenpally, Arvindram’s 77th-minute goal helped Sky Kings FC down CCOB Junior FC 1-0

Hyderabad: Manan scored the all-important goal in the 55th minute as OK Sporting defeated Young Dynamos FC 1-0 in the Telangana Football Association’s C Division Football League match at Gymkhana on Friday.

In the other match at the Reeds Football Ground in Bowenpally, Arvindram’s 77th-minute goal helped Sky Kings FC down CCOB Junior FC 1-0.

On Saturday, Young Sporting will take on Bolarum Sporting FC while Susai Senior FC will clash with Social Sporting FC.

Results: Results: OK Sporting FC 1 (Manan 55’) bt Young Dynamos FC 0; Sky Kings FC 1 (Arvindam 77’) bt CCOB Junior FC 0.