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Ace all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is set to feature in the upcoming 3rd Test match between India and England. Imran Tahir became only the 4th bowler to complete 500 wickets in T20s. Real Madrid and Manchester City won their respective Champions League matches.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on February 14's sports roundup:
Ravindra Jadeja set to return for Rajkot Test
Kuldeep Yadav confirmed that Ravindra Jadeja will be ready to play in the upcoming third Test match against England, set to commence on February 15 in Rajkot. On February 13, Tuesday, the Indian team's spinner disclosed that the star all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja, is progressing well in his recovery from an injury and is expected to be fit in time for the match in Rajkot.
Trent Boult returns as New Zealand announced T20I squad
Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell were not named in New Zealand's T20I squad for the upcoming Australia series as Trent Boult returned to the Blackcaps setup. Mitchell Santner will lead the team against their arch-rivals.
New Zealand squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Trent Boult (games 2 & 3), Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson*, Devon Conway (wk), Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert (wk), Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee (game 1).
Imran Tahir completes 500 wickets in T20s
Imran Tahir etched his name in the record books by becoming the fourth bowler ever to amass over 500 wickets in T20 cricket. The 44-year-old leg-spinner reached this milestone during a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024 match, where he was playing for Rangpur Riders against Khulna Tigers. The historic moment occurred at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Tuesday, February 13.
Dubai Capitals seal Qualifier 2 berth in ILT20
The Dubai Capitals clinched a spot in the second qualifier of the International League T20, delivering a commanding 85-run defeat to the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, effectively eliminating them from the tournament.
Shamar Joseph and Amy Hunter ICC Player of the Month awards
On February 13, Shamar Joseph etched his name in the record books as the inaugural West Indian to clinch the Men's ICC Player of the Month award, thanks to his remarkable achievements in the Test series against Australia. Concurrently, in the women's segment, Ireland's prodigious batter Amy Hunter was awarded the same honor for her exceptional performance against Zimbabwe.
UWW revokes suspension on Wrestling Federation of India
The United World Wrestling (UWW) has immediately revoked the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), which was initially placed on August 23 of the previous year. The provisional suspension came as a result of WFI's inability to conduct elections within the stipulated time frame.
Brahim Diaz scores as Real Madrid beats RB Leipzig
Stepping in for the injured Jude Bellingham, Brahim Diaz rose to the occasion with an impressive performance, leading Real Madrid to a 1-0 win over RB Leipzig in the Champions League.
Kevin De Bruyne leads Manchester City to victory in Champions League
Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester City's key player in crucial matches, made a significant impact once more as the Champions League entered its knockout phase. The Belgian midfielder was instrumental in City's 3-1 victory over FC Copenhagen, scoring a goal and contributing to two more in the first leg of the round of 16 on Tuesday.
Jim Ratcliffe gets green light from the Premier League
Manchester United announced that the Premier League has given the green light to Jim Ratcliffe's bid to acquire a minority stake in the club. The confirmation came through a submission to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, stating that United has received the necessary approval in line with league regulations regarding ownership and directorship in a football club. Furthermore, the club anticipates receiving approval from the Football Association as British billionaire Ratcliffe nears finalizing his agreement to purchase 25% of Manchester United.
Patna Pirates register comeback win over Telugu Titans
The Patna Pirates orchestrated an impressive comeback to secure their place in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 playoffs, overcoming the Telugu Titans with a thrilling 38-36 victory on Tuesday at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata.
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