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Team India are on cusp of clinching fourth Test against England in Ranchi. Rohit Sharma-led India were handed just 192-run target to grab their hold in Ranchi Test against England, and with this they will also clinch the five-contest series with a match to spare.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on February 26's sports roundup:
Team India sniff Test series victory over England
Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took center stage with a five-wicket haul, enabling India to bowl out England for 145 on the third day of the fourth Test on Sunday. This effort paved the way for India to pursue a target of 192 to clinch the series. After the first session on Day 4, India were 118/3, requiring another 74 runs to win the fourth Test.
Rohit Sharma scolds Sarfaraz Khan for not wearing helmet
During the third innings of the India vs England 4th Test in Ranchi, Rohit was seen scolding Sarfaraz Khan for not wearing a helmet while fielding near the English batsman. Notably, prior to Sarfaraz's first game in Rajkot, Rohit had made a commitment to the debutant's father to look after his son.
Mumbai Indians thrash Gujarat Giants in WPL
Mumbai Indians (MI) maintained their victorious stride in the Women's Premier League (WPL) title chase with their second victory of the 2024 season against Gujarat Giants on Sunday, February 25. Pursuing a manageable target of 128, MI achieved the goal comfortably in 18.1 overs, losing only five wickets.
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Sameer Rizvi rocks with double century
Star batter Sameer Rizvi wreaked havoc with his superlative double century in the ongoing CK Nayudu Trophy quarterfinal clash on February 26. Sameer Rizvi, who was bought by Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) for Rs 8.40 crore in the IPL 2024 auction, beautifully converted his century into double ton for Uttar Pradesh in the match against Saurashtra.
Haris Rauf ruled out of PSL 2024
The Lahore Qalandars have suffered a significant setback as their experienced fast bowler, Haris Rauf, has been sidelined for the rest of PSL 2024 due to a dislocated shoulder. The 30-year-old sustained the injury during a spectacular dive to catch out Hasan Ali in the Qalandars' recent match against their fierce competitors, the Karachi Kings. Immediately after securing the catch, Rauf hastily discarded the ball, sparking uncertainty over whether the catch was cleanly taken.
Tamil Nadu stun Saurashtra for Ranji Trophy semifinal spot
Tamil Nadu rode on Sai Kishore's stunning show secured a decisive victory over the defending champions Saurashtra by an innings and 33 runs, propelling them into the semifinals of the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy at the SNR College Cricket Ground on February 25. Notably, Tamil Nadu made it to Ranji Trophy semifinals after seven years.
Liverpool pip Chelsea to win English League Cup title
Virgil van Dijk propelled Liverpool to their 10th English League Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Wembley on February 25. The decisive goal from the central defender in the 28th minute of extra time resolved a tightly contested match that was goalless at the end of regular time.
Modric breaks Sevilla hearts as Real Madrid triumph
Luka Modric's masterful curling shot secured a 1-0 victory for Real Madrid against Sevilla on Sunday, extending their lead to eight points over Barcelona at the top of La Liga, where they have remained undefeated in 20 matches.
Max Dehning becomes youngest javelin thrower to surpass 90m threshold
19-year-old Max Dehning grabbed eyeballs by setting a new milestone as the youngest male athlete to surpass the coveted 90m threshold in javelin throw.
Gold for IAS officer Suhas Yathiraj at Para-Badminton World Championships 2024
India's Suhas Yathiraj, Pramod Bhagat, and Krishna Nagar concluded their remarkable performances by clinching gold medals in the men's singles SL4, SL3, and SH6 categories, respectively, at the Para-Badminton World Championship held in Pattaya, Thailand, on February 26.
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