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Sri Lanka rocked Zimbabwe in the 3rd T20I by nine wickets and clinched the series by a margin of 2-1. Australia brushed aside the West Indies with disdain and won the Adelaide Test by a commanding 10 wickets. Indian women's hockey team and men's football team suffered contrasting defeats in the Olympic Qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup respectively.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on January 19's sports roundup:
Australia thump West Indies by 10 wickets in Adelaide Test
Australia secured a resounding 10-wicket victory against the West Indies in the opening match of their two-game Test series, achieving the win rapidly within just over two days at Adelaide Oval. At the end of Day 2, the West Indies were in a challenging position, trailing by 25 runs with only four wickets in hand. Their situation worsened in the second innings, teetering at 94 for nine and facing the possibility of an innings defeat. Nevertheless, a resilient last-wicket partnership of 26 runs from Kemar Roach and Shamarh Joseph averted this, ultimately setting a small target of 26 runs for Australia.
Sri Lanka clinch series 2-1 after beating Zimbabwe by 9 wickets in 3rd T20I
In the crucial final match of the T20I series, Sri Lanka's skipper Wanindu Hasaranga put on a stellar show, claiming four wickets, which played a key role in securing a 2-1 series win for his team against Zimbabwe. The game, hosted on Sri Lankan soil, saw the home team overpower Zimbabwe, achieving a commanding nine-wicket victory.
Under-19 World Cup to kick off with two exciting matches
The ICC Cricket Under-19 World Cup will commence on January 19 and two exciting matches are scheduled to take place. The opening match of the competition will feature Ireland and the USA while in the second match, South Africa will square off against the West Indies.
Pakistan look to salvage pride against New Zealand
Pakistan and New Zealand will cross swords in the 4th T20I on January 19. The Men in Green have already lost the series after losing the first three matches. The Men in Green would now look to salvage pride and find answers to some persisting questions.
4 West Indies women's cricketers announce retirement together
On January 18, Cricket West Indies (CWI) revealed that four esteemed members of its team - Anisa Mohammed, Shakera Selman, Kycia Knight, and Kyshona Knight - have chosen to retire from international cricket. These athletes have played crucial roles in the West Indies team, notably contributing to notable achievements such as the triumphant 2016 ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign in India.
Bharat Arun and Jonty Rhodes land coaching job with Sri Lanka cricket team
Sri Lanka Cricket has bolstered its coaching lineup by bringing on board Bharat Arun, the ex-fast bowling coach of India, and Jonty Rhodes, a renowned former South African player. The organisation has also reappointed Alex Kountouri, a seasoned physiotherapist with prior experience working with the Sri Lankan cricket team.
India's poor run of form continues, lose 0-3 against Uzbekistan in AFC Asian Cup
On Thursday, January 18, the Indian football team suffered a 3-0 loss against Uzbekistan in the AFC Asian Cup. This defeat was India's second in a row in Group B, coming after a 0-2 loss to Australia, a team considered a contender for the title. While India had been commended for their determined play against Australia, their showing against the team from Central Asia at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium did not reach the same level of acclaim.
India suffer agonising defeat against Germany in Olympic Qualifiers
In the FIH Women’s Hockey Olympic Qualifiers on Thursday, January 18, India faced a close loss to Germany in a dramatic sudden death penalty shootout, ending with a 3-4 scoreline. The intense match concluded at 2-2 in regular time, pushing both India and Germany into a penalty shootout, which ultimately progressed to sudden death. In these final moments, Germany's Lisa Nolte scored a remarkable no-look nutmeg goal against Indian goalkeeper and captain Savita, clinching Germany's qualification for the Paris Olympics.
Mickey Arthur and 2 others part ways with Pakistan cricket
In a major overhaul for Pakistan Cricket, Mickey Arthur, the former team director, and Andrew Puttick, the ex-batting coach, have stepped down from their roles. Notably, both Arthur and Puttick had been reassigned to positions at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore back in November 2023. Additionally, earlier this month, Grant Bradburn, who was the national team's head coach during the 2023 World Cup, also resigned from his position.
Satwik-Chirag pairing, HS Prannoy storm into India Open quarter-finals
At the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2024, hosted by the Badminton Association of India, HS Prannoy, a bronze medallist at the World Championships 2023, along with the men's doubles duo Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, progressed to the quarter-finals. The victories came after impressive performances at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Thursday.
Prannoy, rallying from a game deficit, triumphed over his younger fellow Indian player Priyanshu Rajawat with scores of 20-22, 21-14, 21-14. Meanwhile, the pair of Chirag and Satwik claimed a straightforward win against Lu Ching Yao and Yang Po Han from Chinese Taipei, with a scoreline of 21-14, 21-15.
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