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On the back of Ollie Pope's remarkable knock of 196 runs, England set India a 231-run target on Day 4 of the Hyderabad Test. Meanwhile, the Indian Davis Cup team will travel to Pakistan after a gap of 60 years. Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna defied father time and clinched his maiden Australian Open crown by winning the men's doubles title.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on January 28's sports roundup:
India need 231 runs to win 1st Test against England in Hyderabad
The Indian bowling attack finally managed to bundle out England in the second innings in the opening session of Day 4 of the Hyderabad Test. England posted a massive total of 520 runs and set India a steep target of 231 runs.
Ollie Pope misses double century by 4 runs but puts England in driver's seat
England's No.3 batter Ollie Pope played one of the great knocks in India in Tests but missed completing his double century by just 4 runs. Pope scored 196 runs off 278 balls with the help of 21 boundaries.
Jasprit Bumrah shine with 4 wickets in 2nd innings
While the Indian spin troika of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel lacked venom against England in 2nd innings, Jasprit Bumrah turned up the heat and bagged four wickets, including that of centurion Pope.
Record-shattering day in Under-19 World Cup
The ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024 was a thrilling display of powerful hitting, notably featuring Steve Stolk's remarkable 34 runs in a single over at Potchefstroom and Shahzaib Khan's elegant batting in East London. Stolk delivered a stunning performance, racing to a 50 off merely 13 balls, while his teammate, Dewan Marais, also made a significant impact with an unbeaten fifty that featured three sixes, contributing to South Africa's easy pursuit of Scotland's 270 in just 27 overs.
In a separate match, the formidable opening duo of Shahzaib and Shamyl Hussain both scored centuries, leading Pakistan to a commanding 10-wicket win over New Zealand, backed by an excellent showing from their bowling lineup. Additionally, in a pivotal Super Six match in Kimberley, Newman Nyamhuri's outstanding four-wicket haul steered Zimbabwe to an uncomplicated victory against Namibia.
India to face USA in Under-19 World Cup
The Indian Under-19 team will cross swords against the USA in the ongoing World Cup on January 28. Uday Saharan's men have won their two matches in the tournament so far.
Big blow for RCB, Heather Knight opts out of upcoming WPL
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team faces a significant challenge ahead of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024, starting February 23, as Heather Knight has opted out of the upcoming season. Knight's absence is a considerable setback for RCB, considering her impressive performance in the previous WPL 2023, where she was a key player despite the team's challenging season under Smriti Mandhana's leadership. To fill the void left by Knight, RCB has brought in South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk as her replacement.
Indian Davis Cup team to travel to Pakistan
In a significant development, the Indian government has approved the travel of India's Davis Cup team to Pakistan, marking a huge moment as it will be the team's first visit there in over 60 years. This decision comes after the Indian Tennis Association's initial request to relocate the match to a neutral venue due to security concerns in Pakistan was rejected.
The AITA had earlier sought advice from the Sports Ministry about sending its national team to Pakistan for the upcoming World Group match. The Indian team is now slated to arrive in Islamabad on January 29, ahead of the tie set to take place on the courts of the Sports Complex on February 3-4.
Rohan Bopanna defies father time, wins maiden Australian Open
Achieving a historic milestone, Rohan Bopanna, at the age of 43, became the oldest male Grand Slam champion by winning the Australian Open 2024 men's doubles title. Teaming up with Australian player Matthew Ebden, Bopanna secured the championship at the Rod Laver Arena. On Saturday, January 27, the duo emerged victorious against Italy's Simone Boleli and Andrea Vavassori, with a final score of 7-6 (7-0), 7-5.
Xavi to leave Barcelona on June 30
Xavi Hernandez, the manager of FC Barcelona, has declared his departure from the club effective June 30, following their 5-3 defeat to Villareal on January 27, Saturday. The recent home loss against Villareal has placed Barcelona 10 points adrift of Real Madrid and 8 behind Girona in the LaLiga title chase. With Barcelona's performances falling short of expectations this season, the pressure had been increasingly building on the iconic midfielder-turned-manager.
Dabang Delhi register win, Patna Pirates and Puneri Paltan share spills
In a commanding display at the Patliputra Indoor Stadium in Patna, Dabang Delhi K.C. triumphed over U.P. Yoddhas with a 36-27 scoreline on Saturday. Patna Pirates and Puneri Paltan battled to a thrilling 32-32 draw on Saturday. The match was a showcase of skill and strategy, with Puneri Paltan captain Aslam Inamdar scoring 13 points, Patna Pirates captain Sachin earning 8 raid points, and Mayur Kadam securing 5 tackle points.
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