Wanindu Hasaranga broke Lasith Malinga's record and became the fastest Sri Lankan bowler to complete 100 wickets in T20Is. Indian men's hockey team defeated Spain in a thrilling shootout in FIH Pro League match.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on February 20's sports roundup:
Ranji Trophy 2024 quarter-final schedule revealed
The Ranji Trophy 2024 season has entered its business end after having kicked off on January 5 with 38 teams vying for the prestigious title. After seven rounds of intense competition across the Elite and Plate groups, the league stage concluded on February 19 (Monday), leading to the selection of eight teams from the Elite group for the quarter-finals.
Quarterfinal 1: Vidarbha vs Karnataka in Nagpur
Quarterfinal 2: Mumbai vs Baroda in Mumbai
Quarterfinal 3: Tamil Nadu vs Saurashtra in Coimbatore
Quarterfinal 4: Madhya Pradesh vs Andhra Pradesh in Indore
Sri Lanka take unassailable 2-0 lead over Afghanistan
Sri Lanka clinched a decisive 72-run victory over Afghanistan in the second T20I on Monday, February 19, in Dambulla, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews and captain Wanindu Hasaranga emerged as the pivotal players for the Sri Lankan team as the duo put on an eye-catching performance, first with the bat and then with the ball.
Wanindu Hasaranga becomes 2nd-fastest to 100 T20I wickets
Wanindu Hasaranga reached the milestone of 100 wickets in T20I in 2nd quickest time, achieving this landmark in just 63 matches. This achievement came as part of Sri Lanka's commanding 72-run win over Afghanistan on February 19, where Hasaranga contributed with two wickets for 19 runs in his four-over spell.
Dushmantha Chameera replaces Gus Atkinson in KKR's squad
For the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced Sri Lanka's Dushmantha Chameera as the substitute for England's Gus Atkinson. Atkinson, who was initially brought into the team at his base price of Rs 1 crore during the IPL mini-auction, will be replaced by Chameera, whom the franchise has signed for his base price of Rs 50 lakh.
Shubman Gill appointed as Punjab 'state icon' for Lok Sabha polls
The office of the Punjab Chief Electoral Officer has appointed Indian cricketer Shubman Gill as a 'state icon' for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C declared on February 19 that 24-year-old Gill will be involved in several campaigns aimed at raising voter awareness, with the goal of achieving a voter turnout of 70 percent, a campaign dubbed 'Is Vaar 70 Paar'.
Kashvee Gautam ruled out of WPL 2024
Just before the commencement of the Women's Premier League (WPL) second edition, Gujarat Giants have suffered a major setback as their highest-bid player at the auction, the yet-to-be-capped Kashvee Gautam, has been sidelined due to an injury. Gautam was secured for an impressive sum of Rs 2 crore during the auction.
Anush Agarwalla secures Paris Olympics berth in Equestrian
The Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) announced on February 19 (Monday) that Asian Games medallist Anush Agarwalla has earned a quota spot for the country in the dressage discipline for the upcoming Paris Olympics.
India beats Spain in FIH Pro League thriller
Veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh's remarkable performance enabled India to secure an exhilarating 8-7 victory in a shootout against Spain in their fifth encounter of the FIH Hockey Pro League on Monday. In the shootout, Sreejesh successfully saved one attempt, and teammates Harmanpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Upadhyay, Abhishek, and Raj Kumar Pal all successfully converted their shots, earning India an additional bonus point.
During the regulation time of the match, Jarmanpreet Singh (in the 1st minute) and Abhishek (in the 35th minute) scored for India, while Jose Basterra (in the 3rd minute) and Borja Lacalle (in the 15th minute) netted goals for Spain.
World Table Tennis Championships: Women's team wins; men's team loses
In the World Table Tennis Team Championships in Busan on February 19, the Indian women's team secured a 3-0 victory against Uzbekistan, whereas the men's team faced back-to-back losses, including a defeat at the hands of South Korea.
Puneri Paltan and Jaipur Pink Panthers register wins in PKL
Puneri Paltan clinched a commanding 51-36 win over Haryana Steelers in an electrifying match of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 at Tau Devilal Indoor Stadium in Panchkula. In another contest, The Jaipur Pink Panthers continued their winning streak, securing their fourth consecutive victory with a powerful 45-36 win against the Gujarat Giants in their last league-stage match.
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