India were pegged back early on Day 3 after England pacer James Anderson dismissed openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal in quick succession. Jasprit Bumrah became the quickest Indian pacer to complete 150 wickets in Tests. Meanwhile, the Indian Davis Cup team took a 2-0 lead over arch-rivals Pakistan.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on February 4's sports roundup:
James Anderson nears 700-wicket mark in Test
England veteran pacer James Anderson rocked India early on Day 3 with two quick wickets as he dismissed Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal in quick succession. Anderson took his tally of wickets in Test cricket to 695.
Jasprit Bumrah becomes fastest Indian pacer to 150 wickets in Tests
Jasprit Bumrah became the quickest India pacer to complete 150 wickets in Tests during his spectacular spell with the ball on Day 2 of the ongoing Vizag Test against England. Bumrah finished with outstanding figures of 6/45 in 15.5 overs.
AB de Villiers backtracks on big revelation Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma
AB de Villiers caused a stir online when he inadvertently announced that Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are expecting their second child. The revelation came during a Q&A session on his YouTube channel, where de Villiers interacted with fans. However, shortly after the disclosure, the former South African captain removed the segment of the video that contained the news about Kohli and Sharma's upcoming addition to their family.
Sai Sudharsan's century puts India A on brink of victory
Sai Sudharsan's splendid century fortified India A's position on the third day of their third unofficial Test against England Lions on February 3. Accumulating 117 runs off 240 balls, Sudharsan was instrumental in steering India A to a formidable second innings score of 409, extending their lead to 402 runs. Faced with the massive target of 403, the England Lions ended the third day on 83 for 2, with opener Alex Lees standing undefeated at 41. The Lions have a challenging 320 runs to score on the final day to secure a victory and tie the series, which India A leads 1-0.
Pakistan seal semi-final berth with thrilling win over Bangladesh in U19 World Cup
Pakistan advanced to the semifinals of the Under-19 World Cup with a thrilling five-run win over Bangladesh in their Super Six encounter in Benoni on February 3. Ubaid Shah, the younger sibling of Naseem Shah, starred with an outstanding five-wicket haul, preventing Bangladesh from reaching the modest target of 156.
U19 World Cup semi-final draw set; India to face South Africa
The Under-19 World Cup 2024 is entering its crucial knockout phase, with the semifinal lineup now decided. India punched their ticket to the semifinals by dominating Group-1, winning all five of their matches. From Group-2, South Africa and Australia have also advanced to the semifinals. Pakistan completed the quartet of semifinalists following their nail-biting five-run victory over Bangladesh in a tense match on February 3, setting the stage for the final rounds of the Under-19 World Cup 2024.
India will square off against South Africa while Pakistan will cross swords against Australia.
Special Team India clinch series against England
India's physical disability cricket team showcased their talent by securing a 3-1 series win against England in a captivating contest held in Ahmedabad on February 3. Ravindra Sante earned the Man of the Match title for his exceptional performance across all facets of the game. His pivotal role in batting, bowling, and fielding played a crucial part in India's triumph.
Kane Williamson surpasses Sir Don Bradman
New Zealand's superstar Kane Williamson marked his comeback with yet another century and surpassed the legendary Sir Don Bradman's record. Williamson registered his 30th ton in Test cricket during the ongoing Test against South Africa. Sir Don Bradman had scored 29 centuries during his hall-of-fame career.
India take 2-0 lead over Pakistan in Davis Cup
India gained a commanding 2-0 lead in the Davis Cup World Group I playoff tie against Pakistan, with Ramkumar Ramanathan and N Sriram Balaji delivering crucial victories in the highly competitive matches on February 3.
Dabang Delhi, UP Yoddhas register wins in PKL
At the bustling Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi, Dabang Delhi K.C. secured a triumphant 44-33 win over Telugu Titans on Saturday, with Ashu Malik delivering a standout performance by scoring 20 points, becoming the highlight of the evening for the hosts.
U.P. Yoddhas clinched a commanding 39-23 win over U Mumba, thanks to stellar defense by Sumit and impactful raiding from Gagana Gowda and Mahipal. Despite U Mumba's tactical changes and Shivam scoring five points from the bench, the Yoddhas emerged victorious.
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