Virat Kohli is likely to miss the upcoming two Tests against England after missing the opening two games. Australia and Pakistan will cross swords in the second semi-final of the ongoing U19 World Cup on February 8. Australia T20I captain Mitchell Marsh has tested positive for COVID-19.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on February 8's sports roundup:
Virat Kohli to miss Rajkot and Ranchi Tests against England
Virat Kohli is likely to continue his absence from the England series. He's expected to miss the third and fourth Tests in Rajkot and Ranchi. Additionally, there are uncertainties about his participation in the fifth Test in Dharmasala. Kohli opted out of the first two Test owing to personal reasons.
KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja likely to return for 3rd Test vs England
According to reports, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, who didn't play in the second Test in Vizag against England, are recovering well and are expected to be available for selection. Meanwhile, the team management has left it to Jasprit Bumrah to decide if he wants to participate in the third Test.
Mitchell Marsh tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of 1st T20I against West Indies
Cricket Australia has approved Australia captain Mitchell Marsh to lead the team in the opening T20I series against the West Indies on February 9, despite his positive COVID-19 test. Marsh will fulfill his captaincy duties on the field while adhering to strict social-distancing protocols. The first of the three-match T20I series between Australia and the West Indies will take place at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart.
Daryl Mitchell set to miss 2nd Test against South Africa and Australia T20Is
New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell will be absent from the second Test against South Africa and the upcoming T20I series against Australia as he continues to recover from a foot injury.
Aamer Jamal becomes 5th Pakistan pacer to take fifer in BPL 2024
Pakistan's fast-bowling all-rounder Aamer Jamal achieved his first-ever five-wicket haul in the format, guiding Comilla Victorians to a 34-run victory against Khulna Tigers at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on February 7. Jamal's five-wicket haul played a crucial role in Comilla Victorians restricting Khulna Tigers to 115 runs in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024.
South Africa women’s team thrash Australia in 2nd ODI by 84 runs
South Africa women clinched their first ODI victory against Australia, triumphing by 84 runs (DLS method) in the second match held in Sydney. This win leveled the three-match series at 1-1.
Australia and Pakistan to cross swords in U19 World Cup semi-final
In the second semi-final of the ongoing U19 World Cup, Australia and Pakistan will square off against each other. The winner will then cross swords against India in the final.
Police gather evidence in sexual assault case against hockey player Varun Kumar
Indian national team hockey player Varun Kumar is currently under investigation by the Bengaluru Police for allegations of rape. Police officials have confirmed that they are gathering evidence, examining call logs, messages, and voice recordings exchanged between Varun Kumar and the alleged victim as part of the ongoing investigation. The police added that they would soon approach the 28-year-old to join the probe.
Davis Cup heroes Ramanathan, Balaji set to take part in Bengaluru Open 2024
Four Indian Davis Cup players, among them Ramkumar Ramanathan and N Sriram Balaji, who contributed significantly to India's dominant victory over Pakistan with their singles performances in Islamabad, will participate in the doubles event of the Bengaluru Open 2024.
Ramkumar has teamed up with fellow Indian Saketh Myneni, known for his powerful serves, while Balaji has partnered with Germany's Andre Begemann for the event scheduled from February 12-18.
Jaipur Pink Panthers and Puneri Paltan register wins in PKL
The Jaipur Pink Panthers reclaimed their position at the top of the leaderboard with a commendable 27-22 victory against Dabang Delhi K.C. during their clash at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi. In another contest, Puneri Paltan showcased their playoff-ready form with a commanding 40-31 victory over the Bengaluru Bulls.
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