Indian U19 team would look to clinch the country's 6th World Cup when they cross swords against Australia in the final on February 11. Virat Kohli will miss the ongoing Test series against England due to personal reasons. Meanwhile, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape defeated Durban Super Giants in the SA20 final on February 10.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on February 11's sports roundup:
India to face Australia in U19 World Cup final
The thrilling finale of the 2024 Under-19 World Cup is set to unfold as India and Australia face off at the Sahara Park Willowmoore Cricket Stadium in Benoni, South Africa, with both teams vying for the prestigious title. India, the reigning champions, are on the cusp of history as they aim to clinch their sixth U19 World Cup title, extending their record in the tournament's history. The final showdown is scheduled for Sunday, February 11, promising an epic battle between the two cricketing powerhouses.
India's squad for remaining 3 Tests against England announced
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) men's selection committee announced the 17-member Test squad for the remainder of Test series against England on February 10.
India's Test squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul*, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), KS Bharat (wk), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja*, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep
Virat Kohli to miss entire Test series for the first time in his career
Despite being named in the squad for the initial two Tests, Kohli withdrew due to personal reasons, and to the disappointment of many, he was not named in the squad for the subsequent matches in Rajkot, Ranchi, and Dharamsala, announced on February 10.
"Virat Kohli will remain unavailable for selection for the remainder of the series due to personal reasons. The Board fully respects and supports Mr. Kohli’s decision," the BCCI said in a statement.
Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul's participation subject to fitness
Ahead of the third Test in Rajkot, Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul have rejoined the squad following their absence in the Visakhapatnam Test due to their respective injuries. Jadeja was sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Rahul experienced discomfort in his right quadriceps following a 28-run defeat in the Hyderabad Test. Both players were subsequently sent to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru for rehabilitation.
As the third Test in Rajkot, scheduled to start on February 15, approaches, it remains unclear if Jadeja and Rahul will be fit enough to take part in the match.
“The participation of Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul is subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI medical team,” the BCCI said in the media release.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape win SA20 tournament
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape successfully defended their title in the Betway SA20, securing consecutive championships with a commanding 89-run win against Durban's Super Giants at Newlands on a memorable February 10 (Saturday) evening. Marco Jansen starred with a spell of 5/30 with the ball.
Lucknow Super Giants rope in Shamar Joseph for Rs 3 crore
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have announced West Indies' Shamar Joseph as England's Mark Wood's replacement for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Joseph has been signed for a whopping sum of Rs. 3 crore.
Lea Tahuhu replaces Lauren Cheatle in Gujarat Giants' squad
The Gujarat Giants have named New Zealand's fast bowler, Lea Tahuhu, as the replacement for Australian left-arm pacer Lauren Cheatle ahead of the Women's Premier League (WPL), which is set to begin on February 23. At 33 years old, Tahuhu was acquired by the Gujarat team for a sum of Rs 30 lakhs.
Liverpool and Manchester City register wins in Premier League
Liverpool's leading trio in attack, Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz, and Darwin Nunez, each found the net during their 3-1 victory over Burnley, stepping up while Mohamed Salah is sidelined due to injury. In a separate match, Manchester City secured a 2-0 victory against Everton on Saturday, with Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne, both returning from extended injury breaks, combining for the decisive goal.
Qatar wins AFC Asian Cup with a 3-1 victory over Jordan in final
In a remarkable display, Akram Afif netted a hat-trick, clinching consecutive Asian Cup victories for Qatar with a 3-1 triumph over Jordan on Saturday. The forward's goals came once in the first half and twice in the second, at the Lusail Stadium, propelling him to the top of the tournament's scoring chart with a total of eight goals.
Bengal Warriors, Patna Pirates register wins in PKL
In a stunning display of kabaddi prowess, the Bengal Warriors dominated the Telugu Titans with an emphatic 55-35 victory at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata, thrilling the home crowd with a performance to remember. The Patna Pirates delivered an outstanding performance to secure a 44-23 win over U Mumba, advancing their pursuit of a playoff position in Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League.
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