Ravichandran Ashwin was ruled out of the ongoing 3rd Test match between India and England owing to a family emergency. Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis will miss the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand due to a back injury. Meanwhile, the Indian men's hockey team registered a narrow 1-0 win over Ireland in a FIH Pro League contest.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on February 17's sports roundup:
Ravichandran Ashwin withdraws from Rajkot Test due to family emergency
India suffered a significant setback as Ravichandran Ashwin exited the ongoing third Test against England due to a family emergency. The announcement of Ashwin's departure came just hours after Day 2 concluded, a day marked by his historic achievement of securing his 500th wicket in Test cricket.
Ravichandran Ashwin breaches the 500-wicket mark in Test
On February 16 in Rajkot, India's seasoned off-spin all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin made history by becoming the second Indian to achieve 500 wickets in Test cricket, achieving this milestone as the second-fastest player to do so.
Indian players wear black armbands in honour of Dattajirao Gaekwad
On Day 3 of the Rajkot Test match against England, Indian cricketers paid tribute to Dattajirao Gaekwad by wearing black armbands. Gaekwad, a former captain of the Indian cricket team and the nation's oldest living Test cricketer until his passing, died at the age of 95 on February 13 (Tuesday) in Baroda.
Dhruv Jurel creates history on debut
On the second day of the third Test against England, Dhruv Jurel, making his debut for India, set a new record by scoring the highest runs in an innings by an Indian wicketkeeper-batter on debut in Test cricket, a feat that hasn't been achieved in 90 years. Jurel scored 46 runs in 107 deliveries with the help of two fours and three sixes.
Varun Aaron calls time on red-ball career
Varun Aaron announced his retirement from red-ball cricket following Jharkhand's current Ranji Trophy game against Rajasthan. The fast bowler cited that after 15 years in the longer format, his body could no longer withstand the demands of bowling in Test cricket.
Marcus Stoinis ruled out of NZ T20Is, Aaron Hardie named replacement
Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has been sidelined from the upcoming three-match T20I series against New Zealand due to a back injury. Aaron Hardie has been named as Stoinis' replacement.
Kyle Jamieson to miss at least one year
New Zealand's prominent fast bowler, Kyle Jamieson, is facing a minimum of one year on the sidelines due to a new back injury. This recent injury, a stress fracture to his back, occurred during the first Test in the recent series against South Africa, marking another significant blow to his career.
Burglary at Yuvraj Singh's Panchkula home
A burglary at the residence of Shabnam Singh, mother of former Indian cricket star Yuvraj Singh, in MDC Sector 4, Panchkula, has resulted in the theft of Rs 75,000 in cash and several pieces of jewelry. The incident has raised suspicions towards the domestic staff employed at the home.
India beat Ireland 1-0 in FIH Pro League
In a closely contested FIH Pro League match on Friday, India narrowly escaped an upset, securing a 1-0 victory over the underdog Ireland team thanks to a last-minute goal by Gurjant Singh.
Jaipur Pink Panthers beat Telugu Titans; Haryana Steelers down Patna Pirates
The Jaipur Pink Panthers secured a thrilling 51-44 victory over the Telugu Titans at the Tau Devi Lal Indoor Stadium in Panchkula, despite a standout performance from Pawan Sehrawat on Friday. The Haryana Steelers clinched the last playoff berth in Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League with a decisive 39-32 victory over the Patna Pirates.
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