India registered their biggest Test win in terms of runs when they defeated England by a margin of 434 runs in the Rajkot Test. Jasprit Bumrah will miss the 4th Test against England while KL Rahul is set to return after recovering from his injury.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on February 19's sports roundup:
Jasprit Bumrah out of 4th Test against England
India's leading fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, will be absent from the squad for the upcoming fourth Test against England, which is set to take place in Ranchi starting February 23 (Friday). Bumrah will not be traveling to Ranchi with the rest of the Indian team, as he has been granted a break for workload management reasons. This decision was made in the wake of India's monumental 434-run victory over England in the third Test match at Rajkot on February 18, which allowed India to secure a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
KL Rahul set to return for 4th India vs England Test
Team India is poised to receive a significant enhancement with the anticipated return of premier batter KL Rahul for the forthcoming 4th Test against England. KL Rahul has shown consistent improvement in his recovery from injury and is projected to reach complete match fitness in time for the 4th Test. This crucial match is scheduled to start on February 24 in Ranchi, marking a pivotal moment in the series for India.
India thrash England by 434 runs
On the back of Yashasvi Jaiswal's double century and Ravindra Jadeja's five-wicket haul, India registered a historic 434-run victory over England in the 3rd Test in Rajkot. With the victory, Rohit Sharma's men took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
India move up to second spot in WTC standings
Under Rohit Sharma's leadership, the Indian cricket team is making significant progress towards securing a spot in their third consecutive World Test Championship (WTC) final. By achieving their largest Test cricket victory by runs - a 434-run triumph - India notched up their fourth victory in seven matches during the current 2023-25 WTC cycle, propelling them to second place and overtaking Australia in the rankings.
Faiz Fazal announces retirement
Indian opening batter and ex-Vidarbha skipper, Faiz Fazal has declared his retirement from all formats of cricket. Following a scoreless inning on the third day of the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy match against Haryana at his home ground in Nagpur, Fazal announced the decision on his Instagram account on February 18.
Mustafizur Rahman cops a nasty blow to head
During a practice session on the eve of their match against Sylhet Strikers at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Bangladesh's leading left-arm fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was quickly taken to a nearby hospital following an injury. He was struck on the head by a ball from Litton Das, the captain of the Comilla Victorians, in an incident that occurred amidst the training activities of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) team.
Spenser Johnson replaces Marcus Stoinis
Cricket Australia revealed on Sunday afternoon that Spencer Johnson will join Australia's team for the forthcoming three-match T20I series against New Zealand. This inclusion offers the 28-year-old all-rounder an excellent opportunity to make a case for his selection in the T20 World Cup squad. Johnson steps in to replace Marcus Stoinis in the 15-man squad set to tour New Zealand for the series.
Contrasting results for Indian women's and men's table tennis teams
Manika Batra triumphed in both of her singles matches, leading the Indian women's team to a dominant 3-2 victory over Hungary, marking their initial win at the World Table Tennis Championships in Busan on February 18. Conversely, the Indian men's team faced a setback with a 1-3 loss to Poland in their second group match.
Damian Lillard wins All-Star game MVP
In an NBA All-Star Game held on Sunday night in Indianapolis, Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard led the Eastern Conference to a historic 211-186 victory over the Western Conference, scoring 39 points and hitting 11 three-pointers. At 33, Lillard was honored as the NBA All-Star Game MVP for the first time due to his outstanding performance.
Tamil Thalaivas and Dabang Delhi register wins in PKL
In an impressive display of skill and strategy, Tamil Thalaivas dominated Bengal Warriors with a remarkable 74-37 victory in their concluding match of Pro Kabaddi League Season 10. In another contest, Dabang Delhi K.C. secured a significant 46-38 victory over Bengaluru Bulls at Tau Devilal Indoor Stadium in Panchkula.
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