India and Afghanistan are set to battle in the second T20I of their three-match series at Indore's Holkar Cricket Stadium which will mark Virat Kohli's return to the shortest format of the game since T20 World Cup 2022. With a 1-0 lead, India aim to clinch the series at the earliest opportunity. Meanwhile, Australian batting maestro Shaun Marsh announced retirment from all formats of the game. Pakistan and New Zealand are engaged in their own 2nd T20I of a five-match series. Here's a look at the top 10 trending sports on January 14.
India look to seal T20I series
India and Afghanistan will play their second T20I at Indore's Holkar stadium on January 14 as Rohit Sharma will look to take an unassailable lead and seal the series 2-0.
Virat Kohli returns to T20I fold
Virat Kohli will be marking his return to India's T20I set-up after a hiatus of 14 months in the second T20I against Afghanistan on January 14.
Rohit set to script big milestone
Rohit Sharma is on the brink of a historic milestone, set to become the first male cricketer to play 150 T20I matches in his next game against Afghanistan.
Shaun Marsh calls it quits to international cricket
After a 23-year-long illustrious career, Australia's star batter Shaun Marsh announced his retirement following Melbourne Renegades failed to advance to the playoffs in the 2023-24 Big Bash League (BBL). Marsh's final appearance was on January 13, where he produced a stunning performance, scoring a decisive 64 runs that led the Renegades to victory over the Stars in the Melbourne derby at the Docklands Stadium.
Pakistan aim for comeback in 2nd T20I vs New Zealand
Pakistan are gearing up for a strong comeback as they go head-to-head with New Zealand in Hamilton for the 2nd T20I match on January 14.
Satwiksairaj-Chirag thrash World Champions to enter Malaysia Open final
Asian Games gold medallists Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty triumphed over the world champion Korean duo of Seo Seung Jae and Kang Min Hyuk in straight sets, advancing to the final of the Malaysia Open Super 1000 men's doubles.
India falter in AFC Asian Cup 2023 opener
India's solid defensive effort in the first half ultimately proved insufficient as Australia clinched a 2-0 victory in their AFC Asian Cup 2023 Group B match on January 13, Saturday. Jackson Ervine and Jordan Bos emerged as key players for Australia, the world's No.25 ranked team, who initially found it challenging to break through the Indian defense in the first half.
Savita Punia brigade go down to lower-ranked USA
In their opening match of the FIH Women's Olympic Qualifier, India, ranked sixth globally, suffered a 0-1 defeat to the United States, which is ranked 24th. Despite controlling the game and creating numerous scoring opportunities, including seven penalty corners, the Indian team failed to penetrate the American defense.
Vijayveer Sidhu books 17th Paris Olympic berth for India in shooting
India's shooting sensation Vijayveer Sidhu secured country's 17th quota place for the Paris Games, alongside winning a silver medal in the men's 25m rapid-fire event at the Asia Olympic Qualifiers on Saturday, January 13.
Australian Open: Djokovic, Sabalenka ready for Day 1 Action
The Australian Open is underway, with defending singles champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka all set to compete on the opening day.
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