The England cricket team on January 21 arrived in Hyderabad for the first of five Test matches against India. Star England batter Harry Brook has been ruled out of the entire series against India due to personal reasons while Dan Lawrence has been named as replacement. In badminton, India's star men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty succumbed in the final of India Open.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on January 22's sports roundup:
England cricket team arrives in Hyderabad for 1st Test against India
The anticipation for the five-match Test series between India and England heightened as the English team, led by Ben Stokes, landed in Hyderabad on Sunday, January 21. The squad, coached by Brendon McCullum, arrived at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport following their training stint in Abu Dhabi.
Body blow for England ahead of India Tests as Harry Brook to miss series
England's cricket team has been dealt a significant setback as Harry Brook has withdrawn from the Test series against India. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on January 21 that Brook will be returning to the UK immediately due to personal reasons.
Dan Lawrence announced as Harry Brook's replacement for India Tests
England has named Dan Lawrence as the replacement for Harry Brook in the Test series against India. This decision was made shortly after Harry Brook withdrew from the five-match series, returning to the UK for personal reasons.
Indian-origin Snehith Reddy's century leads New Zealand past Nepal
In their Under-19 World Cup match in East London on January 21, New Zealand secured a 64-run victory over Nepal, thanks to a spectacular century from Indian-origin player Snehith Reddy.
Sri Lanka overpower Zimbabwe in rain-hit contest
Sri Lanka achieved a notable 39-run win over Zimbabwe in a rain-affected Under-19 World Cup match in Kimberley on January 21. Dinura Kalupahana's half-century and three wickets each from Vishwa Lahiru and Malsha Tharupathi were instrumental behind the Islanders' victory.
Two gripping matches lined up on Day 4 of U-19 World Cup
On day 4 of the ongoing Under-19 World Cup, Australia will cross swords against minnows Namibia while Bangladesh will square off against Ireland.
Mohammad Haris forced to return back to Pakistan from Dhaka
Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Haris had to go back to Pakistan from Dhaka Airport after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) did not issue him a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to play in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024. It's reported that the PCB withheld the NOC as Haris had participated in two domestic T20 leagues since July, surpassing the board's policy limit. Haris was slated to play for the Chattogram Challengers in BPL 2024.
Two more Indian shooters qualify for Paris Olympics, tally increases to 19
Raiza Dhillon and Anant Jeet Singh Naruka secured two additional quotas for India in shooting for the Paris Olympics, increasing India's total quota count to 19. They accomplished this feat by clinching silver medals in their respective skeet events at the Asia Olympic Qualification for Shotgun on Saturday.
Satwik-Chirag pairing lose in India Open men's doubles final
In the India Open 2024 final in New Delhi on January 21, the Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty succumbed to South Korea's S.J. Seo and M.H. Kang. The thrilling final, held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium on Sunday, saw Kang and Seo stage an impressive comeback, defeating the favored home team with scores of 15-21, 21-11, 21-18, in a match that spanned an hour and 5 minutes.
Tamil Thalaivas, Puneri Paltan register wins in PKL
On Sunday, in their Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 match at Hyderabad's Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Tamil Thalaivas secured a convincing 45-28 win against Bengaluru Bulls, thanks to a combination of dynamic raiding and solid defending. On the flip side, Puneri Paltan emerged victorious against Gujarat Giants, achieving a commanding 34-24 win.
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