Team India was further plagued by injuries to star players when KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja were ruled out from the upcoming second Test against England. Meanwhile, Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan was named in the Indian squad for the second Test. In the Under-19 World Cup, India will be up against New Zealand on January 30 (Tuesday).
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on January 30's sports roundup:
Injury woes continue for Team India; KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja to miss 2nd Test
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on January 29 that KL Rahul would miss the second Test due to pain in his right quadriceps. In the same release, the BCCI announced that all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will be unavailable for the Vizag Test due to a hamstring injury he suffered in the previous match in Hyderabad.
Sarfaraz Khan earns maiden India call-up
Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan was named as KL Rahul's replacement in the Indian squad for the second Test against England. Sarfaraz has an average nearing 70 in first-class cricket. He has scored 3,912 runs from 66 innings including 14 centuries and 11 half-centuries. His strike rate is an impressive 70.48 as well.
Washington Sundar and Saurabh Kumar also added to Indian squad
All-rounder Washington Sundar and left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar have also been added to the Indian squad for second Test against England. They were a part of India A’s squad in the ongoing unofficial Test series against England Lions.
Ravindra Jadeja might miss the remaining Test matches against England
According to reports, India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who suffered a hamstring injury in the 1st Test against England, might miss the remaining four matches of the series as well. It is being reported that Jadeja's injury might take a longer time to heal.
India to face New Zealand in U19 World Cup Super Six stage
Uday Saharan's U19 team will be up against New Zealand in the Super Six stage of the ongoing World Cup on January 30 (Tuesday). India are undefeated in the tournament so far.
3 pulsating fixtures lined up in U19 World Cup
Apart from India's game against New Zealand, two more contests of the Under-19 World Cup are scheduled to take place on January 30. Sri Lanka will cross swords against the West Indies while Pakistan will square off against Ireland.
Shamar Joseph to play for Peshawar Zalmi under Babar Azam's captaincy
Young West Indies star Shamar Joseph, who made headlines with his historic seven-wicket performance at the Gabba, is poised to join Babar Azam at Peshawar Zalmi for the 2024 Pakistan Super League (PSL). Joseph has been selected by the Peshawar franchise as a substitute for England's Gus Atkinson for part of the season.
India thump Jamaica 13-0 in IH Hockey5s World Cup, storm into quarter-finals
In a commanding performance, India trounced Jamaica 13-0 in their final pool match of the FIH Hockey5s men's World Cup in Muscat on January 29, earning a place in the quarterfinals. Maninder Singh was a standout player, scoring four goals, with two in the second minute and one each in the 28th and 29th minutes.
Alongside Maninder, several Indian players made significant contributions. Manjeet, Raheel Mohammed, and Mandeep Mor each scored two goals, finding the net in the 5th and 24th, 16th and 27th, and 23rd and 27th minutes, respectively. Additional goals came from Uttam Singh (5th minute), Rajbhar Pawan (9th minute), and Gurjot Singh (14th minute), rounding off a dominant display by the Indian team.
Indian boxer Mandeep Jangra clinches huge win
Indian boxer Mandeep Jangra secured the National Boxing Association's intercontinental super featherweight title in the United States after defeating American opponent Gerardo Esquivel in Toppenish City, Washington, on January 29.
Patna Pirates, Haryana Steelers register wins in PKL
At the Patliputra Indoor Stadium, amidst an enthusiastic home crowd, Patna Pirates showcased a stellar defensive performance in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10, defeating Gujarat Giants 32-20 on Monday, thereby ascending to fourth in the standings. In another contest, Haryana Steelers boosted their playoff prospects with a decisive 41-36 victory over Bengal Warriors.
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