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Virat Kohli's world record 50th ODI hundred and a scintillating century by Shreyas Iyer powered India into the final of the World Cup with a 70-run victory over New Zealand

In the process, the Indian pacer Mohammed Shami etched his name into the record books, becoming the fastest bowler to claim 50 wickets in the ODI World Cup.

Pakistan lost five of their nine games, including a shock defeat against Afghanistan, bringing Babar's leadership under scanner

Pogaku Vedansh of Olive Mount clinched the under-11 boys title in the 10th Stag Telangana State and Inter-District Table Tennis Championship

Niranjan J Warrier was tied for the top spot along with Indrajit Majumdar on 10 points from 12 rounds

After winning the toss and electing to bat first, the right-hander opener gave India a flying start by scoring a quick 47 runs off 29 balls, including 4 fours and 4 sixes.

Shreyas scored 105 off 70 balls against New Zealand in the semi-finals of the World Cup, which included 4 fours and 8 sixes, reaching his hundred in just 67 balls.

Rohit Sharma's (47 off 29 balls) pyrotechnics, tons by Kohli (117 off 113) and Iyer (105 off 70), and a fluent 65-ball 79 by Shubman Gill, who retired hurt due to cramps, powered India after the skipper won a good toss

King Kohli scored 117 runs of 113 balls before falling to Tim Southee in the 44th over of the game.  

The BCCI allegedly swapped the pitch for the World Cup 2023 semifinals between India and New Zealand at Wankhede in Mumbai, without obtaining permission from the ICC.

India and New Zealand maintain unchanged lineups from their recent matches against the Netherlands and Sri Lanka, sticking to their existing teams for the upcoming game.

India's undefeated streak spans nine games in the tournament, contrasting with the Kiwis' initial strong performance, although they secured their spot in the final four at a later stage.

David Beckham, UNICEF Global Ambassador, Visits India; Plans Mumbai Meeting with Sonam and Anand

For Sania's birthday, Farah celebrated by posting a cute tribute on her Instagram.

Harbhajan expressed his frustration on X, sharing a video where Inzamam discussed the Indian spinner's attendance at teachings by Pakistan's Islamic preacher, Tariq Jameel, expressing admiration for it.

The award will be announced on World Athletics' platforms on December 11

Hyderabad women and Ranga Reddy men teams clinched titles at in the 10th Stag Telangana State and Inter-District Table Tennis Championship

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah and spinner Kuldeep Yadav are ranked fourth and fifth, respectively.

Fans in India are eagerly waiting for India to lift the trophy again and put an end to its ICC trophy drought. The last time India won a major ICC was at the 2011 World Cup, under the leadership of MS Dhoni.

Sreenidi Deccan Football Club played out an entertaining 2-2 draw with Shillong Lajong in a Matchweek 4 I-League

Manikanta slammed an unbeaten 71 to guide Emerging Cricketers Development Group (ECDG) XI to a comfortable six-wicket win over Cyclone Cricket Academy in final of the fourth edition of Bharat Ratna Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru-Jr Cricket Championship

Anirudh Reddy scalped seven wickets for 13 to bowl his side Adams XI to a 65-run victory over Lords XI in the HCA C Division one-day league match

Rachin Ravindra is currently the third-highest run-getter in the World Cup 2023 with three centuries so far at an average of 70.62

Commenting on Pakistan's dismal performance in the World Cup, Abdul Razzaq got critical of PCB and made an unnecessary remark bizarrely involving Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai in his statement