Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has regained the No.1 spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings for all-rounders after his fiery performance in the recently concluded two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

West Indies'&nbsp;Jason Holder is at No 2 spot in the ICC Test Rankings for all-rounders.

Holder is currently participating in the three-match Test series against England and so far he has been ordinary in the two concluded matches.

Jadeja has 385 rating points and Holder has 357.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/huge-blow-for-kkr-as-pat-cummins-and-aaron-finch-to-miss-first-5-games-for-shreyas-iyer-co-in-ipl-2022-464878">Huge blow for KKR as Pat Cummins and Aaron Finch to miss first 5 games for Shreyas Iyer &amp; Co. in IPL 2022</a>

In the bowling rankings, Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi has moved to the No.6 spot after struggling in the Karachi Test. He scalped only two wickets in the match.

Australian skipper Pat Cummins has moved up one spot to No.8 after taking three wickets and scoring 34* in the first innings of the Karachi Test. Mitchell Starc, who picked up three wickets in the first innings, has moved up one place to No.15.

India's Ravichandran Ashwin is on No. 2 position.

Jasprit Bumrah, who bagged eight wickets, including his maiden Test five-for at home in the second against the Sri Lanka Test in Bangaluru, leapt to No 4 spot.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2022-rohit-sharma-provides-update-on-suryakumar-yadavs-availability-for-mi-ahead-of-dc-clash-464869">IPL 2022: Rohit Sharma provides update on Suryakumar Yadav's availability for MI ahead of DC clash</a>

Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne's great innings in the ongoing Test series against Pakistan has got him to No.1 spot in the batting chart.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam's glorious knock of 196 runs in the Test against Australia has taken him to No. 5 spot in the batting rankings.

Mohammad Rizwan and Usman Khawaja have also made big leaps. Rizwan has moved up six ranks to be at No.11 alongside David Warner after his knock of 104* in the second innings.

Usman Khawaja, who scored 160 and 44* in Karachi, moves up eleven spots to No.13.

Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has regained the No.1 spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings for all-rounders after his fiery performance in the recently concluded two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has regained the No.1 spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings for all-rounders after his fiery performance in the recently concluded two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. West Indies' Jason Holder is at No 2 spot in the ICC Test Rankings for all-rounders. Holder is currently participating in the three-match Test series against England and so far he has been ordinary in the two concluded matches. Jadeja has 385 rating points and Holder has 357. ALSO READ: Huge blow for KKR as Pat Cummins and Aaron Finch to miss first 5 games for Shreyas Iyer & Co. in IPL 2022 In the bowling rankings, Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi has moved to the No.6 spot after struggling in the Karachi Test. He scalped only two wickets in the match. Australian skipper Pat Cummins has moved up one spot to No.8 after taking three wickets and scoring 34* in the first innings of the Karachi Test. Mitchell Starc, who picked up three wickets in the first innings, has moved up one place to No.15. India's Ravichandran Ashwin is on No. 2 position. Jasprit Bumrah, who bagged eight wickets, including his maiden Test five-for at home in the second against the Sri Lanka Test in Bangaluru, leapt to No 4 spot. ALSO READ: IPL 2022: Rohit Sharma provides update on Suryakumar Yadav's availability for MI ahead of DC clash Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne's great innings in the ongoing Test series against Pakistan has got him to No.1 spot in the batting chart. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam's glorious knock of 196 runs in the Test against Australia has taken him to No. 5 spot in the batting rankings. Mohammad Rizwan and Usman Khawaja have also made big leaps. Rizwan has moved up six ranks to be at No.11 alongside David Warner after his knock of 104* in the second innings. Usman Khawaja, who scored 160 and 44* in Karachi, moves up eleven spots to No.13.

ICC Test rankings: Jadeja regains No. 1 spot among all-rounders, Babar Azam breaks into top 5 for batters

Manchester United and Everton legend Wayne Rooney and iconic Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira on Wednesday were inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame recognises and celebrates the exceptional skill and talent of individuals who have graced the Premier League since its inception in 1992. It is the highest individual honour awarded to players by the League.

Rooney and Vieira are the first two inductees of 2022, with a public vote opening up later in the day to decide another six to join them from a shortlist of 25 former players.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-winners-medal-among-items-stolen-during-burglary-says-paul-pogba-464821">Manchester United star Paul Pogba says World Cup winner's medal stolen during burglary</a>

Rooney joins the select group as the second-highest scorer in Premier League history, after inaugural inductee Alan Shearer, having struck 208 goals in 491 appearances. He also provided 103 assists, a tally only beaten by two players.

"It's a huge honour for me to be named in the Premier League Hall of Fame, alongside an incredible group of players who have already been inducted," Rooney said.

The other HOF inductee, Vieira was a colossal presence in Arsenal's midfield from 1996 to 2005, dominating matches while scoring 31 goals and providing 34 assists in 307 Premier League appearances as he won the title three times.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-to-return-to-barcelona-heres-what-barca-head-coach-xavi-has-to-say-about-superstars-return-464533">Lionel Messi to return to Barcelona? Here's what Barca head coach Xavi has to say about superstar's comeback</a>

Combining power, athleticism and tough tackling with pinpoint passing and ruthless finishing, Vieira won the 2000/01 Player of the Season award and established himself as one of the greatest central midfielders of his generation.

He etched his name into the history books in the third of his Premier League Trophy wins, captaining "The Invincibles" as Arsene Wenger's team won the 2003/04 title without losing a single match.

Vieira finished his Premier League playing career at Manchester City before turning to life off the field. After coaching in the US and France, he was named manager of Crystal Palace last summer.

Manchester United and Everton legend Wayne Rooney and iconic Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira on Wednesday were inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognises and celebrates the exceptional skill and talent of individuals who have graced the Premier League since its inception in 1992.

Manchester United and Everton legend Wayne Rooney and iconic Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira on Wednesday were inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognises and celebrates the exceptional skill and talent of individuals who have graced the Premier League since its inception in 1992. It is the highest individual honour awarded to players by the League. Rooney and Vieira are the first two inductees of 2022, with a public vote opening up later in the day to decide another six to join them from a shortlist of 25 former players. ALSO READ: Manchester United star Paul Pogba says World Cup winner's medal stolen during burglary Rooney joins the select group as the second-highest scorer in Premier League history, after inaugural inductee Alan Shearer, having struck 208 goals in 491 appearances. He also provided 103 assists, a tally only beaten by two players. "It's a huge honour for me to be named in the Premier League Hall of Fame, alongside an incredible group of players who have already been inducted," Rooney said. The other HOF inductee, Vieira was a colossal presence in Arsenal's midfield from 1996 to 2005, dominating matches while scoring 31 goals and providing 34 assists in 307 Premier League appearances as he won the title three times. ALSO READ: Lionel Messi to return to Barcelona? Here's what Barca head coach Xavi has to say about superstar's comeback Combining power, athleticism and tough tackling with pinpoint passing and ruthless finishing, Vieira won the 2000/01 Player of the Season award and established himself as one of the greatest central midfielders of his generation. He etched his name into the history books in the third of his Premier League Trophy wins, captaining "The Invincibles" as Arsene Wenger's team won the 2003/04 title without losing a single match. Vieira finished his Premier League playing career at Manchester City before turning to life off the field. After coaching in the US and France, he was named manager of Crystal Palace last summer.

Premier League legends Wayne Rooney, Patrick Vieira inducted into Hall of Fame

The Pakistan-Australia Test series has made heads turn in the cricketing fraternity. While the first Test was a run-fest that saw only 14 wickets falling during the course of the day, the second and penultimate Test had a riveting finish on day five but it still didn't produce an even battle between bat and ball.

The third and final Test is currently underway at the iconic Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore. While the series decider's result will be out in a few days' time, former Aussie pacer-turned-commentator Michael Kasprowicz has given his verdict for the Lahore pitch, at least if his first opinion is taken into consideration.

While on air during Day Two's play, the former speedster said, "It's important, isn't it. We talk about the spinners, the variations, the speed is certainly one of those things. But also for the fast bowlers, and certainly Mitchell Starc's speeds have been very consistent here at 140. But I think, the key also, on these flat wickets -- sorry, on these good batting strips what we are seeing here, beautiful batting strips..."

Thus,&nbsp;Kasprowicz realised his folly and corrected himself in a jiffy and later called the Lahore surface a 'beautiful batting strip'. Here's the video of the incident:

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pak-vs-aus-final-test-shaheen-afridi-naseem-shahs-fiery-spells-give-hosts-upper-hand-on-riveting-day-2-464681">Pak vs Aus, final Test: Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah's fiery spells give hosts upper hand on riveting Day 2</a>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Have a listen to Michael Kasprowicz go into full panic mode once he realizes he’s called the pitches “flat” despite the PCB giving a directive to the commentators not to mention how flat they are… <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAKvAUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAKvAUS</a> <a href="https://t.co/8Li0CsDRz3">https://t.co/8Li0CsDRz3</a> <a href="https://t.co/SUXn9N2q9v">pic.twitter.com/SUXn9N2q9v</a>
— Darren Murphy 🏏 (@MrDMurphy) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrDMurphy/status/1506238809369100292?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/updated-icc-world-test-championship-points-table-after-pakistans-riveting-draw-vs-australia-463336">Updated ICC World Test Championship points table after Pakistan's riveting draw vs Australia</a>

According to some media reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has asked the commentary panel to not discuss&nbsp;the nature of the pitch during the series. Thus,&nbsp;Kasprowicz corrected himself and reframed his words.

Talking about the third Test in Lahore, Pat Cummins-led Australia posted 391 in the first innings. In reply, Babar Azam's Pakistan are going strong and crossed the 220-run mark with the loss of three wickets.

Who will seal the series? Only time will tell...

The Pakistan-Australia Test series has made heads turn in the cricketing fraternity. While the first Test was a run-fest that saw only 14 wickets falling during the course of the day, the second and penultimate Test had a riveting finish on day five but it still didn't produce an even battle between bat and ball.

The Pakistan-Australia Test series has made heads turn in the cricketing fraternity. While the first Test was a run-fest that saw only 14 wickets falling during the course of the day, the second and penultimate Test had a riveting finish on day five but it still didn't produce an even battle between bat and ball. The third and final Test is currently underway at the iconic Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore. While the series decider's result will be out in a few days' time, former Aussie pacer-turned-commentator Michael Kasprowicz has given his verdict for the Lahore pitch, at least if his first opinion is taken into consideration. While on air during Day Two's play, the former speedster said, "It's important, isn't it. We talk about the spinners, the variations, the speed is certainly one of those things. But also for the fast bowlers, and certainly Mitchell Starc's speeds have been very consistent here at 140. But I think, the key also, on these flat wickets -- sorry, on these good batting strips what we are seeing here, beautiful batting strips..." Thus, Kasprowicz realised his folly and corrected himself in a jiffy and later called the Lahore surface a 'beautiful batting strip'. Here's the video of the incident: ALSO READ | Pak vs Aus, final Test: Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah's fiery spells give hosts upper hand on riveting Day 2 Have a listen to Michael Kasprowicz go into full panic mode once he realizes he’s called the pitches “flat” despite the PCB giving a directive to the commentators not to mention how flat they are… #PAKvAUS https://t.co/8Li0CsDRz3 pic.twitter.com/SUXn9N2q9v — Darren Murphy 🏏 (@MrDMurphy) March 22, 2022 × ALSO READ | Updated ICC World Test Championship points table after Pakistan's riveting draw vs Australia According to some media reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has asked the commentary panel to not discuss the nature of the pitch during the series. Thus, Kasprowicz corrected himself and reframed his words. Talking about the third Test in Lahore, Pat Cummins-led Australia posted 391 in the first innings. In reply, Babar Azam's Pakistan are going strong and crossed the 220-run mark with the loss of three wickets. Who will seal the series? Only time will tell...

Pak vs Aus: Commentator Kasprowicz corrects himself in a jiffy after calling Lahore pitch flat - WATCH

Fans will be allowed to attend matches during the Indian Premier League (IPL), which starts on Saturday, with COVID-19 restrictions easing in the country, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Wednesday.

The Chennai Super Kings will face the Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match of the popular Twenty20 league at the Wankhede Stadium with a 25% occupancy limit.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/faf-du-plessis-as-captain-a-good-decision-but-rcb-might-replace-him-with-virat-kohli-next-year-r-ashwin-464817">Faf du Plessis as captain a good decision but RCB might replace him with Virat Kohli next year: R Ashwin</a>

"This match will be a momentous occasion as&nbsp;the 15th&nbsp;edition of the IPL&nbsp;will welcome the fans back to the stadiums after a brief hiatus owing to the pandemic," the BCCI said in a statement.

Infections in India have fallen to their lowest in more than a year in recent days. The country has seen more than 43 million infections, with over 516,500 deaths.

Fans will be allowed to attend matches during the Indian Premier League (IPL), which starts on Saturday, with COVID-19 restrictions easing in the country, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Wednesday.

Fans will be allowed to attend matches during the Indian Premier League (IPL), which starts on Saturday, with COVID-19 restrictions easing in the country, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Wednesday. The Chennai Super Kings will face the Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match of the popular Twenty20 league at the Wankhede Stadium with a 25% occupancy limit. ALSO READ: Faf du Plessis as captain a good decision but RCB might replace him with Virat Kohli next year: R Ashwin "This match will be a momentous occasion as the 15th edition of the IPL will welcome the fans back to the stadiums after a brief hiatus owing to the pandemic," the BCCI said in a statement. Infections in India have fallen to their lowest in more than a year in recent days. The country has seen more than 43 million infections, with over 516,500 deaths.

IPL 2022 set to welcome 25 percent spectators back to stadiums as per COVID-19 protocols

Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah`s four-wicket hauls helped Pakistan in bundling out Australia at 391 and getting an upper hand on Day 2 of the ongoing third Test here in Lahore, on Tuesday. At stumps, Pakistan`s score read at 90/1 with hosts currently trailing by 301 runs. Batters Abdullah Shafique and Azhar Ali are standing unbeaten at the crease.

Resuming Day 2 at 232/5, Australia batters Cameron Green and Alex Carey continued with their decent knocks and scored their respective half-centuries. Their duo finally broke when Nauman Ali claimed Carey`s wicket with 341 runs on the board. Green then fell prey to Naseem`s fiery pace and got bowled after scoring 79 runs. Mitchell Starc and skipper Pat Cummins came to the crease and tried to anchor the innings but could not do much as the former got caught by Nauman Ali on Shaheen Afridi`s delivery, with the team`s total at 369/8. Naseem then dismissed Nathan Lyon for just 4 runs. Later, Mitchell Swepson joined hands with Cummins but got bowled by Shaheen, which ended the visitors` batting run at 391.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shaheen-shah-afridi-naseem-shah-keeps-australias-batting-in-check-as-visitors-end-day-1-on-232-5-in-lahore-464385">Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah keep Australia's batting in check as visitors end Day 1 on 232-5 in Lahore</a>

Coming to bat, Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq gave a steady start to Pakistan. Cummins then dismissed Imam-ul-Haq with just 20 runs on the board. Later, Azhar Ali joined hands with Abdullah and the duo ensured that there was no more damage in Pakistan`s batting line-up. Pakistan ended Day 2 at 90/1.Brief score: Australia 391 (Usman Khawaja 91, Cameron Green 79; Naseem Shah 4/58) vs Pakistan 90/1 (Abdullah Shafique 45*, Azhar Ali 30*; Pat Cummins 1/27).&nbsp;

Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah`s four-wicket hauls helped Pakistan in bundling out Australia at 391 and getting an upper hand on Day 2 of the ongoing third Test here in Lahore, on Tuesday.

Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah`s four-wicket hauls helped Pakistan in bundling out Australia at 391 and getting an upper hand on Day 2 of the ongoing third Test here in Lahore, on Tuesday. At stumps, Pakistan`s score read at 90/1 with hosts currently trailing by 301 runs. Batters Abdullah Shafique and Azhar Ali are standing unbeaten at the crease. Resuming Day 2 at 232/5, Australia batters Cameron Green and Alex Carey continued with their decent knocks and scored their respective half-centuries. Their duo finally broke when Nauman Ali claimed Carey`s wicket with 341 runs on the board. Green then fell prey to Naseem`s fiery pace and got bowled after scoring 79 runs. Mitchell Starc and skipper Pat Cummins came to the crease and tried to anchor the innings but could not do much as the former got caught by Nauman Ali on Shaheen Afridi`s delivery, with the team`s total at 369/8. Naseem then dismissed Nathan Lyon for just 4 runs. Later, Mitchell Swepson joined hands with Cummins but got bowled by Shaheen, which ended the visitors` batting run at 391. ALSO READ | Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah keep Australia's batting in check as visitors end Day 1 on 232-5 in Lahore Coming to bat, Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq gave a steady start to Pakistan. Cummins then dismissed Imam-ul-Haq with just 20 runs on the board. Later, Azhar Ali joined hands with Abdullah and the duo ensured that there was no more damage in Pakistan`s batting line-up. Pakistan ended Day 2 at 90/1.Brief score: Australia 391 (Usman Khawaja 91, Cameron Green 79; Naseem Shah 4/58) vs Pakistan 90/1 (Abdullah Shafique 45*, Azhar Ali 30*; Pat Cummins 1/27).

Pak vs Aus, final Test: Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah's fiery spells give hosts upper hand on riveting Day 2

Rafael Nadal, who has been in terrific form in the calendar year, has been dealt with a huge blow. The Spaniard has been ruled out of action for six weeks due to a stress fracture as the veteran player announced the news on Tuesday evening (March 22).

So far in 2022, Nadal has won the Australian Open and recently saw his 20-match unbeaten streak come to an end with a loss in the final of this year's&nbsp;Indian Wells Masters to&nbsp;Taylor Fritz 3-6 6-7 (5-7) on March 20 (Sunday). Soon after the summit clash defeat, the 35-year-old took to his Twitter handle to share an update on his fitness with his fans worldwide:

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-wells-taylor-fritz-ends-rafael-nadals-20-match-unbeaten-streak-in-2022-to-secure-mens-singles-title-464256">Indian Wells: Taylor Fritz ends Rafael Nadal's 20-match unbeaten streak in 2022 to secure men's singles title</a>

Nadal wrote on Twitter, "Hello everyone, I wanted to announce that I have returned to Spain and I immediately went to visit my medical team to do the tests after the Indian Wells final that I played with discomfort.

"As it turns out, I have a stress crack in one of my ribs and will be out for 4-6 weeks. This is not good news and I did not expect this. I am sunk and sad because after the start of the season I have had such a good time.

I reached a very important part of the year with very good feelings and good results. But hey, I've always had that fighting and overcoming spirit and what I will do is be patient and work hard after my recovery. Once again thank everyone for the support," he added.

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Hola todos, quería anunciaros que he vuelto a España y fui enseguida a visitar a mi equipo médico para hacerme las pruebas tras la final de Indian Wells que jugué con molestias.
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) <a href="https://twitter.com/RafaelNadal/status/1506273644917530629?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Llegaba a una parte muy importante del año con muy buenas sensaciones y buenos resultados. Pero bueno, siempre he tenido ese espíritu de lucha y superación y lo que sí haré es tener paciencia y trabajar duro tras mi recuperación. Una vez más agradecer a todos el apoyo.
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) <a href="https://twitter.com/RafaelNadal/status/1506273647169839105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Al final resulta que tengo una fisura por estrés en una de las costillas y estaré entre 4 y 6 semanas de baja. No son buenas noticias y no me esperaba esto. Estoy hundido y triste porque tras el inicio de temporada que he tenido tan buena.
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) <a href="https://twitter.com/RafaelNadal/status/1506273646184177672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

This is a huge blow for Nadal and his ardent fans ahead of the clay-court season. For the unversed, the French Open 2022 will get underway on May 22. Hence, the World No. 3 player still has time to recover but will be desperate to regain full fitness in order to try and further extend his Grand Slam tally. In January 2022, he became the first male tennis player to win 21 Grand Slam titles.

Rafael Nadal, who has been in terrific form in the calendar year, has been dealt with a huge blow. The Spaniard has been ruled out of action for six weeks due to a stress fracture as the veteran player announced the news on Tuesday evening (March 22).

Rafael Nadal, who has been in terrific form in the calendar year, has been dealt with a huge blow. The Spaniard has been ruled out of action for six weeks due to a stress fracture as the veteran player announced the news on Tuesday evening (March 22). So far in 2022, Nadal has won the Australian Open and recently saw his 20-match unbeaten streak come to an end with a loss in the final of this year's Indian Wells Masters to Taylor Fritz 3-6 6-7 (5-7) on March 20 (Sunday). Soon after the summit clash defeat, the 35-year-old took to his Twitter handle to share an update on his fitness with his fans worldwide: ALSO READ | Indian Wells: Taylor Fritz ends Rafael Nadal's 20-match unbeaten streak in 2022 to secure men's singles title Nadal wrote on Twitter, "Hello everyone, I wanted to announce that I have returned to Spain and I immediately went to visit my medical team to do the tests after the Indian Wells final that I played with discomfort. "As it turns out, I have a stress crack in one of my ribs and will be out for 4-6 weeks. This is not good news and I did not expect this. I am sunk and sad because after the start of the season I have had such a good time. I reached a very important part of the year with very good feelings and good results. But hey, I've always had that fighting and overcoming spirit and what I will do is be patient and work hard after my recovery. Once again thank everyone for the support," he added. Hola todos, quería anunciaros que he vuelto a España y fui enseguida a visitar a mi equipo médico para hacerme las pruebas tras la final de Indian Wells que jugué con molestias. — Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) March 22, 2022 × Llegaba a una parte muy importante del año con muy buenas sensaciones y buenos resultados. Pero bueno, siempre he tenido ese espíritu de lucha y superación y lo que sí haré es tener paciencia y trabajar duro tras mi recuperación. Una vez más agradecer a todos el apoyo. — Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) March 22, 2022 × Al final resulta que tengo una fisura por estrés en una de las costillas y estaré entre 4 y 6 semanas de baja. No son buenas noticias y no me esperaba esto. Estoy hundido y triste porque tras el inicio de temporada que he tenido tan buena. — Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) March 22, 2022 × This is a huge blow for Nadal and his ardent fans ahead of the clay-court season. For the unversed, the French Open 2022 will get underway on May 22. Hence, the World No. 3 player still has time to recover but will be desperate to regain full fitness in order to try and further extend his Grand Slam tally. In January 2022, he became the first male tennis player to win 21 Grand Slam titles.

Rafael Nadal out of action for six weeks with stress fracture ahead of French Open 2022

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina said that someone from among Ravindra Jadeja, Ambati Rayudu, Robin Uthappa, and Dwayne Bravo can be the successor of four-time IPL winning captain MS Dhoni in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The left-handed batter, who represented CSK for many years and is one of the greats in the IPL, added that these players particularly Jadeja have the ability to lead the side. 
 
"Ravindra Jadeja, Ambati Rayudu, Robin Uthappa and Dwayne Bravo can lead the side. They are capable, know the game very well and can be a successor for MS Dhoni," Raina said in a press conference organised by Star Sports, the official broadcaster of IPL 2022. 
 
Asked about his debut for commentary in the IPL, the left-hander who is known for his swashbuckling batting during his playing days said that commentary is really difficult job.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/suresh-raina-returns-to-ipl-former-csk-star-set-to-don-a-new-role-in-upcoming-season-464600">Suresh Raina returns to IPL! Former CSK star set to don a new role in upcoming season</a>

"I am prepared for this. Some of my friends Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh and Piyush Chawala are already doing commentary. And then we will have Ravi Bhai (Shashtri) also in this season. So I think it`s going to be easy for me. I can take tips from my friends," he said. 
 
Ravi Shastri and Suresh Raina will be part of the elite commentary panel of Star Sports for the upcoming IPL 2022 from March 26. 
 
Raina was part of the Indian team which won the 2011 Cricket World Cup. He has also won the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy four times with CSK. 
 
He was the first Indian player to score 6000 as well as 8000 runs in T20s and the first-ever cricketer to reach 5,000 runs in IPL. He also holds the record for scoring the most fifties in Champions League T20 history.

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina said that someone from among Ravindra Jadeja, Ambati Rayudu, Robin Uthappa, and Dwayne Bravo can be the successor of four-time IPL winning captain MS Dhoni in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina said that someone from among Ravindra Jadeja, Ambati Rayudu, Robin Uthappa, and Dwayne Bravo can be the successor of four-time IPL winning captain MS Dhoni in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The left-handed batter, who represented CSK for many years and is one of the greats in the IPL, added that these players particularly Jadeja have the ability to lead the side. "Ravindra Jadeja, Ambati Rayudu, Robin Uthappa and Dwayne Bravo can lead the side. They are capable, know the game very well and can be a successor for MS Dhoni," Raina said in a press conference organised by Star Sports, the official broadcaster of IPL 2022. Asked about his debut for commentary in the IPL, the left-hander who is known for his swashbuckling batting during his playing days said that commentary is really difficult job. ALSO READ | Suresh Raina returns to IPL! Former CSK star set to don a new role in upcoming season "I am prepared for this. Some of my friends Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh and Piyush Chawala are already doing commentary. And then we will have Ravi Bhai (Shashtri) also in this season. So I think it`s going to be easy for me. I can take tips from my friends," he said. Ravi Shastri and Suresh Raina will be part of the elite commentary panel of Star Sports for the upcoming IPL 2022 from March 26. Raina was part of the Indian team which won the 2011 Cricket World Cup. He has also won the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy four times with CSK. He was the first Indian player to score 6000 as well as 8000 runs in T20s and the first-ever cricketer to reach 5,000 runs in IPL. He also holds the record for scoring the most fifties in Champions League T20 history.

Ravindra Jadeja can be MS Dhoni's successor at CSK: Suresh Raina makes big claim before IPL 2022

Shane Warne passed away early this month, to leave a huge void in the cricketing fraternity. The former Aussie spin wizard died due to a suspected heart attack in Thailand and his passing away left many shellshocked. During his illustrious international career, Warne returned with 708 Test wickets and 293 ODI scalps.

Apart from this, Warne also left his mark in the Indian Premier League (IPL), leading the Rajasthan Royals (RR) to the championship in the inaugural edition in 2008. Being a part of RR's victorious run, Shane Watson recalled his days under Warne's leadership and hailed him in Delhi Capitals' (DC) virtual press conference.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/it-was-quite-shocking-for-me-indias-youngster-recalls-his-frustrating-injury-before-england-tests-464608">It was quite shocking for me: India's youngster recalls his frustrating injury before England Tests</a>

''The thing that stood out for me was that Rajasthan were written off because we didn't have big names as compared to the other teams. The advantage that Rajasthan had was the ability to pull the team together very quickly,'' DC's assistant coach Watson said.

He further opined, ''The incredible skill that Shane Warne had was seeing what people's roles were and then tapping into that role. For me, that was why he was an incredible leader, because he knew how to tap into a player's best version. He believed in the players, knew their skill set and where they fit in. For me, that's why Rajasthan did so well in the first season. He pulled all these from different cultures and different phases of their careers and led from the front."

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wont-be-surprised-if-delhi-capitals-dont-make-it-to-playoffs-in-ipl-2022-aakash-chopra-464342">Won't be surprised if Delhi Capitals don't make it to playoffs in IPL 2022: Aakash Chopra</a>

On the other hand, Gujarat Titans' (GT) spin-bowling all-rounder Rashid Khan also shared his reaction to Warne's tragic and sudden demise. He said in a virtual presser,&nbsp;''It was a huge shock. I had a great time with him. It was a huge honour for me that he called me to the MCG to have that 15-minute session with him during the lunch (break) of the Australia-New Zealand match. I was so lucky, I learned so much from him. We had a discussion on how I can be more effective in a long format. He happily shared his experience with me.

''He shared those key points, the mindset, the skill set.' Only thing he said is that 'you don't need to change your speed or action, that is something unique you have, you just need to be consistent, need to be more patient. Sometimes you won't get a wicket, but that is the time you will be tested mentally and also physically. You have to fit in for those big games. I&nbsp;was looking forward to having him as head coach and playing with him, spending more time with him. That was a dream. We discussed that. He said hopefully we will be in a Hundred ball competition in the UK,'' Rashid added.

Warne, at 52, has shattered many's hearts with his sudden demise. As a result, the whole of Victoria will get to pay its tributes to the spin wizard in Melbourne on March 30, 2022. It will be held at the&nbsp;Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brunton Avenue, Richmond.

Shane Warne passed away early this month, to leave a huge void in the cricketing fraternity. The former Aussie spin wizard died due to a suspected heart attack in Thailand and his passing away left many shellshocked.

Shane Warne passed away early this month, to leave a huge void in the cricketing fraternity. The former Aussie spin wizard died due to a suspected heart attack in Thailand and his passing away left many shellshocked. During his illustrious international career, Warne returned with 708 Test wickets and 293 ODI scalps. Apart from this, Warne also left his mark in the Indian Premier League (IPL), leading the Rajasthan Royals (RR) to the championship in the inaugural edition in 2008. Being a part of RR's victorious run, Shane Watson recalled his days under Warne's leadership and hailed him in Delhi Capitals' (DC) virtual press conference. ALSO READ | It was quite shocking for me: India's youngster recalls his frustrating injury before England Tests ''The thing that stood out for me was that Rajasthan were written off because we didn't have big names as compared to the other teams. The advantage that Rajasthan had was the ability to pull the team together very quickly,'' DC's assistant coach Watson said. He further opined, ''The incredible skill that Shane Warne had was seeing what people's roles were and then tapping into that role. For me, that was why he was an incredible leader, because he knew how to tap into a player's best version. He believed in the players, knew their skill set and where they fit in. For me, that's why Rajasthan did so well in the first season. He pulled all these from different cultures and different phases of their careers and led from the front." ALSO READ | Won't be surprised if Delhi Capitals don't make it to playoffs in IPL 2022: Aakash Chopra On the other hand, Gujarat Titans' (GT) spin-bowling all-rounder Rashid Khan also shared his reaction to Warne's tragic and sudden demise. He said in a virtual presser, ''It was a huge shock. I had a great time with him. It was a huge honour for me that he called me to the MCG to have that 15-minute session with him during the lunch (break) of the Australia-New Zealand match. I was so lucky, I learned so much from him. We had a discussion on how I can be more effective in a long format. He happily shared his experience with me. ''He shared those key points, the mindset, the skill set.' Only thing he said is that 'you don't need to change your speed or action, that is something unique you have, you just need to be consistent, need to be more patient. Sometimes you won't get a wicket, but that is the time you will be tested mentally and also physically. You have to fit in for those big games. I was looking forward to having him as head coach and playing with him, spending more time with him. That was a dream. We discussed that. He said hopefully we will be in a Hundred ball competition in the UK,'' Rashid added. Warne, at 52, has shattered many's hearts with his sudden demise. As a result, the whole of Victoria will get to pay its tributes to the spin wizard in Melbourne on March 30, 2022. It will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brunton Avenue, Richmond.

IPL 2022: Shane Watson lauds Shane Warne, explains how he was a stand-out RR captain

The&nbsp;struggle is real for slots in the Indian senior men's cricket team. When India left for the United Kingdom, in early 2021, for the WTC final and the five-match Test series versus England, Shubman Gill was the first-choice opening partner of Rohit Sharma.

The duo managed to give decent starts to&nbsp;India&nbsp;in the WTC final before an injury ruled Gill out of action ahead of the five Tests versus Joe Root-led England. Thus, KL Rahul replaced him and made the most of the opportunities&nbsp;against the English side. While Gill returned back to competitive cricket with the second and final leg of IPL 2021 and also featured in the home Tests versus New Zealand, the 22-year-old had to once again miss out on appearing in the India-South Africa Tests, in the African nation, after the same injury reoccurred. In a freewheeling chat with Sports Tak, Gill opened up on the&nbsp;frustrating injury that has sidelined him in India's Test team.&nbsp;

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/not-virat-kohli-or-kl-rahul-rcbs-dinesh-karthik-picks-player-to-watch-out-for-in-ipl-2022-464521">Not Virat Kohli or KL Rahul! RCB's Dinesh Karthik picks 'player to watch out for' in IPL 2022</a>

"I have come out of it entirely now. It endured a stress fracture on my shin when we playing the World Test Championship final in England. About 2-3 days later, when the match ended, that night, I was in a lot of pain with my shin. I was in pain for almost 7-8 hours. I had no issues with my shin. I had never faced any problem with it whatsoever. It was quite shocking for me… to be in pain for 7-8 hours in the night. When I told the physio next day, they got an MRI done and that is where I found out that there’s a fracture in the shin," Gill told Sports Tak in an interview.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/when-ms-dhoni-asks-you-to-do-something-consider-it-done-says-shivam-dube-ahead-of-ipl-2022-opener-464586">When MS Dhoni asks you to do something, consider it done, says Shivam Dube ahead of IPL 2022 opener</a>

"After that we went for the IPL and there weren't too many fitness Tests so when we were playing Tests against New Zealand (in November-December last year), it reoccurred. In the first innings, there was quite a load while fielding because for a long time, there wasn't a Test match where we had to field for close to 130-140 overs, fielded almost for 2 days. Due to that, it began paining again. After that, the physios decided that until and unless it completely heals, I won’t try to make a comeback. Else it will keep happening. I spent 2 months at the NCA and I am now completely pain free," added Gill.

Having gone through some tough times in the recent past, Gill will now like to showcase his T20 credentials in the forthcoming IPL 2022 edition, where he will represent the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT). If he has a good season, the right-hander will become a contender in featuring back into the Indian team and can also&nbsp;make&nbsp;a case for selection for the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;

The struggle is real for slots in the Indian senior men's cricket team. When India left for the United Kingdom, in early 2021, for the WTC final and the five-match Test series versus England, Shubman Gill was the first-choice opening partner of Rohit Sharma.

The struggle is real for slots in the Indian senior men's cricket team. When India left for the United Kingdom, in early 2021, for the WTC final and the five-match Test series versus England, Shubman Gill was the first-choice opening partner of Rohit Sharma. The duo managed to give decent starts to India in the WTC final before an injury ruled Gill out of action ahead of the five Tests versus Joe Root-led England. Thus, KL Rahul replaced him and made the most of the opportunities against the English side. While Gill returned back to competitive cricket with the second and final leg of IPL 2021 and also featured in the home Tests versus New Zealand, the 22-year-old had to once again miss out on appearing in the India-South Africa Tests, in the African nation, after the same injury reoccurred. In a freewheeling chat with Sports Tak, Gill opened up on the frustrating injury that has sidelined him in India's Test team. ALSO READ | Not Virat Kohli or KL Rahul! RCB's Dinesh Karthik picks 'player to watch out for' in IPL 2022 "I have come out of it entirely now. It endured a stress fracture on my shin when we playing the World Test Championship final in England. About 2-3 days later, when the match ended, that night, I was in a lot of pain with my shin. I was in pain for almost 7-8 hours. I had no issues with my shin. I had never faced any problem with it whatsoever. It was quite shocking for me… to be in pain for 7-8 hours in the night. When I told the physio next day, they got an MRI done and that is where I found out that there’s a fracture in the shin," Gill told Sports Tak in an interview. ALSO READ | When MS Dhoni asks you to do something, consider it done, says Shivam Dube ahead of IPL 2022 opener "After that we went for the IPL and there weren't too many fitness Tests so when we were playing Tests against New Zealand (in November-December last year), it reoccurred. In the first innings, there was quite a load while fielding because for a long time, there wasn't a Test match where we had to field for close to 130-140 overs, fielded almost for 2 days. Due to that, it began paining again. After that, the physios decided that until and unless it completely heals, I won’t try to make a comeback. Else it will keep happening. I spent 2 months at the NCA and I am now completely pain free," added Gill. Having gone through some tough times in the recent past, Gill will now like to showcase his T20 credentials in the forthcoming IPL 2022 edition, where he will represent the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT). If he has a good season, the right-hander will become a contender in featuring back into the Indian team and can also make a case for selection for the T20 World Cup.

It was quite shocking for me: India's youngster recalls his frustrating injury before England Tests

Yastika Bhatia`s 50-run knock against Bangladesh turned out to be crucial in India`s must-win game here at the Seddon Park. At one stage India were in a spot of bother at 108 for 4 and from there on Yastika Bhatia`s half-century helped India score 229/7 in 50 overs. Her gritty knock earned the praise of her skipper Mithali Raj. "The anchoring innings by Yastika was important. The partnership from Sneh Rana and Pooja was crucial to get to 230," said India Women`s Team captain Mithali Raj on Yastika Bhatia`s knock.

Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma put on 74 runs for the opening wicket but after that India lost three wickets in quick succession. India from 74 for no loss were reduced to 74/3 "Happy with the win. It does happen sometimes. I remember the last time I was inconsistent was in 2012. So, it does happen. But we had a good opening partnership. On a wicket like this, it`s hard for an incoming batter to get runs, " said Mithali Raj during the post-match presentation ceremony.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/explained-heres-how-india-can-qualify-for-cwc-2022-semi-finals-after-big-win-vs-bangladesh-464509">EXPLAINED! Here's how India can qualify for CWC 2022 semi-finals after big win vs Bangladesh</a>

At the start of the innings openers, Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma scored 30 and 42 respectively. Small yet important cameos from Richa Ghosh (26), Pooja Vastrakar (30*) and Sneh Rana (27) helped India go past the 200-run mark."It`s a good effort from the batting line-up to get there despite the loss of wickets. electors have also been on the same page in bringing more all-rounders. For a long time, we`ve always banked on our spinners and we have quality spinners. Today`s surface did help them a lot too. Wouldn`t say we are spin-dominant, it also depends on the opposition we`re playing," said Mithali Raj.

Mithali Raj and company will now take on South Africa Women`s team in their next league match in Christchurch. "We haven`t played a game in Christchurch yet, so that`s a challenge. It`s an important game for India and we would want to do well in all departments," said Mithali Raj on facing South Africa.&nbsp;

Yastika Bhatia`s 50-run knock against Bangladesh turned out to be crucial in India`s must-win game here at the Seddon Park. At one stage India were in a spot of bother at 108 for 4 and from there on Yastika Bhatia`s half-century helped India score 229/7 in 50 overs.

Yastika Bhatia`s 50-run knock against Bangladesh turned out to be crucial in India`s must-win game here at the Seddon Park. At one stage India were in a spot of bother at 108 for 4 and from there on Yastika Bhatia`s half-century helped India score 229/7 in 50 overs. Her gritty knock earned the praise of her skipper Mithali Raj. "The anchoring innings by Yastika was important. The partnership from Sneh Rana and Pooja was crucial to get to 230," said India Women`s Team captain Mithali Raj on Yastika Bhatia`s knock. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma put on 74 runs for the opening wicket but after that India lost three wickets in quick succession. India from 74 for no loss were reduced to 74/3 "Happy with the win. It does happen sometimes. I remember the last time I was inconsistent was in 2012. So, it does happen. But we had a good opening partnership. On a wicket like this, it`s hard for an incoming batter to get runs, " said Mithali Raj during the post-match presentation ceremony. ALSO READ | EXPLAINED! Here's how India can qualify for CWC 2022 semi-finals after big win vs Bangladesh At the start of the innings openers, Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma scored 30 and 42 respectively. Small yet important cameos from Richa Ghosh (26), Pooja Vastrakar (30*) and Sneh Rana (27) helped India go past the 200-run mark."It`s a good effort from the batting line-up to get there despite the loss of wickets. electors have also been on the same page in bringing more all-rounders. For a long time, we`ve always banked on our spinners and we have quality spinners. Today`s surface did help them a lot too. Wouldn`t say we are spin-dominant, it also depends on the opposition we`re playing," said Mithali Raj. Mithali Raj and company will now take on South Africa Women`s team in their next league match in Christchurch. "We haven`t played a game in Christchurch yet, so that`s a challenge. It`s an important game for India and we would want to do well in all departments," said Mithali Raj on facing South Africa.

CWC 2022: Yastika Bhatia's 'anchoring innings' was important, says Mithali Raj as India beat Bangladesh

Mithali Raj-led India returned back to winning ways in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup, in New Zealand, with an NRR-boosting win over minnows Bangladesh on Tuesday (March 22). After back-to-back defeats versus England and Australia, respectively, India faced the Bangla Tigers and finished the game with a massive 110-run win at&nbsp;Seddon Park, Hamilton.

Talking about the encounter, India opted to bat first and rode on a good start by openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana. After the end of the 74-run opening stand, the innings progressed ahead with Yastika Bhatia's 50 and vital knocks from the likes of Pooja Vastrakar, Sneh Rana and wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh as India posted 229/7 on a tricky surface.

Despite Ritu Moni's three scalps and skipper Mithali's golden duck, India had a good total to defend versus the inexperienced line-up. Sneh's four-fer and contributions from other bowlers helped India maintain the pressure as the Bangladeshi line-up folded for a paltry 119 in 40.3 overs to concede an easy win for the Indian team.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/womens-wc-2022-rana-bhatia-shine-as-india-thrash-bangladesh-by-110-runs-to-keep-semi-final-hopes-alive-464498">Women's WC 2022: Rana, Bhatia shine as India thrash Bangladesh by 110 runs to keep semi-final hopes alive</a>

How can India make it to the semi-finals?

Post the big win over Bangladesh, India have bolstered their chances of making it to the top-four. They have been helped with some recent results, with South Africa losing to Australia and West Indies going down to Pakistan, and now need to only ensure a win in their last league stage match to progress ahead. For the unversed, India can also make it to the semis despite a loss versus South Africa, on March 26 (Saturday), on NRR but will have to fight it out versus other contenders, such as&nbsp;West Indies (one game remaining) and England (with two matches left).

At present, both West Indies and defending champions England are in contention with 6 and 4 points, respectively. Thus, India will have an eye on the two teams' respective remaining games as well.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/womens-world-cup-pakistan-outclass-west-indies-by-8-wickets-in-rain-curtailed-game-to-register-first-win-464287">Women's World Cup: Pakistan outclass West Indies by 8 wickets in rain-curtailed game to register first win</a>

After the Bangladesh win, captain Mithali said at&nbsp;the post-match presentation, "It was important to get partnerships as it wasn't a surface where a new batter could get going instantly. We did well to get to 230 after losing those early wickets. Having all-rounders definitely gives the cushion of batting deep and it's good in a tournament like this. You want bowling options and also someone down the order to contribute with the bat. Selectors have also been on the same page in bringing more all-rounders. For a long time, we've always banked on our spinners and we have quality spinners. Today's surface did help them a lot too. Wouldn't say we are spin-dominant, it also depends on the opposition we're playing. We haven't played a game in Christchurch yet, so that's a challenge. It's an important game for India and we would want to do well in all departments."

Mithali Raj-led India returned back to winning ways in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup, in New Zealand, with an NRR-boosting win over minnows Bangladesh on Tuesday (March 22).

Mithali Raj-led India returned back to winning ways in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup, in New Zealand, with an NRR-boosting win over minnows Bangladesh on Tuesday (March 22). After back-to-back defeats versus England and Australia, respectively, India faced the Bangla Tigers and finished the game with a massive 110-run win at Seddon Park, Hamilton. Talking about the encounter, India opted to bat first and rode on a good start by openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana. After the end of the 74-run opening stand, the innings progressed ahead with Yastika Bhatia's 50 and vital knocks from the likes of Pooja Vastrakar, Sneh Rana and wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh as India posted 229/7 on a tricky surface. Despite Ritu Moni's three scalps and skipper Mithali's golden duck, India had a good total to defend versus the inexperienced line-up. Sneh's four-fer and contributions from other bowlers helped India maintain the pressure as the Bangladeshi line-up folded for a paltry 119 in 40.3 overs to concede an easy win for the Indian team. ALSO READ | Women's WC 2022: Rana, Bhatia shine as India thrash Bangladesh by 110 runs to keep semi-final hopes alive How can India make it to the semi-finals? Post the big win over Bangladesh, India have bolstered their chances of making it to the top-four. They have been helped with some recent results, with South Africa losing to Australia and West Indies going down to Pakistan, and now need to only ensure a win in their last league stage match to progress ahead. For the unversed, India can also make it to the semis despite a loss versus South Africa, on March 26 (Saturday), on NRR but will have to fight it out versus other contenders, such as West Indies (one game remaining) and England (with two matches left). At present, both West Indies and defending champions England are in contention with 6 and 4 points, respectively. Thus, India will have an eye on the two teams' respective remaining games as well. ALSO READ | Women's World Cup: Pakistan outclass West Indies by 8 wickets in rain-curtailed game to register first win After the Bangladesh win, captain Mithali said at the post-match presentation, "It was important to get partnerships as it wasn't a surface where a new batter could get going instantly. We did well to get to 230 after losing those early wickets. Having all-rounders definitely gives the cushion of batting deep and it's good in a tournament like this. You want bowling options and also someone down the order to contribute with the bat. Selectors have also been on the same page in bringing more all-rounders. For a long time, we've always banked on our spinners and we have quality spinners. Today's surface did help them a lot too. Wouldn't say we are spin-dominant, it also depends on the opposition we're playing. We haven't played a game in Christchurch yet, so that's a challenge. It's an important game for India and we would want to do well in all departments."

EXPLAINED! Here's how India can qualify for CWC 2022 semi-finals after big win vs Bangladesh

India`s ace shuttler Lakshya Sen has broken into the top 10 of the men`s singles badminton world rankings. This is for the first time that Sen has cracked the top-10, taking up the ninth spot in the latest rankings released by BWF on Tuesday. The 20-year-old Sen has been in top form since clinching the world championships bronze medal last year and won the India Open in January.

Lakshya also made the final of the German Open, earlier this month and followed it by the sensational final appearance in the All England Open on Sunday which helped him in jumping two spots to 9th. The young shuttler finished runner-up in a strong field at the All England, beating defending champion Lee Zee Jia and world bronze medallist Anders Antonsen on the way to the final.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/viktor-axelsen-defeats-indias-lakshya-sen-in-final-to-clinch-mens-singles-title-at-all-england-open-2022-464130">Viktor Axelsen defeats India's Lakshya Sen in final to clinch men's singles title at All England Open 2022</a>

In the All England final, Viktor Axelsen defeated Sen by 21-10, 21-15 at Utilita Arena in Birmingham. After taking part in that final, Sen is now only the fifth Indian - after Prakash Nath (1947), Prakash Padukone (1980 and 1981), Pullela Gopichand (2001), and Saina Nehwal (2015) - to make the summit clash of All England. Sen currently has 74,786 points in the men`s singles rankings. Top of the men`s singles list is being headed by Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark, followed by Japan`s Kento Momota and another Dane Anders Antonsen.

In the men`s doubles rankings, the star duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy also moved up a spot to equal their career-best ranking of seventh. In the women`s doubles, the teenage pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also reached their career-best ranking of 34, jumping 12 spots.

India`s ace shuttler Lakshya Sen has broken into the top 10 of the men`s singles badminton world rankings. This is for the first time that Sen has cracked the top-10, taking up the ninth spot in the latest rankings released by BWF on Tuesday.

India`s ace shuttler Lakshya Sen has broken into the top 10 of the men`s singles badminton world rankings. This is for the first time that Sen has cracked the top-10, taking up the ninth spot in the latest rankings released by BWF on Tuesday. The 20-year-old Sen has been in top form since clinching the world championships bronze medal last year and won the India Open in January. Lakshya also made the final of the German Open, earlier this month and followed it by the sensational final appearance in the All England Open on Sunday which helped him in jumping two spots to 9th. The young shuttler finished runner-up in a strong field at the All England, beating defending champion Lee Zee Jia and world bronze medallist Anders Antonsen on the way to the final. ALSO READ | Viktor Axelsen defeats India's Lakshya Sen in final to clinch men's singles title at All England Open 2022 In the All England final, Viktor Axelsen defeated Sen by 21-10, 21-15 at Utilita Arena in Birmingham. After taking part in that final, Sen is now only the fifth Indian - after Prakash Nath (1947), Prakash Padukone (1980 and 1981), Pullela Gopichand (2001), and Saina Nehwal (2015) - to make the summit clash of All England. Sen currently has 74,786 points in the men`s singles rankings. Top of the men`s singles list is being headed by Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark, followed by Japan`s Kento Momota and another Dane Anders Antonsen. In the men`s doubles rankings, the star duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy also moved up a spot to equal their career-best ranking of seventh. In the women`s doubles, the teenage pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also reached their career-best ranking of 34, jumping 12 spots.

BWF World Rankings: India's young sensation Lakshya Sen breaks into top-10 after All England heroics

Author

Zee News Rajasthan

Editor

Aditya Sahay

Home

Live Tv

Latest

World

India

Business

Entertainment

Sports

Opinions

Videos

Photos

Gravitas

Lifestyle

Science

Tech

Rajasthan News in Hindi: In-depth coverage of Rajasthan Crime, Political News, Education, Rajasthan Weather Update and Latest Rajasthan News on Zee News Rajasthan.