<p>Manchester United tightened their grip on a return to the Champions League next season with a 1-0 win over West Ham on Sunday, but midfielder Scott McTominay lamented letting Manchester City storm clear at the top of the Premier League.</p>

<p>Victory over the fifth-placed Hammers moved United back above Leicester into second in the table and closed the gap on the runaway leaders to 14 points.</p>

<p>City have won 17 of their last 18 league games with their only defeat in that run coming against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men last weekend.</p>

<p>But United eased their local rivals' route to a third title in four years with a run of just two wins in eight games in prior to winning the Manchester derby.</p>

<p>"It's difficult to look at top four at the minute because we had a time when we were looking at the league," said McTominay, who was the closest United player to Craig Dawson when the West Ham defender headed into his own net for the only goal at Old Trafford.</p>

<p>"It was the chance for all of us to have a big push and show really what good players we are, but Man City have had a terrific run of games and we're just trying our best to keep on them."</p>

<p>Despite also having a game in hand on City, the Red Devils are unlikely to haul in Pep Guardiola's men but do now enjoy a nine-point cushion over West Ham in the battle for Champions League places.</p>

<p>"It was a big weekend for us," said Solskjaer as Chelsea, Everton and Tottenham also lost ground in the top-four race over the past two days.</p>

<p>"This is a big three points because we know West Ham are challenging to get into the top four."</p>

<p>Former United boss David Moyes has failed to win in 15 attempts as the visiting manager at Old Trafford and the Scot was left to rue an overly cautious approach before falling behind early in the second half.</p>

<p>Without the ineligible Jesse Lingard, who is on loan from United, Moyes also dropped Pablo Fornals and Said Benrahma as club captain Mark Noble returned with full-back Ben Johnson playing in a more advanced midfield role.</p>

<p>"The way we set up didn't quite work," said Moyes. "We never really got up the park."</p>

<p>The home side were without the firepower of Anthony Martial and Edinson Cavani due to injury, so Mason Greenwood got the chance to lead the line and came closest to opening the scoring in a first half of few chances.</p>

<p>Greenwood's fierce left-footed shot was brilliantly turned onto the post by Lukasz Fabianski as the 35-year-old Pole showed why he was handed a new one-year contract this week.</p>

<p>There was nothing Fabianski could do to stop the only goal as Dawson's header flashed into his own net from Bruno Fernandes's corner eight minutes into the second period.</p>

<p>Fabianski produced another fine save to deny Fernandes doubling United's lead shortly afterwards.</p>

<p>Moyes sent on Manuel Lanzini and Benrahma for the final 28 minutes and West Ham finally came to life as an attacking force.</p>

<p>As the visitors pushed forward, though, United became more dangerous on the counter-attack and Greenwood smashed against the post for a second time after a lung-bursting run from inside his own half.</p>

<p>The second goal did not come for the hosts, but an improved defensive record has been key to another season of progress under Solskjaer, which is reportedly set to see the Norwegian rewarded with a new contract.</p>

<p>United held out for a fourth consecutive Premier League clean sheet to close in on the much-needed resources of Champions League football next season after a full year without crowds at their 75,000 capacity home.</p>


Manchester United tightened their grip on a return to the Champions League next season with a 1-0 win over West Ham on Sunday, but midfielder Scott McTominay lamented letting Manchester City storm clear at the top of the Premier League.

Manchester United tightened their grip on a return to the Champions League next season with a 1-0 win over West Ham on Sunday, but midfielder Scott McTominay lamented letting Manchester City storm clear at the top of the Premier League. Victory over the fifth-placed Hammers moved United back above Leicester into second in the table and closed the gap on the runaway leaders to 14 points. City have won 17 of their last 18 league games with their only defeat in that run coming against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men last weekend. But United eased their local rivals' route to a third title in four years with a run of just two wins in eight games in prior to winning the Manchester derby. "It's difficult to look at top four at the minute because we had a time when we were looking at the league," said McTominay, who was the closest United player to Craig Dawson when the West Ham defender headed into his own net for the only goal at Old Trafford. "It was the chance for all of us to have a big push and show really what good players we are, but Man City have had a terrific run of games and we're just trying our best to keep on them." Despite also having a game in hand on City, the Red Devils are unlikely to haul in Pep Guardiola's men but do now enjoy a nine-point cushion over West Ham in the battle for Champions League places. "It was a big weekend for us," said Solskjaer as Chelsea, Everton and Tottenham also lost ground in the top-four race over the past two days. "This is a big three points because we know West Ham are challenging to get into the top four." Former United boss David Moyes has failed to win in 15 attempts as the visiting manager at Old Trafford and the Scot was left to rue an overly cautious approach before falling behind early in the second half. Without the ineligible Jesse Lingard, who is on loan from United, Moyes also dropped Pablo Fornals and Said Benrahma as club captain Mark Noble returned with full-back Ben Johnson playing in a more advanced midfield role. "The way we set up didn't quite work," said Moyes. "We never really got up the park." The home side were without the firepower of Anthony Martial and Edinson Cavani due to injury, so Mason Greenwood got the chance to lead the line and came closest to opening the scoring in a first half of few chances. Greenwood's fierce left-footed shot was brilliantly turned onto the post by Lukasz Fabianski as the 35-year-old Pole showed why he was handed a new one-year contract this week. There was nothing Fabianski could do to stop the only goal as Dawson's header flashed into his own net from Bruno Fernandes's corner eight minutes into the second period. Fabianski produced another fine save to deny Fernandes doubling United's lead shortly afterwards. Moyes sent on Manuel Lanzini and Benrahma for the final 28 minutes and West Ham finally came to life as an attacking force. As the visitors pushed forward, though, United became more dangerous on the counter-attack and Greenwood smashed against the post for a second time after a lung-bursting run from inside his own half. The second goal did not come for the hosts, but an improved defensive record has been key to another season of progress under Solskjaer, which is reportedly set to see the Norwegian rewarded with a new contract. United held out for a fourth consecutive Premier League clean sheet to close in on the much-needed resources of Champions League football next season after a full year without crowds at their 75,000 capacity home.

McTominay left with title race regret as Man Utd close in on top-four finish

<p>Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says he believes Eden Hazard is "going to do very well" at the club as the Belgium star prepares for his latest comeback from injury.</p>

<p>Hazard has missed Madrid's past seven games with a thigh problem but could return, as could captain Sergio Ramos, against Elche on Saturday, a timely boost ahead of next week's Champions League clash with Atalanta.</p>

<p>"We're happy we're getting back Sergio and Eden for tomorrow. Our idea is they get some minutes, and then we'll see," Zidane told a news conference Friday.</p>

<p>Signed for 100 million euros from Chelsea in July 2019, Hazard has been restricted to just nine starts this season. He has suffered a series of injuries and also missed a game after testing positive for Covid-19.</p>

<p>"He looks well physically and emotionally. He's overcome all these injures, these aches and now he looks good, that's why he's with us and I hope he can play," said Zidane.</p>

<p>"He had a lengthy injury, that he hadn't had before, but he has a long contract and I think he's a player who, when he gets fit, is going to be great, I'm certain of it."</p>

<p>"It's difficult when a player has an injury and isn't 100%, but I'm sure he's going to do very well here," added Zidane. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Ramos, who turns 35 later this month, is available again following knee surgery in February. He hasn't played since January 14 and is out of contract at the end of the season.</p>

<p>"I don't know what's going to happen. What we want is for Sergio to stay here, that's what I can say as coach because he's an important player for us," said Zidane.</p>

<p>Ramos said Thursday "there is no news" regarding an extension but spoke of his desire to play until he is 40.</p>


Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says he believes Eden Hazard is "going to do very well" at the club as the Belgium star prepares for his latest comeback from injury.

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says he believes Eden Hazard is "going to do very well" at the club as the Belgium star prepares for his latest comeback from injury. Hazard has missed Madrid's past seven games with a thigh problem but could return, as could captain Sergio Ramos, against Elche on Saturday, a timely boost ahead of next week's Champions League clash with Atalanta. "We're happy we're getting back Sergio and Eden for tomorrow. Our idea is they get some minutes, and then we'll see," Zidane told a news conference Friday. Signed for 100 million euros from Chelsea in July 2019, Hazard has been restricted to just nine starts this season. He has suffered a series of injuries and also missed a game after testing positive for Covid-19. "He looks well physically and emotionally. He's overcome all these injures, these aches and now he looks good, that's why he's with us and I hope he can play," said Zidane. "He had a lengthy injury, that he hadn't had before, but he has a long contract and I think he's a player who, when he gets fit, is going to be great, I'm certain of it." "It's difficult when a player has an injury and isn't 100%, but I'm sure he's going to do very well here," added Zidane. Ramos, who turns 35 later this month, is available again following knee surgery in February. He hasn't played since January 14 and is out of contract at the end of the season. "I don't know what's going to happen. What we want is for Sergio to stay here, that's what I can say as coach because he's an important player for us," said Zidane. Ramos said Thursday "there is no news" regarding an extension but spoke of his desire to play until he is 40.

Zidane confident Hazard will be success at Madrid

<p>Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says David de Gea is "touch and go" for Manchester United's Premier League clash with West Ham on Sunday after returning to England following the birth of his first child.</p>

<p>Despite the potential coronavirus-related quarantine headaches, the Red Devils boss allowed the 30-year-old to fly to Spain to be with his partner.</p>

<p>Dean Henderson has had a run in the side in the absence of United's number one, who has been inconsistent this season.</p>

<p>He impressed in Sunday's 2-0 win against Premier League leaders Manchester City but was criticised for allowing an injury-time header to beat him as AC Milan snatched a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the last-16 tie in the Europa League on Thursday.</p>

<p>Asked on Friday about De Gea's availability for the visit of West Ham, Solskjaer said: "David is back in Manchester. He is quarantining or self-isolating.</p>

<p>"He's just touch and go for Sunday, I think. I can't really know when he came back, so I'm not really sure if it was Monday or Tuesday that he arrived back in Manchester."</p>

<p>Current regulations allow travellers from Spain to be released from quarantine if they test negative for Covid-19 after five days of isolation.</p>

<p>Pushed to clarify De Gea's situation, the United boss added: "I think the rules are that he's got to stay at home.</p>

<p>"He's not training with us anyway. It's different if you travel away and compete so, no, he's not been training since he came back."</p>

<p>United, second in the Premier League, are counting the cost of a spate of injuries in forward positions.</p>

<p>Anthony Martial is a doubt after a hip complaint forced him off at half-time on Thursday, compounding the absence of fellow frontmen Marcus Rashford and Edinson Cavani.</p>

<p>"Anthony, he got a whack on his hip so that's another forward that we need to scan and have to look at," Solskjaer said.</p>

<p>"Definitely hope Marcus is back for next Thursday in Milan. I'm not sure if he'll make Sunday, but fingers crossed because we will need him.</p>

<p>"Edinson I don't think will be ready for Sunday."</p>

<p>Paul Pogba, Donny van de Beek and Juan Mata are also set to be unavailable to face the high-flying Hammers.</p>


Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says David de Gea is "touch and go" for Manchester United's Premier League clash with West Ham on Sunday after returning to England following the birth of his first child.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says David de Gea is "touch and go" for Manchester United's Premier League clash with West Ham on Sunday after returning to England following the birth of his first child. Despite the potential coronavirus-related quarantine headaches, the Red Devils boss allowed the 30-year-old to fly to Spain to be with his partner. Dean Henderson has had a run in the side in the absence of United's number one, who has been inconsistent this season. He impressed in Sunday's 2-0 win against Premier League leaders Manchester City but was criticised for allowing an injury-time header to beat him as AC Milan snatched a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the last-16 tie in the Europa League on Thursday. Asked on Friday about De Gea's availability for the visit of West Ham, Solskjaer said: "David is back in Manchester. He is quarantining or self-isolating. "He's just touch and go for Sunday, I think. I can't really know when he came back, so I'm not really sure if it was Monday or Tuesday that he arrived back in Manchester." Current regulations allow travellers from Spain to be released from quarantine if they test negative for Covid-19 after five days of isolation. Pushed to clarify De Gea's situation, the United boss added: "I think the rules are that he's got to stay at home. "He's not training with us anyway. It's different if you travel away and compete so, no, he's not been training since he came back." United, second in the Premier League, are counting the cost of a spate of injuries in forward positions. Anthony Martial is a doubt after a hip complaint forced him off at half-time on Thursday, compounding the absence of fellow frontmen Marcus Rashford and Edinson Cavani. "Anthony, he got a whack on his hip so that's another forward that we need to scan and have to look at," Solskjaer said. "Definitely hope Marcus is back for next Thursday in Milan. I'm not sure if he'll make Sunday, but fingers crossed because we will need him. "Edinson I don't think will be ready for Sunday." Paul Pogba, Donny van de Beek and Juan Mata are also set to be unavailable to face the high-flying Hammers.

Solskjaer unsure about De Gea's return to Man Utd side after Spain trip

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a6674c8f-9914-410a-b2b3-fd663ba08d5c}{193}" paraid="1667796822" >Virat Kohli on Friday registered a duck in the first T20I against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Kohli, who is not going through a great run of form with the willow, recorded his third duck in ongoing England’s tour of India.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ad051b67-68f4-4631-b5bd-5f49a8ec4ed0}{195}" paraid="1100236653" >With the duck, Kohli registered an unwanted record previously set by former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly.&nbsp;Kohli now has recorded 14 international ducks as the captain of India, surpassing Ganguly who had 13 ducks&nbsp;while leading Team India.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{152b46ed-0477-48a3-81c1-402955c26378}{114}" paraid="999730695" >While Kohli and Ganguly hold the first two positions on the unwanted list respectively, the duo is followed by former captain MS Dhoni who had 11 ducks in his career as the captain. Whereas legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev recorded 10 ducks as&nbsp;the captain of India. Next in the list is former skipper Mohammad Azharuddin with 8 ducks.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a6674c8f-9914-410a-b2b3-fd663ba08d5c}{193}" paraid="1667796822" ><strong>Most duck by an&nbsp;Indian&nbsp;captain in&nbsp;international cricket:&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a6674c8f-9914-410a-b2b3-fd663ba08d5c}{253}" paraid="543556496" >14: Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{667b7873-a1a3-4e30-83bd-62f05da3e054}{7}" paraid="1193546946" >13:&nbsp;Sourav&nbsp;Ganguly&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{667b7873-a1a3-4e30-83bd-62f05da3e054}{16}" paraid="1000961680" >11: MS Dhoni&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a52bf00f-7db7-4e5a-ac35-d0154a2f44b4}{56}" paraid="1980888825" >Kohli was dismissed by English spinner Adil Rashid in the third over after the Indian captain went for an uncanny slog over mid-off. However, he mistimed the ball as it travelled straight to the hands of the fielder.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{7a3bdb9b-398d-4739-abb2-f2cb7573687c}{218}" paraid="1644761439" >"We were planning to do things like batting first in these conditions where bowling in the dew becomes a factor. It's a good way to prepare for the World Cup," Kohli had said at the toss.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{7a3bdb9b-398d-4739-abb2-f2cb7573687c}{237}" paraid="389467942" >&nbsp;</p>


Virat Kohli on Friday registered a duck in the first T20I against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Kohli, who is not going through a great run of form with the willow, recorded his third duck in ongoing England’s tour of India.

Virat Kohli on Friday registered a duck in the first T20I against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Kohli, who is not going through a great run of form with the willow, recorded his third duck in ongoing England’s tour of India. With the duck, Kohli registered an unwanted record previously set by former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly. Kohli now has recorded 14 international ducks as the captain of India, surpassing Ganguly who had 13 ducks while leading Team India. While Kohli and Ganguly hold the first two positions on the unwanted list respectively, the duo is followed by former captain MS Dhoni who had 11 ducks in his career as the captain. Whereas legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev recorded 10 ducks as the captain of India. Next in the list is former skipper Mohammad Azharuddin with 8 ducks. Most duck by an Indian captain in international cricket: 14: Virat Kohli 13: Sourav Ganguly 11: MS Dhoni Kohli was dismissed by English spinner Adil Rashid in the third over after the Indian captain went for an uncanny slog over mid-off. However, he mistimed the ball as it travelled straight to the hands of the fielder. "We were planning to do things like batting first in these conditions where bowling in the dew becomes a factor. It's a good way to prepare for the World Cup," Kohli had said at the toss.

Virat Kohli surpasses Sourav Ganguly in unwanted list during 1st T20I vs England

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a30ed1ac-83a4-4649-9011-f2ed664fd329}{210}" paraid="1443056091" >Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani has conveyed that their body&nbsp;is not in&nbsp;favour&nbsp;of conducting the Asia Cup T20 in the year 2021. Mani has already told the&nbsp;Pakistan Super League (PSL)&nbsp;franchise owners of PCB not being in&nbsp;favour&nbsp;of the Asia Cup, scheduled to be held&nbsp;later this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{cd69d57c-2496-4227-8e6a-f886952441b4}{127}" paraid="695043581" >According to PTI, a PCB source has said that Mani conveyed the message to PSL&nbsp;franchise owners during a virtual meeting on Thursday soon after it was officially announced that the remaining matches of postponed PSL 6 would be played in June.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{7a4c6187-5f2c-4a8b-9aa4-5312e59dcdd9}{146}" paraid="11060254" >Mani cleared the air to PSL franchises after the owners sought to know whether the dates were clashing with the Asia Cup T20.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{7a4c6187-5f2c-4a8b-9aa4-5312e59dcdd9}{146}" paraid="11060254" ><strong>TRENDING:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-after-james-anderson-rishabh-pant-reverse-swats-jofra-archer-for-6-370000" hreflang="en">Watch: After James Anderson, Rishabh Pant reverse-swats Jofra Archer for 6</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c69e0ae4-1c30-4abc-8bc7-a194f6a148bb}{101}" paraid="1374029257" >"Mani made it clear that&nbsp;there&nbsp;was little possibility of the tournament being held this year and it would be moved to 2023 due to the commitments of the participating teams," the source&nbsp;told PTI.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a30ed1ac-83a4-4649-9011-f2ed664fd329}{76}" paraid="1542061572" >The PCB chairman said that new dates of the Asia Cup would be decided at Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) next meeting. The PSL 6 was postponed after the completion of 14 of the 34 matches were completed due to an outbreak of COVID-19 cases among franchise players and officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{130ae031-b632-4908-a1f5-a76a3072e227}{128}" paraid="71706636" >The source added that a couple of franchise owners had insisted that the PSL should be held in April while asking the PCB to&nbsp;pressurise&nbsp;Cricket South Africa (CSA) to reschedule Pakistan’s tour of South Africa, scheduled in April.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{130ae031-b632-4908-a1f5-a76a3072e227}{128}" paraid="71706636" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-on-cusp-of-becoming-first-player-to-score-3000-t20i-runs-369971" hreflang="en">Virat Kohli on cusp of becoming first player to score 3000 T20I runs</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a6674c8f-9914-410a-b2b3-fd663ba08d5c}{140}" paraid="2091423068" >"But the PCB chairman made it clear they could not do this as they had good relations with CSA which had supported Pakistan cricket by sending its full test team to Pakistan in February," he said.&nbsp;</p>


Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani has conveyed that their body is not in favour of conducting the Asia Cup T20 in the year 2021. Mani has already told the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise owners of PCB not being in favour of the Asia Cup, scheduled to be held later this year.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani has conveyed that their body is not in favour of conducting the Asia Cup T20 in the year 2021. Mani has already told the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise owners of PCB not being in favour of the Asia Cup, scheduled to be held later this year. According to PTI, a PCB source has said that Mani conveyed the message to PSL franchise owners during a virtual meeting on Thursday soon after it was officially announced that the remaining matches of postponed PSL 6 would be played in June. Mani cleared the air to PSL franchises after the owners sought to know whether the dates were clashing with the Asia Cup T20. TRENDING: Watch: After James Anderson, Rishabh Pant reverse-swats Jofra Archer for 6 "Mani made it clear that there was little possibility of the tournament being held this year and it would be moved to 2023 due to the commitments of the participating teams," the source told PTI. The PCB chairman said that new dates of the Asia Cup would be decided at Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) next meeting. The PSL 6 was postponed after the completion of 14 of the 34 matches were completed due to an outbreak of COVID-19 cases among franchise players and officials. The source added that a couple of franchise owners had insisted that the PSL should be held in April while asking the PCB to pressurise Cricket South Africa (CSA) to reschedule Pakistan’s tour of South Africa, scheduled in April. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli on cusp of becoming first player to score 3000 T20I runs "But the PCB chairman made it clear they could not do this as they had good relations with CSA which had supported Pakistan cricket by sending its full test team to Pakistan in February," he said.

Pakistan Cricket Board not in favour of playing Asia Cup in 2021

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9ab2d3cc-cbab-42b8-a1d2-14d25a73ff6f}{14}" paraid="493189462" >Rishabh Pant on Friday continued his fearless approach in international cricket as he left everyone awestruck with his reverse-swat against Jofra Archer in the first T20I between India and England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f224726b-6b1f-40cc-b2fb-6f20423fb7de}{172}" paraid="1948938954" >While it was not the best of start for Team India, who were asked to bat first after England won the toss and opted to field first, the hosts lost couple of quick wickets with the likes of Aadil Rashid, Archer and Mark Wood striking early with the new ball.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{378b4fdc-19ed-4cce-9407-f86a99be94e4}{134}" paraid="10732719" >Rishabh Pant was sent to bat first at number four after Kohli was dismissed for a duck by Rashid. Pant after playing a few deliveries, launched a stunning attack against Archer as he bagged a six and boundary to end the fourth over of the match.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ca9ca48c-8cf1-47ae-9a4b-8ed2e57c6f8f}{252}" paraid="441295668" >Archer bowled a length delivery clocked at 141 kph, however, Pant, showing sheer audacity, reverse-swatted the English speedster for a massive six. This was not the first time Pant has reverse-swatted an English bowler in the ongoing full-fledged series.</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ca9ca48c-8cf1-47ae-9a4b-8ed2e57c6f8f}{252}" paraid="441295668" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-on-cusp-of-becoming-first-player-to-score-3000-t20i-runs-369971" hreflang="en">Virat Kohli on cusp of becoming first player to score 3000 T20I runs</a></strong></p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ca9ca48c-8cf1-47ae-9a4b-8ed2e57c6f8f}{252}" paraid="441295668" >WATCH: Rishabh Pant's incredible reverse-swat against Jofra Archer</h2>

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<p>Earlier in the Test series, Pant reverse-swatted legendary pacer James Anderson as fans and pundits hailed the southpaw for showing immense courage against one of the greatest bowlers of all-time.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After 6 overs, India&nbsp;were&nbsp;22/3 after losing openers KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli cheaply.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{20d0b30f-7aa7-49e0-a319-d817cc4d6235}{227}" paraid="1672907678" >Lowest powerplay scores for India in T20Is:&nbsp;</h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{20d0b30f-7aa7-49e0-a319-d817cc4d6235}{236}" paraid="1535735886" >21/3 vs Pakistan, Dhaka, 2016&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{20d0b30f-7aa7-49e0-a319-d817cc4d6235}{245}" paraid="983311334" >22/3 vs England, Ahmedabad, Today&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{20d0b30f-7aa7-49e0-a319-d817cc4d6235}{254}" paraid="1068681153" >24/4 vs Australia, Bridgetown, 2010&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9ef821ee-5d4d-4341-a07f-a4117c63406d}{47}" paraid="193185207" ><strong>India&nbsp;(Playing XI): </strong>KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant(w), Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{9ef821ee-5d4d-4341-a07f-a4117c63406d}{62}" paraid="731488329" ><strong>England&nbsp;(Playing XI):</strong> Jason Roy, Jos Buttler(w), Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan(c), Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood&nbsp;</p>

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Rishabh Pant on Friday continued his fearless approach in international cricket as he left everyone awestruck with his reverse-swat against Jofra Archer in the first T20I between India and England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Rishabh Pant on Friday continued his fearless approach in international cricket as he left everyone awestruck with his reverse-swat against Jofra Archer in the first T20I between India and England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While it was not the best of start for Team India, who were asked to bat first after England won the toss and opted to field first, the hosts lost couple of quick wickets with the likes of Aadil Rashid, Archer and Mark Wood striking early with the new ball. Rishabh Pant was sent to bat first at number four after Kohli was dismissed for a duck by Rashid. Pant after playing a few deliveries, launched a stunning attack against Archer as he bagged a six and boundary to end the fourth over of the match. Archer bowled a length delivery clocked at 141 kph, however, Pant, showing sheer audacity, reverse-swatted the English speedster for a massive six. This was not the first time Pant has reverse-swatted an English bowler in the ongoing full-fledged series. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli on cusp of becoming first player to score 3000 T20I runs WATCH: Rishabh Pant's incredible reverse-swat against Jofra Archer Rishabh Pant To Archer 😳🔥#RishabhPant • #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/PDkct1AmLo — Kl Rahul (@KlRahulFanArmy) March 12, 2021 × Earlier in the Test series, Pant reverse-swatted legendary pacer James Anderson as fans and pundits hailed the southpaw for showing immense courage against one of the greatest bowlers of all-time. ALSO READ: India vs England 1st T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch IND vs ENG match online and TV? Rishabh Pant reverse scooping Jimmy Anderson with the new ball! Incredible confidence and ability 💥 pic.twitter.com/1SJiOyuQA0 — onlinecricketacademy (@onlinecricketac) March 6, 2021 × After 6 overs, India were 22/3 after losing openers KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli cheaply. Lowest powerplay scores for India in T20Is: 21/3 vs Pakistan, Dhaka, 2016 22/3 vs England, Ahmedabad, Today 24/4 vs Australia, Bridgetown, 2010 India (Playing XI): KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant(w), Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal England (Playing XI): Jason Roy, Jos Buttler(w), Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan(c), Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

Watch: After James Anderson, Rishabh Pant reverse-swats Jofra Archer for 6

<p>Jose Mourinho expects Harry Kane to be fit to face Arsenal on Sunday after he had ice applied to his knee following a knock in Tottenham's 2-0 Europa League win over Dinamo Zagreb.</p>

<p>The 27-year-old England captain scored both Spurs goals in the first leg of the last-16 tie in London on Thursday.</p>

<p>He now has 26 goals and 16 assists in all competitions this season and was hailed by Dinamo boss Zoran Mamic as a "master of football."</p>

<p>Spurs manager Jose Mourinho is optimistic Kane will be fit for the north London derby.</p>

<p>"I hope so, I believe so," he said. "It is a big match, only big problems stop him to be there. Let's see the reaction tomorrow (Friday) but I am sure he will be fine."</p>

<p>Mourinho agreed with Mamic's glowing assessment of Kane, highlighting his intelligence.</p>

<p>"Some strikers score lots of goals and that is the most important thing in football for a striker, which he does," he said.</p>

<p>"But apart from that he understands every tip we give him, in terms of his positioning, movement, he understands the game very well.</p>

<p>"He feels the spaces, he looks around to see where other players are and he can affect the game. He is really a very good player."</p>

<p>Mourinho is delighted with the way his team have rebounded after a poor spell, winning their past five matches in all competitions.</p>

<p>They are now seventh in the Premier League table, five points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, with a game in hand. Arsenal are 10th.</p>

<p>Winning the Europa League would be another route into next season's Champions League.</p>

<p>The 58-year-old Portuguese boss would have liked one extra goal against Dinamo to give his side a bigger cushion.</p>

<p>"The result could be a little bit bigger," he said.</p>

<p>"A third goal would have come and fit very well in the reality of the game, but it is what it is.</p>

<p>"It's still open. We have to go there and play a serious match because at 2-0 we are not yet in the quarter-finals."</p>


Jose Mourinho expects Harry Kane to be fit to face Arsenal on Sunday after he had ice applied to his knee following a knock in Tottenham's 2-0 Europa League win over Dinamo Zagreb.

Jose Mourinho expects Harry Kane to be fit to face Arsenal on Sunday after he had ice applied to his knee following a knock in Tottenham's 2-0 Europa League win over Dinamo Zagreb. The 27-year-old England captain scored both Spurs goals in the first leg of the last-16 tie in London on Thursday. He now has 26 goals and 16 assists in all competitions this season and was hailed by Dinamo boss Zoran Mamic as a "master of football." Spurs manager Jose Mourinho is optimistic Kane will be fit for the north London derby. "I hope so, I believe so," he said. "It is a big match, only big problems stop him to be there. Let's see the reaction tomorrow (Friday) but I am sure he will be fine." Mourinho agreed with Mamic's glowing assessment of Kane, highlighting his intelligence. "Some strikers score lots of goals and that is the most important thing in football for a striker, which he does," he said. "But apart from that he understands every tip we give him, in terms of his positioning, movement, he understands the game very well. "He feels the spaces, he looks around to see where other players are and he can affect the game. He is really a very good player." Mourinho is delighted with the way his team have rebounded after a poor spell, winning their past five matches in all competitions. They are now seventh in the Premier League table, five points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, with a game in hand. Arsenal are 10th. Winning the Europa League would be another route into next season's Champions League. The 58-year-old Portuguese boss would have liked one extra goal against Dinamo to give his side a bigger cushion. "The result could be a little bit bigger," he said. "A third goal would have come and fit very well in the reality of the game, but it is what it is. "It's still open. We have to go there and play a serious match because at 2-0 we are not yet in the quarter-finals."

Spurs boss Mourinho expects 'master' Kane to be fit to face Arsenal

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8a5c171f-7611-4e1f-a89e-eaff2b869fc3}{95}" paraid="1502822565" >Virat Kohli is on the verge of becoming the first player to score 3000 runs in T20I cricket. Kohli, who is just 72 runs away from the iconic landmark, will look to achieve the milestone when India&nbsp;take&nbsp;on England in the first T20I of the five-match series at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{57a89fae-a6bf-4e9d-9e28-65884b68516f}{5}" paraid="1623090834" >While Kohli continues&nbsp;to wait for his first century with the last ton for the Indian skipper coming more than a year ago, he would be looking to become the first player to touch a 3000-run landmark&nbsp;in T20 international cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{322cd553-7340-4ebc-9a4b-83e915b0d2c8}{98}" paraid="786005146" >Kohli is the leading run-scorer in T20I cricket with 2928 runs in 85 matches for India. In 79 innings in T20I cricket, Kohli has scored his runs at a splendid average of 50.48 and strike-rate of 138.43 including 25 fifties.&nbsp;The Indian skipper’s batting average is the second-highest in T20I cricket after Dawid Malan (minimum&nbsp;800 runs).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{322cd553-7340-4ebc-9a4b-83e915b0d2c8}{98}" paraid="786005146" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-england-1st-t20i-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-ind-vs-eng-match-online-and-tv-369957" hreflang="en">India vs England 1st T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch IND vs ENG match online and TV?</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{fa4a48ee-6d67-4530-b1a3-794f274c61f6}{169}" paraid="2062368420" >The swashbuckling Indian batsman is 91 runs ahead of New Zealand’s Martin Guptill when it comes to scoring runs in T20I cricket followed by white-ball deputy Rohit Sharma, who has 2773 runs under his belt in 71 matches.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1f7ea8b1-ad01-47d7-9550-e52c6943d946}{79}" paraid="825861037" >Ahead of the match, Kohli said England are the team to beat in the shortest format of the game while adding the Eoin Morgan-led outfit is&nbsp;favourite&nbsp;to win the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1f7ea8b1-ad01-47d7-9550-e52c6943d946}{79}" paraid="825861037" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mithali-raj-becomes-first-indian-woman-to-score-10000-international-runs-369902" hreflang="en">Mithali Raj becomes first Indian woman to score 10,000 international runs</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1f7ea8b1-ad01-47d7-9550-e52c6943d946}{125}" paraid="379227819" >“I actually think it's England who will be the team to beat. They're the number one side in the world and the prime focus will be on them in this World Cups. All the other teams will be wary of the strengths that they bring on to the park and every other team would agree with what I say: it's England who are the&nbsp;favourites&nbsp;and that will not change regardless of how they think - Virat Kohli doesn't agree that India will be favorites,” Kohli said in the pre-match press conference.&nbsp;</p>


Virat Kohli is on the verge of becoming the first player to score 3000 runs in T20I cricket. Kohli, who is just 72 runs away from the iconic landmark, will look to achieve the milestone when India take on England in the first T20I of the five-match series at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Virat Kohli is on the verge of becoming the first player to score 3000 runs in T20I cricket. Kohli, who is just 72 runs away from the iconic landmark, will look to achieve the milestone when India take on England in the first T20I of the five-match series at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While Kohli continues to wait for his first century with the last ton for the Indian skipper coming more than a year ago, he would be looking to become the first player to touch a 3000-run landmark in T20 international cricket. Kohli is the leading run-scorer in T20I cricket with 2928 runs in 85 matches for India. In 79 innings in T20I cricket, Kohli has scored his runs at a splendid average of 50.48 and strike-rate of 138.43 including 25 fifties. The Indian skipper’s batting average is the second-highest in T20I cricket after Dawid Malan (minimum 800 runs). ALSO READ: India vs England 1st T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch IND vs ENG match online and TV? The swashbuckling Indian batsman is 91 runs ahead of New Zealand’s Martin Guptill when it comes to scoring runs in T20I cricket followed by white-ball deputy Rohit Sharma, who has 2773 runs under his belt in 71 matches. Ahead of the match, Kohli said England are the team to beat in the shortest format of the game while adding the Eoin Morgan-led outfit is favourite to win the T20 World Cup. ALSO READ: Mithali Raj becomes first Indian woman to score 10,000 international runs “I actually think it's England who will be the team to beat. They're the number one side in the world and the prime focus will be on them in this World Cups. All the other teams will be wary of the strengths that they bring on to the park and every other team would agree with what I say: it's England who are the favourites and that will not change regardless of how they think - Virat Kohli doesn't agree that India will be favorites,” Kohli said in the pre-match press conference.

Virat Kohli on cusp of becoming first player to score 3000 T20I runs

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{3cb82167-df2a-4bff-8819-b73910022ac9}{152}" paraid="783596462" >India and England are set to start the five-match T20I series with the opener to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{eaa30f9d-18a1-4161-89fe-466df39ff984}{179}" paraid="1745541981" >India, after winning the Test series, would be shifting their focus to the shortest format of the game against the winner of ICC World Cup 2019 – England. The hosts would be looking to test some new faces and combinations in the build-up to the ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held later this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{973d4163-3d9f-42a1-a971-e5983fadb8fc}{44}" paraid="747048965" >The opening T20I between India and England promises to be a run-feast given it will be played on a fresh track in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f70d314e-cd89-4a53-abfc-65f0014a7fd5}{28}" paraid="1335635795" >Talking about the team combinations, England have a fully-fit squad to pick from. India, on the other hand, might chop and change a bit to test new players in the series. However, Kohli, ahead of the match, confirmed that KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma will open for India with Shikhar Dhawan.</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f70d314e-cd89-4a53-abfc-65f0014a7fd5}{28}" paraid="1335635795" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mithali-raj-becomes-first-indian-woman-to-score-10000-international-runs-369902" hreflang="en">Mithali Raj becomes first Indian woman to score 10,000 international runs</a></strong></p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{216756bb-2f44-4d5b-9fa7-dcf6b476d4cc}{188}" paraid="1476666193" >All you need to know&nbsp;about&nbsp;India vs England 1st T20I&nbsp;match in Ahmedabad:&nbsp;</h2>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{216756bb-2f44-4d5b-9fa7-dcf6b476d4cc}{212}" paraid="1692779502" >When&nbsp;and where will India vs England 1st T20I&nbsp;be played?&nbsp;</h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{216756bb-2f44-4d5b-9fa7-dcf6b476d4cc}{220}" paraid="499319840" >The first T20I of the five-match series between India and England will be played on March 12&nbsp;at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{fc03e39b-4a1f-4090-be9f-fee2b07bf0f2}{173}" paraid="663463227" >What time will the first T20I match between India and England&nbsp;begin?&nbsp;</h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6294464f-98b5-43f6-a6ae-7adefdfbecea}{13}" paraid="2017795900" >The&nbsp;first&nbsp;T20I between India and England will&nbsp;start&nbsp;at 7.00 PM IST. The toss will take place at 06:30 PM IST.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6294464f-98b5-43f6-a6ae-7adefdfbecea}{29}" paraid="1042264036" >Which TV channels will&nbsp;telecast the first T20I match between India and England&nbsp;live?&nbsp;</h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6294464f-98b5-43f6-a6ae-7adefdfbecea}{37}" paraid="1392695802" >The first T20I match between India and England will broadcast on Star Sports network.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6294464f-98b5-43f6-a6ae-7adefdfbecea}{53}" paraid="66108665" >How can I watch the live streaming of the first T20I match between India and England?&nbsp;</h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6294464f-98b5-43f6-a6ae-7adefdfbecea}{61}" paraid="108079072" >The first T20I match between India and England will&nbsp;be&nbsp;live streamed&nbsp;on Disney +&nbsp;Hotstar&nbsp;app.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6294464f-98b5-43f6-a6ae-7adefdfbecea}{77}" paraid="181787973" >India vs England, T20I series -&nbsp;Full Squads:&nbsp;</h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6294464f-98b5-43f6-a6ae-7adefdfbecea}{93}" paraid="408008151" >India: Virat Kohli (Captain), Rohit Sharma (vice-captain), KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk),&nbsp;Yuzvendra&nbsp;Chahal, Varun Chakravarthy,&nbsp;Axar&nbsp;Patel, Washington Sundar, Rahul&nbsp;Tewatia, T Natarajan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini, Shardul Thakur&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6294464f-98b5-43f6-a6ae-7adefdfbecea}{109}" paraid="423168489" >England: Eoin Morgan (captain), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonathan Bairstow, Sam Billings, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, Mark Wood&nbsp;</p>


India and England are set to start the five-match T20I series with the opener to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. India, after winning the Test series, would be shifting their focus to the shortest format of the game against the winner of ICC World Cup 2019 – England.

India and England are set to start the five-match T20I series with the opener to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. India, after winning the Test series, would be shifting their focus to the shortest format of the game against the winner of ICC World Cup 2019 – England. The hosts would be looking to test some new faces and combinations in the build-up to the ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held later this year. The opening T20I between India and England promises to be a run-feast given it will be played on a fresh track in Ahmedabad. Talking about the team combinations, England have a fully-fit squad to pick from. India, on the other hand, might chop and change a bit to test new players in the series. However, Kohli, ahead of the match, confirmed that KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma will open for India with Shikhar Dhawan. ALSO READ: Mithali Raj becomes first Indian woman to score 10,000 international runs All you need to know about India vs England 1st T20I match in Ahmedabad: When and where will India vs England 1st T20I be played? The first T20I of the five-match series between India and England will be played on March 12 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. What time will the first T20I match between India and England begin? The first T20I between India and England will start at 7.00 PM IST. The toss will take place at 06:30 PM IST. Which TV channels will telecast the first T20I match between India and England live? The first T20I match between India and England will broadcast on Star Sports network. How can I watch the live streaming of the first T20I match between India and England? The first T20I match between India and England will be live streamed on Disney + Hotstar app. India vs England, T20I series - Full Squads: India: Virat Kohli (Captain), Rohit Sharma (vice-captain), KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Yuzvendra Chahal, Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, T Natarajan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini, Shardul Thakur England: Eoin Morgan (captain), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonathan Bairstow, Sam Billings, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, Mark Wood

India vs England 1st T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch IND vs ENG match online and TV?

<p>Ilkay Gundogan has been named Premier League Player of the Month for the second time in a row. The German midfielder has retained the award following another exceptional month in which Manchester City extended their lead at the top of the Premier League.</p>

<p>During that period, Gundogan helped his team to break the domestic record for most consecutive wins (15), as well as the English top-flight record for wins from the start of the calendar year (9). His brace against Liverpool in City’s 4-1 win at Anfield helped to secure the first win there since 2003, before he notched a further two goals against Tottenham Hotspur in an impressive 3-0 triumph at the Etihad Stadium one week later.</p>

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<p>The 30-year-old saw off competition from City team-mate Joao Cancelo, as well as Bruno Fernandes, Harvey Barnes and Jesse Lingard to become the first German to ever receive the Premier League accolade twice.</p>

<p>Gundogan said: “I am very proud to win this award again – but I am most proud of being part of this amazing team.</p>

<p>“To win all our games in February, like we did in January, is amazing. I get the sense we are playing really good football and being part of that makes me happy.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/milan-grab-europa-league-last-16-edge-at-united-as-tottenham-arsenal-shine-369890" hreflang="en">Milan grab Europa League last 16 edge at United as Tottenham, Arsenal shine</a></strong></p>

<p>“Hopefully we can continue like this because, ultimately, winning trophies is what matters. I know all the squad want that to happen and we will try our best from now until the end of the season.”</p>


Ilkay Gundogan has been named Premier League Player of the Month for the second time in a row. The German midfielder has retained the award following another exceptional month in which Manchester City extended their lead at the top of the Premier League.

Ilkay Gundogan has been named Premier League Player of the Month for the second time in a row. The German midfielder has retained the award following another exceptional month in which Manchester City extended their lead at the top of the Premier League. During that period, Gundogan helped his team to break the domestic record for most consecutive wins (15), as well as the English top-flight record for wins from the start of the calendar year (9). His brace against Liverpool in City’s 4-1 win at Anfield helped to secure the first win there since 2003, before he notched a further two goals against Tottenham Hotspur in an impressive 3-0 triumph at the Etihad Stadium one week later. ALSO READ: England cricket stars bowled over by vaccine rollout The 30-year-old saw off competition from City team-mate Joao Cancelo, as well as Bruno Fernandes, Harvey Barnes and Jesse Lingard to become the first German to ever receive the Premier League accolade twice. Gundogan said: “I am very proud to win this award again – but I am most proud of being part of this amazing team. “To win all our games in February, like we did in January, is amazing. I get the sense we are playing really good football and being part of that makes me happy. ALSO READ: Milan grab Europa League last 16 edge at United as Tottenham, Arsenal shine “Hopefully we can continue like this because, ultimately, winning trophies is what matters. I know all the squad want that to happen and we will try our best from now until the end of the season.”

Ilkay Gundogan named Premier League Player of the Month twice in a row

<p>Professor Jonathan Van-Tam has been joined by members of the England Men’s cricket team and the ECB’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Nick Peirce, in a discussion about the Covid-19 vaccine, hosted by presenter Isa Guha.</p>

<p>In a new film released on Friday, teammates Mark Wood, Chris Jordan and Sam Curran virtually joined Professor Van-Tam for the question-and-answer session from India, where they are competing in their Twenty20 series.</p>

<p>At a time when some of England’s most famous cricket grounds, including Lord’s, are being used as centres to support the NHS vaccine rollout, the impact of the pandemic on the cricketing world has been felt for players and fans alike.</p>

<p>Discussing the national vaccine rollout, the players got the chance to ask Professor Van-Tam the questions on many people’s lips – “are there any side effects?”, “How does the vaccine protect people from coronavirus?” and “is it safe for all ethnic groups to take?”.</p>

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<p>With a noted rise in misinformation, Professor Van-Tam encouraged hesitant groups to seek information from trusted sources, reiterating that these effective vaccines are the best way to protect people from coronavirus and will save thousands of lives.</p>

<p>Separating fact from fiction, the players were informed that vaccines are tested through three phases of clinical trials to ensure they meet the gold standard and that, like all medicines, vaccines can cause side effects. However, most of these are mild and short-term, lasting no longer than a week, and not everyone gets them.</p>

<p>Professor Van-Tam addresses other questions from the players around safety, reassuring them that it the vaccine suitable for people from all ethnic backgrounds.</p>

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<p>Whilst the national restrictions imposed to help tackle the spread of coronavirus mean that cricket fans have been unable to attend matches in the UK for the last year, with the incredible deployment speed of the Covid-19 vaccine, the ECB remains hopeful that stadiums will soon be full again if people take their vaccine when notified.</p>

<p>Concluding their chat, when asked if they would get their vaccine, Mark Wood, Chris Jordan and Sam Curran together pledged that they would when called because they trust the advice from experts and their doctors that it’s safe and the best way for life to return to normality.</p>

<p>England cricketer, Chris Jordan, said: “It’s been a strange experience playing in empty stadiums and I can’t wait to have our fans back the team in person. Like many, I’ve had my own questions about the vaccine.</p>

<p>“With my understanding of the direction the world is heading in, and after speaking to Professor Van-Tam with my teammates, there’s no doubt in my mind that I will get the vaccine when it’s my turn.”</p>

<p>England’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, said: “It was a real pleasure to join some of England’s cricket players and answer their questions about the vaccine. Vaccination is the best way to protect people from COVID and will save thousands of lives. Over 22 million people have now had their first dose, if people follow the guidance then we all hope that people will be cheering our cricketers and other sport stars on from the stands again soon.”</p>

<p>Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, said: “Our brilliant healthcare workers and volunteers across the country have been working flat out to give the vaccine to millions of people, including at the vaccination site at Lord’s Cricket Ground which has delivered more than 10,000 vaccinations. We are already seeing the real-world positive effect of the vaccine programme on reducing hospitalisations and deaths and I would urge everyone who is offered it to get their jab to protect yourself and those around you.”</p>

<p>Chief Medical Officer at England and Wales Cricket Board, Professor Nick Peirce, said: “I’m proud of the way the England Cricket Community has adapted to adhere to the strict Covid guidelines and supported the NHS vaccine rollout however they can. We join in encouraging everyone to do their own research through trusted sources, like the NHS website, to be sure of the facts and get their vaccine when called.”</p>

<p>Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden CBE, said: “Cricket has made an outstanding contribution throughout the pandemic, and it was a real pleasure to visit the Lord’s vaccine centre recently where volunteers, NHS staff and the cricket community were working together to knock Covid for six. I want to thank the England squad for joining us in encouraging people to take up the vaccine when they are notified. A successful vaccine rollout is the best way we can get everyone back safely watching and playing, and I want us to have a brilliant summer of cricket.”</p>

<p>To reach a time when fans can return to stadiums to watch cricket matches live, high vaccine uptake and maintaining the Hands. Face. Space key behaviours is very important.</p>

<p>The Covid-19 vaccination programme is the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history, with over 20 million vaccinations carried out to date.</p>

<p>New data shows that both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines significantly reduce severe COVID-19 in older adults and that the vaccines are working to reduce infections and save lives.</p>

<p>The UK’s vaccination programme is continuing to build up steadily with more people becoming eligible in the weeks and months in order of age and risk.&nbsp;</p>


Professor Jonathan Van-Tam has been joined by members of the England Men’s cricket team and the ECB’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Nick Peirce, in a discussion about the Covid-19 vaccine, hosted by presenter Isa Guha.

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam has been joined by members of the England Men’s cricket team and the ECB’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Nick Peirce, in a discussion about the Covid-19 vaccine, hosted by presenter Isa Guha. In a new film released on Friday, teammates Mark Wood, Chris Jordan and Sam Curran virtually joined Professor Van-Tam for the question-and-answer session from India, where they are competing in their Twenty20 series. At a time when some of England’s most famous cricket grounds, including Lord’s, are being used as centres to support the NHS vaccine rollout, the impact of the pandemic on the cricketing world has been felt for players and fans alike. Discussing the national vaccine rollout, the players got the chance to ask Professor Van-Tam the questions on many people’s lips – “are there any side effects?”, “How does the vaccine protect people from coronavirus?” and “is it safe for all ethnic groups to take?”. ALSO READ: Mithali Raj becomes first Indian woman to score 10,000 international runs With a noted rise in misinformation, Professor Van-Tam encouraged hesitant groups to seek information from trusted sources, reiterating that these effective vaccines are the best way to protect people from coronavirus and will save thousands of lives. Separating fact from fiction, the players were informed that vaccines are tested through three phases of clinical trials to ensure they meet the gold standard and that, like all medicines, vaccines can cause side effects. However, most of these are mild and short-term, lasting no longer than a week, and not everyone gets them. Professor Van-Tam addresses other questions from the players around safety, reassuring them that it the vaccine suitable for people from all ethnic backgrounds. ALSO READ: Tokyo Olympics gets IOC-funded Chinese coronavirus jab Whilst the national restrictions imposed to help tackle the spread of coronavirus mean that cricket fans have been unable to attend matches in the UK for the last year, with the incredible deployment speed of the Covid-19 vaccine, the ECB remains hopeful that stadiums will soon be full again if people take their vaccine when notified. Concluding their chat, when asked if they would get their vaccine, Mark Wood, Chris Jordan and Sam Curran together pledged that they would when called because they trust the advice from experts and their doctors that it’s safe and the best way for life to return to normality. England cricketer, Chris Jordan, said: “It’s been a strange experience playing in empty stadiums and I can’t wait to have our fans back the team in person. Like many, I’ve had my own questions about the vaccine. “With my understanding of the direction the world is heading in, and after speaking to Professor Van-Tam with my teammates, there’s no doubt in my mind that I will get the vaccine when it’s my turn.” England’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, said: “It was a real pleasure to join some of England’s cricket players and answer their questions about the vaccine. Vaccination is the best way to protect people from COVID and will save thousands of lives. Over 22 million people have now had their first dose, if people follow the guidance then we all hope that people will be cheering our cricketers and other sport stars on from the stands again soon.” Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, said: “Our brilliant healthcare workers and volunteers across the country have been working flat out to give the vaccine to millions of people, including at the vaccination site at Lord’s Cricket Ground which has delivered more than 10,000 vaccinations. We are already seeing the real-world positive effect of the vaccine programme on reducing hospitalisations and deaths and I would urge everyone who is offered it to get their jab to protect yourself and those around you.” Chief Medical Officer at England and Wales Cricket Board, Professor Nick Peirce, said: “I’m proud of the way the England Cricket Community has adapted to adhere to the strict Covid guidelines and supported the NHS vaccine rollout however they can. We join in encouraging everyone to do their own research through trusted sources, like the NHS website, to be sure of the facts and get their vaccine when called.” Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden CBE, said: “Cricket has made an outstanding contribution throughout the pandemic, and it was a real pleasure to visit the Lord’s vaccine centre recently where volunteers, NHS staff and the cricket community were working together to knock Covid for six. I want to thank the England squad for joining us in encouraging people to take up the vaccine when they are notified. A successful vaccine rollout is the best way we can get everyone back safely watching and playing, and I want us to have a brilliant summer of cricket.” To reach a time when fans can return to stadiums to watch cricket matches live, high vaccine uptake and maintaining the Hands. Face. Space key behaviours is very important. The Covid-19 vaccination programme is the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history, with over 20 million vaccinations carried out to date. New data shows that both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines significantly reduce severe COVID-19 in older adults and that the vaccines are working to reduce infections and save lives. The UK’s vaccination programme is continuing to build up steadily with more people becoming eligible in the weeks and months in order of age and risk.

England cricket stars bowled over by vaccine rollout

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{02735b40-effe-4d86-ab6b-4214491e5eb8}{165}" paraid="158170801" >Indian ODI captain Mithali Raj on Friday became the first Indian woman to complete 10,000 runs in international cricket. The iconic batswoman achieved the feat in the third ODI against South Africa at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{aabf90da-0bb5-4e8b-9e89-c9b23aa79820}{213}" paraid="1755989430" >Mithali, who was playing her 212th WODI for India, scored 36 runs while touching the landmark of scoring a whopping 10,000 runs in international cricket across formats. With the milestone, Mithali became the second woman to reach 10,000 runs after&nbsp;former England captain Charlotte Edwards. The former England skipper remains the leading run-scorer&nbsp;in international cricket with 10,273 runs while Mithali is second on the list with 10,001 runs. Suzie Bates is far-third with 7,849 runs.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2 aria-level="4" lang="EN-US" paraeid="{fd105356-b9b0-49cc-85a6-7f740d879956}{173}" paraid="274035571" role="heading" >Most international runs in women's cricket</h2>

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			<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a09e9e9e-433b-425a-a9b7-6a19334fa6fa}{66}" paraid="970979120" >Runs&nbsp;</p>
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			<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a09e9e9e-433b-425a-a9b7-6a19334fa6fa}{77}" paraid="1134189551" >50s/100s&nbsp;</p>
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			<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a09e9e9e-433b-425a-a9b7-6a19334fa6fa}{88}" paraid="1658117520" >Charlotte Edwards&nbsp;</p>
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			<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a09e9e9e-433b-425a-a9b7-6a19334fa6fa}{99}" paraid="324519197" >309&nbsp;</p>
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			<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a09e9e9e-433b-425a-a9b7-6a19334fa6fa}{110}" paraid="652958675" >10273&nbsp;</p>
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			<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a09e9e9e-433b-425a-a9b7-6a19334fa6fa}{121}" paraid="105899195" >67/13&nbsp;</p>
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			<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a09e9e9e-433b-425a-a9b7-6a19334fa6fa}{132}" paraid="1356634457" ><strong>Mithali Raj&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>
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			<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a09e9e9e-433b-425a-a9b7-6a19334fa6fa}{143}" paraid="996172881" ><strong>311&nbsp;</strong></p>
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			<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a09e9e9e-433b-425a-a9b7-6a19334fa6fa}{154}" paraid="957540138" ><strong>10001&nbsp;</strong></p>
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			<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a09e9e9e-433b-425a-a9b7-6a19334fa6fa}{165}" paraid="1040093134" ><strong>75/8&nbsp;</strong></p>
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			<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a09e9e9e-433b-425a-a9b7-6a19334fa6fa}{176}" paraid="805355290" >Suzie Bates&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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			<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a09e9e9e-433b-425a-a9b7-6a19334fa6fa}{187}" paraid="440837905" >247&nbsp;</p>
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			<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a09e9e9e-433b-425a-a9b7-6a19334fa6fa}{198}" paraid="1270525951" >7849&nbsp;</p>
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			<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a09e9e9e-433b-425a-a9b7-6a19334fa6fa}{209}" paraid="734855006" >48/11&nbsp;</p>
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			<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a09e9e9e-433b-425a-a9b7-6a19334fa6fa}{220}" paraid="989376338" >Stafanie Taylor&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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			<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a09e9e9e-433b-425a-a9b7-6a19334fa6fa}{231}" paraid="1994626690" >234&nbsp;</p>
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			<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a09e9e9e-433b-425a-a9b7-6a19334fa6fa}{242}" paraid="544030927" >7816&nbsp;</p>
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			<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a09e9e9e-433b-425a-a9b7-6a19334fa6fa}{253}" paraid="68981078" >57/5&nbsp;</p>
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			<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e4784ec1-a4b9-439b-9523-7af62ad75fa9}{9}" paraid="789802665" >Meg Lanning&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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			<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e4784ec1-a4b9-439b-9523-7af62ad75fa9}{20}" paraid="981522951" >194&nbsp;</p>
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			<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e4784ec1-a4b9-439b-9523-7af62ad75fa9}{31}" paraid="2105888713" >6900&nbsp;</p>
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			<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e4784ec1-a4b9-439b-9523-7af62ad75fa9}{42}" paraid="1385052917" >29/16&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/smriti-mandhana-becomes-first-ever-player-to-score-50-in-10-consecutive-odi-chases-369124" hreflang="en">Smriti Mandhana becomes first-ever player to score 50+ in 10 consecutive ODI chases</a></strong></p>

<p>Before the third ODI against South Africa, Mithali was 35 runs short of the milestone and was dismissed soon after getting to the feat. In 10 Tests, Mithali has scored 663 runs in 10 Tests while accumulating&nbsp;2,364 runs in 89 T20Is. The veteran Indian batswoman remains the leading scorer in WODI cricket with as many as 6,974 runs in her kitty.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{133e734f-4452-463c-8d8e-a0038d88970e}{185}" paraid="1385265770" >Prior to the third ODI, Smriti&nbsp;Mandhana&nbsp;had said: "Getting to 10,000 runs first or second is a huge thing. She is the first Indian to do that so I think it is something that shows how consistent she has been throughout her career. We have looked up to her, definitely a very proud feeling for all of us in the team."&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{133e734f-4452-463c-8d8e-a0038d88970e}{185}" paraid="1385265770" ><strong>ALSO:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-jhulan-goswamis-spirit-of-cricket-moment-with-south-africas-nadine-de-klerk-369110" hreflang="en">WATCH: Jhulan Goswami's 'Spirit of Cricket' moment with South Africa's Nadine de Klerk</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{02735b40-effe-4d86-ab6b-4214491e5eb8}{121}" paraid="738692707" >Wishes and tributes poured in for Mithali on social media platforms just after she reached the milestone. From the likes of&nbsp;Sachin&nbsp;Tendulkar to Wasim Jaffer, Mithali’s&nbsp;achievement&nbsp;was lauded by many.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{02735b40-effe-4d86-ab6b-4214491e5eb8}{121}" paraid="738692707" >"Heartiest congratulations Mithali on completing 10,000 runs in International Cricket. Terrific achievement... Keep going strong!" Tendulkar tweeted. Former India opener Wasim Jaffer also joined Tendulkar to wish Mithali on her achievement.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Heartiest congratulations Mithali on completing 1️⃣0️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ runs in International Cricket.<br />
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Terrific achievement... 👏🏻<br />
Keep going strong! 💪🏻 <a href="https://t.co/1D2ybiVaUt">pic.twitter.com/1D2ybiVaUt</a></p>
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1370262251454742529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Taking to Twitter, Jaffer wrote, "Many congratulations on reaching 10,000 international runs @M_Raj03. Terrific achievement, a testament to your fitness, skill and dedication towards the game."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Many congratulations on reaching 10,000 international runs <a href="https://twitter.com/M_Raj03?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@M_Raj03</a> Terrific achievement, a testament to your fitness, skill and dedication towards the game🙌 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvSA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvSA</a> <a href="https://t.co/EnWgF5HniM">pic.twitter.com/EnWgF5HniM</a></p>
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) <a href="https://twitter.com/WasimJaffer14/status/1370250686881951746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Here's how others wished Mithali Raj after she completed 10,000 international runs:</h2>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It has been a long journey this for Mithali. Enroute a few milestones have been reached and crossed. Congrats <a href="https://twitter.com/M_Raj03?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@M_Raj03</a> for yet another accomplishment. 10,000 international runs and counting... <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCIWomen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCIWomen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> <a href="https://t.co/BpMoem9rUF">pic.twitter.com/BpMoem9rUF</a></p>
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) <a href="https://twitter.com/chopraanjum/status/1370254226052411392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We are glad we live in an era that has witnessed Mithali Raj truly rule the 🏏 world! 😍<br />
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Here's to the first Indian woman, and second in the world, to score 10,000 international runs! 👏👏👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MithaliRaj?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MithaliRaj</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDWvSAW?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDWvSAW</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaTaiyarHai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaTaiyarHai</a> <a href="https://t.co/ilPDsjVxG8">pic.twitter.com/ilPDsjVxG8</a></p>
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia/status/1370286368451039232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations, Mithali Raj 👏<br />
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A modern-day legend. <a href="https://t.co/XyI89zWL47">pic.twitter.com/XyI89zWL47</a></p>
— ICC (@ICC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1370274150997053441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Modern-day Woman Thala <a href="https://t.co/HTuh3HQ7Id">https://t.co/HTuh3HQ7Id</a></p>
— S &amp; S (@FakeBcciWarrior) <a href="https://twitter.com/FakeBcciWarrior/status/1370287961879670785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The STAR of INDIAN CRICKET.<br />
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ABSOLUTE LEGEND <a href="https://twitter.com/M_Raj03?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@M_Raj03</a> mam<br />
What an inspiration. <a href="https://t.co/qJqO0QHCfs">https://t.co/qJqO0QHCfs</a></p>
— Avinash 🇮🇳 (@awakenedavi) <a href="https://twitter.com/awakenedavi/status/1370286671640494081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">An icon of the game.<br />
Just the second batswoman, and the first 🇮🇳 batswoman to cross the 10k run mark in the history of the game.<br />
Kudos to <a href="https://twitter.com/M_Raj03?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@M_Raj03</a> on this great achievement.👏<br />
Wishing her even more success in the future.👍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MithaliRaj?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MithaliRaj</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvSA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvSA</a> <a href="https://t.co/kq9iHsjLQa">https://t.co/kq9iHsjLQa</a></p>
— Tejas (@jha_tejas26) <a href="https://twitter.com/jha_tejas26/status/1370281649724780548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Inspired the all girl ma'am. Congratulations 👏💐 <a href="https://t.co/eysXSsbmRK">https://t.co/eysXSsbmRK</a></p>
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Indian ODI captain Mithali Raj on Friday became the first Indian woman to complete 10,000 runs in international cricket. The iconic batswoman achieved the feat in the third ODI against South Africa at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Friday.

Indian ODI captain Mithali Raj on Friday became the first Indian woman to complete 10,000 runs in international cricket. The iconic batswoman achieved the feat in the third ODI against South Africa at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Friday. Mithali, who was playing her 212th WODI for India, scored 36 runs while touching the landmark of scoring a whopping 10,000 runs in international cricket across formats. With the milestone, Mithali became the second woman to reach 10,000 runs after former England captain Charlotte Edwards. The former England skipper remains the leading run-scorer in international cricket with 10,273 runs while Mithali is second on the list with 10,001 runs. Suzie Bates is far-third with 7,849 runs. Most international runs in women's cricket Player Matches Runs 50s/100s Charlotte Edwards 309 10273 67/13 Mithali Raj 311 10001 75/8 Suzie Bates 247 7849 48/11 Stafanie Taylor 234 7816 57/5 Meg Lanning 194 6900 29/16 ALSO READ: Smriti Mandhana becomes first-ever player to score 50+ in 10 consecutive ODI chases Before the third ODI against South Africa, Mithali was 35 runs short of the milestone and was dismissed soon after getting to the feat. In 10 Tests, Mithali has scored 663 runs in 10 Tests while accumulating 2,364 runs in 89 T20Is. The veteran Indian batswoman remains the leading scorer in WODI cricket with as many as 6,974 runs in her kitty. Prior to the third ODI, Smriti Mandhana had said: "Getting to 10,000 runs first or second is a huge thing. She is the first Indian to do that so I think it is something that shows how consistent she has been throughout her career. We have looked up to her, definitely a very proud feeling for all of us in the team." ALSO: WATCH: Jhulan Goswami's 'Spirit of Cricket' moment with South Africa's Nadine de Klerk Wishes and tributes poured in for Mithali on social media platforms just after she reached the milestone. From the likes of Sachin Tendulkar to Wasim Jaffer, Mithali’s achievement was lauded by many. "Heartiest congratulations Mithali on completing 10,000 runs in International Cricket. Terrific achievement... Keep going strong!" Tendulkar tweeted. Former India opener Wasim Jaffer also joined Tendulkar to wish Mithali on her achievement. Heartiest congratulations Mithali on completing 1️⃣0️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ runs in International Cricket. Terrific achievement... 👏🏻 Keep going strong! 💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/1D2ybiVaUt — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 12, 2021 × Taking to Twitter, Jaffer wrote, "Many congratulations on reaching 10,000 international runs @M_Raj03. Terrific achievement, a testament to your fitness, skill and dedication towards the game." Many congratulations on reaching 10,000 international runs @M_Raj03 Terrific achievement, a testament to your fitness, skill and dedication towards the game🙌 #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/EnWgF5HniM — Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) March 12, 2021 × Here's how others wished Mithali Raj after she completed 10,000 international runs: It has been a long journey this for Mithali. Enroute a few milestones have been reached and crossed. Congrats @M_Raj03 for yet another accomplishment. 10,000 international runs and counting... @BCCIWomen @BCCI pic.twitter.com/BpMoem9rUF — Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) March 12, 2021 × We are glad we live in an era that has witnessed Mithali Raj truly rule the 🏏 world! 😍 Here's to the first Indian woman, and second in the world, to score 10,000 international runs! 👏👏👏#MithaliRaj #INDWvSAW #IndiaTaiyarHai pic.twitter.com/ilPDsjVxG8 — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 12, 2021 × Congratulations, Mithali Raj 👏 A modern-day legend. pic.twitter.com/XyI89zWL47 — ICC (@ICC) March 12, 2021 × Modern-day Woman Thala https://t.co/HTuh3HQ7Id — S & S (@FakeBcciWarrior) March 12, 2021 × The STAR of INDIAN CRICKET. ABSOLUTE LEGEND @M_Raj03 mam What an inspiration. https://t.co/qJqO0QHCfs — Avinash 🇮🇳 (@awakenedavi) March 12, 2021 × An icon of the game. Just the second batswoman, and the first 🇮🇳 batswoman to cross the 10k run mark in the history of the game. Kudos to @M_Raj03 on this great achievement.👏 Wishing her even more success in the future.👍#MithaliRaj #INDvSA https://t.co/kq9iHsjLQa — Tejas (@jha_tejas26) March 12, 2021 × Inspired the all girl ma'am. Congratulations 👏💐 https://t.co/eysXSsbmRK — Amit Anand (@Amitbunty1998) March 12, 2021 × Mithali Raj made her debut In 1999, 4 different decades in highest level and completed 10,000 runs in 2021 - Captain, leader, Legend, Mithali. What a absolute champion in Women's cricket. pic.twitter.com/or3qP7Rcb3 — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 12, 2021 ×

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