First cases of diphtheria of the throat have been diagnosed in New South Wales this century, a toddler is in intensive care and a second child has been hospitalised after contracting the disease.

First throat Diptheria cases of this century diagnosed in Australia, toddler hospitalised

Australia's star all-rounder Ellyse Perry on Sunday said seeing wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy go about her brilliant knock of 170 was just amazing to watch. Healy smashed 170 off 138 balls, including 26 fours against England in the final at Hagley Oval to set up Australia's 71-run win and clinch their seventh World Cup trophy.

Amazing to watch what she did: Ellyse Perry lauds Alyssa Healy after her ton powers AUS to 7th World Cup title

Mahmudul Hasan Joy made his maiden test century - and the highest score for Bangladesh by almost a hundred runs - against South Africa on Saturday, as he launched a fightback for the tourists on day three of the first Test at Kingsmead.

Mahmudul Hasan Joy's century propels Bangladesh to 298 as South Africa end Day 3 of 1st Test with 75-run lead

Shreyas Iyer who played a pivotal role in taking India's total to 252 in the first innings of the second Test revealed how much the half-century on Day 1 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium against Sri Lanka meant to him.

Felt like a century, says Shreyas Iyer on raising his bat after half-century in pink-ball Test vs Sri Lanka

Usman Khawaja smashed his 11th test hundred and forged a 159-run partnership with Steve Smith to power Australia to 251 for three on the opening day of the second test against Pakistan on Saturday.

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test: Usman Khawaja's century power visitors to 251-3 on Day 1 in Karachi

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan on Thursday congratulated Virat Kohli ahead of his 100th test appearance, saying that he made everyone fall in love with the longest format all over again.

'He made everyone love Test cricket': Irfan Pathan on Virat Kohli ahead of his historic outing in whites

Two Benin bronzes were returned on Saturday to a traditional palace in Nigeria, more than a century after they were pillaged by British troops, raising hopes that thousands more artefacts could finally be returned to their ancestral home.

Nigeria's looted Benin bronzes returned, more than a century later

Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday congratulated Bihar batter Sakibul Gani for a "solid performance" in his debut Ranji Trophy match. Sakibul Gani scripted history on Friday as he became the first player to score a triple-century on a first-class debut.

Sachin Tendulkar lauds Bihar's Ranji Trophy star Sakibul Gani for record-breaking triple ton on debut

India batter Ajinkya Rahane on Thursday smashed a ton in the ongoing match between Mumbai and Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy 2022. Rahane, playing for Mumbai, hit 100 in 212 balls to help his side recover from a precarious position.

Ranji Trophy: Ajinkya Rahane regains lost form, smashes century against Saurashtra

Delhi batter Yash Dhull on Thursday registered a century on his first-class debut in the ongoing Ranji Trophy Elite Group H contest. Dhull scored a ton against Tamil Nadu in the ongoing Elite Group H contest here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.

Ranji Trophy: U19 WC-winning captain Yash Dhull stars on first-class debut, smashes century against Tamil Nadu

The US birth rate fell 4% last year, the largest single-year decrease in nearly 50 years, according to a government report being released on Wednesday. The rate dropped for moms of every major race and ethnicity, and in nearly age group, falling to the lowest point since federal health officials started tracking it more than a century ago.

US birth rate falls to lowest point in more than a century 

IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant's magnificent century against Jimmy Anderson and Co.

A whale shark can live up to 100 years, or even more, scientists have realised! Researchers employed a technique unheard until now: using a Cold War bomb isotope.

Cold war bombs help scientists discover whale sharks can live up to a century!

Five star batsmen who failed to hit an ODI century!

16 March in history: First liquid-fuelled rocket, Treaty of Versailles and more!

Steve Smith is regarded as the best "problem solver" in cricket today by Australia coach Justin Langer, himself a former Test batsman. Smith, who played match-winning knocks during the ongoing Ashes series, has been a vital cog for the team.

'Problem solver' Steve Smith talks about playing Ashes series after a year ban

Virat Kohli created a record, yet again, as he became the first Indian batsman to score three consecutive centuries in the one-day format. Kohli, who is also the fastest player to reach 10,000 ODI runs, slammed 38th one-day century of his career.

Virat Kohli becomes first Indian batsman to score 3 consecutive ODI centuries

West Indies restricted India at 240 to win the third one-day clash by 43 runs on Saturday at Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Virat Kohli, who top-scored with 107, said that it is "embarrassing" to talk about records when the team doesn't win the match.

Virat Kohli: Don't want to talk about records, it's 'embarrassing'

Dhawan becomes first Indian batsman to score 100 runs in the 100th match

Shikhar Dhawan: First Indian to score 100 in 100th ODI match

Striking the ball gorgeously through the covers and flicking and driving with élan, Kohli brought up his 21st Test hundred in spectacular fashion.

Opinion: What does the 100 against South Africa say about Kohli, the batsman?

Mitch grabbed Shaun for a mid-pitch hug, forgetting that completing the run and reaching their respective creases was required

Steve Smith's reaction to Mitchell Marsh's century is the best thing in the Ashes so far

Overnight batsmen Kohli, batting on 123, and Cheteshwar Pujara put on 183 to compound Sri Lanka's misery after the home side started the day on 312-2

2nd Test, Day 3: India 404/3 at lunch, lead Lanka by 199 runs

Murali Vijay hit a century to help India reach 185

India 185-1 at tea, trail Sri Lanka by 20 runs

Indira Gandhi, who was born on?November 19, 1917, was assassinated by her own bodyguard?in October 1984

Indira Gandhi remembered on her 100th birth anniversary

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