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While the Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue resume their practice ahead of the start of third Test in Rajkot, the Mitchell Marsh-led Australian side defeated West Indies by 34 runs to clinch the three-match T20I series with a match still to go. On the other hand, the Sri Lanka also thumped their authority over Afghanistan in second ODI to win the match by 155 runs and also claim the series 2-0.
Here in this article, we’ll look at all the big news that took place on Sunday, February 11.
Major cricket events that happened on February 11
Glenn Maxwell’s ton helps Australia clinch T20I series 2-0 against West Indies
Led on Glenn Maxwell’s record equalling century of 55-ball 120, Australia beat the West Indies by 34 runs at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide While Maxwell levelled Rohit Sharma for most centuries in T20Is, he also helped the hosts post their highest-ever total in T20Is on home soil. However, the game became a one-sided affair as the West Indies lost early wickets and fell short of the target by 34 runs.
Charith Asalanka and Wanindu Hasaranga’s effort helps Sri Lanka seal series against Afghanistan
Charith Asalanka’s 97* off 74 balls and Wanindu Hasaranga’s spell of 4 for 27 helped Sri Lanka hammer Afghanistan by 155 runs in the second ODI at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, February 11. With this result, the hosts also clinched the series with a game to spare.
Jack Leach ruled out of remainder of Test series against India
Jack Leach has been ruled out of the rest of England’s Test tour of India with a left knee injury. Leach sustained the injury during England’s win in the first Test in Hyderabad and missed the second Test in Visakhapatnam. He will fly home from Abu Dhabi in the next 24 hours.
I apologise to Kohli family: ABD on “second child” remarks
AB de Villiers recently called his take at confirming Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's "second child on the way" remarks a "terrible mistake". However, in one of his YouTube live, the batting great has now apologised to the Kohli family. "I did bit of blunder in my previous show and I apologise to the Kohli family for that," ABD said.
MS Dhoni responds on why he chose ‘jersey no. 7’
MS Dhoni gave a hilarious reply on being asked why he chose jersey number 7. During an event Dhoni said, “This number represents my birth. The month of my birth is also 7, and when considering 1981 as the birth year, 8-1 adds up to 7 as well. So, it wasn’t hard for me to choose this number when they asked me, ‘okay, what number do you want;”.
Glenn Maxwell hits fifth T20I century to levels Rohit Sharma
Australia’s powerhouse batter Glenn Maxwell hit his fifth T20I century during the second T20I clash against West Indies on February 11, Sunday at the Adelaide Oval. With this, he equalled India skipper Rohit Sharma’s record of most hundreds in the shortest format. Maxwell hit 120 runs off 55 deliveries, with a combination of eight maximums and 12 boundaries.
Kavya Maran’s reaction after Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s SA20 win goes viral
Sunrisers Hyderabad owner Kavya Maran gave a heartwarming reaction after the Sunrisers Eastern Cape clinched their second consecutive title in the SA20. After the win, Maran said, “It’s a second cup. Back-to-back, two in a row. So glad, so happy. Best performance by the team with the bat and the ball. They have been dominating this whole season, and to finally get this through, I mean, it’s unbelievable to be winning it.”
Australia took down India in thumping 79-run win to clinch fourth U19 World Cup title
India’s woes of facing Australia in the final continued as the Boys in Blue suffered a massive 79-run loss in the U19 World Cup 2024 final. With this defeat, Team India lost its fifth final in the U19 stage alongside winning five World Cups.
Keshav Maharaj joins Fortune Barishal for remainder season of BPL 2024
South African international Keshav Maharaj has joined the Fortune Barishal for the remaining season of Bangladesh Premier League 2024. The Protean spinner is expected to join the side on February 13 and will feature in their game against Durdanto Dhaka on February 14.
