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Welcome to the highlights of our coverage of the sports news and events on Sunday, February 18, 2024. India won the third Test against England by a mammoth 434-run margin in Rajkot, courtesy another blistering Yashasvi Jaiswal double century and Ravindra Jadeja's all-round heroics. This was India's biggest-ever victory margin by runs in Test history.
But before that, the Indian women's badminton team wrote a fresh chapter in the country's sporting history, annexing the Badminton Asia Team Championships title. PV Sindhu and Co edged out Thailand 3-2, with young Anmol Kharb again proving saviour in the deciding fifth match.
Later in the evening, a buoyant Indian women's hockey team beat USA in a thrilling penalty shootout at the FIH Pro League. Catch the highlights of all the sporting action here. (Cricket News | Football News)
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PV Sindhu Takes The Opening Game
Ace shuttler PV Sindhu has taken the opening game against Supanida Katethong 21-12. Still a long way to go in the game but a nice start by the Indian.
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ICYMI: City Dig Deep To Hold Chelsea
Central midfielder Rodri equalised seven minutes from time as Manchester City held Chelsea to a draw to keep themselves in the hunt for the title. Chelsea, surprisingly, led through Raheem Sterling, before retreating into their shell as legs and heads tired, allowing the Citizens to find a breakthrough before the end.
Huge Boost For India In BATC2024!
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have won their doubles tie 21-16, 18-21, 21-16. India are now just one win away from a historic result; what a brilliant showing by the women's team this has been all around!
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Thailand Take Game 3 In BATC2024
Busanan Ongbamrungpham has beaten Ashmita Chaliha toh bring Thailand back into the tie. India, still, are one win away from the win, but a victory for Thailand in game four will open up the tie for a decider.