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Sciver-Brunt plundered a record-breaking century in their third ICC Women’s Championship ODI victory over Sri Lanka, reaching three figures in just 66 balls, the best for an England women’s player. She finished with 120 from just 74 balls, hitting 18 fours and a six in the knock, states ICC.More records are in the all-rounder’s crosshairs after the effort, with her 807-point rating the third-highest for an English women’s player in ODI batting ranking history. Only Claire Taylor (814) and Sarah Taylor (812), who reached their respective ratings in July 2009, stand above the 31-year-old.On the Sri Lankan side, Hasini Perera…

On September 15, Justice Chandra Dhari Singh had passed an interim order observing that despite an undertaking given to the court by the city authorities that no coercive steps shall be taken against the officials, steps were taken against them in the “teeth of the judicial order”.The Directorate of Vigilance has contended that the order was passed without appreciating the fact that the alleged assurances were without any authority.On August 17, the high court had sought the response of the Delhi government and others on a plea filed by six PWD officials challenging the show-cause notices.The plea filed by the…

“Thrilled to join the WhatsApp community. It’s yet another step closer in our journey of continued interactions. Let’s stay connected here,” he posted on the social messaging site after joining the new application of WhatsApp.He also shared a picture of his office from the new Parliament building.Modi has been quite active on social media, especially on X (formerly Twitter).The development comes on the day the proceedings of Parliament shifted to the new Parliament building.WhatsApp Channels are a one-way broadcast tool for admins to send text, photos, videos, stickers, and polls.Channels can be found in a new tab called Updates on…

“The government of India needs to take this matter with utmost seriousness. We are doing just that… We are not looking to provoke or escalate,” Trudeau said in the morning briefing before the House of Commons started.Meanwhile, security has been tightened around the High Commission of Canada in the New Delhi as a precautionary measure, sources said on Tuesday.This move followed the escalating tension in diplomatic relations between the two nations.On Monday, Trudeau in an emergency statement made in the Parliament had accused the Government of India of being involved in the killing of pro-Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on…

But then, it wasn’t the worst of times, either, despite the yawning scoreline. True, Priya PV’s girls found the going tough against the Mighty Koreans, one of the finest teams in the competition. But the few Indian fans present at the stadium could take solace from the fact that the Young Tigresses didn’t go down without a fight – they remained worthy of their names against a bunch of opponents, who displayed lively skills and an uncanny ability to switch flanks without a blink of their eyes.Korea Republic led 2-0 at the break. While a hat-trick by skipper Won Jueun,…

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) The 62nd Subroto Cup International football tournament kick started with all its grandeur here at the Dr BR Ambedkar Stadium with the group stage matches of the Junior Girls (U 17).Tripura Sports School, Tripura beat Govt Bethlehem Vengthlang Middle School-2, Mizoram 3-1 in the inaugural match of the tournament that commenced after the grand opening ceremony. Shriya Deb scored a double and Marina Jamatia scored the third for the winners. Lallawmzuali scored the consolation for the side from Mizoram.The tournament was declared open by the Air Marshal RK Anand VSM, Air Officer-in-Charge (Administration) and Vice…

Dubai, Sep 19 (IANS) The T Ten Sports Management on Tuesday expressed disappointment over the charges levied against eight participants of the 2021 T10 tournament held in the UAE.”We take all allegations of this nature seriously and have a zero-tolerance policy for any kind of corruption. We will continue to work closely with the ICC on our calendar of T10 tournaments and do everything within our control to ensure the integrity of cricket is upheld,” it said.Earlier, on behalf of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), the International Cricket Council charged several players and officials for breaching the ECB Anti-Corruption Code…

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 19 (IANS) After seven months, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday evening met the media, akin to his press meets held on a daily basis during the time when Covid hit the world.Vijayan on Tuesday spoke in detail about Nipah virus outbreak reported at Kozhikode last week. “Even though the authorities have been able to contain the spread of Nipah, things are not fully cleared fully. Caution has to be there for a while more and the media personnel going for reporting in the area like the health professionals have to be careful,” he said. “ “A…

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Security has been tightened around the High Commission of Canada in the national capital as a precautionary measure, a senior Delhi Police officer said on Tuesday. “Delhi Police personnel, along with paramilitary forces, have been stationed outside the High Commission of Canada in Chanakyapuri as a precautionary measure,” the officer said.This move follows the escalating tension in diplomatic relations between the two nations.On Monday, Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in an emergency statement made in the Parliament had accused the Government of India of being involved in the killing of pro-Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on…

‘The Departed’ actor in a session with ‘Cigar Aficionado’ magazine, opened about his past, present and future business pursuits. Notably, the 52-year-old star has questioned his longevity in the industry, wondering just how much longer he can stand in front of cameras, as per ‘The Hollywood Reporter’.“Well, I’m certainly working harder now than ever. Certain businesses, you kind of build them, pass them on or you exit. Hopefully my kids, we’ll see what their interests are, but I don’t think that I’ll be acting that much longer at the pace I am now,” he explained, referencing his four children with…