SPORTS
Today's top sports news are Virat Kohli and team land in Auckland to face New Zealand, India U19 thrash debutants Japan in the ongoing U-19 World Cup, at the Australian Open, tennis player Elliot Benchetrit gets scolded by umpire after he asks ball-girl to peel a banana for him
In Tuesday's top Sports News (January 21, 2020), we have Virat Kohli and the team have landed in Auckland and will face New Zealand in five-match T20I series from January 24. The two sides will then head into three-match ODI series and two Tests.
As for the New Zealand series, Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out after injuring his shoulder during the Australia ODI series.
In the world of tennis, in the ongoing Australia Open, 21-year-old tennis player Elliot Benchetrit was left embarrassed after he was scolded by the chair-umpire after he asked ball-girl to peel a banana for him.
Let's take a look at the top five Sports news in detail below:
1. IND vs NZ: Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of five-match T20I series due to shoulder injury
Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand due to a shoulder injury. It was during India's fielding that Dhawan landed awkwardly on his left shoulder while diving to stop a shot from Aaron Finch.
India chased down the measly target of 42 inside 5 overs against debutants Japan in the ICC U19 World Cup 2020 tournament at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein. India win by 10 wickets with 271 balls to spare as they enter quarter-finals.
21-year-old tennis player Elliot Benchetrit was scolded after he signalled the ball-girl, who had approached him with a banana, to peel it for him. This did not go down well with the umpire John Blom.
4. 'Touchdown Auckland': Virat Kohli and Co 'ready' for New Zealand T20I series
The Men in Blue have landed in Auckland and will acclimatize to the new conditions before locking horns in the five-match T20I series from January 24. The two sides will then head into three-match ODI series and two Tests.
5. 'Players need time': Virender Sehwag on KL Rahul's frequent change in batting position
Virender Sehwag is impressed by KL Rahul's performance behind the stumps and wants team management to stick with the Karnataka player to get the job done even in the longer run. He even see's the batsman as a good option at No. 5.
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