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India will host the first Blind Women's T20 World Cup in 2025

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Sport News : Pakistan will play its share of matches in the first Blind Women's T20 World Cup to be held in Nepal or Sri Lanka next year after a hybrid model for the event was finalised at the World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC) Annual General Meeting in Multan. The development comes weeks after India pulled out of the men's T20 Blind Cricket World Cup to be held in Pakistan due to security concerns. The hosting rights for the women's event were awarded to India last year and were confirmed at the AGM on Monday which saw 11 member nations present. India, England and New Zealand joined the meeting virtually.

"The hosting rights of the tournament were given to India last year (2023). At that time it was also decided that if there are any visa-related issues in the Pakistan team coming to India, then the tournament will be held in a hybrid model. Pakistan will play all its matches at a neutral venue," Cricket Association of the Blind in India (CABI) president GK Mahantesh told PTI. Asked where Pakistan's matches will be held, Mahantesh said they have zeroed in on two countries. "Pakistan's visually impaired women's team will be in Nepal or Sri Lanka throughout the tournament," he said.

"The Indian team will travel to Nepal or Sri Lanka to play against them. The entire cost of the event will be borne by our cricket board. We will bear the cost of the entire stay of the Pakistan team in either of these two countries." CABI is neither affiliated to the BCCI nor the ICC. Several other important decisions were also taken at the AGM, including the appointment of India's Rajneesh Henry and Chandrasekhar KN as general secretary and finance director respectively for a period of two years. Henry, who previously served as vice-president of the WBCC, is also the president of the Cricket Association for the Blind in Kerala.

While Chandrasekhar, a founding member of CABI, has previously served as its treasurer. It was confirmed that the next men's T20 World Cup will be held in 2027, with the date and venue to be decided during the AGM in 2025. The members also decided that all international tournaments for cricket for the blind will now follow the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) vision classification rules, ensuring uniformity and inclusiveness in the sport. It was also decided that CABI will lead efforts to promote cricket for the blind in the USA and UAE, facilitating the formation of men's and women's teams in these regions.(Agency)

Imane Khelif to take legal action against reports claiming she is a man, says IOC

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A report in France claimed to have leaked medical reports of the 25-year-old that proved she is a 'DSD' (Differences in Sexual Development) athlete, which dragged her back into public scrutiny after the furore during her gold medal run at the Paris Olympics

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who was at the centre of a gender row during her gold medal run at this year’s Paris Olympics, is set to take legal action against latest reports in France that have claimed to have accessed a leaked medical report that confirms she is a ‘DSD’ (Differences in Sexual Development) athlete and should not have been able to compete in the women’s category at the Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said.

Khelif, and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu Ting, became embroiled in a massive controversy in Paris, caught in between the standoff between the International Boxing Association (IBA) and the IOC. The IBA — which has been suspended by the IOC, complicating the matter and the politics behind it — had disqualified both athletes during the World Championships in New Delhi in 2023, for allegedly failing gender tests. The IOC allowed them to compete claiming the IBA did not have sufficient evidence.

The latest report, published by journalist Djaffar Ait Aoudia, said that Khelif’s condition resulted in her having internal testicles and an XY chromosome makeup, which may signal a genetic condition known as 5-alpha reductase deficiency.

In response to the claims, an IOC spokesperson told The Times newspaper: “We understand that Imane Khelif has taken legal action against individuals who commented on her situation during the Olympic Games Paris 2024, and is also preparing a lawsuit in response to the latest reporting. The IOC will not comment while legal action is ongoing, or on media reports about unverified documents whose origin cannot be confirmed.”

The IOC defended its position. “All the athletes who participated in the boxing tournament at Paris 2024 complied with the competition’s eligibility and entry regulations, together with all the applicable medical regulations enacted by the Paris 2024 Boxing Unit (PBU). As with previous Olympic boxing competitions, the gender and age of the athletes were based on their passport details.,” the spokesperson added. “The IOC is saddened by the abuse that Imane Khelif is currently receiving.”

Already at loggerheads, the IBA was quick to go after the IOC over the leaked medical report. ” The International Olympic Committee has violated all sports rules by putting a man against a woman. I demand that Thomas Bach and his team both verbally and in writing, apologizse to the global boxing community,” IBA president Umar Kremlev said. (Agency)

"Jasprit Bumrah makes a strong statement: 'The series will not be one-sided'"

23-Nov-2024 572

Debutant Harshit Rana scalps Travis Head, Siraj removes stubborn Labuschagne, hosts tottering at 67/7 after India manage 150 in first innings

On a mind boggling opening day of the first Test of the series in Australia, where three quarters of the day was filled with chants from Australian fans before the Indian tricolour and voices filled the Perth air, the Indian bowlers answered the burning question that faced them ahead of the game: What would happen once Jasprit Bumrah’s first spell ends? Who would keep up the pressure?

A question that hung in the air even more ominously after India were shot out for 150 by tea, and Bumrah had done what Bumrah does, a triple strike that left Australia gasping. The answer came in the final session in an utterly stunning fashion, even as the shadows slowly crept across the arena, as India responded by an audacious counterpunch that left Australia reeling at 67 for 7 at stumps. It’s a bowling performance that has cracked open the entire series and shredded the dread that it might turn out to be a one-sided affair. Harshit Rana was first to step up, before Mohammad Siraj too perked up after Bumrah’s triple strike as Australia were left wobbling like intoxicated men by stumps.

It of course needed Bumrah to strike first, but that he did wasn’t a surprise. When he finished his opening spell with three wickets, that included the big scalps of Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith in successive deliveries, the fear was that that would be it for India. They would lose the venom, and Australia would bounce back to regain ascendancy. This is where Rana stood up in a rather dramatic fashion with a ball that not only he wouldn’t forget but any debutant from anywhere in the cricketing world would dream of as their first Test wicket.

Picture this. Travis Head, India’s nightmare in the recent years in Tests and white-ball cricket and Australia’s counter-punching hero, was at the crease. He was throwing the punches, cutting Rana for balls that flew over backward point, a region India had packed with two fielders especially for exactly this trait. But Head doesn’t fret about fielders, he just goes for it. It’s then Rana who was considered ahead of Prasidh Krishna, and whose bowling has been particularly backed by the head coach Gautam Gambhir and the selectors, delivered the most crucial blow of the day.

Delivered from round the stumps, it came in with the angle to land on off and middle stump line. So far so good, nothing alarming for Head, who has the tendency to at times stab from the crease. He isn’t a batsman who covers the line of the ball always but is mostly successful in keeping such deliveries out with his hand-eye coordination. And so, his hands began to move toward what he expected to be the line of the incoming angler.

But Rana had carefully curated this ball to be the one that shapes away from a length and late at that. Too late for last-instant adjustments. And the ball snaked away at pace to take out the off bail and Head quickly turned around and walked away from the crime scene where not just the young bowler, but Virat Kohli was screaming in joy.

The job wasn’t done of course as Australia were 34 for 4, and Mitchell Marsh, their in-form batsman who has rescued from perilous situations often in the last year. This is where Siraj put up his hand. He came up with a lovely straightener that squared-up the tall Marsh, who poked it off the outside edge. And he still might have escaped but KL Rahul dived across to his left from third slip to pouch the ball inches from the ground. It took an umpiring review and zoom-in-camera to spot that Rahul’s palms had cusped the ball cleanly and it was his knuckles that grazed the ground and not the ball. India erupted in joy as Australia’s back was broken.

Now only Marnus Labuschagne remained. His had been a long dour vigil that had lasted 51 balls already for just two runs. He had poked, prodded, pushed around, often hit on the pad, once on his abdomen guard, and had seen the ball rush past the edge. But he was still out there, the last Aussie standing.

It was again Siraj who did the damage by taking him with a full in dipper that tailed in late to trap him plumb lbw in front of the stumps.All this wouldn’t have happened if it were not for their stand-in captain Bumrah, the world’s best fast bowler who trusts his instincts to do the job. And was his gut-feeling spot on. He sussed out quickly that the debutant Nathan Sweeney was a batsman who is seemingly stuck in the crease, and sent a sharp nipbacker that moved past the defensive prod to take him out lbw. He then took out Usman Khawaja, who has rarely put a foot wrong in the last few years, with an angler that cut away late to take the outside edge.

Then came the little big moment. Bumrah chose a real full ball that moved in as his first delivery to Steve Smith, who had chosen to go back. Did Bumrah’s instincts tell him that? Whatever the case maybe, it proved to be the perfect ball to send Smith back to hutch, and Australia facing the heat. It still might not have been enough if not for India’s supporting cast of Rana and Siraj. (Agency)

Indian UFC Fighter Anshul Jubli Announces His Next Fight; Will Face THIS MMA Athlete | WATCH

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Anshul Jubli Next UFC Fight: The Indian UFC fighter has announced the details of his next bout. WATCH.

Anshul Jubli's fight with Quillan Salkilld will be the second UFC bout of his career

Anshul Jubli Next UFC Fight: Indian UFC fighter Anshul Jubli is set to represent the nation in the octagon once again, as the Mixed-Martial Artist announces the much-awaited details of his next fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

The first-ever Indian MMA athlete in UFC history will be facing Quillan Salkilld of Australia at the UFC 312 pay-per-piew event, and the bout will be his second fight in UFC, after losing his first bout to Mike Breeden at UFC 294 pay-per-piew event back in October 2023

This time around, Anshul Jubli comes in with much-needed rehab and preparation, as he nurses his injuries going into this bout. Reflecting on his next fight, the 29-year-old said that 'he is physically ready and mentally prepared' after seeing a series of delays in his fight, either due to injury or re-scheduling.

Anshul Jubli Vs Quillan Salkilld, UFC 312 | All You Need To Know

The announcement of Anshul Jubli's next fight is a thrilling news for the Indian fans out there who love UFC and MMA. We have gout you covered, as here are the necessary details you need to know about the much-awaited bout:

1. Venue

The venue for the Anshul Jubli Vs Quillan Salkilld, UFC 312 bout will be Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.

2. Day & Date

The Anshul Jubli Vs Quillan Salkilld, UFC 312 bout will take place on Sunday, February 9.

3. Live Streaming & Telecast

The Indian fans can enjoy the live streaming of the Anshul Jubli Vs Quillan Salkilld, UFC 312 bout on SonyLIV app, and for the live telecast, fans can switch to Sony Sports Network. (Agency)

Chhattisgarh became the overall champion in the All India Forest Sports Competition

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Chhattisgarh's 97 players secured first place and won gold medals

Kerala stood second with 38 gold and Madhya Pradesh stood third with 38 gold

Manu Bhaker attended the closing ceremony of the All India Sports Meet

Sports are important for personality development: Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh

More than 2920 players from across the country participated

All India Forest Sports Competition concludes

Raipur : Chhattisgarh became the overall champion by securing the first position in the All India Forest Sports Competition. In the closing ceremony, Assembly Speaker Dr Raman Singh presented the trophy to the winning players. On this occasion, Governor Shri Ramen Deka congratulated and virtually wished the players. MP Shri Brijmohan Agarwal, MLAs Rajesh Munat, Purandar Mishra were present in the program.

Chhattisgarh's 97 players secured first place and won gold medals

In the competition, the players of Chhattisgarh performed brilliantly and achieved a record victory by winning 97 gold, 44 silver, 33 bronze medals with a total of 731 points and secured the first position. Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker also encouraged the players in the program. Kerala secured the second position in the competition with 38 gold, 37 silver, 27 bronze with total points of 389. Madhya Pradesh secured the third position with 38 gold, 27 silver and 26 bronze medals and secured total points 363.

Addressing the closing ceremony, Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh emphasized the importance of sports and said that sports are important for personality development and congratulated all the players. Forest Minister Shri Kedar Kashyap, congratulated the officers and employees of the Forest Department for the success of the event. In the program, Uttarakhand Forest Minister Shri Subodh Uniyal announced that the upcoming All India Forest Sports Competition will held in Uttarakhand.

In the ceremony, Nodal Officer Mrs Shalini Raina handed over the flag of the competition to Uttarakhand Forest Minister Mr Subodh Uniyal. It is noteworthy that the All India Forest Sports Competition is being organized since 1992 and it was held for the third time in Chhattisgarh. This competition is based on the conservation of forests and from forest guards to department officials also participated in it.

In the ceremony, Forest Force Chief Mr Srinivas Rao said that this sports competition has been successfully organized under the guidance of Chief Minister Mr Vishnu Deo Sai and Forest Minister Mr Kedar Kashyap.

Players from different states praised the sportsmanship and hospitality. During the competition, the participants were introduced to the culture, tradition and folk songs and music of the state through cultural programs. The specialties of the state's culture and food remained the center of attraction for everyone.

In the ceremony, Bollywood singer Suvarna Tiwari's songs made the event a hit. Apart from this, a wonderful performance was given by the famous Bastar Band and Chhattisgarh's folk tale Lorik Chanda. Chief Secretary Mr Amitabh Jain, Director General of Police Mr Ashok Juneja, Additional Chief Secretary Forest Mrs Richa Sharma, Central Forest Inspector General, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Mr KB Singh and Chhattisgarh Olympic Association President Mr Vikram Sisodia along with departmental officers and employees were present in the closing ceremony.

All India Forest Sports Competition -2024 : Chhattisgarh wins 7 gold medals

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Players exhibited their talent on the second day of the competition

Raipur : On the second day of All India Forest Sports Competition 2024, various competitions were organized at Swami Vivekananda Athletic Stadium Kota in Raipur. Chhattisgarh secured seven gold medals by performing in the various events of marathon, swimming, athletics and other sports events. Previously Chhattisgarh has won the title of overall championship for 11 times in the All India Forest Sports Meet.

Nodal Officer Mrs Shalini Raina said that in today's competition, Chhattisgarh’s Sushila Paikra secured first place in the women open category of 400m Walk. While other players who secured first positions includes Sukhnandan Lal Dhruv in 1500 meter race men veteran category, Bharti Sahu in 21 km marathon women open category, Satovisha Samaajdaar in women veteran category in the same event, Satyajit Bhatt in high jump male, Maniram Adile in 100 meter free style swimming and Nikhil Khalkho in 100 meter breast stroke swimming brought laurels to the state. Similarly, apart from Chhattisgarh, the players from other states who secured first positions includes Mr Jai Kumar of Kerala in 100 meter race men senior veteran category, Mr Uthaya Kumar from Tamil Nadu in 5000 meter race men senior veteran category and Mr Sabu M of Kerala in 10,000 meter walk men veteran category.

Smt. Raina told that women players gave brilliantly performance in the marathon held in Nava Raipur. For this, medical checkup was arranged for women participants in Kota stadium on Wednesday. Only those participants whose fitness was diagnosed fit took part in the marathon held Thursday morning.

It is notable that Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated the 27th All India Forest Sports Competition on Wednesday. The enthusiasm of the players in this grand is high and players from different states are participating in the competition with full enthusiasm and passion to showcase their sports talent.

Rishabh Pant equaled Mahendra Singh Dhoni's record on his return to Test...

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Sport News : Rishabh Pant smashed his sixth hundred to equal Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the Indian wicket-keeper with most centuries during day three of the first Test of the two-match series between India and Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. Pant reached the three-figure mark in 124 deliveries on his return to Test cricket after a gap of 629 days since his tragic car accident.

Pant also became the fastest to reach six hundreds for India as a wicket-keeper as he managed the landmark in 58 innings as compared to MS Dhoni’s 144.

Most Test 100s by a designated Wicket-keeper for India

Pant was dropped on 72 by Najmul Hossain Shanto off Shakib Al Hasan as India added 124 runs in the first session.

Pant, resuming from 12, along with Gill, beginning the day from 33, exploited the inability of Bangladesh bowlers to make the best out of a cool, damp morning with sensible shot-making. The Indian pair took on Bangladesh bowlers in their own inimitable ways. Minimalism is quintessential to Gill’s batting as he plays shots with little flourish.

The short-arm pull from in front of the face or that zero follow-through punch through the covers, which he often executed off Nahid Rana and Mahmud Hasan, might not be out of the batting manual but productive nonetheless.

Gill took another solid step forward in his growing familiarity with Test cricket here, bringing up an individual fifty off 79 balls, and is looking good for more. He too reached his hundred.

Pant was dismissed cheaply in the first innings and was sent back soon after reaching his hundred by Mehidy Hasan Miraz for 109 runs off 128) balls.

The left-hander started rather sedately, perhaps wanted to get his eye in before opening up. The breakaway moment came when he pulled off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz for a four around the first drinks break of the day.

Since that point, Pant’s dismantling of Miraz became a feature of the innings as he brought up his fifty off 88 balls. Once that fifty was achieved, the 26-year-old unfurled some of those typical Pant shots.

Pant moved around the crease like a trapeze artist, and his scooped six over fine leg off Mahmud enthralled a sizeable weekend crowd here.(Agency)

Virat Kohli's blast in Pakistan's stadium, fan waved his T-shirt in the stadium...

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Sport News : Fans of Indian cricket team's experienced batsman Virat Kohli are spread all over the world. Even in the neighboring country Pakistan, Virat has a good number of fans. One of these fans waved Virat's jersey number 18 in the one-day tournament Champions Cup. Virat plays for the Indian team wearing jersey number 18. This fan of Virat waved the jersey during the match between Markhors and Stallions.

The Pakistan cricket team is going to play continuously at home and abroad for the next few months. In October, it will play 3 Test matches against England at home. After that, Pakistan has to play 3 ODIs and 3 T20 matches on the tour of Australia.

The match between the teams of India and Pakistan is seen only in the ICC or ACC tournament! Apart from the competition between the two teams, a lot is also said about the experienced batsman of the Pak team Babar Azam and Virat Kohli! Many people compare Babar to Virat. There are many fans of Pakistan who support their team but do not hesitate in considering Virat better than Babar. There is no dearth of fans of Babar Azam in Pakistan but there is also no dearth of people who like Virat.(Agency)

Shah was the sole nominee for the chairmanship after current Chair Greg Barclay

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Shah was the sole nominee for the chairmanship after current Chair Greg Barclay

Jay Shah has been elected unopposed as the next Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Shah, who has served as the BCCI Honorary Secretary since October 2019 and Chair of the Asian Cricket Council since January 2021, will assume this prestigious role on December 1, 2024.

Shah was the sole nominee for the chairmanship after current Chair Greg Barclay decided not to seek a third term.

Upon his election, Shah expressed his intent to advancing the global reach and popularity of cricket, particularly with its upcoming inclusion in the LA 2028 Olympics—a moment he views as a pivotal opportunity for the sport’s growth.

“I am humbled by the nomination as the Chair of the International Cricket Council,” Shah stated.

“I am committed to working closely with the ICC team and our member nations to further globalize cricket. We stand at a critical juncture where it is increasingly important to balance the coexistence of multiple formats, promote the adoption of advanced technologies, and introduce our marquee events to new global markets. Our goal is to make cricket more inclusive and popular than ever before.”

He added, “While we will build on the valuable lessons learned, we must also embrace fresh thinking and innovation to elevate the love for cricket worldwide. The inclusion of our sport in the Olympics at LA 2028 represents a significant inflection point for the growth of cricket, and I am confident that it will drive the sport forward in unprecedented ways.”

Shah’s election marks a new chapter for the ICC as it seeks to expand the game’s reach and continue its evolution on the global stage.

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai congratulates the Indian Hockey Team on winning Bronze Medal

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Raipur : Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai extended his congratulations to the Indian hockey team for clinching the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. He lauded the team for their spectacular performance against Spain on Thursday. The Chief Minister highlighted that hockey, as India's national sport, holds a special place in the hearts of millions, and the team's success has once again brought pride to the nation on the global stage.

He commended the Indian team's exceptional performance throughout the Olympic Games and specially praised Captain Shri Harmanpreet Singh, whose two crucial goals played a key role in securing this historic victory for the country.

Indian cricket team will not go on Pakistan tour for Champions Trophy...

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Indian Cricket team unlikely to travel to Pakistan : Pakistan may have made preparations to play a cricket match with India in Lahore, but it does not seem possible. According to reports and sources, the Indian cricket team will not tour Pakistan. This match between India and Pakistan is proposed in the Champions Trophy. Pakistan is to host the ICC Champions Trophy. Its matches are to be held in February-March next year. India is demanding to conduct this tournament in a hybrid model.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday submitted the schedule of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to the ICC. This schedule will be final only when it is approved by the ICC. Even before this, there have been reports of the Indian team not going to Pakistan. According to sources, the Indian team will not go to Pakistan due to security reasons. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will demand from the ICC to hold its matches in the UAE or Sri Lanka under the hybrid model.

This time 8 teams of India-Pakistan are to participate in the Champions Trophy 2025. A total of 15 matches will be played between these 8 teams. In the schedule submitted by PCB to ICC, India's matches have been kept in Lahore due to security and 'logistic' reasons. Indian team last visited Pakistan in 2008. Then Indian cricket team went to play Asia Cup held in Pakistan.

Champions Trophy can be like Asia Cup

Pakistan hosted Asia Cup last year in a hybrid model. Under this, matches of all teams except India were played in Pakistan. India refused to go to Pakistan due to security reasons. Due to this, all the matches of India were held in Sri Lanka.(Agency)

IPL 2024 : Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad named the player whose performance caused the team to lose the match against DC

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IPL 2024 : With 72 runs needed in the final four overs, MS Dhoni went on a rampage and produced some classic vintage hitting in the final over, sending the crowd into a frenzy. But, his effort went in vain. Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad believes that their struggle to put up runs in the initial overs proved to be the difference during their 20-run defeat against Delhi Capitals.

After tottering in the powerplay, MS Dhoni went on a rampage and produced some classic vintage hitting in the final over, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Apart from Dhoni's brilliance, CSK batters struggled to leave their mark in the powerplay. A scintillating spell from Khallel Ahmed set the narrative in favour of DC. While Mukesh Kumar stole the show by picking up wickets in key moments of the game.

Gaikwad opened up about CSK's initial struggle after the game and said, "I was pretty much happy with the way they (bowlers) came back after the start (powerplay). Restricting them to 191 was a good effort. The pitch was on the better side in the first innings. Second innings there was extra seam movement and spongy bounce. I felt he (Rachin) was missing it by a big margin. We couldn't get going in the first three overs and that was the difference."

CSK slowly crawled back into the game, with Ajinkya Rahane and Daryl Mitchell's 68-run stand. However, Mukesh stood out for DC with his remarkable spell and ensured that CSK remained behind the required rate.

"At the halfway stage it was getable. There was extra seam movement and we couldn't capitalize and we were always behind. We didn't get the big over to reduce the run rate," Gaikwad added.

Coming to the clash, while chasing a herculean total of 192, after tottering in the powerplay, CSK got back into the game with the help of Rahane and Mitchell's stand.

With 72 runs needed in the final four overs, MS Dhoni went on a rampage and produced some classic vintage hitting in the final over, sending the crowd into a frenzy. However, his effortless stroke play wasn't enough to pull a rabbit out of the hat and ensure that CSK remained unbeaten.

I P L 2024 season Hardik Pandya's Big Revelation....

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Sport News : Ahead of the Indian Premier League 2024 season, Hardik Pandya opened up about the injury and revealed that he ended up aggravating it while making attempts to be available for the ODI World Cup semi-final and final clash.

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Monday talked about the "freak injury" he sustained during the World Cup 2023 and noted that his push during the initial period extended the recovery period. During India's World Cup clash against Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in October, Pandya injured himself while attempting to stop a ball going to the boundary. He tried to use his right leg to stop the ball but slipped and twisted his ankle.

Ahead of the Indian Premier League 2024 season, Pandya opened up about the injury and revealed that he ended up aggravating it while making attempts to be available for the semi-final and final clash.

"My injury in the World Cup was a freak injury. It had nothing to do with my past injuries and it had nothing to do with my fitness. It was just I tried to stop the ball and twisted my ankle. I could have been back in one and a half months. But when I got injured my injury from Day 1 showed that I would be out of the World Cup. Playing for India has always been special. We pushed 10 days we knew it was a difficult uphill task to reach and kind of be fit for the semi-final or final. When we pushed I kind of triggered my injury more and my injury became a little longer," Pandya said in the Mumbai Indians' pre-season press conference.

He missed out on the series of five T20Is against Australia at home, and the tour to South Africa as well, which consisted of three ODIs and T20Is each. Suryakumar Yadav, the number-one ranked T20I batter, stepped up as captain in Pandya's absence.

Pandya revealed that he got his fitness when India played their three-match T20I series against Afghanistan but his absence extended as there were no games to play.

"When I got fit the Afghanistan series just started, I have been fit since then but there were no games to play," he added.

Pandya recently made his return during the Dy Patil T20 Tournament and led the Reliance 1 side. He will lead five-time champions Mumbai Indians. MI will kick off their campaign against Gujarat Titans on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

MI IPL 204 squad:Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, N. Tilak Varma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff, Romario Shepherd, Hardik Pandya (c), Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, Shreyas Gopal, Nuwan Thushara, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi, Shivalik Sharma.(ejency)

Yashasvi Jaiswal Double Century: Yashasvi defied the British, broke many records by scoring a double century for India

03-Feb-2024 2009

India vs England: Yashasvi Jaiswal batted brilliantly for India and scored a double century against England. This is the first double century of Yashasvi's Test career. He batted strongly in the second match of the Test series being played between India and England in Visakhapatnam. Yashasvi broke many records in return of his double century. He has become the third youngest player to score a double century in Test for India. Yashasvi is currently 22 years and 37 days old.

Yashasvi single-handedly overpowered England -

Yashasvi has proved to be strong for Team India. He has single-handedly overpowered England. Where at the other end of Team India, the players are out and returning to the pavilion. Whereas Yashasvi has held his ground firmly. Till the time of writing the news, he faced 285 balls and scored 209 runs. This innings of Yashasvi included 19 fours and 7 sixes.

The youngest player to score a double century in Test for India -

Vinod Kambli has been the youngest player to score a double century in Test for Team India. He scored a century against England in 1993. Kambli was then 21 years and 35 days old. The second century is also recorded in the name of Kambli. He scored 227 runs against Zimbabwe in 1993. Kambil was then 21 years and 55 days old.

Sunil Gavaskar's name is also included in this list. He had scored 220 runs against West Indies. Gavaskar was then 21 years and 283 days old. After this comes the name of Yashasvi. Yashasvi accomplished this feat at the age of 22 years and 37 days.

Special record registered in the name of Yashasvi -

Yashasvi has become the fourth left-handed batsman to score a double century in Tests for India. Before him, Sourav Ganguly, Vinod Kambli and Gautam Gambhir have done this feat. Ganguly had scored 239 runs against Pakistan in 2007. Kambli had scored double centuries against Zimbabwe and England. Gautam Gambhir scored a double century against Australia in 2006.

Ben Stokes vs Rohit Sharma: Ben Stokes overshadowed Rohit in the first test as captain.

29-Jan-2024 2011

Ben Stokes vs Rohit Sharma: India was defeated by England (IND vs ENG) by 28 runs in the Hyderabad test match. Ollie Pope and Tom Hartley emerged as heroes in England's victory, but the aggressive captaincy of Ben Stokes as captain was also a topic of discussion.Winning a Test match in India is the dream of any foreign captain. Before coming to India, there was a lot of pressure on England whether the baseball game would be able to be played on Indian soil. But in the very first test, the Indian team was a complete flop in front of the baseball game.In England's victory, Ben Stokes' captaincy was much better than Rohit Sharma's. In such a situation, let us know about the performance of Ben Stokes in the first test as captain.

- Active captaincy throughout the match

Ben Stokes did not give himself a chance to come under pressure in the test match. Stokes looked very positive during the entire match. Be it while batting or during the bowling change during England's fielding. Every move taken under the captaincy of Stokes was very successful due to which England won the first Test.

- expressed confidence in Tom Hartley

Ben Stokes took a big gamble by including Tom Hartley in the eleven in the first test, which was quite successful. Hartley turned the tide of the match by giving unmatched performance with batting and bowling. During England's first innings, Tom Hartley scored 23 runs while batting and also took 2 wickets.

After this, during England's second innings, Hartley troubled the Indian bowlers a lot by scoring 34 runs in 52 balls at the crucial time. Later, during bowling, Hartley created history by taking seven wickets. Hartley's all-round performance also made all the difference in the match.

- Scored important 70 (88) runs in the first innings

Even though Ben Stokes was not able to score big in the second innings, the important inning of 70 runs in the first innings had filled the enthusiasm among the England players to return to the match. Stokes played an inning of 70 runs at a time when it seemed that the English team would not be able to score big.But Ben Stokes played an important role in taking England to 246 runs in the first innings by scoring 70 runs and gave a befitting reply to the Indian bowlers by playing captaincy innings at the time of need.

- An important run out of Jadeja in the Indian second innings.

Ravindra Jadeja was run out by Ben Stokes during India's second innings. Stokes almost ended the match for India by defeating Jadeja with his straight throw. Jadeja's run out proved to be an important turning point of the match and from here again Team India could not make a comeback in the match.

Sania Mirza's Family Confirms Separation from Shoaib Malik

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The family of Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has confirmed that her marriage, with Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik has ended. This announcement comes after Malik revealed his marriage to actor Sana Javed. The separation marks the conclusion of their high profile union, which had captured the attention of sports enthusiasts in both countries.

On Saturday 41 year old Malik shared a photo from his wedding with Sana on social media platforms. In response Mirzas family released a statement confirming the couples divorce and expressing Sanias well wishes for Shoaibs journey. They kindly requested fans and well wishers to avoid speculating and to respect Mirzas privacy during this time.

This revelation follows rumors and speculation about the relationship between Malik and Mirza who got married in April 2010 in Hyderabad, India. The rumors gained momentum when Malik recently unfollowed the 37 year tennis star on Instagram fueling speculation, about their marital discord.

The couple has a five year son named Izaan, who is currently living with Sania Mirza. In an Instagram post Mirza hinted at challenges by stating that "Marriage is hard; divorce is hard. Choose your hard."She highlighted the difficulties that arise in life. Encouraged people to make decisions.

Recognized as one of Indias tennis players Sania Mirza gracefully bid farewell to professional tennis last year concluding a remarkable career that spanned twenty years. Throughout her journey she secured a six Grand Slam titles in both doubles and mixed doubles events. The announcement of the couples separation signifies the close of a chapter prompting contemplation, on the obstacles individuals encounter within their relationships.

R Praggnanandhaa Beats World Champion Ding Liren, Becomes Top Ranked Indian Chess Player

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For the first time in his career, Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has become India's top-ranked men's chess player, going past veteran Viswanathan Anand. Praggnanandhaa achieved the milestone after beating China's Ding Liren, the current world champion, in the 4th round of the Tata Steel Masters tournament on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Dutchman Anish Giri emerge as the sole leader heading into the first rest day, as far as the Masters Group is concerned.

Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, also lauded Praggnanandhaa on becoming the new no.1 Indian chess player.

Earlier this month, Praggnanandhaa's career is a major boost with backing from the Adani Group, which is committed to supporting sportspersons as they go full throttle in their quest to bring glory to India. Speaking after meeting the young chess ace, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said, "We are extremely proud to support the dynamic Praggnanandhaa. The speed and efficiency with which he has progressed in the sport is nothing short of remarkable, and truly an example to all Indians. There is nothing more noble than representing the nation and winning laurels at the highest levels, and the Adani Group is wholeheartedly devoted to supporting athletes in this journey."

"I am extremely keen on ensuring that my country does well on the global stage. Whenever I play, my sole aim is to win more laurels for the nation. I would like to thank the Adani Group for putting their trust in my abilities," said Praggnanandhaa.

In 2023, he became the world's youngest chess player to reach the World Cup final, and only the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to achieve the feat. In 2022, the shy and soft-spoken teenager caused heads to turn in the world of chess by defeating Magnus Carlsen multiple times, shining the spotlight on India's progress. The Chennai-based Praggnanandhaa, who loves mathematics and unwinds by watching TV or listening to Tamil music, also won the silver medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023.

SA Vs IND: Mohammed Shami Ruled Out Of Tests, Deepak Chahar Withdraws From ODI Series

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New Delhi: India pacer Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the two-Test series against South Africa due to a heel injury while another fast bowler Deepak Chahar has withdrawn from the ODI series because of a family emergency, the BCCI confirmed on Saturday.

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