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Greatness of Virat Kohli Has Been Reduced

Greatness of Virat Kohli Has Been Reduced": Harbhajan Singhs Huge IPL 2024 Warning

The MA Chidambaram Stadium in this city continues to be a peak that the Royal Challengers Bangalore hitter has yet to reach for the relentless run machine that is Virat Kohli. Kohli has amassed 7263 runs from 237 matches, seven hundreds, and a strike average of 130, setting him apart from the other players in the IPL. However, at the Chepauk, where he averages just thirty and has a strike-rate of eleven1, that dominance wanes. In light of this, former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh stated that Kohli must put up a stronger effort when RCB takes on the reigning champion Chennai Super Kings in the opening IPL game of the season on March 22 at the Chepauk.In terms of his overall performance at that location, Virat's greatness has diminished. It's a challenging place to bat, particularly when you're the opening batsman up against a strange bounce similar to a tennis ball.The legendary Ravindra Jadeja bowls stump to stump for them (CSK). He's going to turn the oddball, then make it stay low. It's quite difficult," Harbhajan stated to Star Sports. In fact, Harbhajan stated that Kohli will need to find a way to bat longer because the star batsman has been out of the game three times in his last five innings against CSK due to Power Plays.A match-winning performance is possible if he is truly ready to bat for roughly 20 overs, as two hundreds at the easily accessible Chinnaswamy do not always translate to the same at Chepauk "said the man. Kohli has a mediocre record against the Super Kings and has yet to score an IPL century at Chepauk. In 30 games, the 35-year-old has amassed 985 runs against CSK, with a career-high of 90.The former CSK player Harbhajan stated that in order for RCB to have a genuine chance of winning the elusive IPL title, Kohli needed to get back to his 2016 form. "It is crucial that he has a season similar to 2016 because the team will advance if Virat continues to score runs. I'm not sure if they'll end up winning the cup. "But I think they have a lot of good batting because of the brilliant players they have on the team, including Virat, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, and a few others like Patidar. and everybody hopes Virat can repeat his success from 2016," he continued.

Published 11 Mar 2024 06:20 PM

Mohun Bagan Wins 3-1 Against East Bengal to Secure ISL Playoff Spot

Mohun Bagan Wins 3-1 Against East Bengal to Secure ISL Playoff Spot

At the Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday, Mohun Bagan defeated their bitter rivals 3-1 in their Indian Super League return leg thanks to one of their best performances of the year. After Cleiton Silva's missed penalty kick in the 14th minute, Mohun Bagan scored three goals in as many minutes through goals from Jason Cummings (27th), Liston Colaco (36th), and Dimitri Petratos (45' penalty). This gave Mohun Bagan a 3-0 lead at the half. East Bengal pulled one back through a goal from Saul Crespo (53rd), his first-ever ISL goal, but Mohun Bagan were back to their best and made sure there would be no more slippage to preserve the 3-1 score. With the victory, Mohun Bagan moved up to the playoff spot and past Mumbai City in the standings based on goal differential. With one game remaining, Mohun Bagan remains the clear favorite for the Shield despite the fact that both teams now have 36 points apiece. East Bengal has lost and is no longer in the play-off race. In the eighth minute, Petratos found an unmarked Cummings with a cross from the left, giving Mohun Bagan an early chance, but Cummings' header went wide. East Bengal was given a penalty in the thirteenth minute after Cleiton, who had the ball, was tripped by Vishal Kaith. In the end, though, Kaith made a stunning save by extending to his left in order to preserve the Cleiton spotkick.Suddenly, Cummings found himself in a position to score from the edge of the box after the goalkeeper of East Bengal gave a rebound, giving Mohun Bagan the much-needed lead. Before Sahal took possession, Joni Kauko started the move from the midfield, but an East Bengal defender's mishandle allowed Petratos to get the ball. The Australian attempted to score quickly, but the diving goalkeeper blocked it. Cummings scored with a right-footed strike to the upper left corner after gaining possession of the ball quickly.

Published 11 Mar 2024 01:56 AM

Once again, Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane fall short, but Shardul Thakur, the leader, seizes the initiative.

Once again, Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane fall short, but Shardul Thakur, the leader, seizes the initiative.

On the first day of the Ranji Trophy final, veteran duo Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane's run drought persisted, but Shardul Thakur's versatility as an all-rounder enabled hosts Mumbai to rally against a brave Vidarbha. In addition to giving Mumbai's below-average first innings score of 224 some semblance of respectability with a counterpunching 75 off just 69 balls, Thakur also removed veteran opener Dhruv Shorey (0) with an angular delivery that gave him a favourable DRS result. Atharva Taide (21 not out) and night watchman Aditya Thakare at the crease meant that Vidarbha were 31/3 at stumps, needing another 193 runs to close the first innings. Medium pacer Dhawal Kulkarni, in his final first-class match of his career, bowled his usual late outswingers, with Test triple centurion Karun Nair (0) and Aman Mokhade (8) nicking it to Hardik Tamore behind stumps. The 41-time champions fell from 81/0 to 111/6 on either side of the lunch break in a stunning collapse that saw Mumbai's top players, Rahane and Iyer, dismissed for identical scores of 7. Despite his leadership prowess, Rahane's awful Ranji Trophy career continued when the Mumbai captain played a meek game to mid-on and was removed just when his team needed him to take the field.Rahane was a contender to reclaim his place in the national team around this time last year, but as things stand, it's unclear if Mumbai selectors will stick with the 35-year-old for the upcoming campaign, regardless of the outcome of this final. Iyer, who was out of favor and had to work hard to get back into the national conversation, was unable to save Mumbai from disaster once more because of his subpar technique. Umesh Yadav (2/43 in 13.3 overs) was as reckless as he could be during the morning session, splattering the new ball everywhere and primarily drifting on the pads of openers Prithvi Shaw and Bhupen Lalwani. Though he kept running out of partners, Thakur showed deft use of both hands and feet to inch closer to what would have been his second consecutive ton. After scoring an incredible 75 off just 69 balls with eight fours and three sixes, Thakur was the final batter to be dismissed. He was caught by the man at deep square leg. The trio of Shams Mulani (13), Tanush Kotian (8), and Tushar Deshpande (14)—who helped Mumbai win multiple times by scoring valuable runs—also fell for a pittance.

Published 10 Mar 2024 07:18 PM

Gautam Gambhirs Serious Pre-IPL 2024 Message To KKR

Gautam Gambhirs Serious Pre-IPL 2024 Message To KKR

Before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, which begins on March 22, Kolkata Knight Riders coach Gautam Gambhir had a direct message for his team. During a Star Sports conversation, Gambhir clarified that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a fantastic chance for young players to demonstrate their abilities in the "toughest league in the world," not about Bollywood or the post-match celebrations. The former Indian batter, who captained KKR to the IPL title in 2012 and 2014, added that since the league is most similar to international cricket, there is extra pressure on players and teams to perform well. "I stated unequivocally on Day 1 that I take the Indian Premier League seriously. It has nothing to do with Bollywood, you, the after-party, or other such things. It's about getting out there and playing competitive cricket, which is why I think this league is the hardest in the world because it's authentic cricket," stated Gambhir. "It is probably closest to international cricket as compared to any other league and if you want to be known as a successful franchise, you should be able to deliver on the cricket field," he stated. Gambhir stated that the players must put in a lot of effort for the team's ardent fan base after KKR finished seventh in the previous season and missed out on the play-offs. "I believe there are ardent supporters. We must tell them the truth. We should probably try to put a smile on their faces because, in my opinion, Kolkata fans have been the most devoted because they have endured a lot over the first three IPL seasons," Gambhir remarked.  

Published 04 Mar 2024 05:55 PM

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World Chess Championship: ‘Mistake after Mistake’ – how ex-world champions described level of play in Ding Liren-Gukesh clash

World Chess Championship: ‘Mistake after Mistake’ – how ex-world champions described level of play in Ding Liren-Gukesh clash

The match between Ding Liren, the current FIDE world chess champion, and D Gukesh, the challenger, got underway quickly. The Chinese grandmaster won the first game before letting his opponent tie the score in the third. After three straight draws, both players are tied with three points apiece going into Tuesday's Game 7.However, the caliber of play in the title matchup thus far has left former world champions Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik feeling let down.To be honest, I am somewhat dissatisfied with today's game (Game 6). Even Game 5 wasn't very good, but today's play was incredibly poor from both players, especially for a professional. During his analysis of game 6 on his YouTube channel, former world champion Kramnik blasted, "It's a very disappointing level.""This game is really weird. Both players were making strategic errors one after the other. As though they don't understand the role. I may be outdated, but it's quite simple! They're excellent calculators and players, of course. They have amazing math skills. However, I anticipate a world championship match to be a little more, like an exchange of ideas! Human ideas, human play! I would much prefer watch a chess engines world championship if I wanted to appreciate chess as merely a computation game!  

Is Rohit Sharma's position at number four in this pink ball practice game a sign that he will bat lower in Adelaide?

Is Rohit Sharma's position at number four in this pink ball practice game a sign that he will bat lower in Adelaide?

IND vs. AUS: Since KL Rahul batted as brilliantly as he did in the first Test, there has been discussion about Rohit Sharma's batting position. If Rohit had been in a more affluent line of work, things could have turned out differently.Rohit Sharma didn’t open, choosing to bat at No.4 in the Prime Minister’s XI pink-ball game at Manuka Oval, generating obvious thoughts about his batting position in the Adelaide Test. After KL Rahul's confident opening batting in both innings of the Perth Test and his mentoring of Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second dig there, it does make sense. Resuming his position that he had created for himself, Shubman Gill batted at three and scored a tidy fifty.Additionally, it enables Rohit, who has been a little too impulsive as an opener in the most recent Test matches, to go into a middle-order position. He chased a ball that was well outside off of Charlie Anderson and edged it to the slips, however he only lasted 11 balls against PM XI. A sizable portion of the audience fled the venue after realizing that Virat Kohli was not on the field and had already left. Prior to Sarfaraz Khan taking over, Rishabh Pant did not bat either. Pant kept for the first half of the PM XI's batting innings.Since Rahul batted as brilliantly as he did in the first Test, there has been discussion about Rohit's batting position.  If Rohit had been in a more affluent line of work, things could have turned out differently. He was the quintessential Test opener when he was at his best, taking no chances, letting a lot of balls get to the 'keeper, and opening up slowly. However, he has recently been a little hurried, attempting to establish his influence over the proceedings as soon as possible. Because he doesn't have to confront the moving pink ball, the middle-order position gives him more breathing room and reduces problems.For India, everything else went really smoothly. To test their batting under the lights, they decided to bowl first after winning the toss. In stark contrast to the afternoon, when it was very flat, the pink ball did move around a little, especially when it was brand-new. Even after they "won," India continued to bat, chasing down the 241-run goal, making the match itself somewhat of a friendly. The game was shortened from 50 overs to 46 due to mid-afternoon rains, and Sam Konstas, the 19-year-old opener who has just gained national recognition and was considered for the Perth Test, hammered an aggressive hundred.  

Shubman Gill is probably going to play in the Adelaide Test again.

Shubman Gill is probably going to play in the Adelaide Test again.

After 30 minutes of facing the throwdowns, Shubman Gill briefly faced Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, and Yash Dayal in the bowling nets.Shubman Gill appears to be back to normal after missing the first Test match in Perth because of a dinner injury. Gill batted at the nets at Manuka Oval, where India practices against the PM XI starting on November 30.He started with the throwdowns, where the tempo was progressively faster. He played for thirty minutes before moving to the bowling nets to briefly face Yash Dayal, Prasidh Krishna, and Akash Deep.In the Adelaide Test, Shubman Gill is probably going to make a comeback. Prior to India's two-day pink-ball tour match against Australia's Prime Minister XI at Canberra's Manuka Oval, Shubman Gill has taken to the nets. After breaking his thumb fielding during a match simulation in Perth, Gill was unable to play in the first Test. Shubman After missing the first Test match in Perth due to a dinner injury, Gill seems to be back to his usual self. At Manuka Oval, where India practices against the PM XI beginning on November 30, Gill batted at the nets. He began with the throwdowns, which had an increasingly quick speed. After playing for half an hour, he went to the bowling nets to play Yash Dayal, Prasidh Krishna, and Akash Deep for a short while. Rohit Sharma returned to the nets for the first time, as did the rest of the Indian team. He trained in Perth during the test match. At Manuka Oval, he hit the nets first, and Virat Kohli and Jaiswal came right behind him.  

Next year, the Argentina football team, led by Lionel Messi, will visit Kerala.

Next year, the Argentina football team, led by Lionel Messi, will visit Kerala.

Next year, the Argentina football team, led by Lionel Messi, will visit Kerala.On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman announced that the Argentina football team, which includes the great Lionel Messi, will play an international match in Kerala in 2025.The State's traders will supply all of the funding needed to organize this well-known football event," the Minister stated, expressing faith in Kerala's capacity to host the momentous event. He announced that Lionel Messi and the Argentina football team, which is ranked first in the world, would be visiting Kerala. In this respect, the Argentina team's management would formally announce it. According to the Minister, the football team's worried members would visit Kerala in about a month and a half.The management of the Argentina national team and the Kerala government have agreed to jointly announce this, he continued. In response to a query, he stated that there has been no change to the decision regarding the team's arrival. The location and the opposing team will be determined later, he said, adding that the government will oversee the game, security, and other preparations in this respect directly.  

A Mumbai adolescent calls for CSK trials ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, making MS Dhoni rise up and take notice.

A Mumbai adolescent calls for CSK trials ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, making MS Dhoni rise up and take notice.

Welcome to the cricket news section of Crickit, your one-stop shop for cricket news and headlines. Keep up to speed with Crickit's extensive coverage of global events, where our staff provides you with the most recent information, updates, articles, statistics, comments, and much more.Cricket News Live: An extensive statistics data pool that includes player profiles, points table standings, top performers, and tournament history enhances Crickit's coverage of the T20 World Cup 2024. Additionally, take advantage of our live commentary and match coverage to feel the excitement of the T20 World Cup 2024. Come along with us as we provide you with in-depth news, professional analysis, interesting commentary, picture galleries, and video narratives.Follow us for the most recent information on the T20 World Cup, including articles, player statistics, commentary, and other fascinating content associated with the tournament. Get the most recent information on cricket, including news and updates, to stay updated. We have all the information you need to stay informed, from injury updates and match previews to post-match analysis and records created. Explore the action in greater detail with our perceptive articles and analysis, where our staff dissects important games, player performances, and team tactics related to all things cricket. Additionally, learn about new trends and team dynamics that may affect the tournament's conclusion.  

New Zealand versus India How a tiny nation in the southern Pacific consistently outperforms its peers in sports

New Zealand versus India How a tiny nation in the southern Pacific consistently outperforms its peers in sports

Despite having a small pool of talent, the nation manages to maximize its resources through careful funding, strategic planning, and first-rate coaching.According to a comedian in a tourist film with former prime minister Jacinda Ardern, it's like a worm in the Tasman Sea or a half-eaten mutton chop in the Pacific. The nation where the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed, and the creators of the egg beater. New Zealand may surprise and confound.There are five million people living in this nation, which has an area of one lakh square miles. Its area is about the same as Uttar Pradesh's, and its population is one-fourth that of Mumbai.However, for many years, their stature and power have not stopped them from succeeding in sports. Its cricket team sent India, a nation of 148 million people, as head coach Gautam Gambhir often claims, to its first series defeat at home on Sunday. It had already defeated them to win the mace for the World Test Championship.  New Zealand is the side with the most semi-final appearances in 50-over World Cups. All of them have one lakh registered cricket players in their talent pool. There are four times as many in England, Australia, and India.This is a quintessential example of athletic uniqueness. Or "New Zealand doing New Zealand things," as Daryll Mitchell phrased it. The county's level of achievement in many sports is drastically out of proportion to its population. With 80% of their games won this century, the All Blacks are without a doubt the dominant force in rugby union.SportsCricket NewsIndia vs. New Zealand: How a tiny southern Pacific nation consistently outperforms its peers in sports India vs. New Zealand: How a tiny southern Pacific nation consistently outperforms its peers in sports Despite having a small pool of talent, the nation manages to maximize its resources through careful funding, strategic planning, and first-rate coaching.  

Pune Test To mimic Jasprit Bumrah's play at the nets, New Zealand hires a throw-down specialist.

Pune Test To mimic Jasprit Bumrah's play at the nets, New Zealand hires a throw-down specialist.

Some of the batsmen from New Zealand signaled their throw-down specialist to toss the ball from a more side-arm position halfway through Wednesday's practice session. One of them said, "A little lower, a little lower, that side." However, the muscular specialist's devoted attempts to mimic Jasprit Bumrah's whip-crack action resulted in crazy, wide balls that pitched halfway down the field. The side-arm joke showed that New Zealand batsmen are also afraid of Bumrah, even on a possible turner when India's group of spinners intimidate them. Bumrah hovers and lurks as surely as the cycles of the solar system, regardless of whether the Pune strip unfolds as a turner, semi-turner, or non-turner. His ability to influence the course of the game is impervious to the whims of the weather, the pitch, and the batsmen's reputation. In one creative outburst, Bumrah could mow through batting lineups with the new ball, old ball, semi-old ball, or semi-new ball, and he could change the course of the game to suit his wishes. India will aim to prime and stir their blockbuster seamer in order to recover from the Bengaluru gaffe. On the other hand, Tom Latham and his batting team would be aware of  

In their depressing Bengaluru opening against New Zealand, India reached a new low in Test cricket.

In their depressing Bengaluru opening against New Zealand, India reached a new low in Test cricket.

On Day 2 of the first Test match against New Zealand on Thursday, the Indian squad reached its lowest point under the cloudy circumstances of Bengaluru. In a home Test, India lost four of their top seven batsmen for ducks for the first time in cricket's storied history.Sarfaraz Khan (0 off 3), Ravindra Jadeja (0 off 6), KL Rahul (0 off 6), and Virat Kohli (0 off 9) all made their way back to the pavilion without posing any problems for the scorekeepers. Ravichandran Ashwin was removed for a golden duck on the opening ball of the second session, leaving India with five ducks overall.aAn thrilling battle between bat and ball resulted from the scorching deliveries of New Zealand pacers, which continued to worry the Indian batters after captain Rohit Sharma left cheaply. By removing more bounce from the surface, ORourke stunned Kohli and silenced the fans at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Glenn Phillips came flying from leg gully to make a spectacular catch after the Indian stalwart gloved the ball to him despite his best efforts to defend it off his toes. This was Kohli's first duck in 32 innings; his previous duck occurred at Wankhede in 2021 against the same opponents.Sarfaraz used the bottom edge of his bat to smack the ball as he finally had his chance. At extra cover, Devon Conway jumped to his right to finish a spectacular catch. KL When Rahul arrived, ORourke welcomed him by slamming the ball into his glove. ORourke returned in his subsequent over to reap the benefits of his labors, having frightened Rahul. Rahul made a mistake and sent the ball down to Blundell's left, becoming India's third duck in a desperate attempt to score. After a missed shot, Ravindra Jadeja quickly came in as the fourth.India's tail attempted, but was unable, to withstand having five ducks on the scoreboard. In the end, India lost for 46.  

Highlights of India vs. New Zealand, First Test, Day 1 Rain in Bengaluru Causes Day Off Without Throw

Highlights of India vs. New Zealand, First Test, Day 1 Rain in Bengaluru Causes Day Off Without Throw

New Zealand versus India Highlights: Play on the first day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand was halted by persistent rain on Wednesday.New Zealand versus India Highlights, Day 1 of the First Test: On the first day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand, play was halted by persistent rain on Wednesday. Heavy rain that had been letting up for around 30 minutes earlier forced the cancellation of the play at 2:34 PM at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Around 1:30 PM, the outfield and first layer of covers were taken off, and at 2:00 PM, the match officials emerged to examine the field. Hessians were brought out in a last-ditch effort to get some playing time, but there were sizable moist patches on either side of the field. (SCORECARD)Bengaluru Weather LIVE Updates: Due to heavy rain, the first day of the India vs. New Zealand Test match has been canceled. The BCCI has formally stated that tomorrow's match would start fifteen minutes earlier than planned. India, headed by Rohit Sharma, will play New Zealand in the first of three Test series matches in Bengaluru starting Wednesday. The blue-clad team has won six straight Test matches, including a historic triumph in Kanpur against Bangladesh.An Indian side that is highly strong in their home country will make New Zealand nervous, as they recently suffered a crushing defeat in Sri Lanka. In the meantime, Tom Latham will spearhead the Kiwis' attack in this series since captain Kane Williamson is sidelined due to an injury.This is essentially the same Indian team that was chosen for the just finished Bangladesh Test series, with Akash Deep trailing Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah as the top pacers. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, two young batsmen, will try to maintain their incredible performances in the game's longest batting session.Virat: All eyes are on Rohit. In order to quiet the increasingly outspoken critics of their recent performance, captain Rohit Sharma and seasoned batsman Virat Kohli will be looking to score some runs in this series. In the six innings he has played this year, Kohli has failed to reach a half-century, while the Indian captain has amassed 497 runs at an average of almost 35, including two hundreds and one fifty. India team: Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Sharma (C), and Axar Patel. The New Zealand team: Captain Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell,  

Parker, Wubben-Moy, and James are called up to the England women's squad for the friendly.

Parker, Wubben-Moy, and James are called up to the England women's squad for the friendly.

Lauren James and Lotte Wubben-Moy, who were injured and missed the Women's Euro 2025 qualifying matches against Sweden and Ireland in July, will also play.Lucy Parker, a defender for Aston Villa, has been called up by England women's manager Sarina Wiegman for the first time in a year due to a significant ankle injury for this month's home friendly against South Africa and Germany.Lauren James and Lotte Wubben-Moy, who were injured and missed the Women's Euro 2025 qualifying matches against Sweden and Ireland in July, will also play. After securing their spot in the last international window, Wiegman's team has focused entirely on getting ready to defend their championship at the European Championship the following year.On October 25, England will host Germany at Wembley in a replay of the Euro 2022 final. On October 29, it will host South Africa at the Coventry Building Society Arena. "The players and staff put in a lot of effort to guarantee our spot in the Euro next summer, so we can now devote all of our attention to making sure we're prepared for the tournament when it starts on July 2," Wiegman stated. "We have a very valuable opportunity to play four friendlies this autumn and lay the groundwork for next summer if we qualify directly for the finals." On November 30, the Lionesses will play Olympic winners the United States at Wembley. On December 3, they will play Euro 2025 hosts Switzerland at Bramall Lane.  

India is overwhelmed by the mayhem at the Sharjah extravaganza.

India is overwhelmed by the mayhem at the Sharjah extravaganza.

It seemed like a dream you hoped would linger longer long before the cloud of sadness descended. As the sun set, the fans—nearly 15,000 of whom were in Sharjah—rushed through the turnstiles, raucous and ecstatic, yelling, singing, waving, and doing anything they could to catch Jemi, Harry Di, or Smriti's eye.It appeared that the days of cramming a stand with schoolchildren and giving out free sandwiches were long gone. It felt like the beginning of a new era, with all of that apathy and systemic indifference (at least in part) behind us. Now, the rocket just needed that fuel to get into orbit.For India to move from being a contender to a champion, they needed that boost. Even if their captain is walking on crutches and moonwalkers, they still need to play like one against the genuine ones, who know how to end games from difficult scenarios. The stage could hardly have been more magnificent for India.The commotion, commotion, color, and craziness were chaotic yet magnificent. Security officers who were accustomed to watching four administrators and five ground crew members argue over countless cups of Irani chai had never experienced such a last-minute tussle, where all pre-match procedures, including complex security measures, needed to be practiced.With good cause, this India vs. Australia encounter was billed as the tournament's main event. It all deserved a thriller because of its grandeur. We also got one. However, it seemed inevitable that the rock stars, who were the main attraction, would end their show in the middle of their performance. Unless Monday night is when Pakistan plays the match of their lives.India's jigsaw was clinically disassembled by Australia, leaving them with a number of problems and few answers. The captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, was devastated and appeared exhausted, both emotionally and physically, as he struggled to breathe in the unbearable October heat. India had Australia on the ropes, as they have on a few occasions, despite all the failed run-out opportunities and dropped catches, as well as the confusion surrounding Asha Sobhana's one-leg hobble shortly before the game, which nobody appeared to take seriously enough at first. Consider the semi-final of the T20 World Cup in Cape Town last year or, more recently, the T20I series in Navi Mumbai in December. Australia momentarily faltered despite India's wobble in the top order, which was caused by the absence of Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, and Jemimah Rodrigues. The opposing duo of Harmanpreet and Deepti Sharma brought India  

Everything has a start and a finish. Complete statement made by Rafael Nadal as the Spaniard says goodbye to tennis

Everything has a start and a finish. Complete statement made by Rafael Nadal as the Spaniard says goodbye to tennis

Nadal has won 22 Grand Slam titles over his storied career, placing him second on the men's all-time list, only behind Novak Djokovic, who has 24.One of the most recognizable players in tennis history, Rafael Nadal, has made it official that he will end his career after the Davis Cup Finals next month. The tennis player from Spain, who has won over millions of fans worldwide, has a remarkable accomplishment history.Although Rafael Nadal's career has seen many great highs, the 38-year-old has had difficulty in recent years due to recurrent ailments. Nadal expressed his gratitude for the impact that injuries have had on his body and game in a touching letter that was shared in Spanish on X on Thursday."Hi to all of you. "I am here to announce my retirement from the professional game of tennis," said Rafael Nadal. "The truth is that these past two years in particular have been quite challenging. I doubt I've been able to play without any restrictions. "It's clear that this is a tough choice, and it took me some time to decide. However, everything in this world has a start and a finish. The tennis legend stated in the video post, "And I think it's the appropriate time to put an end to a career that has been long and much more successful than I could have ever imagined."Nadal is keen to end his remarkable career on a positive note, even though his choice to retire signifies the end of an era. Before retiring from the professional circuit, he will have one final opportunity to wear his nation's colors as a representative of Spain in the upcoming Davis Cup Finals. "I am very excited that my last tournament will be the final of the Davis Cup and representing my country." In addition, Nadal mentioned that winning the Davis Cup final in Seville in 2004 was one of his first and most treasured professional memories, making it a suitable way to end his career. Spain defeated the United States in that historic match, and Rafael Nadal emerged victorious over Andy Roddick.Nadal has won 22 Grand Slam titles over his storied career, placing him second on the men's all-time list, only behind Novak Djokovic, who has 24. He has won 14 French Open titles, demonstrating his unparalleled domination on Roland Garros' clay courts. In addition, Nadal is among the select few athletes who has won each of the four major titles on numerous occasions and held the top ranking in the world for 209 weeks. "I feel super lucky for all the things I have been able to experience," he stated. "I want to express my gratitude to the entire tennis community, everyone who plays the game, my longtime coworkers, and most importantly, my fierce competitors. "I've spent a lot of time with them and experienced a lot of memorable moments.  

India vs. Bangladesh Kanpur nets cues for the second test Bumrah and Axar's troubles against Virat Kohli, and Bangladesh's Shakib dilemma

India vs. Bangladesh Kanpur nets cues for the second test Bumrah and Axar's troubles against Virat Kohli, and Bangladesh's Shakib dilemma

Jasprit Bumrah bowled Virat Kohli in the nets with about 15 deliveries under the sweltering sun at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium, and he "got him out" four times.When Kohli hit his signature cover drive on the next ball, the local cops, grounds crew, and a few journalists in the stands went crazy. Bumrah retreated and bowled at the fourth stump line, but Kohli edged it because the length was shorter this time.After that, Bumrah switched his assault to the middle and leg stumps, outwitting Kohli twice in a row. After the inside edge struck the pads on both occasions, the ball lobbed. After giving him a smile and teasing him, Bumrah said, "Aakhiri wala toh short leg ka catch tha (The short leg could have catched the last one)." Kohli grinned and went to the parallel net, where Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin were bowling.Kohli's difficulties against spinners have gained notoriety in the recent past. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, an off-spinner, dismissed him for 17 in Chennai, making it the 18th occasion since 2021 that Kohli was dismissed by spinners. In the Kanpur nets, he was having trouble against the Indian spin trio as well, particularly the two left-arm spinners. In an attempt to play inside-out against Jadeja, Kohli missed three straight and appeared frustrated. But what really caught people's attention was when Axar took out the master batsman through the fence. Before Shubman Gill replaced him in the nets, that was the final ball that Kohli played.Shakib is available and fit. During Bangladesh's morning practice, Shakib Al Hasan padded up and faced the local spinners for five to seven minutes on two separate occasions. He stormed off in anger both times, heading for the Bangladeshi dressing room. Shakib bowled only 21 overs in Chennai, going wicketless, and scored 32 and 25 in Bangladesh’s 280-run loss. In the 53rd over of India's opening session, he came into the game. During the broadcast, Murali Kartik mentioned that Shakib had informed him about his shoulder and finger tingling.On Wednesday, though, Bangladesh's head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe played down worries about Shakib's fitness following his finger injury in Chennai. I have not heard from my physiotherapist or anybody else at this time. "He remains qualified for selection," Hathurusinghe informed the press.  

According to her father Ramana, PV Sindhu hires Anup Sridhar as a coach for European swing.

According to her father Ramana, PV Sindhu hires Anup Sridhar as a coach for European swing.

According to her father PV Ramana, PV Sindhu plans to aim for a medal at the upcoming Asian Games and, barring an accident, go even farther to the upcoming Olympics. "She's back in training at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad, and her first tournament will be the Arctic Open in Finland from October 8–13," the man stated. The father said that although Sindhu is unlikely to continue training in Bangalore, anything can happen in the future. "We have started training at Hyderabad since no camps have started," he continued. The 2016 and 2021 Olympic silver and bronze medallist Sindhu lost to eventual silver medallist He Bingjiao in the pre-quarterfinals in Paris, leaving her maiden Games empty-handed.Anup Sridhar, a tall player and former Olympian who briefly coached Lakshya Sen and showed promise, will travel with Sindhu on a trial basis to the European swing events, which include the Arctic Open and the Denmark Open (October 15-20).  

Live Updates on the Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing Verdict CAS postpones Vinesh Phogat's decision regarding his disqualification from the Paris Olympics until August 16.

Live Updates on the Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing Verdict CAS postpones Vinesh Phogat's decision regarding his disqualification from the Paris Olympics until August 16.

Disqualification from the Olympics for wrestler Vinesh Phogat: On Tuesday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), after hearing arguments from all sides, again postponed ruling on Phogat's appeal against her disqualification from the Paris Olympics until August 16. This prolongs the wait for the Indian sports community.Vinesh, who last Tuesday easily defeated Yui Susaki of Japan in the women's 50kg freestyle final, was disqualified from the gold medal match against eventual winner Sarah Hildebrandt of the United States after it was discovered that she weighed 100 grams more than the allowed amount during the morning weigh-in.Startled by the surprising turn of events, the defeated wrestler filed an appeal at the CAS last Wednesday, demanding a joint silver medal with Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, a Cuban wrestler who had lost to Vinesh but advanced to the final after the Indian wrestler was disqualified. Sports icons from all over the world supported the 29-year-old wrestler who was competing in her third Olympic Games, Vinesh, stating she doesn't have the strength to continue. Vinesh announced her retirement from the sport a day after her heartbreaking disqualification.  

The Olympics gave France a rare sense of unanimity. Let's return to the political game now.

The Olympics gave France a rare sense of unanimity. Let's return to the political game now.

This once-brusque city has become an oasis of unity thanks to the Olympics. However, the political and social unrest that existed before the Games hasn't subsided.PARIS: On the banks of the Canal de Saint-Denis, it is one hour before dawn and the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics has just concluded. But Parisian DJ Sara Zinger is spinning hit after hit for the youthful audience of hipsters, visitors, and volunteers who are wringing the last bit of positive energy out of these Games at a fan zone that lines a highway bridge close to the Stade de France. Whatever their bedtime, they are aware that France is going to awaken from its Olympic fantasy to a hard reality."Everyone was supporting the French athletes, Black or White, and the Olympics helped bring people together," said Mary Mathurin, 21, a student soaking up the last vestiges of this athletic carnival. "But as soon as we stop focusing on the sports, people are going to start arguing with each other again. "More than expected, the Olympics have brought smiles to Paris, a city known for its brusqueness, and have made the city an oasis. They have provided a sincere moment of pride and unanimity for this fragmented country. However, social unrest and political unrest plagued France before a ghostly metal horse rode down the Seine. Prior to the Games, the far-right garnered significant victories in elections throughout Europe, which led President Emmanuel Macron to convene an unexpected legislative session with the apparent intention of impeding its growth.  

PM Modi laughs heartily with Rohit, Kohli, and Dravid and smiles for pictures with the victorious Indian T20 World Cup team.

PM Modi laughs heartily with Rohit, Kohli, and Dravid and smiles for pictures with the victorious Indian T20 World Cup team.

All of the Indian cricket players and PM Modi had frank conversations and laughs together. Along with the team, he also posed for a picture holding the T20 World Cup trophy.On November 19, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi last met the Indian cricket players. There was a somber atmosphere. The cricketers had their heads hung low and their shoulders dropped. To lift their spirits, the PM had to grip Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma's hands. Pats were given to all the players and the support staff members. It happened shortly after Australia defeated Team India in the Ahmedabad final of the ODI World Cup, which followed Team India's run of ten straight victories.A little more than seven months after the depressing events at the Indian dressing room, on July 4, 2024, PM Modi reunited with Team India in a totally different setting—his home in New Delhi. The grins had no boundaries. Miles away, the Indian cricket players' special jerseys with the word 'champions' emblazoned in strong letters were visible. The BCCI emblem has brilliant stars shining atop it.Team India, the 2024 T20 World Champions, were hosted by PM Modi at a private celebration at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. The PM was surrounded by a circle of players. PM Modi was positioned with head coach Rahul Dravid on his left and captain Rohit Sharma on his right. While starting batsman Virat Kohli and reserve player Jasprit Bumrah were seated to the left of coach Dravid, deputy captain of India Hardik Pandya was seated to the right of Rohit.  

In a live interview, Jasprit Bumrah gives Sanjana Ganesan a hug the video goes viral online.

In a live interview, Jasprit Bumrah gives Sanjana Ganesan a hug the video goes viral online.

In addition, Jasprit Bumrah won Player of the Tournament with 15 wickets in eight games.After Team India won the T20 World Cup 2024, the hurts from their failure in the ODI World Cup 2023 final were salted on Saturday. In the last game, Team India defeated South Africa by a margin of seven runs, led by captain Rohit Sharma. India played brilliantly and were undefeated throughout the competition. One of the main factors in India's triumph at the major tournament was pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who drove his side to victory in numerous games with his amazing spells.Bumrah Jasprit gives Sanjana Ganesan a hug. Video Breaks the Internet During a Live InterviewIn addition, Jasprit Bumrah won Player of the Tournament with 15 wickets in eight games.Sports Desk on NDTVUpdated at 02:19 PM IST on July 01, 2024Two minutes to read In a live interview, Jasprit Bumrah gives Sanjana Ganesan a hug; the video goes viral online. Sanjana Ganesan and Jasprit Bumrah together© X (Twitter) After Team India won the T20 World Cup 2024, the hurts from their failure in the ODI World Cup 2023 final were salted on Saturday. In the last game, Team India defeated South Africa by a margin of seven runs, led by captain Rohit Sharma. India played brilliantly and were undefeated throughout the competition. One of the main factors contributing to India's victory in the majorThe fans were astonished by the top pacer's performance. Such "couple goals" moments are what Bumrah and Sanjana are renowned for providing their fans with. In eight matches, Bumrah took 15 wickets and won Player of the Tournament. He was instrumental in India's triumph over the Proteas in the summit confrontation. You can only listen to the newest music on JioSaavn.com. "Normally, I'm the one who makes an effort to control my emotions so that I can concentrate on my work, but right now, my emotions are taking control and I'm running out of words. After a game, I don't normally cry, but this one feels very meaningful. We thought we were in trouble halfway through, but to pull off a victory like this is  

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