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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
Indian Boxers Renew Effort To Win Italys Spot in the Paris Olympics 2024
The 1st World Qualification Tournament, which begins in Busto Arsizio, Italy on Sunday, will feature nine Indian boxers vying for spots at the Paris Olympics, including the seasoned Shiva Thapa, Deepak Bhoria, and Nishant Dev. At the qualifiers run by the Paris 2024 Boxing Unit (PBU), an ad hoc body established by the International Olympic Committee Executive Board, seven men and two women from India will be vying for Olympic berths. If a boxer advances to the semifinals, they will automatically be guaranteed a ticket to Paris. The tournament has 49 quota spots available.In the women's 60kg division, however, only three spots are available, so the Olympic berths will be determined by a box-off between the losing semifinalists. While a number of boxers have already secured quota spots through their respective continental events, there are a number of elite fighters who will be eager to complete the deal in Italy this month. These fighters include Yuberjen Martinez of Colombia and Tomoya Tsuboi of Japan in the men's 51kg division, Makhmud Sabyrkhan of Kazakhstan as the current 57kg world champion, and Yoel Finol of Venezuela, the Olympic silver medallist.Over the past year, Bhoria and Dev have become formidable competitors in their respective weight classes. Hussamudin, a two-time bronze medallist at the Commonwealth Games, will be competing again for the first time since the world championships last year after undergoing surgery on his left knee. Sanjeet (92kg), the former Asian champion, and Thapa (63.5kg), the six-time medallist, will be highly anticipated. Narender Berwal, a 92 kg super heavyweight boxer, is another serious contender. At the Asian Games, the first qualifying bout for the boxers on the continent, he was the closest of all the Indian male boxers to securing a quota.Jaismine Lamboria, a woman, will face difficulty in the women's 60kg division. Simranjit Kaur gave her fierce competition during the nationals in December, so the bronze medallist in the CWG will need to step it up if she wants to have a good result. Ankushita Boro, a former youth world champion at 66 kg, has been given an opportunity to face Arundhati Choudhary, who defeated the Assamese boxer in the national championship match in December.Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen (50 kg), bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain (75 kg) from the Tokyo Olympics, Preeti Pawar (54 kg), Parveen Hooda (57 kg), and Nikhat Zareen (50 kg) have already booked their tickets to Paris. However, boxers still have a chance to qualify for the Paris Games because there will be one more qualifying event in Thailand in May or June.
Published 02 Mar 2024 06:25 PM
A Look Into The Numbers: Steve Smith: Is The "Best Since Bradman" On Decline
During the first Test match against New Zealand in Wellington, star Australian batter Steve Smith continued his downward spiral as an opening batsman. He was removed by Matt Henry for 31 in 71 balls during the first Test, and Kiwi captain Tim Southee later dismissed him for a three-ball duck in the second inning. Smith's lean run, which began right at the beginning of the new ICC World Test Championship cycle, has been further enhanced by this. Smith has scored 12, 11*, 6, 91*, 31, and 0 since the opening, for a total of 151 runs at an average of 37.75 in six innings. Even with such a small sample size, Smith hasn't exactly had his best opening performance. Regarding his total test results since the beginning of the WTC cycle 2023–25, they have been comparatively lackluster for someone who is widely regarded as the standard by which excellence and consistency in tests are measured. Smith has scored only 718 runs at an average of 37.78 across 22 innings in 11 Tests played under the new cycle, with just one century and four fifties. His highest rating is 110.Usman Khawaja (916 runs in 11 matches at an average of 43.61), Zak Crawley of England (808 runs in nine matches at an average of 47.52), and most recently Yashasvi Jaiswal, the young opening sensation from India (971 runs in eight Tests at an average of 69.35), have all scored more runs than him, even though he is still the fourth-highest run scorer in the current cycle.Smith hasn't been able to sustain most of his excellent starts during this time, frequently faltering in his 30s and 40s or failing to reach a century without reaching a half-century. Additionally, Smith's strike rate over this entire period has been 50.42, which is less than his career strike rate of 53.54. His average has also suffered, dropping from 60.04 to 57.52 shortly after he hit the game-winning century against India in the ICC World Test Championship final.
Published 02 Mar 2024 06:16 PM
Ranchi Test Star To Jammu Tearaway: BCCI List For Quick-Bowling Contracts
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has awarded retainership contracts to a select group of rising Indian speedsters, including highly-rated Karnataka pacer Vidwath Kaverappa, Bengal speedster Akash Deep, who made his Test debut in Ranchi during the current red-ball series against England, and tearaway Umran Malik. As part of a carefully selected group for fast bowling contracts, the BCCI on Wednesday selected promising speedsters Akash Deep, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Umran Malik, Yash Dayal, and Vidwath Kaverappa. Cricket's highest governing body, the BCCI, announced in an official statement on Wednesday that "the Selection Committee has also recommended Fast Bowling contracts for the following athletes - Akash Deep, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Umran Malik, Yash Dayal, and Vidwath Kaverappa." Umran Malik made his limited-overs debut for India after he lit up the speedometer during his breakout season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the Sunrisers Hyderabad, reaching speeds of more than 150 kmph. But Umran lost favour with the national selectors after posting mediocre results in his limited-overs cricket career for India. In the current Ranji season, the 24-year-old Jammu boy has struggled, taking just four wickets in five games for Jammu and Kashmir.
Published 01 Mar 2024 10:36 AM
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When David Warner plays Pakistan in his final test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, everything revolves around him
When David Warner plays Pakistan in his final test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, everything revolves around him.Warner has contributed to the build-up to what is essentially a game in which Australia has already secured the three-test series with wins in Perth and Melbourne. At the SCG, the visitors still have something to aim for because Pakistan last defeated Australia in a test match back in 1985.At a press conference on New Year's Day, Warner declared that one-day internationals will now be included on his retirement list. However, in true Warner manner, he stated that if requested, he will return for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. With HT, close off the previous year and get ready for 2024! Go here to go there. Following Australia's recent World Cup victory in India, when he led the winning team in runs scored, he stated that the time had come to call it a day for his ODI career to end. At least until the Twenty20 World Cup in the United States and the Caribbean in June, Warner will keep playing Twenty20 cricket for Australia. "I was extremely at ease with the (ODI) decision," Warner, 37, stated to the Australian Associated Press. "To prevail in
Sports World, January 2, 2024: As It Happened: India U-19 Thunderbolt South Africa
Additionally, with the January transfer market being open, Kylian Mbappe's future at Paris Saint-Germain is still uncertain as he is free to meet with other teams. What transpired in the world of sports on Tuesday, January 2, 2024Now that New Year's Day has passed, athletic activity is intensifying. Prior to the second Test match between South Africa and India in Cape Town, the Indian men's cricket squad faced the media. After winning the third and final ODI match against India, the Australian women's cricket team solidified their triumph in the ODI series and carried that success into the New Year. In the meantime, the India U-19 team defeated South Africa in a World Cup practice match. Here is a summary of everything that happened in sports on January 2, 2024. (football news | cricket news)9:00 p.m.: India U-19 wins decisively The India U-19 men's cricket team defeated South Africa in their U-19 Tri-Nation Series, which will act as a qualifier for the next U-19 World Cup, thanks in part to Arshin Kulkarni's 91 off 106 balls. With four wickets in 46.1 overs, Aaradhya Shukla was the standout bowler for India as they restricted South Africa to 240 runs. After that, India reached the target with just three wickets lost, with to the scores of 50 and above shared by Adarsh Singh and Aravelly Rao with Kulkarni.8 p.m.: India Goes All Out! In the 33rd over, India's dismal batting display has come to an end, as Deepti Sharma is the only player left standing after an Australian thrashing. Australia would not allow their standards to slip after winning the series the last time around. Against a target of 339, the Aussies brought the whole Indian squad back to the pavilion for a mere 148 runs, with three wickets taken by Georgia Wareham. Smriti Mandhana scored the most runs for India with 29, followed by Jemimah Rodrigues and the undefeated Sharma with 25 apiece. Consequently, Australia won the series 3-0 after defeating India by 190 runs.
PKL 2024: Ashu guides Dabang Delhi past Gujarat Giants, 35-28.
In the Pro Kabaddi League here on Tuesday, Dabang Delhi defeated Gujarat Giants 35–28 to extend their winning run to four games. Manjeet secured nine raid points, but stand-in captain Ashu Malik emerged as Delhi's standout performer with a Super 10.Delhi got off to a fast start, leading 4-0 until Rakesh HS's outstanding multi-point raid helped Gujarat get back into the game. Look at this Pro Kabaddi League 2024 point chart. Parteek Dahiya also devised a two-point raid right away, which left Delhi down to just a defender and caused chaos.Soon after, Gujarat led 11–9 as Delhi went into a 'All Out' while without its captain Naveen Kumar. Gujarat captain Fazel Atrachali achieved an incredible feat during the half, leading his team 16–14. He trapped Ashu in one of his signature ankle holds and hit the 450-tackle points milestone. In the meantime, Ashu took over at the half as Manjeet of Delhi gave his squad a flying start. Gujarat was having trouble, so Ashu outwitted four defenders in a few of raids, including Fazel. Delhi was leading 28–24 as he made a tackle on Sonu Jaglan to put his team ahead and then went for the 'All Out'.In the final five minutes, both teams traded awards, but Delhi's advantage proved too great for Gujarat to overcome. Delhi pulled off a valiant comeback victory as Ashu completed his Super 10 by outlasting Fazel once more on his penultimate raid. With this victory, Delhi moves up to third place on the points table, while Gujarat maintains their second-place ranking.
Rafael Nadal Prepares for Brisbane Round of 32 Match ICC Announces T20I Cricketer of the Year Nominees
In cricket, the second Test of India's visit of South Africa was played; in the two-game series, South Africa led 1-0. Australia, who had already won the series, played Pakistan in the same style elsewhere. In his last Test match as an Australian, David Warner started to bat, getting ready to call it a day on an incredible career. One of the four contenders for ICC Men's T20I Cricket Player of the Year is Suryakumar Yadav. In the meantime, preparations were underway for the other major tournaments of the month, which included the Australian Open, the Africa Cup of Nations, and the AFC Asian Cup. This is a brief summary of the news and athletic events from January 3, 2024.McIlroy Open To Play LIV Golf at 10:00 p.m. The second-best player in the world right now, Rory McIlroy, stated, "I would love for LIV to become the IPL of golf." "They require two calendar months. You go and carry out this teamwork, which is a little bit different in format. "If they were to do something like that I would say 'yeah that sounds like fun' because you are working within the ecosystem." Previously, McIlroy had been adamantly against the Saudi Arabian-backed project.
Lot To Do With Pitch: An Ex-Indian Stars Unambiguous Opinion On 23-Wicket Day
There are obviously going to be questions when 23 wickets fall in one day in a Test match—just two short of the all-time record. There must be something more going on than just bad batting or excellent bowling. There will be additional questions if those 23 wickets are lost on the opening day of a Test. That is the situation following Wednesday's first day of the second Test between South Africa and India in Cape Town.First, the Indian cricket team was dismissed for 153, and then South Africa was all out for just 55. With 62/3, South Africa concluded the day. 23 wickets fell in total. The greatest number of wickets lost on the first day of a test is 25, which occurred in an Ashes test in 1902. When asked why such a dramatic day transpired, former Indian cricket team player Sanjay Manjrekar gave a very basic response. "The pitch plays a big part in it. It is somewhat related to modern batting. Perhaps they shouldn't be concentrating on defenses, which makes sense given that Test cricket is currently the third format in terms of importance.
NBA Player Props - Evaluation and Forecast
See which NBA players are the best prop bettors to take under or above the given point total in this article. "Basketball Sphere" gives all of its readers daily forecasts for the games that are happening today.In case this is your first time reading our analysis, let us clarify that we provide our readers with a free "Acca of the Day" every day.Karl-Anthony Towns is having trouble maintaining a steady form. He occasionally performs at his level, but he has struggled and been unable to establish a consistent rhythm for the majority of the season.The New Orleans Pelicans will be hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves. This squad appears to have a great defensive record, which is essential to their success—especially while playing in front of their home crowd. The tempo of play is a little slower for both teams. This means that there should be fewer possessions and points in the game. It is obvious that he will face a difficult task in securing a favorable match when taking this into account along with the Dominican player's performance.
Brisbane International semifinal pairing features Yuki Bhambri and Robin Haase.
On Friday, Yuki Bhambri of India and his Dutch partner Robin Haase advanced to the Brisbane International ATP Tour semifinals after defeating Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow of the United States in straight sets.In an hour and thirty-six minutes, the eighth-seeded Indo-Dutch team prevailed 7-6 (5), 7-6 (6) in the quarterfinal encounter. In the semifinals, the Bhambri-Haase team will play the second-seeded English players Lloyd Glasspool and Jean-Julien Rojer of the Netherlands.Along with South African Lloyd Harris, the 31-year-old Bhambri of New Delhi took home his first ATP trophy at the Mallorca Championships doubles event last year.
January 5th, India TV Sports Wrap: Today's top 10 popular news articles
Sports Wrap-Up for India TV on January 5: Here are the top 10 trending sports news articles and the most recent events from the world of sports on January 5, including everything from the football action to the cricket circuit. The Indian women's cricket team is ready to play Australia in the opening game of the three-match T20I series at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai after losing the ODI series despite having a clean sweep. Conversely, as they are ready to play Adelaide Strikers in their home ground, Perth Scorchers aim to continue their winning run in the ongoing Big Bash League. That and a lot more are covered in today's sports wrap.
To stay ahead, Srihari LR upsets GM Savchenko.
In the ninth round of the Chennai Open International Grandmaster Chess tournament on Saturday, Russian GM Boris Savchenko was defeated by talented Indian youngster Srihari LR, who also holds a Grandmaster norm. This victory extended his impressive streak.Srihari traded his rook for a knight in an exciting game that saw him tear apart Savchenko's kingside. Savchenko gave up on the 42nd move after suffering a significant loss of reinforcement on the board.Now that he is in the championship match, Srihari will take on Belarusian GM Alexei Fedorov on Sunday in the final round. Vietnamese Grandmaster Nguyen Duc Hoa, with 7.5 points, is second behind Srihari. Ten players, including Laxman RR of India, Nithin Babu, Abhishek Kelkar, Aakash G, Vijay Shreeram P, and Pawar Harshit, shared third place with 7.0 points.GM Savchenko is upset by Srihari LR to keep his advantage at the top. CHENNAI: In the ninth round of the Chennai Open International Grandmaster Chess competition here on Saturday, talented Indian youngster Srihari LR, who also holds a Grandmaster norm, extended his impressive run by defeating Russian GM Boris Savchenko.
India drop 15 places to 117th in FIFA rankings, worst in seven years, after Asian Cup debacle
Overview Following its disastrous performance in the AFC Asian Cup, when it lost all three of its group matches, the Indian football team fell 15 spots to rank 117th in the FIFA rankings on Thursday—their lowest position in seven years. India's lowest ranking since it was ranked 129th in the January 2017 chart was this one. However, the lowest rating ever recorded was 173 in 2015. Following its disastrous performance in the AFC Asian Cup, when it lost all three of its group matches, the Indian football team fell 15 spots to rank 117th in the FIFA rankings on Thursday—their lowest position in seven years. India's lowest ranking since it was ranked 129th in the January 2017 chart was this one. However, the lowest rating ever recorded was 173 in 2015. The Indian team came in at number 102 in the most recent FIFA rankings, which were released on December 21, 2023. India's rating points decreased by 35.63 from the previous total as well. It is currently situated between Guinea-Bissau (118th) and Togo (116th). The nation is placed 22nd out of all the Asian countries. Under Igor Stimac, India's Asian Cup campaign concluded in January with a goalless and meaningless loss to Uzbekistan (0-3), Australia (0-2) and Syria (0-1). It placed last among the four teams that made up Group B. Since Asia and Africa were hosting their continental championships at the time, they were the primary movers. Argentina, the reigning world champion, remained at the top of the rankings with no changes. In that sequence, France, England, Belgium, and Brazil come after Argentina. Asian Cup winners Qatar moved up 21 spots to 37th place, while Japan slipped one spot to 18th place but is still at the top of the continental rankings. <..
Why boxer Amit Panghal is in no mood to celebrate latest gold medal at Strandja Memorial
The silver medallist in the World Championship is furious that Deepak Bhoria climbed the ladder at his expense, and the OTA recorded a net profit of INR 23.4 Cr in FY. When the referee held up his hand, there was not even a hint of a smile or any jumping in the air. Amit Panghal, wearing a gloomy expression, knew that he had completed the task at hand when he won the gold medal at the Strandja Memorial. This has been his routine since the Commonwealth Games. The self-assurance and arrogance of a man who had been the first male boxer from India to win a silver medal at the World Championships had vanished. The Panghal at this time resembled the one at the the Tokyo Olympics, despite being the top seed in his weight class, collapsed in a heap following a shocking loss. He has only participated in one significant event since that heartbreaking defeat: the Birmingham CWG in 2022. After winning two World Championships and an Asian Games, the boxer has noticed a decline in his standing compared to fellow army fighter Deepak Bhoria. "Winning the gold medal in the Strandja or any other medal means nothing to me. "What's the point if they won't send me to competitions where I deserve to go?" a dejected Panghal exclaimed as she returned to India from Bulgaria. A point of contention for the Rohtak boxer remains the selection criteria for major tournaments and camps, which are run by high-profile instructor Bernard Dunne and his team of foreign and Indian coaches. Rather than focusing on tests to determine the best boxers in a heavyweight class, the Irishman said regular training camp evaluations by coaches are a better indicator of who is the best boxer in a heavyweight class. “Choosing this method, the most important thing was to explain it to the athletes. We talked to them about why we did it. Tryouts are just a moment when judges and referees sit down and pick winners. Instead, the system we put in — in terms of evaluation, the coaches and I work day in and day out — and it's not based on one moment, it's based on a period of time,” Dunne said. reporters 2023 Women's World Cup in New Delhi.. But the 28-year-old Panghal claims that during the past few years, he has had the exact opposite—clarity. His main grievance is that he and the coaches have not communicated well on the evaluation process. There are various categories in the evaluation, and each fighter can receive up to 10 points in each category. Attendance, weight control, potential for international performance, strength and conditioning, health management, and training performance are among the categories.
Im well and truly done David Warner after his final international match at home
Australia and veteran opener David Warner, who played his last overseas match at home on Tuesday, said it was time to gC67:C71ive opportunities to younger players. 4,444 The 50-year-old's World Cup last year was the 37-year-old's last ODI appearance, while his Test career ended with a half-century in the Sydney Test against Pakistan in January. andquot;It's done well, it's time for young people to come forward and show their talent,andquot; Warner said after Australia's 37-run loss to West Indies in the third T20I. Warner smashed 81 off 49 deliveries in his last innings at home, including 54 runs. Announcing a move away from the traditional format, the southpaw said earlier this year that he would be available in T20Is and T20 leagues around the world. Warner, who has amassed 3,067 runs in 102 T20Is, is part of the T20 squad that will tour New Zealand later this month. He will then travel to India for the IPL, then head to the US and West Indies for the T20 World Cup, the last time he will play in Australia's shortest format. It was good to rest and play franchises. I have a lot of free time after the New Zealand series. Go to the IPL before we go to the Caribbean World Cup andquot; he said. andquot;I and#039;I said I want to play in the World Cup and finish there,andquot; he said after the first T20I against the West Indies last week.andquot;
Jasprit Bumrah May Be Given Rest From Important Match, Big Reason Revealed
Veteran fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be rested from the fourth match of the five-match Test series against England. Warner helped Australia win the T20 World Cup 2020 by being the tournament winner. Veteran fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah might be rested from the fourth match of the five-match Test series against England and a big reason has been revealed. The team management wants Bumrah to be fully fit for the final test match in Dharamsala and hence he will be rested from the fourth test match. The contribution of Jasprit Bumrahand was very important for India and the Visakhapatnam Test match win. He took the nets in both the innings. Bumrah took 6 wickets in 45 overs in the first innings and 3 wickets in 46 runs in the second innings. He thus took a combined 9/91 in both innings, his second best performance in any test match. In this match, Bumrah also reached the milestone of with 150 Test hits. Jasprit Bumrah kept himself fresh for the last game - Source After that, there was news that Bumrah might be rested for the third Test match, but that didn't happen. Now comes the news that the veteran fast bowler will be rested from the fourth match instead of the third. According to the Times of India, a source said that Jasprit Bumrah may be rested for the fourth test match at Ranchi. This will keep him fully fresh for the fifth and final Test match in Dharamshala. This match may also be the deciding match of this series. Then the presence of Bumrahand can be very important for the team. Let's say the Test series between the two teams is currently tied at 1-1. The third test match will be played in Rajkot on February 15 and the series will be decided by whichever team wins that match..
Rajkot Test Will India Bring In Jadeja And Jurel?
Following his absence from the second Test in Visakhapatnam due to a hamstring injury, Ravindra Jadeja is scheduled to return. India will try to carry over their winning streak after winning the Vizag Test when they play England in the third Test, which begins on Thursday, February 15, 2024, in Rajkot. The Indian team is still struggling with injuries as K L Rahul was unable to fully recover from his injury and Virat Kohli is still out for personal reasons. However, when spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was declared fit for his home Test, they received a welcome boost. In the most recent Test at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, which will be called the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Jadeja had scored a century. There have been two Tests at the venue so far, with India winning one and the other ending in a draw. India and England played the first Test at this venue in 2016, where the visitors fared quite well as the hosts somehow managed a draw on the fifth day. Later, India defeated the Indian Ocean. India's batting has been a major problem in the series, but Yashasvi Jaiswal has been the standout performer so far with a double century in the Vizag Test.Shubman Gill ended his poor run in Test cricket with a landmark century in the second Test, but captain Rohit Sharma is yet to find his form as he managed just 90 runs in four innings. Shreyas Iyer, who has similar numbers (104 runs in 4 innings), has been dropped, meaning that India will get a new look middle order in the Rajkot Test. Rajat Patidar, who scored 41 runs on debut in Vizag, is expected to retain his place in the middle order and bat at No.4. He will be followed by Mumbai's run machine Sarfaraz Khan, who will finally get his first chance. on an international level. India were able to field another debutant with Dhruv Jurel replacing wicketkeeper K S Bharat after his struggles with the bat. Bharat scored 17 and 6 in the second Test at Vishakapatnam and may lose his place despite his glovework being top class. It is hard to remember when India fielded such an inexperienced batting line-up in a Test match. Rohit is the most experienced with 56 Tests, followed by Gill with 22 games. India's eight batsmen, including two wicketkeepers, have a combined total of 92 Tests, three of whom are yet to make their debut, including newcomer Devdutt Padikkal.
KL Rahul India batter ruled out of third Test against England with injury
Due to injury, India's KL Rahul will not play in the third Test matchup with England. Due to a thigh problem, Rahul was also unable to play in the second Test in Visakhapatnam, which India won to tie the series at one. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's potential return to the starting lineup following a hamstring injury is still unknown. In an already thinned-out Indian team, star batsman Virat Kohli is confirmed to miss the rest of the series. Devdutt Padikkal takes Rahul's position. Rahul "has reached 90% match fitness," according to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and he is anticipated to return for the fourth and fifth Tests. Thursday, February 15, marks the start of the third Test in Rajkot. In the event that Jadeja is declared unfit, the middle order batsman Shreyas Iyer was omitted from the roster for the final three Test matches, leaving a somewhat inexperienced batting lineup. KS Bharat (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, and Akash Deep are the members of the India squad for the third Test match. Rahul was replaced in the team by the gifted left-hander Devdutt Padikkal of Karnataka, who is having a fantastic first-class season. "KL Rahul has been ruled out of the third Test against England in Rajkot. His availability for the remaining three Tests was contingent upon his level of fitness." Under the guidance of the BCCI Medical Team, Mr. Rahul has attained 90% match fitness and is making good progress, the BCCI stated in a news release. At the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, Rahul will continue to recuperate in anticipation of playing in the fourth and fifth Tests. Right now, the series is locked 1-1. Both Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja were previously selected by the selectors for the team, pending approval from the BCCI medical staff. Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of selectors, witnessed the 23-year-old Padikkal's performance in his most recent Ranji Trophy game as he struck 151. This season, Padikkal has played exceptionally well. He scored 103 against Goa after opening the match with a 193 against Punjab. In addition to his achievements in Ranji, Padikkal scored 105, 65, and 21 for India A in his three innings during the two unofficial Test matches against the England Lions. Returning to Rahul, the 31-year-old batsman's prolonged absence begs the question of whether senior India players and the BCCI medical staff are providing accurate information regarding the injury status of individual players. "If the medical staff of the BCCI was aware from the beginning that Rahul's quad ailment is
Chess Challenge at Weissenhaus
The world number two Fabiano Caruana of the United States lost the first game of the Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess challenge quarterfinal in Wangels, Germany, to an error made by Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh. In the middle game, Gukesh had a small advantage over Caruana, but that quickly evaporated, and the American Grandmaster took advantage of his next move to win the game. 39 moves were made in the game. Gukesh needs to win the rematch in order to remain in the running to advance to the semifinals, as there is only one game left under the traditional time limit. This was Gukesh's fourth consecutive loss in the event, having previously lost three times under rapid time control. Nodirbek Abdusattarov of Uzbekistan took full advantage of his opportunities to defeat world champion Ding Liren of China on the same day that Alireza Firouza of France upset world number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway.In the middle game, Alirezaa defeated Carlsen by gaining a pawn, which he then skillfully converted into an endgame with a rook and pawns. In just 37 moves, it was all over. Levon Aronian of the United States and Vincent Keymer of Germany drew their other quarterfinal match. In the match against Ding Liren, whose form continued to desert him for the third straight day, Abdusattarov had the upper hand. To advance to the semifinals, the Uzbek and Caruana both need a draw in their upcoming match. With the exception of one draw, Liren had lost seven of the eight games he had played so far in the competition.Not everyone can win on the spot, but Carlsen has proven himself capable of doing so multiple times. The Norwegian will also play white in the rematch against Firouza, and fans who have watched him top the charts in multiple tournaments know that Carlsen will be back to full strength. In the Aronian vs. Keymer match, anyone could win. Keymer, who placed in the tie-break play-off, may have the advantage based on his current form, but Aronian is a well-known and creative chess 960 player.
Rohan Bopanna, who won the Australian Open, is focused on the Olympics in Paris.
Following his first-ever grand slam victory in men's doubles at the Australian Open, Rohan Bopanna, the current champion, has his sights set on the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, which begin on July 26. "It seems highly likely that the Olympics will happen. The fact that our tennis team will be competing in the Olympics is fantastic, but first I have a lot of Masters series to look forward to, like Indian Wells and Miami, before the clay court season starts. Wimbledon and the French Open are coming up. There are a ton of events leading up to the Olympics. As you are aware, the tennis calendar is quite full. There's a tournament every week. Thus, there are a lot of amazing things to anticipate, and Rohan is thrilled about the upcoming sea season.The world's top doubles player, who rose to the top of the rankings after winning the Australian Open 2024 quarterfinal, has been at the top of the rankings for more than two weeks, but the feeling of winning his first Australian Open title has not yet fully worn off.It's been amazing. It seems like it was yesterday, even though it has only been a few weeks. The response has been tremendous. To be honest, it's still getting to me. But with so many messages, it's been fantastic. Much love for this accomplishment of mine. I'm incredibly proud of my family as well as the many well-wishers and people I've met who have in some way inspired me. It feels truly unique. "I am overjoyed to secure the top spot and a major victory," Bopanna exclaimed. After making it to the Australian Open 2024 men's doubles semifinal, Bopanna instantly rose to the top of the world rankings in that category. Winning the title added even more significance to the achievement.It is difficult because you do not typically receive this kind of response in between tournaments. I knew after winning that quarterfinal match that I would be ranked #1 in the world. And many other players as well. For that, there were numerous messages. I was aware of the task at hand. If I had been the world's top player, it would have been absent, but ideally there would have been conflicting emotions if I hadn't taken first place. Thus, this would have been the ideal way to cap off the grand slam and take the top spot in the world rankings. "Especially considering our performance together last year—we reached the Wimbledon semifinals, the US Open championship, and the Australian Open semifinals—I believe we deserve to be in this position today," Rohan Bopanna said.
Indias Loss To Australia In U19 World Cup
Millions of Indian fans still harbor strong emotions related to the tragic night of November 19, 2023. That was the day Australia overcame the Rohit Sharma-led team and took home the coveted ODI World Cup trophy. But, after India's defeat to Australia in the summit match on Sunday, the supporters were forced to relive that evening once more. Uday Saharan and company had an incredible campaign, going undefeated throughout the tournament before losing to Australia in the championship match, much like the senior team. India had now lost three straight ICC finals against Australia. They had previously lost in the World Test Championship final and the ODI World Cup 2023. Memes from India's devastating defeat in the Under-19 World Cup final flooded social media.Speaking about the game, Australia scored a healthy 253 for seven when they batted by choice, forcing India to mount the biggest chase in a youth World Cup summit match. However, in the decisive stage leading up to victory, Uday Saharan's team collapsed to 174 all out as the unrelenting Australian bowlers, spearheaded by the ferocious Mahli Beardman (3/15) and the cunning off-spinner Raf MacMillan (3/43), did not allow them any breathing room In a way, the disappointment of losing to India in two title matches in 2012 and 2018 was also forgotten as Australia won their fourth U19 title and first since 2010.
Its A Competition That Loses Sourav Ganguly Provides Information About The U-19 World Cup Before India vs. Australia in the Final
Even though they have won every championship in the competition's history, India has never hosted the U-19 World Cup.When Team India plays Australia in the tournament's championship match on Sunday in Benoni, South Africa, they will be aiming for their sixth U-19 World Cup victory. Having advanced to the final eight times before the current edition, India is the most successful team in the tournament's history. Under Mohammed Kaif's direction, India won the U-19 World Cup for the first time in 2000. They then won it four more times in 2008, 2012, 2018, and 2022.India has never held the tournament, despite having such a stellar record in it.Sourav Ganguly, a former captain of India, has expressed his opinions regarding the rationale behind India's nonattendance at the event.Since the tournament's goal is to introduce cricket to new regions of the world, Ganguly believes there isn't a specific rationale for it."India is not hosting the U-19 World Cup for any specific reason. India is the host country for the other World Cups. What's wrong with this one being played in locations that don't see many senior World Cups? It's one approach to bringing the game to new markets," Ganguly said to RevSportz.Another belief is that the BCCI doesn't host the competition because it doesn't bring in enough money. Breaking the misconception, Ganguly declared: "It's fair to state that this competition is losing money. The majority of World Cups held without the senior men's teams are nonprofit events. However, this isn't the reason India hasn't hosted a U-19 World Cup match. Furthermore, I believe it will take place in India," he continued.The ICC's Associate Members, Malaysia (2008) and the United Arab Emirates (2014), will each host it once, with Zimbabwe and Namibia sharing hosting duties in 2026 for the subsequent event.All those brash 18 and 19-year-old Indian guys will stop at nothing on Sunday to secure a record-tying sixth ICC U-19 World Cup victory. Some careers will soar, while others will slip into obscurity. You can only listen to the newest music on JioSaavn.com. India U-19 will start as the favourites in this edition's title match after defeating Australia in the finals in 2012 and 2018.
New over-rate rule by the ICC that prevented India vs. Pakistan in the 2024 U19 World Cup final
In the event that Pakistan had defeated Australia, India and its bitter rival would have faced off in a second final of the ICC U19 World Cup.In the Under-19 World Cup semifinal match against Australia on Thursday night at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, Pakistan captain Saad Baig was a busy man, continually switching up his bowlers and altering his fields. It was rewarded with Pakistan storming back, led by Ali Raza's four-wicket haul, but it had an unforeseen effect prior to the start of the last over, when the side required to win by defending four runs or taking one wicket. Pakistan lost by one wicket and missed the chance to get a date with India for the championship match as a result of Baig's compliance with the new ICC regulation.The ICC created an in-match penalty rule for one-day internationals (ODIs) in late 2022, following the introduction of the penalty for slow over rates in Twenty20 International cricket. The rule states that the fielding team must have an extra fielder inside the ring for each over in which they are not able to finish an innings before the agreed-upon cut-off time, after taking time allowances into account. For instance, a team will have an extra fielder inside the circle for the final two overs if they finish 48 overs before the innings is supposed to end, leaving just four fielders outside the ring. Pakistan had to field one extra fielder on Thursday, bringing fine leg into the ring, since they finished their 49 overs ahead of the planned cut-off time. Australia's No. 8 Raf MacMilllan got an inside edge against a length ball outside off from Mohammad Zeeshan in the opening ball of the final over, and the ball went past short fine leg for a boundary.While providing analysis, former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop stated that Pakistan would have had a fielder at fine leg and the winning boundary would have only been a single if they had not broken the over-rate rule.In the event that Pakistan had defeated Australia, India and its bitter rival would have faced off in a second final of the ICC U19 World Cup. In the summit conflict, Pakistan had prevailed in the lone previous encounter with India back in 2006. The U19 team that defeated the Boys in Blue, which included Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Piyush Chawla, was captained by Sarfaraz Ahmed, who went on to lead the senior Pakistan team to victory against India in the 2017 Champions Trophy.In the 2024 U19 World Cup final, Australia will now play India on Sunday. India advanced to their sixth consecutive final and ninth overall after narrowly defeating South Africa in a thrilling match.
Virat Kohli leaves the India-England series department of pace changes
Shreyas Iyer's injury has forced him to miss the next three Test matches, according to The Indian Express. The National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru will be keeping an eye on Iyer's recovery.The senior national selection committee and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have been notified by former India captain Virat Kohli that he will not be playing in the final three Test matches of the five-game series against England. According to what The Indian Express understands, on Friday, the day selectors convened virtually to determine the team for the Test matches in Rajkot, Ranchi, and Dharamshala, Kohli notified the BCCI of his availability.While playing for his country has always been his first priority, Kohli stressed to the Indian captain Rohit Sharma, the team management, and the selectors at the beginning of the series that some personal situations require his presence and entire attention. "The BCCI respects his decision and the Board and team management has extended its support to the star batter and is confident in the abilities of the remaining squad members to step up and deliver commendable performances in the Test series," BCCI secretary Jay Shah stated in a later press release.For the first time in his professional life, Kohli will not be playing in a home series. The selectors had made the decision not to alter the winning lineup too much after India rallied at Vizag to tie the series at one.The cricket board of India stated on Saturday that star batsman Virat Kohli will miss the final three Test matches against England due to "personal reasons" that were not explained.After two matches that Kohli did not attend, the series is tied at one. The third Test, which begins on Thursday in Rajkot, will continue without him.Very little information has been provided by him or the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding the reasons behind his absence. The BCCI released a statement saying, "Virat Kohli will remain unavailable for selection for the remainder of the series due to personal reasons." "The Board fully respects and supports Mr. Kohli's decision."The similar justification was offered for why Kohli was left out of the team for the first two Test matches, when Rajat Patidar, a rookie, took his place.With 8,848 runs, including 29 hundreds and an average of over 49 in 113 Test matches, the 35-year-old is still the mainstay of India's batting lineup.Another noteworthy exclusion from the 17-man team announced by the board on Saturday for the remainder of the series was top order batsman Shreyas Iyer.Iyer had back surgery for a slipped disc last year. He was in the starting XI for the first two Tests but failed to establish himself in any of his four innings. According to ESPNCricinfo, he complained to the team management that following this month's second Test in Visakhapatnam, he experienced a recurrence of back spasms. Both K.L. Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja were invited, but the board stated that their involvement was "subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI medical team". Ben Stokes-led England won the first game to inflict the hosts just their fourth home defeat since 2013, but Rohit Sharma's squad recovered with a 106-run triumph in the second encounter. Tests in Dharamsala on February 23 and Ranchi on February 23 will wrap up the series.
