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McCullum Expresses Confidence in Skipper Buttler, Encourages Him to Enjoy the Coming Years
"I am very confident in Buttler as captain. What I want from Jos is for him to enjoy the next three to four years. If he retired tomorrow, he would probably go down as the greatest white-ball player England has produced so there is a chance for however long he plays to not protect anything and play with a smile on his face. My job is to push him towards that," McCullum said ahead of England's third Test against Sri Lanka at The Oval on Friday.
US Open: Muchova Overcomes Health Struggles and Haddad Maia to Secure Second Straight Semifinal Spot
"A little weird match, I have to say," Muchova said in her on-court interview quoted by the WTA tour. "I had a lot of problems, I wouldn't like to comment on it. I'm happy I managed to run to the bathroom and back. Sorry if it disturbed anyone, but I had no other choice!
Paris Paralympics: PM Modi Commends Para-Athletes for Their 'Phenomenal Performance'
Thangavelu had claimed gold at Rio 2016 with an attempt of 1.89 m and silver at Tokyo 2020 with 1.86 m. "Sharad Kumar wins silver in Men's High Jump T63 at #Paralympics2024! He is admired for consistency and excellence. Congratulations to him. He inspires the entire nation," PM Modi posted on X.
Rahul Dravid Poised to Become Rajasthan Royals Head Coach: Report
After his playing days were over, Dravid went on to be the mentor of the side during the 2014 and 2015 IPL seasons before being the same with the Delhi Capitals until he took up the role of National Cricket Academy [NCA] director in 2019. Dravid also has a good and long understanding with the current RR captain, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who came through the ranks at the franchise and in the Indian team set-up under him.
Brendon McCullum Appointed as England's White-Ball Head Coach
McCullum, who took over the reins in May 2022 signed an extension that would commit him with the team until the end of 2027. He would continue his role as head coach of the Test team but take up the reins of the white-ball teams from January 2025, following England's white-ball tour of India and the ICC Champions Trophy.
‘India is Proud of You’: PM Modi Congratulates Paralympics Medallists During Brunei Visit
"After the day's programmes in Brunei Darussalam, called our Paralympic Champions and congratulated them. India is proud of our athletes," posted PM Modi on Instagram. He had just arrived in Brunei for the first-ever official visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Southeast Asian country.
US Open: Swiatek Sets Quarterfinal Clash with Pegula After Milestone Victory
Swiatek's win keeps her in contention for more honors this season, extending her WTA-leading total of 57 match wins. Her impressive year includes five titles, with her fourth Roland Garros championship and an Olympic bronze medal among them. The 2022 US Open women's singles champion, Swiatek is targeting her sixth Grand Slam title.
US Open: Jack Draper Advances to First Major Quarterfinal
The left-handed British number one was on cruise from the opening set throughout as he bossed proceedings at Louis Armstrong Stadium with high intensity and struck 35 winners. He became the first British man into the last eight at the hard-court major since former champion Andy Murray in 2016.
Paralympics Paris 2024: PM Praises Preeti Pal’s Two Medals, Calls Her ‘Inspiration for India’
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, PM Modi said, "A historic achievement by Preeti Pal as she wins her second medal in the same edition of the #Paralympics2024 with a Bronze in the Women's 200m T35 event! She is an inspiration for the people of India. Her dedication is truly remarkable.
PM Modi Commends Paralympic Medallists, Celebrates Their Remarkable Achievements
Over a telephonic call, PM contacted one or more Paris Paralympics medalists: Mona Agarwal, Preethi Pal, Manish Narwal, and Rubina Francis.
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