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KIUG 2022: Javelin winner Vikrant Malik says Neeraj Chopra's positivity and motivation helps a lot
Despite currently nursing an ankle injury and competing at the event on Tuesday wearing different shoes on both feet, Vikrant Malik, who had clinched gold in the last edition of KIUG in Bangalore, came up with a best throw of 80.00 metres at the Guru Govind Singh college grounds, here.
WTC Final: Biggest challenge for Team India will be to adapt to the longer format, says Gavaskar
In a recent interview with Star Sports' 'Follow the Blues', Gavaskar emphasized that the players' transition from the T20 format to Test cricket will be the biggest test they will face. With most players accustomed to the shorter format, Gavaskar noted that only Cheteshwar Pujara, who has been playing in the English County Championship, has experience in the longer format in English conditions.
Wrestlers hand over medals to Naresh Tikait, give five days' time to govt
Tikait, along with the wrestlers, have now given five days to the government to sort out their demands, failing which wrestlers will go ahead with their decision to submerge their medals in the Ganga. A large gathering assembled at Har ki Pauri, witnessing the wrestlers' poignant demonstration after they reached there with their world championship and Olympic medals.
French Open: Coco Gauff survives a stern test to reach second round
The American tennis player was in a spot of bother in her opening round match against Masarova after losing the first set but fought back and go through 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 on Court Suzanne-Lenglen at the Roland Garros here. She will next face Austria's Julia Grabher, in a rematch from last month's Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier.
French Open: Jabeur races to second round; Mirra wins in debut
Jabeur went back to basics in the second set. A straightforward series of big serves captured the set at the second time of asking, and Jabeur did not attempt another drop shot for several games as she took a 5-0 second-set lead. The artist in her couldn't resist bringing it back out for another flourish, though.
Emotional Sakshi, Vinesh, and Bajrang reach Har Ki Pauri to discard their medals in Ganga
A large number of people gathered in Har ki Pauri as the protesting wrestlers got ready to discard their world and Olympic medals in the holy waters as a mark of protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment.
Playing for India, winning 6 IPL titles my most cherished moments, says Ambati Rayudu on retirement
Rayudu, who had two days back announced that the final of IPL 2023 will be his last outing as a cricketer, played a crucial role as Chennai Super Kings overcame Gujarat Titans by five wickets via the DLS method in a rain-truncated rescheduled encounter to claim his sixth IPL title on Sunday night.
'Wrestlers will not be allowed to protest at India Gate'
"No formal request has been received from the wrestlers thus far. To proceed with any demonstration, the wrestlers must adhere to the protocol by submitting a written communication to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) concerned. The decision regarding their request will be made based on the established guidelines and procedures," a source said.
Ishan Kishan could provide X-factor to India in WTC Final, says Ricky Ponting
The India XI will be stacked with stars when they face Australia in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final but Ponting has called for a keeper-batter to be handed a red-ball debut. Ishan has impressed in 41 white-ball internationals for India since 2021 whether batting at the top of the order or taking the gloves but is yet to play a Test.
Jadeja has done something only Sir Ravi Jadeja could do: Raina after CSK's triumph
This was the fifth title win for the MS Dhoni-led side and they are now tied with Mumbai Indians as the most successful outfit in the tournament over the past 16 seasons. The Titans had put up a stiff 214/4 in their 20 overs thanks largely to a hurricane 96 runs (47b) by Sai Sudharsan and a spirited 54 runs (39b) by wicketkeeper.
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