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Kevin Pietersen shares picture of 'firm handshake' with PM Narendra Modi
Sharing a photo of his meeting with PM Modi on social media, he said: "An honour to speak so passionately and warmly about the release of cheetahs on your birthday, Sir @narendramodi. Thank you for your infectious smile and a firm handshake. I really look forward to seeing you again, Sir" Pietersen was invited as a guest at the three-day Raisina Dialogue event in India.
Santosh Trophy Final: Onus on Karnataka, Meghalaya to add lustre to history
Karnataka have last won the Santosh Trophy in 1968-69 and this is the first time they have reached the final in nearly five decades. Meghalaya are in their maiden final. Having never made it to the semifinals previously, the state from the NorthEast has exceeded expectations by coming so far. So, expect the unexpected in the first final on foreign soil for the National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy.
3rd Test: We didn't bat well in the first innings, admits Rohit Sharma after 9-wicket loss
On Day One of the Test, India lost even wickets in the first session after electing to bat first, as Matthew Kuhnemann ran through to pick his maiden five-wicket haul as they were bowled out for meagre 109. When you lose a Test match, there's a lot of things that didn't go our way. To start with, we didn't bat well in the first innings.
Hockey India name Craig Fulton as new Chief Coach of men's national team
The 48-year-old South African, with nearly 25 years of coaching experience, will join the team at the earliest upon completing formalities, Hockey India said in a release. Fulton has shown exemplary results in his previous roles. His rise to fame started with a stint with the Irish men's team as the head coach between 2014 to 2018 when the team qualified for the Rio Olympic Games 2016, their first Olympic qualification in 100 years. This historic feat also won him the FIH Coach of the Year in 2015.
Dubai Tennis Championships: Djokovic, Medvedev to face off in blockbuster semifinal
Djokovic, competing in his first tournament since lifting his record-extending 10th Australian Open trophy, is now 15-0 in the season, marking his fourth-best winning streak to start a season. The Pole threw everything in his deep arsenal at Djokovic on the centre court. From winning a point after hitting a tweener in the early moments of the match to putting pressure on the Serbian.
3rd Test, Day 3: Head, Labuschagne take Australia to comprehensive nine-wicket win over India
Day three's play began with Australia needing 76 runs to win on a minefield of a pitch. Despite losing Usman Khawaja early for a two-ball duck, Head and Labuschagne were able to make short work of the target and got the job done in 18.5 overs to make the four-game scoreline 2-1.The victory also means that Australia have qualified for the World Test Championship final.
Ability to stay grounded makes Kohli champion on and off the field: Dinesh Karthik
While speaking on RCB Podcast Season 2, the third of 10 episodes, Karthik described Kohli as an emotional, caring and reactive person who has achieved so much on and off the field makes him a champion in all walks of life. "What he has achieved as a person he has carried the team for the last 10 years. His consistency and mastery over the game I don't think anybody has achieved it in the world of cricket for a very, very long time," said Karthik.
Copa del Rey: Barca make case for defense with 1-0 win at Real Madrid in semis
Real Madrid dominated the ball and had Barca pinned back for much of the game, with Frenkie de Jong, Ronald Araujo and Jules Kounde all outstanding; Madrid barely produced a save from Marc Andre Ter Stegen all game. Without Robert Lewandowski, Pedri and Ousmane Dembele, Barca opted for a pragmatic approach, with Franck Kessie in the starting 11 and Raphinha and Ferran Torres carrying the visitors' attack.
Indian Open Throws & Jumps: Jeswin Aldrin breaks long jump National Record, claims gold
The silver was claimed by Muhammed Yahiya from Kerala with a jump of 7.85 metres, while the bronze medal went to Rishabh Rishishwar with a jump of 7.77 metres at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), Vijayanagar. Praveen Chithravel of Tamil Nadu set a new meet record by covering 17.17m in the men's triple jump en route to his gold medal at the 2nd Indian Open Jumps Competition at the Inspire Institute of Sport. Commonwealth Games gold winner Eldhose Paul (Kerala) took silver with a jump of 16.61m.
LaLiga Santander Matchday 24: A weekend of historic battles with Atleti vs Sevilla FC, Barca vs Valencia CF, Real Betis vs Real Madrid
Atletico de Madrid, Sevilla FC, FC Barcelona, Valencia CF, Real Betis and Real Madrid are six huge teams, with every one of them boasting average attendances of above 36,000 this season, so we should expect a very atmospheric Matchday 24. One of the other huge clubs of LaLiga Santander will be hosting the round's opening game on Friday night.
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