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China's 17-year-old badminton player Zhang Zhijie dies of cardiac arrest on court
While competing at the Asian Junior Championship in Yogyakarta, Zhang tragically collapsed on the court. He was immediately provided medical assistance and transported to a hospital in Yogyakarta, where he was later declared deceased. PBSI spokesperson Broto Happy shared this information on Monday, as reported by state news agency Antara.
R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, and D Gukesh: Indian Chess makes history with three players in World top 10, four in top 11
Indian chess reaches a historic milestone as Arjun Erigaisi, D Gukesh, and R Praggnanandhaa secure positions in the world's top 10 FIDE ratings, as tweeted by AICF President Nitin Narang. The women's category also sees significant gains, with IM Divya Deshmukh's impressive victory propelling her to World no.20.
Ravindra Jadeja: A thoroughbred who found his own course
Jadeja's quiet retirement marked the end of an era, overshadowed by star teammates. Despite consistent contributions, his impact often went unnoticed, showcasing his resilience and value beyond statistics.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Retire: Six players who can fill the void
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from T20Is after India's T20 World Cup victory, leaving a significant gap in the team’s top order. Potential replacements include Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, KL Rahul, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Ishan Kishan, each bringing unique strengths to the team ahead of the next T20 World Cup.
BCCI awards Rs 125 crore to Team India: Here's how much each player will get
T20 World Cup Final: The Indian cricket team secured their second T20 World Cup title with a thrilling win over South Africa. The BCCI announced a cash prize of INR 125 crores for the team, in addition to the INR 20.41 crores prize money. Key contributions from Virat Kohli, Arshdeep Singh, and Jasprit Bumrah were instrumental in the victory. Fans eagerly await details of the team's return and celebrations. This victory ends India's 11-year ICC trophy drought.
Retirement benefit: Timely departure of big guns gives space to groom players for 2026 WC
Finding replacements for these three match-winners in the playing eleven is bound to take time. But the transition phase will start as early as next week when a second-string Indian team faces Zimbabwe in five T20Is from July 6. Hardik Pandya, who has been rested from the series, is expected to succeed Rohit as the T20I skipper and will be tracking the progress of the fringe players during his well-deserved break.
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T20 World Cup final: Virat Kohli bags Player of the Match; Here is full list of awards and cash prize
India clinched their second ICC T20 World Cup title in a nail-biting match against South Africa, winning by seven runs at Barbados on Saturday. Once again, South Africa faced disappointment as they continue to search for their first ICC title. Meanwhile, India ended an 11-year drought in ICC trophies, securing their first title since the 2013 Champions Trophy. Notably, India achieved this feat without losing a single match in the tournament.
T20 world cup finals: Sanjay Manjrekar selects this player as wildcard for India and South Africa clash
Rishabh Pant's impactful journey in cricket, from overcoming adversity to showcasing versatility in gameplay, has been a highlight. His instrumental role in key matches and the intense India-Australia rivalry have captivated fans. With a strong presence in the T20 World Cup, Pant continues to prove himself as a dynamic and skilled cricketer.
T20 World Cup final: Not Bumrah or Rohit, Sanjay Manjrekar names India's 'wildcard' player
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar named Rishabh Pant as the "wildcard" player for India's T20 World Cup final against South Africa, highlighting Pant's inspirational journey back to the field after a life-threatening accident. Pant's impressive performances in the IPL 2024 earned him a spot in the national squad. Manjrekar emphasised Pant's impact as a key player to watch in the final, where India aims to break their World Cup trophy drought against South Africa at Kensington Oval.
T20 World Cup on course to become the most important ICC event, reveals player survey
The World Cricketers Association survey highlights a shifting trend towards the T20 World Cup among players, with significant changes in preferences observed from the ODI World Cup. The survey reflects the evolving landscape of cricket, with a diverse range of players contributing to the changing dynamics of ICC events.
South Africa, Afghanistan look to rise above deep scars to seal T20 WC final berth
In the T20 World Cup semifinal, Afghanistan and South Africa clash at the Brian Lara Academy in a high-stakes showdown. Both teams have shown resilience and skill throughout the tournament, with key players stepping up in crucial moments. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with the outcome hanging in the balance until the final ball is bowled.
India's former football team Coach Igor Stimac took help of astrologer to pick players, alleges AIFF
India's football federation has sacked coach Igor Stimac after World Cup qualifying failure, citing his alleged use of an astrologer in player selections. Stimac, who led India since 2019, faced criticism from the federation for his final remarks, which they deemed damaging. Despite briefly entering FIFA's top 100 during his tenure, controversies, including claims of astrological influence in team decisions, marred his leadership.
Tennis player Sumit Nagal confirms his Paris Olympics qualification
Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal has officially qualified for the men's singles event of the upcoming Paris Olympics, marking his second stint in the Olympics after qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Games. Nagal, who previously qualified for the Tokyo Games, is excited to put his best foot forward. The All India Tennis Association (AITA) paired him with Rohan Bopanna for the men's doubles event.
Virat Kohli expected to shine on big stage as India ponder over Kuldeep question
In the opening Super 8 fixture of the T20 World Cup, India faces Afghanistan in Bridgetown. Virat Kohli aims to regain form while Kuldeep Yadav hopes for a chance. The Indian team ponders over including Kuldeep in the playing eleven, balancing spinners and pacers. Skipper Rohit Sharma eyes a winning combination with all-rounders like Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja. The match is crucial for India's batting lineup, led by Kohli and supported by Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya.
Marcus Stoinis becomes top-ranked T20 all rounder, Suryakumar Yadav retains top spot in batters rankings
Australia's Marcus Stoinis claimed the top spot as the number one all-rounder in the ICC T20 rankings, while Mohammad Nabi dropped three places. Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga and Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan climbed to second and third. West Indies bowler Akeal Hosein moved up in the rankings to second. India's Suryakumar Yadav maintained his position as the top-ranked batter.
Euro 2024: The players to watch and what to expect
As the European Championship begins on Friday, anticipation is high for surprises, standout performances like Kylian Mbappé leading France, and potential upsets such as England exiting early. With drama assured, The Athletic's six writers offer their predictions for the tournament.
I was preparing for this, says Windies' Rutherford after playing match-winning knock against Kiwis
Recapping the match, Sherfane Rutherford (68* runs from 39 balls, 2 fours and 6 sixes) was the standout batter for the Windies. His stupendous knock powered the Caribbeans to a total of 149/9 in the first inning. He played at a strike rate of 174.36. Nicholas Pooran (17 runs from 12 balls, 3 fours) also played a supporting role in the first inning as he helped Rutherford add runs to the scoreboard.
Following loss to India, Pakistan coach Kirsten admits team took excessive pressure during run-chase
Jasprit Bumrah's miserly three-wicket haul which applied pressure on Pakistan batters and a counter-attacking, match-saving knock by Rishabh Pant powered India to a narrow win at a packed Nassau County Stadium which keeps India's World Cup dreams alive with two more group stage games to go.
Team ownership rules complicate a football star’s move
Red Bull, the energy drink maker, pioneered the model. Manchester City, the English champion financed by the wealth of the United Arab Emirates, supersized it through its City Football Group. Jim Ratcliffe, the chair of the chemicals giant INEOS, brought it to Manchester United when he acquired a major stake in the club last year.
"India have some of best players in world...": USA batter Nitish Kumar, who played major role in win over Pak
USA batter Nitish Kumar played a crucial role in the landmark victory over Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup, praising Indian players as some of the best in the world.
Saurabh Netravalkar: USA player, Oracle engineer, played alongside KL Rahul, now defeated Pakistan
History was created at the Grand Prairie Stadium under the leadership of Monank Patel and with a pace attack spearheaded by Saurabh Netravalkar, guided the USA team to stand victorious over Pakistan. In a single match, Netravalkar became a sensation on social media. Netravalkar, a 32-year-old left-arm quick, troubled Pakistan batters with his disciplined line and length throughout his four-over spell in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Despite achieving figures of 2/18 in his four-over spell, Netravalkar made the headlines for defending 18 runs in the Super Over against the hard-hitting duo of Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed. His spellbinding performance took the USA to an elusive maiden T20I win over Pakistan.
United States of India: From Ahmedabad, Ooty, Mumbai, Delhi, meet USA's giant slayers
Meet the T20 World Cup debutants, the USA cricket team, who shocked the cricket world by defeating Pakistan. From Monank Patel's journey from India to his leadership, to Saurabh Netravalkar's academia-sports balance, and others like Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Milind Kumar, Nitish Kumar, and Jaspreet Singh, each player has a unique story of perseverance and dedication.
The NBA Finals were too late for Dallas' Luka Doncic to watch as a kid. Now, he's in them
Luka Doncic makes his NBA Finals debut for the Dallas Mavericks against the Boston Celtics in Game 1. He aims to become the first player since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000 to win a scoring title and a championship in the same season.
Virat Kohli receives ICC ODI Player of the Year 2023 award
The official handle of ICC took to Instagram on Saturday morning to post a video of Virat being given his trophy and cap, in acknowledgement of an incredible 2023 he had with the bat.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Cricket’s tryst with America
India's prospects at the Twenty20 World Cup in the USA rely on key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, shaping the team's strategy for success.
"My leading wicket-taker...": Ricky Ponting picks India pacer Jasprit Bumrah to dominate T20 WC
The former World Cup champion Ponting believes that Bumrah's sensational form in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will make the India pacer frontrunner in the showpiece ICC event as the highest wicket-taker.
India hold top spot in ICC rankings heading into T20 World Cup
India, the Inaugural T20 World Cup winners, lead the men's T20I team rankings ahead of the upcoming tournament co-hosted by West Indies and USA from June 1-29.
Gautam Gambhir can be misleading at times but when it comes to crunch times, he has always delivered
But, Gambhir is, and was not, a grumpy person. He has the look of the perennial angry young man, because, let’s face it, he won’t back down from certain causes. Does he always pick the right ones? This is hard to say, given his politics. But, once he has committed to something, Gambhir will give what he can. Let us leave the constituency of Delhi East alone for the moment, as Gambhir has, and focus on cricket.
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