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BCCI confirms Mayank Agarwal added to India's Test squad as cover for Rohit Sharma
"The All-India Senior Selection Committee has added Mayank Agarwal to India's Test squad for the rescheduled fifth Test as cover for captain Rohit Sharma, who tested positive for Covid-19. Mayank has left for the UK and will link up with the squad in Birmingham," said the BCCI in an official statement.
Very difficult to bowl in cold conditions; felt like a finger spinner: Chahal
"Very difficult (in these cold conditions). I felt like a finger spinner (during the match). Sometimes it's hard but you have to adapt to every conditions. I'm not okay (due to cold) I'm wearing three sweaters right now," said Chahal after the match. Chahal, who was adjudged Player of the Match, credited all-rounder Hardik Pandya for giving him the freedom to bowl his way. "He (Hardik) gave liberty to bowl whatever I want to bowl.
Mayank Agarwal all set to join Indian team ahead of Edgbaston Test
As per his Instagram story, Agarwal was seen in the flight with "Birmingham" written above where he was seated. Agarwal, 31, had initially been left out of India's squad for the Edgbaston Test named in May. But a right groin injury to KL Rahul, which ruled him out of home T20I series against South Africa in June and captain Rohit Sharma's availability in doubt due to testing positive for Covid-19 means that Agarwal is now on his way to Birmingham to join the Test squad.
Neymar is considering leaving PSG this summer: Reports
In 2017, Brazilian superstar Neymar became the most expensive player on the planet when PSG snapped him from Barcelona for 222 million euros but he has failed to help PSG break their Champions League duck during this period. After five years at the club, Neymar is now weighing up a move away due to not feeling loved by the club, according to RMC Sport. According to a report, Juventus are considering and weighing up moves for Neymar as the maverick star has been linked with a move away from PSG this summer.
Djokovic is not vaccinated, says has no plans to do so; could miss playing US Open
Djokovic, who was deported from Australia and not allowed to play in the year's first Grand Slam because he was not vaccinated, will be playing in Wimbledon starting on Monday but may miss the US Open as the organisers have indicated that they will not allow those un-vaccinated to participate. The winner of 20 Grand Slams titles tried to enter Australia in January on a medical exemption, which was rejected and his visa was subsequently cancelled.
Wimbledon 2022: Swiatek starts favourite; Jabeur, Kerber, Serena, Halep among main challengers
Swiatek is looking for her second career Grand Slam after winning the French Open. But Swiatek has done a remarkable job stepping into Barty's shoes after the former number one's sudden retirement in April. The 21-year-old Polish star has not lost a match since taking over the top spot on the WTA Tour and will be hoping to go undefeated in the year's third Grand Slam.
Birmingham Test: India not in a hurry to name stand-in captain in place of Rohit
All the concerned stakeholders seem to be biding time to assess how things pan out for the visitors in the next couple of days. Not only as a skipper, but Rohit also plays an important role as the opener of the team. So, understandably there were discussions at different levels on whether a replacement needs to be rushed to England, with only one opener in Shubman Gill currently available in the squad.
U23 5 Nations Hockey: Indian women go down to the Netherlands in final
India's lone goal came from Beauty Dungdung (29th min), while Belen Van Der Broek (26th min), Amber Brouwer (31st min), Emma Santbrink (53rd min), and Sanne Hak (55th min) were on the target for the Netherlands. The Netherlands side placed India under early pressure by earning their first penalty corner just minutes after the game began but were thwarted by the Indian defence
India's warm-up game against Leicestershire ends in a draw, Ashwin impresses on Day 4
Chasing 367 for victory, the hosts reached 219 for four in 66 overs as Kimber (58) and Evison (15) remained unbeaten when the captains decided to shake hands. Earlier in the day, India declared on their overnight total of 364 for seven. Half-centuries by Ravindra Jadeja (56 not out), Shreyas Iyer (62) and Virat Kohli (67) helped India set a target of 367 runs.
1st T20I: Hooda helps India hammer Ireland by 7-wickets in rain-shortened match
India came up with a clinical bowling display to restrict hosts Ireland to 108/4 in 12 overs after inviting them to bat first. Hooda, usually a middle-order batter in IPL, struck a 29-ball 47, hitting six boundaries and two sixes, while fellow-opener Ishan Kishan (26) and skipper Pandya (24) made vital contributions as India reached 111/3 in 9.2 overs, winning the match with 16 deliveries to spare.
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