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I could have done better in tennis than badminton, says Saina Nehwal
Nehwal boasts an impressive track record in badminton, becoming the first Indian woman to attain the world No. 1 ranking and the first female athlete from India to secure an Olympic medal.
Shahid Afridi Critiques Babar Azam's Leadership Opportunities
Pakistan, once a dominant force, faced early elimination from the tournament after losses to debutants USA and arch-rivals India, finishing at the group stage in the event held across the USA and West Indies.
India Set for T20I and ODI Series Against Sri Lanka in Pallekele and Colombo
The T20I games are going to start the tour on July 26, 27, and 29 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Thereafter, the ODIs will take place on August 1, 4, and 7 in Colombo at the R Premadasa International Stadium.
James Anderson Calls Sachin Tendulkar the Ultimate Challenge for Bowlers
Despite having dismissed Tendulkar nine times, Anderson admits he never had a specific strategy when facing the Indian cricket icon. "The best batter I would have to say is Sachin Tendulkar," he shared with Sky Sports when asked about the toughest opponent he faced. “I don’t remember having a specific game plan against Sachin Tendulkar. Once he came on, I would just think that I cannot bowl a bad ball here; he was that kind of player."
Champions Trophy 2025: BCCI Advocates Hybrid Model as Team India Expected to Skip Pakistan Trip, Sources Reveal
The PCB has confirmed the ICC Champions Trophy between 19 February and 9 March 2025 at three main centers: Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore. They refused to accept a hybrid model for India's matches.
Brett Lee Praises Bumrah as Top Bowler Across Formats After Stellar T20 World Cup Showing
“Their batting order, which includes players who can dominate at every position from top to bottom, speaks volumes. Their middle-order is loaded with power, and they have hitters who can put runs on the board quickly. In my opinion, Jasprit Bumrah is simply exceptional,” said Lee.
Rybakina Dominates Svitolina, Krejcikova Upsets Ostapenko: Wimbledon 2024 Semifinalists Decided
In another thrilling quarterfinal, Barbora Krejcikova, seeded 31st, rallied from a 1-4 deficit in the second set to defeat Jelena Ostapenko, seeded 13th, 6-4, 7-6(4) in 1 hour and 40 minutes. Krejcikova, the 2021 French Open champion, secured her first Wimbledon semifinal berth and will face Rybakina next. Krejcikova aims to maintain her unbeaten record against Rybakina in Grand Slam encounters, having won their previous two meetings.
President Murmu Joins Saina Nehwal for Badminton at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Underlining her gesture, her office said the encounter manifested the rising prowess of India in badminton, with its women making a dent in the global arena.
India Secures 2-1 Lead in Five-Match T20I Series with 23-Run Victory over Zimbabwe
Opting to bat first, India posted a competitive total of 182/4. Gill's innings of 66 runs off 49 balls, embellished with 7 boundaries and 3 sixes, anchored the innings alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad's aggressive 49 off 28 balls, which included 4 fours and 3 sixes.
Ruturaj Gaikwad Soars into ICC Men’s T20I Top Ten Rankings
He is joined by compatriots Rinku Singh and Abhishek Sharma in their ranking's ascent. Singh, who was an outstanding reserve player during India's T20 World Cup success, has moved four spots up to 39th following the blistering 48 not out from 22 balls he did. The other, Abhishek Sharma, made a memorable entrance into the chart at 75th place; he hit a hurricane century off just 47 balls in the second T20I.
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