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Paris Welcomes the 2024 Games with Thunderous Applause; Fans Go Wild for Nadal and Gaga
The highlight of the evening was an electrifying performance by American singer and songwriter Lady Gaga. Her dazzling show set the tone for a nearly three-hour celebration of French culture and heritage.
Dravid’s Key Advice to Gambhir: Pause and Reflect During High-Stress Moments
Dravid stepped down from his role following India’s victory in the T20 World Cup in the Americas last month, passing the leadership baton to Gambhir, who now leads the team on the ongoing white-ball tour to Sri Lanka.
Suryakumar Yadav Reflects on Special Bond with Coach Gambhir Ahead of SL v IND Series
Suryakumar was chosen to lead the team after Rohit Sharma stepped down from the format following India’s T20 World Cup victory in June. His association with Gambhir dates back to their time together at Kolkata Knight Riders, where Gambhir was captain and Suryakumar served as vice-captain from 2014 to 2017.
Ravi Shastri Anticipates Fresh Perspectives from Gambhir as India's New Head Coach
Gambhir, who recently led the Kolkata Knight Riders to victory in the IPL 2024 as their mentor, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Indian team, succeeding Rahul Dravid. Shastri believes Gambhir’s recent success and contemporary outlook will be beneficial. “He’s contemporary, he just had a great season in the IPL. I think he’s the right age where he’s young, he’ll come with fresh ideas. He knows most of the players, especially in the white-ball format, having been part of teams in the IPL. So, I think it’s refreshing.”
I enjoy leadership, learnt a lot of things from different captains: Suryakumar Reflects on Captains
Last week, Suryakumar was chosen to lead India’s T20 team, succeeding Hardik Pandya following Rohit Sharma's retirement from the format.
Harbhajan Backs BCCI's Decision to Avoid Pakistan for Champions Trophy
He also supported the Board of Control for Cricket in India by saying that the board was right in seeking government approval before confirming its participation in the tournament.
Gautam Gambhir Begins Tenure as Indian Team Kicks Off Training in Pallekele
"Head Coach Gautam Gambhir Takes Charge!" read the caption from the BCCI.
India Dominates Nepal by 82 Runs to Secure Spot in Women's Asia Cup Semifinals
The match saw an impressive performance from Indian spinners following a blistering innings by Shafali Verma. Facing a target of 179 runs, Nepal's batting struggled right from the start. They lost their opener, Samjhana Khadka, for just 7 runs in the second over to Anurndhati Reddy. Sita Rana Magar and Kabita Kunwar attempted to stabilize the innings during the Power-play, but Reddy struck again, dismissing Kunwar for 6 in the fifth over.
Andy Murray Announces Retirement Following Paris Olympics: 'Proud to Compete One Last Time'
The 37-year-old Scot made his Olympic debut at the 2008 Beijing Games and is due to play in singles and doubles events in Paris for a fifth Olympic appearance.
Abhinav Bindra Makes History as First Indian Recipient of Olympic Order
Bindra, a member of the IOC Athletes Commission, is the first Indian to get this premier award with the decision being ratified at the IOC Executive Board meeting in Paris last Saturday. One and all hailed the news with several government-related social media handles sharing the news.
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