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Must visit Ayodhya, you'll feel proud: PM Modi to Sindhu's Korean coach
While interacting with India's Olympic heroes over breakfast on Monday, PM Modi highlighted the historical bond between South Korea and India, sharing how first lady Kim Jung-sook had visited Ayodhya in 2018.
"There is a special relationship between Ayodhya and South Korea. The first lady of South Korea had come to India to attend a function as a special guest. You must visit Ayodhya and you must know what the history is. You will feel proud," PM Modi told Park Tae-sang.
Indian players refused to give passage to Robinson at Lord's: Report
It has emerged in the English media that a couple of Indian players from the bench, who were returning from the field to their dressing room, refused to give way to pace bowler Ollie Robinson who was walking out to bat after England had been reduced to 90/7 on the fifth and final day on Monday.
DDCA elections to be held on October 25, 26 and 27
"It is expedient to issue the schedule of elections and therefore, by the powers vested in undersigned under the Articles of Association of the Company as well as the resolutions passed on 02.07.2021, following schedule is hereby issued," said the election officer, Achal Kumar Joti, in a statement before mentioning the dates for the elections and the lead-up to it.
Kohli most foul-mouthed individual: Compton
"Isn't Kohli the most foul mouthed individual. I'll Never forget the barrage of abuse I received in 2012 when the swearing [emoticon: swearing face] stunned me to the point that he did himself a serious disservice. It highlights what a level headed and grounded man Root, Tendulkar, Williamson et al are," said Compton in a tweet in which he also praised the level-headedness of Sachin Tendulkar, Kane Williamson and Joe Root.
Rahul, Siraj move up in ICC Test Rankings
Rahul and Siraj were the chief architects of India's 151-run victory over England at Lord's in the second Test on Monday, helping the tourists take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.Rahul was adjudged Player of the Match for his knock of 129 in the first innings. Rahul, whose career-best is the eighth position attained in November 2017, had re-entered the Test rankings at 56th position last week.
Mary Kom apologised; PM says 'wins and losses are part of life'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Indian boxing star had brought the limelight on women athletes in India for the past decade. "We miss you in Parliament," said the Prime Minister. To which the Rajya Sabha MP replied, "I could not attend due to practice." Mary Kom then apologised for not winning a medal at the Tokyo Games. However, the Prime Minister said, "Wins and losses are part of life.
Aussie women's squad announced for series against India
Meg Lanning leads a squad both boasting hundreds of matches on the international scene, as well as a number of young players ready to make their mark. Stella Campbell has been selected in her first Australian squad, as well as 27-year-old wicketkeeper Georgia Redmayne, off the back of strong domestic seasons both home and abroad.
Wimbledon finalist Berrettini in Cincinnati third round
Playing in his first match since Wimbledon, the fifth-seeded 25-year-old, who had suffered a thigh injury in the Wimbledon final against Novak Djokovic, used his backhand slice to telling effect in the third set to overcome Ramos-Vinolas. Berrettini has now won 15 of his past 17 matches and is 33-7 on the season.
Umpires too lenient, time to penalise abusive language from players severely
According to Article 2.3 of the ICC (International Cricket Council) Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, the "use of an audible obscenity during an international match" constitutes a level 1 charge. A footnote to it says, "Article 2.3 covers the use of words commonly known and understood to be offensive, obscene and/or profane.
Afghan Paralympians to miss Tokyo 2020
Just two para-athletes from Afghanistan were scheduled to compete in the Games -- taekwondo player Zakia Khudadadi and track and field star Hossain Rasouli. The 23-year-old Zakia was to be the first woman ever to represent Afghanistan at the Paralympics. It's the first time Afghanistan won't be represented at the Paralympics since the Sydney Games in 2000.
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