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Former Cricketer Danish Kaneria Backs CAA, Heralds Hope for Pakistani Hindus
Although the rules apply to refugees who arrived in India before 2015, Kaneria sees it as a positive development for Pakistani Hindus. Taking to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Kaneria expressed his optimism, stating, "Pakistani Hindus will now be able to breathe in open air #CAA."
WPL 2024: Gujarat Giants Secure Victory Against UP Warriorz, Diminishing Playoff Prospects
Opting to bat first, the Gujarat Giants capitalized on a splendid half-century by their captain, Beth Mooney, who remained unbeaten with a well-crafted 74 runs off 52 deliveries. Supported by Laura Wolvaardt, who contributed a brisk 43 off just 30 balls, the Giants got off to a solid start with a partnership of 60 runs for the opening wicket. However, they stumbled in the middle overs, losing wickets at regular intervals to post a total of 152 for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Vinesh Phogat Secures Spot in Asian Olympic Qualifiers Amidst Trial Turmoil
Phogat, a prominent figure in the protest against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment accusations, triumphed over Shivani with a score of 11-6, securing her berth in the Qualifiers scheduled in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from April 19 to 21.
Bajrang Punia and Ravi Dahiya's Setback: Missing Paris Olympics Qualifiers After Trial Loss
Bajrang Punia, who secured a bronze medal in Tokyo, found himself defeated by Rohit Kumar in the men's freestyle 65kg category during the trials held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) center. Similarly, Ravi Kumar Dahiya, the silver medalist from Tokyo, suffered an 8-10 loss to Udit from Haryana in the 57kg category.
Wrestling Trials Stir Controversy as Vinesh Withdraws from Two Categories Before Bouts Begin
Prior to this, the Wrestling Federation of India had imposed a temporary ban on the Haryana athlete citing alleged disciplinary issues. However, the federation later rescinded the charges, allowing Vinesh to participate in the World Championship trials.
Australia Ascends to Second Place in WTC Standings with Convincing 2-0 Series Victory against New Zealand
The decisive victory in the second Test allowed Australia to accumulate a crucial 12 points as they march towards retaining the prestigious World Test Championship mace.
Reevaluating 'Bazball': McCullum Highlights the Need for Adjustments Following India's Dominance
Reflecting on their performance, McCullum emphasized the importance of introspection and adaptation in the face of adversity. He admitted that as the series progressed, England appeared increasingly tentative under the relentless pressure exerted by the Indian team, both with the ball and the bat.
Victory in Paris: Satwik-Chirag Triumph in French Open Doubles
The Indian duo, ranked world No. 1, had previously finished as runners-up in the French Open in 2019 before seizing the title in 2022. This year, they displayed their dominance by outplaying Lee and Yang with a score of 21-11 21-17 in just 37 minutes, reclaiming the Super 750 tournament crown and marking their first victory of the season. This win came after reaching the final for the third time in 2023 but falling short in previous tournaments such as the Malaysia Super 1000 and India Super 750.
Domination on Display: Mohun Bagan Triumph 3-1 Over East Bengal, Securing ISL Playoff Spot
Although Cleiton Silva faltered from the penalty spot in the 14th minute, Mohun Bagan quickly seized control of the game. Jason Cummings opened the scoring in the 27th minute, followed by Liston Colaco's goal in the 36th minute, and Dimitri Petratos converting a penalty just before halftime to give Mohun Bagan a commanding 3-0 lead.
IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant Cleared for DC Return by NCA, Insider Reveals
The IPL 2024 season will signify Pant’s comeback to competitive cricket after his last appearance in the two-match Test series in Bangladesh in December 2022. Following the series, Pant miraculously survived a severe car accident while en route to his hometown Roorkee on December 30, 2022. After initial treatment at Saksham Hospital Multispecialty and Trauma Centre, he was transferred to Max Hospital, Dehradun. Subsequently, on January 4, 2023, Pant was airlifted to Mumbai for surgery and further recuperation at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Andheri West, Mumbai.
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