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India has not made an official bid for 2036 Olympics; faces major hurdles for even initiating the process
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Sunday made it clear that it has not received any formal proposal or letter of interest from India regarding their intention to bid for the 2036 Games.
Men’s ODI WC: Afghanistan bring tournament to life with 69-run upset win over England
With healthy amount of support for them in the crowd of 26, 440, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ikram Alikhil slammed half-centuries in carrying Afghanistan to 284 in 49.5 overs. In defence, Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman took three wickets each in an impressive bowling performance to bowl out England for 215 in 40.5 overs.
Men's ODI WC: Siraj credits Rohit, Virat's suggestions in claiming first wicket against Pakistan
India pacer Mohammed Siraj, who sent back both these batsmen, has revealed that skipper Rohit Sharma and senior batter Virat Kohli had a role to play in the first wicket he took, giving him the confidence to capture the crucial wicket of Babar, which started the collapse. He ended the match with figures of 2-50.
Men's ODI WC: 'If you can't win, then at least compete', Ramiz Raja slams Pakistan after crushing loss to India
Pakistan looked on track to set India a challenging target as they cruised to 155-2, before a shocking batting implosion, losing eight wickets for just 36 runs in 13 overs, that had them all out for 191 on Saturday.
At inauguration of IOC session, PM Modi confirms India's desire to host 2036 Olympic Games
"We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to organise the Olympics on Indian soil in the year 2036. This is the age-old dream and aspiration of 140 crore Indians. This dream has to be built with your cooperation and support," Modi said during his address at the inaugural ceremony of the 141st IOC Session at the Jio World Centre here.
Men’s ODI WC: Knew the wicket was on the slower side so the hard lengths were the way, says Jasprit Bumrah
The charge of India’s third straight victory on a sluggish pitch with variable bounce was led by Bumrah’s intelligent variations and Kuldeep Yadav’s accurate wrist-spin fetching them figures of 2-19 and 2-35 respectively. Mohammed Siraj, Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja also took two scalps each as India bowled out Pakistan for just 191 in 42.5 overs.
“It didn’t seem like an ICC event tonight,” Arthur takes a dig at BCCI after match
“It didn’t seem like an ICC event tonight. It seemed like a BCCI event. I didn’t hear ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ coming through the mics too often. I won’t use this as an excuse,” said Mickey Arthur.
Injured Shanaka out of the World Cup, Karunaratne approved as replacement
Sri Lanka have suffered a major blow after skipper Dasun Shanaka was ruled out of the remainder of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup due to injury.
PM Modi congratulates Indian cricket team for win against Pak in WC match
"A great win today in Ahmedabad, powered by all round excellence. Congratulations to the team and best wishes for the matches ahead," PM Modi posted on 'X'.
Men’s ODI WC: Rohit Sharma's scintillating 86 powers India to seven-wicket win over Pakistan
In the afternoon, Jasprit Bumrah’s intelligent variations and Kuldeep Yadav’s accurate wrist-spin, along with other bowlers amongst the wickets, meant India bowled out Pakistan for just 191 in 42.5 overs. From being 155-2 at one point, Pakistan lost eight wickets for just 36 runs in 13 overs.
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