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Saud Shakeel added to Pakistan’s squad for Asia Cup; Tayyab Tahir lone travelling reserve
“What a win! Brilliant smart play and absolutely gripping performance by our #TOPScheme shuttler @PRANNOYHSPRI to take down the reigning World Champion Axelsen. Our champ perseveres coming back from a game down and commanding the next 2 games to secure a spot in the SEMIS and assuring India it's 14th medal at the #BWFWorldChampionships, Hats off for the stupendous play! On to the next one,” Anurag Thakur wrote on Twitter.
World Badminton Championships: Prannoy bags bronze after going down to Vitidsarn in semis
The world No.9 Indian began the semifinal clash on a strong note and clinched the opening game with an aggressive approach. But the effort of beating two former world champions in marathon encounters in the earlier rounds seemed to catch up with him as he went down to the third seed from Thailand, 21-18, 13-21, 14-21 in the 76-minute encounter.
IBSA World Games: Indian women's blind cricket team wins historic gold, beat Australia in final
The Indian women's blind cricket team has won everyone's hearts with their spectacular show at the World Games. The Women In Blue remain undefeated, having won all their league games in the tournament.
Tim Paine reveals Australia considering to move David Warner down the order ahead of ODI World Cup
Warner has gone past the half-century mark in seven of his last 16 ODI innings. In Australia’s last ODI against India at Chennai, they retained the attacking opening combination of Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head.
I was pretty much in my zone after the second game, says HS Prannoy
"Oh, yes! I finally have a world medal. I just zoned out, the only thing under my control is me. I was actually not thinking about anything else today, just thinking about what to do to take the next five points. A lot of thinking I was doing inside but was not aware of what was happening around me. I was pretty much in my zone after the second game," said Prannoy after the match.
India beat Bangladesh to set up IBSA World Games final clash with Pakistan
India restricted Bangladesh to 144/6 in the allotted 20 overs and then chased down the target with 18 balls to spare in the semi-final match at the World Games. India will meet Pakistan on Saturday in the finals as IBSA World Games get ready to witness its maiden summit clash in cricket.
‘Virat Kohli is perfect for No. 4’, says AB de Villiers
Speaking on his Youtube channel 'AB de Villiers 360’, Virat Kohli’s former IPL teammate said, "We're still talking about who will be the No. 4 batter for India. I've heard some rumours about Virat (Kohli) possibly taking up that position. I would be a big supporter of that.”
World Championships: Prannoy stuns world No. 1 Axelsen in quarters, assures medal
But all this had looked difficult once men’s doubles second seeds Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy were knocked out in the last eight stage earlier in the day and India’s medal hopes solely depended on Prannoy, who despite his current form went into the match as an underdog against the Dane.
Indian women’s team defeats Malaysia 7-2 in Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier
India made an attacking start to their first match with fast-paced set-play, scoring in the third minute through Captain Navjot Kaur (3'). India's lead was doubled a minute later when Akshata Dhekale (4') scored a field goal. Wan Wan's (7') strike gave Malaysia a goal back. Malaysia equalised four minutes before halftime thanks to Aziz Zafirah's (11') flawless conversion of the Challenge Goal.
Asia Cup: BCCI chief Roger Binny, Rajeev Shukla to attend matches in Pakistan; reports
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had extended an invitation to the Indian cricket board to attend the matches in the Pakistan leg of the tournament, which gets underway on August 30. According to reports, the two BCCI officials will travel to Pakistan via Wagah Border on September 4 as representatives of the board during the Asia Cup.
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