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"Athletes Shouldn't Be Put Down When They're Young": CSK Star Deepak Chahar's Heartfelt Plea
India bowler Deepak Chahar on Sunday requested the media persons to support athletes. The 31-year-old bowler made his India debut in the T20I format against England in July 2018, following that he bagged 31 wickets after appearing in 25 matches. Meanwhile, he played his first ODI match in September 2018 against Afghanistan. He took part in 12 50-over innings, in which he picked up 16 wickets. While speaking at the TNSJA (Tamil Nadu Sports Journalists' Association) Annual Awards & Scholarships, Chahar asked the journalists to not "put down" an athlete when they are young.
"Have Been Fit Since Afghanistan Series, There Were No Games To Play": Hardik Pandya
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Monday talked about the "freak injury" he sustained during the World Cup 2023 and noted that his push during the initial period extended the recovery period. During India's World Cup clash against Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in October, Pandya injured himself while attempting to stop a ball going to the boundary. He tried to use his right leg to stop the ball but slipped and twisted his ankle.
Ireland suffer T20 series defeat against Afghanistan
Ireland suffered a 2-1 T20 series defeat to Afghanistan after Ibrahim Zadran's unbeaten 72 steered his side to a 57-run victory.
"Not Been Off The Media Radar": Virat Kohli's 1st Public Reaction After Joining RCB For IPL 2024
Star India batter Virat Kohli expressed happiness at his return to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) camp ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season starting from March 22 and acknowledged "It is really good to be back." The 17th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will start on March 22, with defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) set to clash with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in a South Indian derby at their home arena - MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Afghanistan Edge Out Ireland To Level T20I Series
Led by captain Rashid Khan, Afghanistan proved too strong for Ireland with the ball as they won the second T20 international of their three-match series by 10 runs in Sharjah on Friday. Afghanistan's victory ties up the series 1-1 as Ireland's multi-format tour against Afghanistan approaches its end. A valiant knock of 39 off 18 balls by Gareth Delany was in vain as Ireland failed to score the 18 runs necessary off the last over to win. One six was not enough as the penultimate ball was stopped for no run and the last saw Delany caught on the boundary off Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Ireland lose to Afghanistan despite late Gareth Delany heroics
Gareth Delany's late heroics fell short as Ireland lost by 10 runs to Afghanistan in the second T20 international in Sharjah.
IPL 2024: Ashish Nehra Back This New Signing To Become "Main Actor" For Gujarat Titans
The upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) marks the start of a new leadership era at Gujarat Titans (GT). The 2022 champions will be led by young batter Shubman Gill following Hardik Pandya's trade to Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2024 mini auction. With mixture of youth and experience, the franchise made some sensible buys at the IPL auction. While the franchise roped in Australian pacer Spencer Johnson and veteran Indian fast bowler Umesh Yadav, GT also bought uncapped batter Shahrukh Khan for Rs 7.4 crore.