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Meet Sonam Garg: Mother Of 9-Year-Old, Fan Of Jasprit Bumrah And Australia's Kho Kho Captain

Sonam Garg used to play kho kho during her school days in Chandigarh but the mother of a nine-year-old never thought in her wildest imagination that she would lead Australia, her country of residence for 10 years, at the World Cup, currently underway here. "I was born and brought up in Chandigarh and moved to Australia 10 years back after marriage. I used to play in India during my school days but that was 20 -22 years," Sonam told PTI Bhasha. "So when I heard about the Kho Kho World Cup, I got really excited as it took me back to my childhood memories. I contacted the kho kho committee (in Australia) and joined the team. Soon, I became captain of the side," said the 30-year-old finance professional.

"Gautam Gambhir Went Out With...": Report Explains Why BCCI Wants To Curb Wives' Stay

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already proposed some stricter rules in the wake of recent results the team has incurred. The stay of players' wives, including names like Anushka Sharma, Ritika Sajdeh, Athiya Shetty, etc. will be limited to just 2 weeks on 45-day long tours. While the new rules have yet to be fully implemented, a report has explained the reason behind the Indian board's contemplation of such an action. The changes are being thought of purely because of what the BCCI management noticed Down Under during India's tour of Australia.

India's N Sriram Balaji And Partner Miguel Reyes-Varela Advance To Australian Open 2025 2nd Round

India's N Sriram Balaji and his Mexican partner Miguel Angel Reyes-Varela advanced to the second round of the Australian Open with a commanding victory in straight sets over Robin Haase and Aleksandr Nedovyesov on Thursday. The Indo-Mexican duo defeated the Dutch-Kazakh pair 6-4, 6-3 in just over an hour in their opening men's doubles clash. Balaji and Reyes-Varela hit 23 winners compared to their opponents' 16, showcasing superior consistency and firepower.

Irish trio make solid starts in Dubai

Irish trio Rory McIlroy, Tom McKibbin and Pádraig Harrington all sit alongside each other inside the top 20 as the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic drew to a close.

Sudah Tidak Jadi Pelatih Timnas, STY Ngaku Masih Cinta Indonesia

Shin Tae-yong sudahi perjalanan empat tahun jadi pelatih Timnas Indonesia setelah didepak. Meski begitu, STY ngaku masih cinta dengan Indonesia.

Emma Raducanu feared ‘bad blood’ with Andy Murray after Wimbledon row

Emma Raducanu admitted she feared “bad blood” with Andy Murray after her Wimbledon mixed doubles withdrawal.

Emma Raducanu sets up Australian Open showdown with Iga Swiatek

Emma Raducanu will take on five-time grand slam champion Iga Swiatek after battling through more injury problems to beat Amanda Anisimova in the second round of the Australian Open.

Gautam Gambhir's Big 'Revelation' In BCCI Meeting Reason Behind New Rules For Wives: Report

As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) contemplates bringing changes to the way the team functions, the families of players are likely have their privileges taken away. The board has reportedly proposed limited family time on away tours, especially for long assignments. The changes are reportedly being discussed after India head coach Gautam Gambhir called out the 'indiscipline' inside the team which needed to be resolved.

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Meet Sonam Garg: Mother Of 9-Year-Old, Fan Of Jasprit Bumrah And Australia's Kho Kho Captain

"Gautam Gambhir Went Out With...": Report Explains Why BCCI Wants To Curb Wives' Stay

India's N Sriram Balaji And Partner Miguel Reyes-Varela Advance To Australian Open 2025 2nd Round

Irish trio make solid starts in Dubai

Sudah Tidak Jadi Pelatih Timnas, STY Ngaku Masih Cinta Indonesia

Emma Raducanu feared ‘bad blood’ with Andy Murray after Wimbledon row

Emma Raducanu sets up Australian Open showdown with Iga Swiatek

Gautam Gambhir's Big 'Revelation' In BCCI Meeting Reason Behind New Rules For Wives: Report