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PM Modi extends wishes to Indian contingent at 24th Deaflympics in Brazil

Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent at the 24th Deaflympics in Brazil, which commences on Sunday. India's largest playing contingent of 65 Deaflympians from across 11 sports disciplines is in Brazil for the event. PM Modi also said that he was touched by the recent visit to the National War Memorial in Delhi by a group of 40 Deaflympians. "India is cheering for our contingent at the #Deaflympics2021 which commence today. Best wishes to all our talented athletes. I was really touched by their gesture of visiting the National War Memorial before heading to the games," tweeted Modi.

National chief rifle coach Joydeep Karmakar feels like an athlete again

Joydeep Karmakar, a decade after he missed a bronze by a whisker at the 2012 London Olympics. Back with the Indian team as the chief national rifle coach till June 2025, a tenure that will include the 2024 Paris Olympics, Karmakar feels like an "athlete again". "When I landed in Delhi, I could feel myself as an athlete now -- as if I'm gearing up to compete again, that same eagerness, passion is back again," the 42-year-old, who will officially take charge of the shooting camp from Monday, told PTI.

"Going To Be Very Good For The Team": Sunil Gavaskar On CSK Captaincy Change

Chennai Super Kings on Saturday announced that Ravindra Jadeja was stepping down from the captaincy role, with the reins of the team being handed back to long-time skipper MS Dhoni. The decision came midway through the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season, with the franchise struggling near the bottom of the points table. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said that the decision would serve the team well as decision making would become a more instant process. He pointed out that Jadeja had been consulting Dhoni for some decisions, but now, Dhoni could just take the calls directly.

IPL 2022: Kuldeep Yadav needed positive environment, love and attention, says Ricky Ponting

Kuldeep Yadav required a "positive environment" filled with a lot of "love and attention" to blossom and that's what was given to him by Delhi Capitals, head coach Ricky Ponting said. The left-arm wrist spinner, who is currently second in the list of wicket-takers with 17 scalps, had a rough three years prior to this IPL edition after being confined to bench by the erstwhile national team management and also not getting enough support from his previous IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders. Add to it, he had a major knee surgery that ruled him out of last IPL.

IPL 2022, DC vs LSG Live Updates: LSG Eye Second Win Over Delhi Capitals This Season

IPL 2022, DC vs LSG Live Updates: Delhi Capitals face Lucknow Super Giants in Match 45 of IPL 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Delhi got back to winning ways in their previous match, having thrashed the Kolkata Knight Riders. LSG, on the other hand, remain in contention for a playoffs spot, having won six out of nine games so far. The KL Rahul-led side also won the earlier encounter between these two sides, and will look to do a season double over an inconsistent DC. Both teams are likely to retain their playing XI from the previous games. (LIVE SCORECARD)

IPL 2022, LSG Predicted XI vs DC: Should Evin Lewis Play In Place Of Struggling Marcus Stoinis?

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) went past Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a low scoring thriller in their last game and could make a couple of changes for their next fixture vs Delhi Capitals (DC) on Sunday. A struggling Marcus Stoinis could make way for Evin Lewis in the final XI. LSG are currently placed third in the points table with six wins from nine games while DC are sixth with eight points in 8 matches. LSG will also be worried about the dip on form of Ravi Bishnoi, but the leg-spinner is expected to keep his place in the side.

IPL 2022, Delhi Capitals Predicted XI vs LSG: DC Likely To Retain Winning Combination

Boosted by their win over Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals will look to continue their winning run against the Lucknow Super Giants. The DC bowlers laid a strong foundation against KKR, before the batters managed to take the team across the finishing line. The Capitals were boosted by the return of Mitchell Marsh, but the Australia all-rounder failed to make an impact. However, Marsh is likely to keep his place as DC look to line up with the same team against LSG.

IPL 2022 Points Table Update, Latest Orange Cap, Purple Cap Lists After RR vs MI Match 44

On Saturday, Mumbai Indians rode on Suryakumar Yadav's half-century against Rajasthan Royals to register their first win of the season after a disastrous start to their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 campaign which saw them lose the first eight matches. Jos Buttler's 67 was not enough for Rajasthan, who would be disappointed with their performance with the bat. Earlier in the day, Virat Kohli hit his first half-century of the season, but Royal Challengers Bangalore slumped to a six-wicket defeat against the rampant Gujarat Titans, who have all but sealed a spot in the playoffs. Rahul Tewatia and David Miller starred in yet another thrilling chase for the Titans, who were under the pump at one point.

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PM Modi extends wishes to Indian contingent at 24th Deaflympics in Brazil

National chief rifle coach Joydeep Karmakar feels like an athlete again

"Going To Be Very Good For The Team": Sunil Gavaskar On CSK Captaincy Change

IPL 2022: Kuldeep Yadav needed positive environment, love and attention, says Ricky Ponting

IPL 2022, DC vs LSG Live Updates: LSG Eye Second Win Over Delhi Capitals This Season

IPL 2022, LSG Predicted XI vs DC: Should Evin Lewis Play In Place Of Struggling Marcus Stoinis?

IPL 2022, Delhi Capitals Predicted XI vs LSG: DC Likely To Retain Winning Combination

IPL 2022 Points Table Update, Latest Orange Cap, Purple Cap Lists After RR vs MI Match 44