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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Win Historic Gold In Badminton Asia Championships

Star doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Sunday broke a 58-year-old drought, becoming the first Indians after Dinesh Khanna to be crowned champions at the Asia badminton Championships in Dubai. The 2022 World Championships bronze medallists scripted a sensational comeback after an opening game reversal to edge past the Malaysian combination of Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi 21-16, 17-21, 19-21 in a nail-biting final to accomplish a magnificent victory in the continental championship. Khanna is the only Indian to claim the gold medal, having achieved the feat when he beat Thailand's Sangob Rattanusorn in the men's singles final in 1965 at Lucknow.

Multi-league T20 deals spook boards in changing landscape

NEW DELHI : The prospect of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises becoming primary employers of foreign cricketers over their national boards is moving closer with multi-tournament contracts already being offered to some players.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Win Historic Gold In Badminton Asia Championships

Star doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Sunday broke a 58-year-old drought, becoming the first Indians after Dinesh Khanna to be crowned champions at the Asia badminton Championships in Dubai. The 2022 World Championships bronze medallists scripted a sensational comeback after an opening game reversal to edge past the Malaysian combination of Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi 21-16, 17-21, 19-21 in a nail-biting final to accomplish a magnificent victory in the continental championship. Khanna is the only Indian to claim the gold medal, having achieved the feat when he beat Thailand's Sangob Rattanusorn in the men's singles final in 1965 at Lucknow.

"Not What We Require Right Now...": On Prithvi Shaw's Chances To Make Delhi Capitals Return In IPL 2023, Ricky Ponting's Strong Verdict

Prithvi Shaw's pre-tournament net sessions had convinced Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting that a breakthrough IPL season awaited him but he now has to admit that lot of openers in other IPL teams are performing better than the colourful Mumbai batter. Shaw has been dropped after playing six games and it is unlikely that DC will go back to him anytime soon. "I think it's 13 games (considering IPL 2022 as well) since Prithvi has made a 50 opening the batting for the Delhi capitals. There are a lot of other players at the top of the order with other teams that are playing a whole lot better than Prithvi," Ponting said ahead of team's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday.

On Ajinkya Rahane's Test Return, Former BCCI Chief Selector's Verdict

Ajinkya Rahane's return to India's squad for the World Test Championship sent several cricket lovers across the country into a state of euphoria. Rahane, a veteran of the game, hadn't played for India since January last year but was called up for the WTC final against Australia. Though there remain those who are baffled over the long-term validity of Rahane's re-call, former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector MSK Prasad has lauded the current bunch of selectors for the move.

"KL Rahul Or...": Sunil Gavaskar Has A Big Question On India's XI In WTC Final Against Australia

India's legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar feels that it will be a battle between KL Rahul and KS Bharat for the slot of wicketkeeper in the team for the World Test Championship final against Australia. It is worth noting that India's regular wicketkeeper in Test cricket, Rishabh Pant, is out of action since a horrific car crash he met with in December last year. In the southpaw's absence during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in February-March, it was Bharat who kept wickets for India while Rahul was dropped following his poor returns in the first two Tests of the four-match series.

Explained: Why Ajinkya Rahane Was Recalled To India's Squad For World Test Championship Final

The return of veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane to India's squad for the World Test Championship final left many surprises considering it was about 15 months ago when he had last featured for the national team in the whites. Talks of Rahane already playing his 'farewell game', against South Africa in Newlands were intense a year ago. But now, the man who once led India to a famous Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21 triumph is back in the national colours. But, what led to Rahane's return to the Test fold?

Bloody Nose: When Bantoo Singh Was Hit By Sachin Tendulkar Bouncer

Sachin Tendulkar has scarred many bowlers for life with his imperious batting but Bantoo Singh saw the 'spirit of Curtly Ambrose' in 'Little Master' when he was hit by his bouncer that left him with a bloody nose with multiple fractures during an ill-tempered Ranji match between Delhi and Mumbai in 1991. Bantoo, one of the pillars of Delhi's batting between mid 80s and mid 90s, can now afford to laugh when he jogs his memory 32 summers back to April 20, 1991. "Mere naak ka naqshaa hi badaal gaya Sachin ke uss bouncer ke baad. Mere paas ab naya naak hai (The design of my nose changed after that Sachin bouncer. I have a new nose now)," Bantoo said during an interaction with PTI on the eve of legend's 50th birthday.

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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Win Historic Gold In Badminton Asia Championships

Multi-league T20 deals spook boards in changing landscape

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Win Historic Gold In Badminton Asia Championships

"Not What We Require Right Now...": On Prithvi Shaw's Chances To Make Delhi Capitals Return In IPL 2023, Ricky Ponting's Strong Verdict

On Ajinkya Rahane's Test Return, Former BCCI Chief Selector's Verdict

"KL Rahul Or...": Sunil Gavaskar Has A Big Question On India's XI In WTC Final Against Australia

Explained: Why Ajinkya Rahane Was Recalled To India's Squad For World Test Championship Final

Bloody Nose: When Bantoo Singh Was Hit By Sachin Tendulkar Bouncer