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"Thankful To Sachin Tendulkar...": Vinod Kambli's Big Message After Urgent Hospitalisation

Former Indian cricket team batter Vinod Kambli said that he was thankful to childhood friend Sachin Tendulkar for his blessings after the former had to be admitted to a hospital following a deterioration in his health. Kambli was struggled with health issues in the recent past and he was taken to the hospital by a fan. Medical examinations revealed clots in his brain but latest updates suggested that he was doing better. Kambli, who played 17 Tests and 104 ODIs for India between 1993-2000, recently attended the inauguration of legendary coach Ramakant Achrekar's memorial at the Shivaji Park. During the event, he met Sachin and both of them shared an emotional moment.

"All In Same Boat": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Take On Team India's Struggling Trio

The trio of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant is aboard "the same boat" when it comes to erratic form in the ongoing Test series against Australia but skipper Rohit Sharma feels none of them should be "overburdened" with suggestions as it would complicate matters. Save Jaiswal's 161 in the second innings in the opening Test in Perth, white-ball vice-captain Gill and maverick match-winner Pant have endured poor scores in the three Tests so far. Jaiswal's struggles in the first innings are well-documented while Gill and Pant have been frittering away good starts.

"Manu Bhaker Won Medals, Created History": Shooter's Father On Khel Ratna Row To NDTV

All thanks to Manu Bhaker, India understood what it felt like to be winning two medals in the same edition of the Olympic Games for the first time in its 128-year history. But when it came to sports honours, there was news of Manu Bhaker's name being missing from the list of the Khel Ratna award, which has led to a big controversy. Manu Bhaker's father hasn't wasted time in expressing his disappointment, seeing his daughter being snubbed for the highest sports honour of the country. While Manu has gone to Hyderabad for the wedding function of double Olympic medalist PV Sindhu, Her father Ram Kishan Bhaker, who works in the Merchant Navy, is out of India. Manu's father told NDTV Sports Editor Vimal Mohan in an exclusive interview that the shooter is disappointed and upset with the attitude of the Indian bureaucracy.

Amid Backlash, Centre Set For Dramatic U-Turn On Manu Bhaker Award: Report

The absence of Manu Bhaker's name from the 30-athlete shortlist for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awards has triggered a big controversy. Manu, who was the most successful athlete from the Paris Olympics this year, winning two bronze medals in shooting, was reportedly snubbed despite submitting her application in time. Manu's father has since gone on to slam the sports ministry and other authorities for the unforgivable mistake. The shooter, too, is heartbroken to miss the shortlist despite giving her all in Paris.

"If India Trained...": MCG Pitch Curator Shuts Down 'Conspiracy' Claim Of Bias Towards Australia

Team India's pre-match practice at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) ahead of the Boxing Day Test may not have gone as per plan, with stadium pitch curator Matt Page explaining that fresh pitches for the Test match have been prepared only three days prior to the game. India reached Melbourne nearly a week ahead of the Test, and have seemingly practiced for multiple days on unrepresentative pitches for the game. However, Page shut down any claims of bias towards the home side, stating that this has been standard procedure for them throughout.

Visa Issue Behind India Star Not Replacing R Ashwin? Rohit Sharma Stumps Reporters

India captain Rohit Sharma has opened up on the surprise inclusion of all-rounder Tanush Kotian for the remaining Tests against Australia. Following veteran Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement after the Brisbane Test last week, the Indian team added Kotian as a cover on Monday ahead of the Boxing Day Test, starting in Melbourne on December 26. Rohit highlighted that Kotian, who plays his domestic cricket for Mumbai, is aware of the conditions in Australia, and toured the country last month with India A.

"India Has Talent To Be Among World's Best Skating Nations, Sustained Effort Missing": Anoli Shah To NDTV

India still remains a few steps away from becoming a 'sporting nation'. While the country remains the financial center for a sport like cricket, other sports have found it difficult to find space. One such sport is skating, and there's arguably no one better to understand the sport than Gujarat's Anoli Shah, one of India's most decorated athletes in the sport, with about 400 national and international medals to her name. The challenges for Shah, however, have been monumental. From fighting personal battles of self-doubts to making a living with the sport, Anoli has had quite a journey.

"Numbers Don't Really...": Ricky Ponting's Clear Take On Shubman Gill's Away Test Blues

Former cricketer Ricky Ponting opened up on India batter Shubman Gill's poor form overseas and said that the 25-year-old needs to back himself a bit more to get results. In 12 Tests this year, Gill has scored 866 runs in 21 innings at an average of 45.52, with three centuries and three fifties each. In the last Gabba Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), the 25-year-old continued with his poor form and scored just one run from three balls in the first inning. In 12 Tests away from home, Gill has scored 616 runs in 22 innings at an average of 30.80, with one century and two fifties. His best score is 110.

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"Thankful To Sachin Tendulkar...": Vinod Kambli's Big Message After Urgent Hospitalisation

"All In Same Boat": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Take On Team India's Struggling Trio

"Manu Bhaker Won Medals, Created History": Shooter's Father On Khel Ratna Row To NDTV

Amid Backlash, Centre Set For Dramatic U-Turn On Manu Bhaker Award: Report

"If India Trained...": MCG Pitch Curator Shuts Down 'Conspiracy' Claim Of Bias Towards Australia

Visa Issue Behind India Star Not Replacing R Ashwin? Rohit Sharma Stumps Reporters

"India Has Talent To Be Among World's Best Skating Nations, Sustained Effort Missing": Anoli Shah To NDTV

"Numbers Don't Really...": Ricky Ponting's Clear Take On Shubman Gill's Away Test Blues