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Is Prithvi Shaw Going The Vinod Kambli Way? IPL Teams' Snub Puts India's 'Next Big Thing' At Crossroads

Two days ago, a seemingly relaxed Prithvi Shaw appeared on a YouTube vlog where he spoke about the best ever one-line advice that he had once got from Sachin Tendulkar "Discipline beats talent" was the maestro's terse tip for Shaw, the 25-year-old would tell social media influencer Karan Sonawane on the latter's YouTube channel 'Focussed Indian'. Monday must have been a difficult one for Shaw, who could not find takers at the IPL mega auction in Jeddah. The 2018 U-19 World Cup winning captain was seen as the next big thing in Indian cricket and expectations increased when he scored a century on Test debut six seasons ago.

World Chess Championship: Focussed On Taking It One Game At A Time - D Gukesh

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Tuesday said he is focussed on taking it one game at a time and is hoping for "many more good days" as he aims to upstage Ding Liren and become the youngest world champion in chess. Playing with black pieces, the 18-year-old Gukesh bounced back to draw the second game against defending champion Liren of China in the World Chess Championship here. This was a day after Liren (black) exploited Gukesh's blunder in a French Defense match to clinch the first game. "Today was a good day, and hopefully, we will have many more good days coming," Gukesh said at the end of the second game.

2nd Test: Will Rohit Sharma Agree To Bat In Middle-Order And Let KL Rahul Open?

Returning skipper Rohit Sharma will walk into the Indian playing XI for the second Test in Adelaide in place of young Devdutt Padikkal but in-form KL Rahul's batting slot in the pink ball warm-up game in Canberra will certainly keep everyone interested. It will all depend on whether the injured Shubman Gill gets fit in time for the match, failing which Rahul might be slotted at number three in place of Padikkal. But there is a school of thought that believes the team might be served better if Rohit bats in the middle order, preferably at number five or six.

Rahul Dravid Breaks Silence On Rajasthan Royals Paying Rs 1.1 Crore For 13-Year-Old Sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid feels that the franchise would be able to provide 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi with "a good environment" for his upcoming stint in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The eighth standard student from Bihar's Samastipur was picked up by the franchise for Rs. 1.10 crore, making him the youngest cricketer to earn an IPL contract. "I think he's (Suryavanshi) got some really good skills, so we thought it might be a good environment for him to grow in. Vaibhav just came to our trials and we were really happy with what he saw," said Dravid in an IPL video.

Amid BCCI vs PCB Champions Trophy Hosting Row, Sri Lanka A To Leave Pakistan Tour Midway Over Political Protests

Sri Lanka's A team will return home midway from their ongoing series against Pakistan Shaheens due to intense political protests in Islamabad. The PCB confirmed on Tuesday that following consultation with the Sri Lankan board, it has postponed the last two 50-over matches between Pakistan Shaheens and Sri Lanka A. The postponed matches were scheduled to be played in Rawalpindi on Wednesday and Friday after Pakistan Shaheens beat the visitors by 108 runs in the first game in Islamabad on Monday.

Champions Trophy Venue Resolution Soon? Report Claims ICC Meeting On This Date. There's A Jay Shah Factor

The all-powerful board of the International Cricket Council will meet virtually on November 29 to finalise the much-delayed schedule of the Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan in February-March next year. The cause of the delay has been India's refusal to play in Pakistan considering the tense relations between the two countries. India has not toured Pakistan since the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

"I Always Fight...": Days After Destroying Australia, Yashasvi Jaiswal On How He Draws Confidence

Brought up in penury, the sensational Yashasvi Jaiswal says he now uses the experience gained from those difficult days as ammunition to conquer the battles on and off the field. Jaiswal stamped his class with a masterful hundred in the first Test against Australia, and is poised to take over the mantle of being India's batting mainstay from the great Virat Kohli, who also made a century after a long time. Having moved to Mumbai from Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi at age 11 to train at Azad Maidan, Jaiswal lived in tents with the groundsmen.

World Athletics Boss Sebastian Coe In India, Meets Sports Minister

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe met Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday and discussed India's intent to host the 2036 Olympics along with development of athletics in the country. Coe will also have an "informal" meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the short visit. The 68-year-old former middle distance runner, who won four Olympic medals during his decorated career, was received by Athletics Federation of India head Adille Sumariwalla at the Delhi airport this morning. The British great is currently in the race to become the next President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the visit, it is believed, is part of his campaign to drum up support for that.

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Is Prithvi Shaw Going The Vinod Kambli Way? IPL Teams' Snub Puts India's 'Next Big Thing' At Crossroads

World Chess Championship: Focussed On Taking It One Game At A Time - D Gukesh

2nd Test: Will Rohit Sharma Agree To Bat In Middle-Order And Let KL Rahul Open?

Rahul Dravid Breaks Silence On Rajasthan Royals Paying Rs 1.1 Crore For 13-Year-Old Sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Amid BCCI vs PCB Champions Trophy Hosting Row, Sri Lanka A To Leave Pakistan Tour Midway Over Political Protests

Champions Trophy Venue Resolution Soon? Report Claims ICC Meeting On This Date. There's A Jay Shah Factor

"I Always Fight...": Days After Destroying Australia, Yashasvi Jaiswal On How He Draws Confidence

World Athletics Boss Sebastian Coe In India, Meets Sports Minister