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India's 2024 Paralympics Team Wins NDTV Sports Performance Of The Year Award

The Indian contingent achieved its best-ever medals tally at Paris Paralympics 2024, securing a record-breaking 29 medals - 7 gold, 9 silver, and 13 bronze. Recognising their achievements at this year's Paris Paralympics, NDTV honoured the athletes at their Indian Of The Year 2024 ceremony in New Delhi. The likes of Praveen Kumar (high jump), Preethi Pal (athletics), Yogesh Kathunia (discus throw), Simran Sharma (athletics) and Parnav Soorma (club throw) were present at the ceremony.

Far from 'too slow', Starc wins Jaiswal duel in Adelaide

Australia's left-arm wrecking ball Mitchell Starc won the Adelaide round of his duel against India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal while claiming a career-best 6-48 in the day-night second test on Friday.

Sri Lanka's Shammi Silva Takes Over Asian Cricket Council Presidency Role From Jay Shah

Sri Lanka's Shammi Silva has taken over as the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), succeeding India's Jay Shah, who recently became the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Shah had vacated the position after three terms as ACC President. It won't be Silva's maiden role with the ACC, having previously functioned as the chairman of the organisation's Finance & Marketing Committee. "It is a great honour to lead the Asian Cricket Council. Cricket is the heartbeat of Asia, and I look forward to working closely with all member nations to elevate the game, provide opportunities for emerging talent, and strengthen the bonds that unite us through this beautiful sport," said Silva in a statement.

Prithvi Shaw Called "His Own Enemy" By Ex-Coach: "He is God-Gifted But..."

Out-of-favour Indian cricket team batter Prithvi Shaw has been in the headlines lately for all the wrong reasons. Prithvi was dropped from the Mumbai team due to his fitness and the batter did not find any buyer in the IPL 2025 auction. Released by Delhi Capitals, the batter had a base price for Rs 75 lakh but he failed to attract even a single bid. It was a shocking turn of events for a batter who was considered to be a major young talent by experts and was the opening batter for India in Tests just a few years ago. Former India batter Pravin Amre, who coached Prithvi during his time with DC, said that he is "his own enemy" and pointed out that being "God-gifted" is not enough for a cricketer.

13-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Blistering 67 Guides India To U19 Asia Cup Final

Thirteen-year-old cricketing prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued to make headlines in the U19 Asia Cup, showcasing his immense talent in the second semi-final as they defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets with 170 balls to spare to reach the final. The left-handed batter played a blistering knock of 67 runs off just 36 balls. Suryavanshi became the youngest-ever player to be signed in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after being picked by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.1 crore. India's bowlers set the tone in the semi-final by restricting Sri Lanka to a modest 173 in 47 overs. Chetan Sharma led the attack with three wickets, while Kiran Chormale and Ayush Mhatre chipped in with two wickets apiece.

"Couldn't See Him In This Condition": Ex India Star, Who Met Vinod Kambli At Event, Heartbroken

Seeing former India cricketer Vinod Kambli struggle to get up, speak clearly and properly conduct himself during a recent event, many fans' hearts were broken. Once deemed one of the finest talents to have been produced by India, Kambli doesn't seem to be in the best of physical state. As he reunited with Sachin Tendulkar during the unveiling of a memorial of renowned cricket coach Ramakant Vitthal Achrekar at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park. The event was also attended by former Indian cricketer Sameer Dighe, who played for years alongside Kambli in the Mumbai team.

International Weightlifting Federation Set To Reduce Number Of Weight Categories From June Next Year

The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has decided to reduce the number of weight categories in both the men's and women's sections from 10 to 8 from June next year following a proposal by its Innovation Commission. The 55kg category in men's section will be scrapped and competitions will start from 60kg, with categories in the 70s, 80s and 90s also being altered. The new proposed categories in the men's section are 60kg, 65kg, 71kg, 79kg, 88kg, 98kg, 110kg, 110kg as compared to 55kg, 61kg, 67kg, 73kg, 81kg, 89kg, 96kg, 102kg, 109kg, and 109kg earlier.

Mitchell Starc, Nitish Kumar Reddy Shine On Absorbing Day One Of Pink Ball Test As Australia Draw First Blood

Seasoned pacer Mitchell Starc made the most of a moving pink ball for a career-best six-wicket haul as India flattered to deceive to let Australia hold all the aces on day one of the day-night Test in Adelaide on Friday. Opting to bat, India had it under control at 69 for one before they lost their way to settle for 180 all out at stroke of dinner. A fearless Nitish Reddy (42 off 54) was the sole man responsible for taking his team past the 150-run mark, adding valuable runs with the lower-order. Australia did well to reach 86 for one at stumps with Marnus Labuschagne (20 batting off 67) and Nathan McSweeney (38 batting off 97) finding welcome runs.

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India's 2024 Paralympics Team Wins NDTV Sports Performance Of The Year Award

Far from 'too slow', Starc wins Jaiswal duel in Adelaide

Sri Lanka's Shammi Silva Takes Over Asian Cricket Council Presidency Role From Jay Shah

Prithvi Shaw Called "His Own Enemy" By Ex-Coach: "He is God-Gifted But..."

13-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Blistering 67 Guides India To U19 Asia Cup Final

"Couldn't See Him In This Condition": Ex India Star, Who Met Vinod Kambli At Event, Heartbroken

International Weightlifting Federation Set To Reduce Number Of Weight Categories From June Next Year

Mitchell Starc, Nitish Kumar Reddy Shine On Absorbing Day One Of Pink Ball Test As Australia Draw First Blood