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"Matter Of Time...": Bio-Mechanics Expert Reveals Secret Behind Success Of Neeraj Chopra

It was only a matter of time before Neeraj Chopra broke through the elusive 90m barrier, according to his former coach Klaus Bartonietz, who described the double Olympic medallist as a highly attentive and creative athlete constantly seeking to refine and improve his craft. Chopra opened his season in stunning fashion as he sent his spear to 90.23m in the Diamond League in Doha last week to finally enter the elusive 90m club. "It was just a matter of time (that he would breach the 90m mark)," Bartonietz told PTI when asked about his former ward's latest achievement.

Neeraj Chopra Up Against Julian Weber Again In Poland After 90m Duel In Doha

The coveted 90m frontier finally breached in Doha last week, Neeraj Chopra will be eying an even bigger throw in yet another top-class men's javelin field at the ORLEN Janusz Kusocinski Memorial meet in Chorzow, Poland on Friday. Chopra sent his spear to 90.23m at the Doha Diamond League though he had to settle for a second-place finish after German Julian Weber produced a 91.06m effort in his last attempt to upstage the Indian. It was also Weber's maiden 90m throw.

After Heartbreaking Loss vs MI, DC Coach Hemang Badani Says, "If You Go Back..."

The failure to find a settled opening pair throughout the season is one of the reasons why Delhi Capitals have not progressed into the IPL knockout stage despite an impressive start, says head coach Hemang Badani. Delhi Capitals crashed out of the race to reach the IPL playoffs with a 59-run loss to Mumbai Indians on Wednesday, which was also their fifth defeat in last seven matches with one victory and a washed out contest. Delhi Capitals tried out as many as seven partners with no considerable success in 13 matches, and will now take on Punjab Kings in their last game on Saturday.

Amid IPL 2025, Shubman Gill Prepares Himself For England Test Series. Here's How

Even as the IPL 2025 dazzles fans with its fireworks and glamour, Indian batting prodigy Shubman Gill is quietly laying the foundation for sterner tests ahead. In a move that caught the attention of both fans and cricket pundits, Gill was recently spotted practicing with the red ball during a net session in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. While his teammates focused on power-hitting and death-over strategies, Gill took a brief detour from the slam-bang format to hone his technique against the red cherry. The sight of the elegant right-hander defending and driving with classical poise sparked speculation: is Gill already thinking ahead to the high-stakes Test series against England slated for next month?

After MI's Big Win, Suryakumar Yadav's Sweet Gesture For Wife Goes Viral

Mumbai Indians' dynamic Suryakumar Yadav's "sweet" gesture won hearts after he dedicated his Player of the Match award to his wife, Devisha Shetty, following their commanding performance against Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League. Mumbai raced away with the last playoff spot at the cost of Delhi after stamping its authority with an emphatic 59-run victory over the Capitals in their home den. Suryakumar was fundamental with his sizzling 73* from 43 deliveries that lifted Mumbai to a competitive 180/5 on a Wankhede strip that wasn't true to its high-scoring nature.

Kidambi Srikanth Storms Into Malaysia Masters Quarters, Ends Irish Challenge

Seasoned Indian badminton player Kidambi Srikanth entered the quarterfinals of Malaysia Masters after defeating Ireland's Nhat Nguyen in his second-round match here on Thursday. Srikanth prevailed 23-21, 21-17 in the 59-minute showdown against world number 33 Nguyen. Srikanth, whose world ranking has plummeted to 65 owing to a prolonged lean patch, will face France's Toma Junior Popov in the last-eight stage. Popov ousted another Indian, Ayush Shetty, with a 21-13, 21-17 triumph in his second-round match. Also bowing out was Sathish Karunakaran. He was beaten 14-21, 16-21 by Toma's brother and doubles partner Christo Popov.

How Can Mumbai Indians Top IPL 2025 Points Table - All Scenarios Explained

Mumbai Indians became the final team to book their spot in the IPL 2025 Playoffs after a comprehensive victory over Delhi Capitals on Wednesday. Suryakumar Yadav produced a stunning batting display while Jasprit Bumrah was at his best once again as MI beat DC by 59 runs. Thanks to the win, MI are currently fourth with 16 points but the Hardik Pandya-led side can still finish at the top of the points table. If MI win their match against Punjab Kings while PBKS, Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru all lose their remaining matches, the five-time champions will find themselves in the top spot.

Mitchell Santner Hails Jasprit Bumrah After MI's Qualifies For IPL 2025 Playoffs

After registering a victory over the Delhi Capitals (DC) on Wednesday, Mumbai Indians (MI) left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner hailed the right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah following his exceptional performance in the 63rd clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Bumrah snapped three wickets in his 3.2 overs, where he conceded just 12 runs at an economy of 3.60. He grabbed the wickets of Tristan Stubbs, Madhav Tiwari, and Mustafizur Rehman in his spell.

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"Matter Of Time...": Bio-Mechanics Expert Reveals Secret Behind Success Of Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra Up Against Julian Weber Again In Poland After 90m Duel In Doha

After Heartbreaking Loss vs MI, DC Coach Hemang Badani Says, "If You Go Back..."

Amid IPL 2025, Shubman Gill Prepares Himself For England Test Series. Here's How

After MI's Big Win, Suryakumar Yadav's Sweet Gesture For Wife Goes Viral

Kidambi Srikanth Storms Into Malaysia Masters Quarters, Ends Irish Challenge

How Can Mumbai Indians Top IPL 2025 Points Table - All Scenarios Explained

Mitchell Santner Hails Jasprit Bumrah After MI's Qualifies For IPL 2025 Playoffs