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Meet The Private Chef Behind Implementing Rishabh Pant's Performance-Based Nutrition Plan

Since the time India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been back to playing cricket, one understands that everything around him related to his fitness and recovery has been very strict and tailor-made. In terms of nutrition too, Pant now has a private chef named Akshay Arora, the founder of Mumbai-based Neat Meals, who travels with him for his cricket commitments. Arora has the all-important responsibility of carefully monitoring and managing Pant's dietary needs in a partnership with his nutritionist Shweta Shah.

Ricky Ponting Namedrops Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer While Discussing Punjab Kings' Priority

Newly appointed Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting discussed the franchise's strategy for player retentions and outlined plans for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction set for later this year. Each franchise released its retention list on Thursday, 31 October. Ponting and Punjab chose to retain only two uncapped players, Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh, entering the auction with substantial funds and a fresh approach to squad building.

Virat Kohli Entertains Fans, Dances To 'My Name Is Lakhan' During Mumbai Test. Video Goes Viral

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli was seen dancing to a popular Bollywood song 'My name is Lakhan' during Day 1 of the third Test match against New Zealand in Mumbai on Friday. In a video that has gone viral on social media, fans could be seen singing the song loudly from the stands. The camera then turned towards Kohli who could also be seen doing the hook step on the ground. This is not the first time that Kohli was caught on camera dancing on the field as he is well known for his funny antics.

"Easy Win For India A Missed": Fans React As BCCI Cancels Match vs India

The first Test match against Australia in Perth in the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy will mark the visitors' first match on the trip Down Under as their three-day intra-squad game against India A at the WACA stadium was scrapped by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). As per ESPNCricinfo, in their mission to secure a hat-trick of series wins in Australia, India was set to start the tour with a warm-up game against India A from November 15-17. But it is understood that there is a change of plans and instead the Indian hierarchy has opted for training for these three days, including net sessions and centre-wicket match simulation sessions in WACA.

Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden Pair Bows Out Of Paris Masters

Veteran Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden made a quarterfinal exit from the Paris Masters after suffering a hard-fought defeat in the men's doubles contest in Paris. The third seeded Indo-Australian duo toiled for one hour 46 minutes before going down 6-7, 5-7 to the Dutch-Croatian combo of Wesley Koolhof and Nikola Mektic at the ATP 1000 event on Friday. There was little separating the two pairs with the first set going into tiebreaker. Bopanna and Ebden had a a few chances but Koolhof and Mektic saved set points to win the tiebreak and take a 1-0 lead.

Little Master Of The Board: Kolkata's Anish Sarkar Becomes Youngest Rated Chess Prodigy At 3 Years

While most children of his age are absorbed in cartoons like Peppa Pig or Chhota Bheem, or simply playing with toys, young Anish Sarkar found his fascination in the quiet strategy of chess pieces, sparking a journey few could fathom. At just three years, eight months, and 19 days, the kid from Kaikhali in north Kolkata on Friday became the youngest rated chess player in history. Born on January 26, 2021, Anish made his debut in competitive chess with the West Bengal state Under-9 Open in October, securing an impressive 5.5 out of 8 points and finishing 24th overall defeating two rated players -- Arav Chatterjee and Ahilaan Baishya.

Anish Sarkar, 3-Year-Old From Bengal, Becomes Youngest-Ever FIDE-Rated Chess Player

Anish Sarkar, became the youngest-ever FIDE-rated player, after an impressive Elo rating of 1555 on Friday. At just three years, eight months, and 19 days old, he has claimed the title of the youngest FIDE-rated chess player. Anish debuted at the 1st All Bengal Rapid Rating Open 2024, where he scored an impressive 5 points from 11 games. Just weeks later, Anish had the incredible opportunity to play against Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, India's top player and world-ranked No. 4, during a rapid rating tournament.

"He's Not Hardik Pandya": Concern Expressed Over This Star's Selection For Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former BCCI and Team India selector MSK Prasad has expressed concern regarding India's decision to select Nitish Kumar Reddy in the squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Reddy has played only 21 first-class matches to date, scoring at an average of only 21.45. However, after impressing in IPL 2024 and subsequently in India colours in T20Is, Reddy has been fast-tracked into the Test squad. Prasad has warned India that Reddy shouldn't be used or expected to perform like Hardik Pandya, and expressed concern over his lack of experience.

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Meet The Private Chef Behind Implementing Rishabh Pant's Performance-Based Nutrition Plan

Ricky Ponting Namedrops Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer While Discussing Punjab Kings' Priority

Virat Kohli Entertains Fans, Dances To 'My Name Is Lakhan' During Mumbai Test. Video Goes Viral

"Easy Win For India A Missed": Fans React As BCCI Cancels Match vs India

Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden Pair Bows Out Of Paris Masters

Little Master Of The Board: Kolkata's Anish Sarkar Becomes Youngest Rated Chess Prodigy At 3 Years

Anish Sarkar, 3-Year-Old From Bengal, Becomes Youngest-Ever FIDE-Rated Chess Player

"He's Not Hardik Pandya": Concern Expressed Over This Star's Selection For Border-Gavaskar Trophy