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Arshdeep Singh Enters Top In Bowlers ICC T20I Rankings, Hardik Pandya Becomes...

Riding on a string of impressive performances, Indian seamer Arshdeep Singh entered the top 10 among bowlers and was placed eighth in the ICC T20I rankings issued on Friday. The left-arm seamer, who returned 3/14 in the opening T20I against Bangladesh in Gwalior last Sunday, jumped eight spots with 642 rating points to reach the eighth position. He is the only Indian bowler in the top 10. England's Adil Rashid continues as the top-ranked bowler in the shortest format followed by Akeal Hossain of the West Indies and Afghanistan's Rashid Khan at the second and third spots respectively.

India vs Bangladesh Live Streaming 2nd T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

India vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I, Live Streaming: India are all set to face Bangladesh in the second T20I of the three-match series in Delhi. With an emphatic performance in the first game on Sunday in Gwalior, India took 1-0 lead in the series. Suryakumar Yadav and co. will now be eager to gain an unassailable lead. The hosts are unlikely to tinker with their playing XI after everything went India's way in the opener. Debutant Mayank Yadav dazzled with his fiery pace, while fellow first-timer Nitish Kumar Reddy made a mark as a seam-bowling all-rounder, a rarity in Indian cricket.

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya "Surprised" At Dipa Karmakar's Retirement

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday wrote to Dipa Karmakar conveying his surprise at her decision to retire, a couple of days after the trailblazing Indian gymnast called time on her career. The 31-year-old Karmakar, who became the first Indian woman gymnast to represent the country at the Games in the 2016 Rio Olympics and finished fourth, announced her retirement on Monday. "I got to know about your retirement from gymnastics. While your decision surprised me, I have full faith that you have taken this decision keeping in mind your priorities in life and the experiences that you have had. I completely respect your decision," Mandaviya wrote in a letter to Karmakar.

India's Predicted XI vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I: Debut Expected; Sanju Samson To Lose Spot?

India's Predicted XI vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I: India streamrolled Bangladesh in the series-opener, chasing 128 in just 11.5 overs in Gwalior. Express pacer Mayank Yadav and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy made their India debuts at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium. While Mayank got a wicket on his debut, Reddy was a bit expensive with the ball, while also struggling to replicate his IPL exploits with the bat. However, both could be rested for Wednesday's clash in Delhi. Suryakumar's side has already taken a 1-0 lead in the series after clinching a seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the first T20I match in Gwalior.

Arctic Open: PV Sindhu Exits, Malvika Bansod Stuns World No. 23 Sung To Make Pre-quarterfinals

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu suffered an early exit but rising Indian shuttler Malvika Bansod continued her impressive form by pulling off a stunning upset against world No. 23 Sung Shuo Yun to enter the women's singles pre-quarterfinals of Arctic Open Super 500 tournament on Tuesday. Sixth seed Sindhu lost 16-21 10-21 to Canada's Michelle Li in her round of 32 match. The 23-year-old southpaw, who clinched her first title in over two years at the Azerbaijan International in February, showed her resilience in a hard-fought match, winning 21-19, 24-22 in 57 minutes.

Lakshya Sen Enters 2nd Round Of Arctic Open After Opponent Concedes Match

India's star shuttler Lakshya Sen progressed to the men's singles round of 16 at the Arctic Open Super 500 tournament after his opponent Rasmus Gemke withdrew from the opening round match in Finland on Wednesday. Sen, who lost out on a maiden Olympic medal in Paris after defeat in the bronze medal play-off contest, will be up against the winner between seventh seed Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei and qualifier Arnaud Merkle of France in the next round. Qualifier Kiran George is the only other Indian in action on Wednesday. He will take on Tzu Wei Wang of Chinese Taipei later in the day.

'Gully Cricket': Australia Star Marnus Labuschagne's Unique Field Setting Breaks Internet - Watch

Australian cricket team star Marnus Labuschagne left everyone stunned with his unique field setting while leading Queensland in the opening round of Sheffield Shield. During the match against Western Australia, Labuschagne came on to bowl but it was his field placement that sent the internet into frenzy. The Australia all-rounder instructed one of his teammates to stand directly behind the umpire inside the circle. It was neither a mid-on or a mid-off position with the fielder placed almost directly behind the stumps. Even the on-field umpire was surprised when turned back and saw the fielder.

India And Vietnam Set To Renew Historic Rivalry

The story of India and Vietnam's football rivalry goes long back. Between the 1950s and 1970s, India played several tight matches against the erstwhile South Vietnam national team in multiple Merdeka Cups and Asian Games tournaments. But meetings have been rare in the 21st century, and Saturday's match in Nam Dinh will only be the fourth time India will face unified Vietnam in senior internationals. All the previous three were also friendly matches. In 2004, Vietnam nicked a 2-1 win in the LG Cup in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Arshdeep Singh Enters Top In Bowlers ICC T20I Rankings, Hardik Pandya Becomes...

India vs Bangladesh Live Streaming 2nd T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya "Surprised" At Dipa Karmakar's Retirement

India's Predicted XI vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I: Debut Expected; Sanju Samson To Lose Spot?

Arctic Open: PV Sindhu Exits, Malvika Bansod Stuns World No. 23 Sung To Make Pre-quarterfinals

Lakshya Sen Enters 2nd Round Of Arctic Open After Opponent Concedes Match

'Gully Cricket': Australia Star Marnus Labuschagne's Unique Field Setting Breaks Internet - Watch

India And Vietnam Set To Renew Historic Rivalry