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IOA Executive Council To Discuss 'Threatening Letters, Additional Expenses' Incurred At Olympics

The Indian Olympic Association's executive council meeting in New Delhi on Thursday is expected to be a heated affair with its members adding contentious items on the agenda, including the alleged "threatening letters" issued by president PT Usha to them. The meeting will take place in the backdrop of growing tensions between Usha and IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav. On Tuesday, Yadav threatened legal action against Usha for "defaming" his image after she issued a show cause notice to him on the basis of a complaint challenging his eligibility to hold the post.

Yoga, Sports Psychologist, Athletics: How Team India Prepared For Women's T20 World Cup In 'Skills Camp'

The feeling of near misses has haunted Harmanpreet Kaur for the long but the Indian captain feels that her team has been able to tick all the boxes in its bid to cross the line as it starts its Women's T20 World Cup campaign in Bangladesh from October 3-20. Since the tournament's inception in 2009, India have managed to reach the final only once -- in 2020 when they lost to nemesis Australia. India ahev also played WODI World Cup final in 2017. Harmanpreet has been a part of both teams and led in the 2020 T20 World Cup.

Women's T20 World Cup: Poonam Yadav Predicts India, Australia To Advance From Group A

As the Women's T20 World Cup draws near, spinner Poonam Yadav shared her thoughts on the Indian women's team preparations and potential ahead of the tournament. She delved into India's team composition, their group stage opponents, and what she believes will be key to their success. India's campaign kicks off on October 4 against New Zealand, followed by an eagerly awaited clash with arch-rivals Pakistan on October 6. After facing Sri Lanka again on October 9, they will conclude the group stage against Australia on October 13. All matches are set to take place in Dubai,

India Have An Advantage At T20 World Cup Due to UAE's Similar Conditions, Says Mithali Raj

Former captain Mithali Raj reckons that India will enjoy a significant edge over other teams, as the conditions in the UAE resemble those found on home soil. The women's T20 World Cup is set to be played in the UAE -- Dubai and Sharjah -- from October 3. The ICC moved marquee event from Bangladesh owing to the political unrest in that nation. "The UAE is, again, in very similar conditions, so we can say that, you know, our team has the advantage," Mithali told Star sports.

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli Drops Out Of Top 10; Rohit Sharma Slips To...

Riding on a sensational century in his Test comeback, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Wednesday re-entered the ICC rankings at an impressive sixth position but India skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli slipped in a major shake-up in standings. Pant (731), who smashed a stunning century in the opening game of the two-Test series against Bangladesh in Chennai, was placed sixth, while opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (751), moved up to fifth thanks to a half-century in the first innings of the Test match.

"Not Good For Indian Cricket": BCCI Slammed For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's "Special Treatment"

Team India did win the first Test against Bangladesh by Chepauk comfortably, securing a 280-run triumph, but the result doesn't hide away issues that still remain. Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja were among the top performers in the series opener but the performance of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma left much to desire. Neither Virat nor Rohit succeeded in registering a big score in the two innings, prompting suggestions that they shouldn't have missed the Duleep Trophy.

"Broken System": Somdev Devvarman Takes Indian Tennis Body AITA To Court

Having taken the All-India Tennis Association (AITA), the governing body for tennis in the country, to the court for violating the National Sports Code, former India player Somdev Devvarman said the system should enable dreams of young players, not crush them. Somdev Devvarman and fellow Davis Cupper Purav Raja have filed a PIL against the AITA in the Delhi High Court, accusing the federation of violating rules and engaging in corrupt practices.

Series Against Germany Will Revive Spirit Of Hockey In Delhi: Harmanpreet Singh

India hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh says he is looking forward to the two-match bilateral series against Germany as he feels the games on October 23 and 24 will be a good test for his side and also help in "reviving the spirit" of the sport in the national capital. The short series, to be held at the Major Dhyanchand Stadium, will bring men's international hockey to the capital after a decade. The last match at the venue was played in 2014 during the Hero Hockey World League Final -- men's round four.

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IOA Executive Council To Discuss 'Threatening Letters, Additional Expenses' Incurred At Olympics

Yoga, Sports Psychologist, Athletics: How Team India Prepared For Women's T20 World Cup In 'Skills Camp'

Women's T20 World Cup: Poonam Yadav Predicts India, Australia To Advance From Group A

India Have An Advantage At T20 World Cup Due to UAE's Similar Conditions, Says Mithali Raj

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli Drops Out Of Top 10; Rohit Sharma Slips To...

"Not Good For Indian Cricket": BCCI Slammed For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's "Special Treatment"

"Broken System": Somdev Devvarman Takes Indian Tennis Body AITA To Court

Series Against Germany Will Revive Spirit Of Hockey In Delhi: Harmanpreet Singh