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British Indian Teen Completes Solo English Channel Swim For Charity

A British Indian schoolgirl who recently turned 16 has made history as one of the youngest to cross the notoriously choppy English Channel to raise funds for a charity fighting against childhood hunger across India and the UK. Prisha Tapre, a pupil at Bushey Meads School in north London, was motivated by a family discussion about the English Channel to take on the challenge when she was just 12. After four years of training, she went on to complete the 34-kilometre swim from the coast of Dover in England to Cap Gris Nez in France last week in 11 hours and 48 minutes. “It was quite choppy at the start, but when the sun started to rise, I knew that the worst bit was done with,” said Tapre, reliving her mission in an interview from her home at Watford in Hertfordshire.

This Cricketer Played 1st Test 15 Years After 'Death', Even Came To India

The year was 1915. World War I was at its peak in Europe with Great Britain coming up heavy attack from the German forces. The death toll was rising with every passing day and it included hundreds of youngsters who were enlisted in the army specifically for the war. One such army recruit was Harry Lee – a Middlesex cricketer who joined the 13th Battalion, part of the London regiment, and fought in the Battle of Aubers Ridge began on May 9. He was presumed dead in the battle and his parents even held his memorial. However, 15 years later after his ‘death', Lee went on to play his first Test for England when he took the field against South Africa at Johannesburg on February 13, 1931.

Twin Titles For Shubhi Gupta In Commonwealth Chess Championships

India's Shubhi Gupta underlined her prowess as she clinched the girls U-16 gold and girls U-20 bronze medals in the just-concluded Commonwealth Chess Championships in Kalutara, Sri Lanka. A Women FIDE Master and the reigning U-19 girls' national champion, Shubhi left a lasting impression with her performance in the U-16 category, securing seven wins and two draws. With an exceptional score of eight points out of a possible nine, she outclassed her competition, finishing ahead of compatriots Mrittika Mallick (7 points) and Yashvi Jain (6.5 points), who took second and third place respectively.

Why Shreyas Iyer, Mohammed Shami Weren't Picked For 1st Bangladesh Test

India's squad for the first Test against Bangladesh is out, with a number of top stars like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant making their return. Rookie pacer Yash Dayal also earned his maiden call-up to India's Test team. But, there was no return for Mohammed Shami, though the veteran pacer was expected to be fit for the first Test against Bangladesh. Shreyas Iyer, despite his impressive performance in the first Duleep Trophy match, wasn't picked by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee either.

"One Of India's Best Test Batsmen": Sourav Ganguly's Big Praise For Rishabh Pant

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes Rishabh Pant is on course to become an all-time great in Test cricket but at the same time, the southpaw needs to raise his game in the shorter formats. Pant on Sunday returned to the Test side for the first time since his life-threatening car accident in December 2022. He is expected to the start the first Test against Bangladesh beginning in Chennai on September 19. Since his return earlier this year following the accident, Pant has played T20s and ODIs and has done well.

Anwar Ali Handed Suspension By AIFF, Mohun Bagan To Receive Huge Compensation

Indian defender Anwar Ali's move from Mohun Bagan Super Giant To East Bengal has been a hot topic of debate for several months. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has decided to Anwar a suspension for four months after finding him guilty of terminating his four-year loan deal with Mohun Bagan Super Giant. That isn't all, as a result of the Anwar Ali deal, his parent club Delhi FC, and East Bengal, the club he was recently loaned to, have been barred from registering new players for two transfer windows.

Grass Patches Cut, Fans To Dry Outfield: Bizarre Scenes In Afghanistan vs New Zealand Noida Test

The Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test has been a total disaster so far. Despite there being minimum rain, no play has been possible for 4 sessions in the historic Test, courtesy of poor drainage and outfield conditions at the venue. Not a single ball was possible on the opening day of the match, resulting in a complete washout. On Day 2, the match couldn't start at the scheduled time either as the outfield was still wet. Rain did come down on Day 1 in the evening for some time but since then, there has been no precipitation at the venue. Yet, the groundsmen couldn't get the field ready for play.

Indian Contingent Receives Rousing Welcome On Return Home From Paris Paralympics

The Indian Paris Paralympics contingent touched down at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday. People gathered in large numbers to welcome them for their record-breaking performance at the multi-sport event. People also danced to the beats of dhols. Para javelin thrower Sumit Antil and para archer Harvinder Singh were among the others who returned to New Delhi on Tuesday. The Indian contingent concluded its Paralympics campaign in Paris on Sunday with a record haul of 29 medals, including seven golds, nine silvers, and 13 bronzes.

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British Indian Teen Completes Solo English Channel Swim For Charity

This Cricketer Played 1st Test 15 Years After 'Death', Even Came To India

Twin Titles For Shubhi Gupta In Commonwealth Chess Championships

Why Shreyas Iyer, Mohammed Shami Weren't Picked For 1st Bangladesh Test

"One Of India's Best Test Batsmen": Sourav Ganguly's Big Praise For Rishabh Pant

Anwar Ali Handed Suspension By AIFF, Mohun Bagan To Receive Huge Compensation

Grass Patches Cut, Fans To Dry Outfield: Bizarre Scenes In Afghanistan vs New Zealand Noida Test

Indian Contingent Receives Rousing Welcome On Return Home From Paris Paralympics