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"That 1 Per Cent...": Rohit Sharma Joins Viral Trend, Internet Goes Wild

India captain Rohit Sharma is gearing up for a two-match Test series against Bangladesh, starting September 19. Apart from doing rigorous training drills, Rohit revealed his 'one per cent' other side through a viral Instagram trend. In a reel posted on Instagram, where people reveal their 99 per cent and rest one per cent side. In the first half of the video, Rohit can be seen doing the hard yards with rigorous workout and training in the gym. In the next half, Rohit can be seen having a laugh and teasing his trainer and friends.

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.

AIFF To Have "Independent Inquiry" Into Contract Renewal Process Of Former Head Coach Igor Stimac

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has called for an independent inquiry into the internal procedures that were followed and the personnel that were involved in former head coach Igor Stimac's contract renewal. Stimac's contract was terminated on June 17 after AIFF senior officials held a virtual meeting with the Croatian manager. Following the termination of his contract Stimac had filed a claim of $920,000 before the FIFA Football Tribunal.Stimac and AIFF recently agreed to a compensation settlement for terminating the Croatian from the position of head coach.

As PR Sreejesh Retires, PM Narendra Modi Shares Heartwarming Farewell Letter

Retired Indian hockey star P R Sreejesh has shared a letter that he received from Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently in which the leader has lauded the former goalkeeper for his service to the game and expressed confidence in his ability to be "impactful" as the new national junior coach. Sreejesh called time on his illustrious 15-year career after India's bronze-winning Paris Olympic campaign, which was the his and the team's second successive Games medal after the bronze in Tokyo.

Avinash Sable To Join Neeraj Chopra In Diamond League Finale In Brussels

National record holder 3000m steeplechaser Avinash Sable will run in his maiden Diamond League Final in Brussels, joining star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra in the season-ending event, as he is listed among 12 participants for the winner-takes-all race on Friday. Sable finished 14th in the overall Diamond League standings with three points he garnered from two meetings. But four athletes ranked higher than him -- Lamecha Girma (injured) of Ethiopia, Geordie Beamish of New Zealand, Ryuji Mura of Japan and Hillary Bor of the USA -- are not taking part in the final.

"Afghanistan Have Better Facilities": Big Accusation Against BCCI Over Noida Test Fiasco

The Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test has made headlines without a single ball being bowled. For two days, no play has been possible at the Greater Noida Stadium due to unfit playing conditions. Rain at the venue hasn't been incessant, poor drainage facilities have hurt the stadium's ability to get the match started. Despite the fact that the Sun was out for the most part of Day 2, even toss couldn't be held as the groundsmen failed to dry the wet patches on the field. While there are suggestions that the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) could've chosen a different venue, a board official has claimed that Noida stadium was the only option they had.

Hong Kong Open 2024: Ana/Tiwi dan Komang Lolos ke 16 Besar

Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma/Amalia Cahaya Pratiwi membuka kemenangan wakil Indonesia di Hong Kong Open 2024 pada Rabu (11/9). Hasil positif juga diraih Komang Ayu Cahya Dewi.

"BCCI Gave Us 3 Venue Options": Afghanistan Reveal Why They Chose Noida For New Zealand Test

The controversy over facilities in Greater Noida continued as play on Day 2 of the one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand was once again called off without any action. The Greater Noida Authority has come under a lot of fire after the ground staff failed to get the field ready for play at the Pathik Sports Complex. The umpires cited "players safety" as a concern and although there was no rain on Tuesday, some wet patches on the field made it impossible for the officials to start the play. While Afghanistan have played majority of their games in India at Greater Noida, the BCCI gave the Afghanistan Cricket Board a few options including Kanpur, Bengaluru, and Greater Noida.

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"That 1 Per Cent...": Rohit Sharma Joins Viral Trend, Internet Goes Wild

British Indian Teen Completes Solo English Channel Swim For Charity

AIFF To Have "Independent Inquiry" Into Contract Renewal Process Of Former Head Coach Igor Stimac

As PR Sreejesh Retires, PM Narendra Modi Shares Heartwarming Farewell Letter

Avinash Sable To Join Neeraj Chopra In Diamond League Finale In Brussels

"Afghanistan Have Better Facilities": Big Accusation Against BCCI Over Noida Test Fiasco

Hong Kong Open 2024: Ana/Tiwi dan Komang Lolos ke 16 Besar

"BCCI Gave Us 3 Venue Options": Afghanistan Reveal Why They Chose Noida For New Zealand Test