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Rahul Dravid's Son Samit Gets India U-19 Call-up, But Won't Be Able To Play World Cup. Here's Why

Samit Dravid, son of former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, was on Saturday drafted into the India under-19 squad for the upcoming multi-format series against Australia. However, he will not be able to play in the 2026 U-19 World Cup. Samit was born on November 10, 2005 and currently just over two months shy of his 19th birthday. So, when the 2026 U-19 World Cup happens he will be over 20 years of age.

Arshad Shaik, Jyoti Gaderiya Disappoint In Track Cycling Events At Paris Paralympics

Indian cyclists Arshad Shaik and Jyoti Gaderiya failed to make an impact in their respective track cycling events as they crashed out in the qualification round in the Paris Paralympics on Saturday. In the qualifying stage of the men's 1,000m time trial C1-3, Shaik managed a disappointing bottom-place (17th) finish with a timing of 1:21.416, failing to make it to the final round. On Friday, he had also failed to progress in the men's 3,000m pursuit C2 event, managing a bottom-place (ninth) finish in the qualifying round.

6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6: Indian Star Does A 'Yuvraj Singh', Ayush Badoni Hits 165* In Just 55 Balls - Watch

The Delhi Premier League T20 has seen some good performances from Indian stars. But what happened in a match between South Delhi Superstarz and North Delhi Strikers was beyond everyone's imagination. South Delhi Superstarz scored 308/5 in 20 overs - which is the highest total in a T20 match. However, it is not known whether it will be officially ratified or not. Till date, SunRisers Hyderabad's 287/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2024 is the highest in a T20 match. In T20Is, Nepal's 314/3 against Mongolia is also highest.

Badminton At Paralympics 2024: Nitesh Kumar, Sukant Kadam Enter Men's Singles SL3 And SL4 Semifinals

Indian shuttlers Nitesh Kumar and Sukant Kadam qualified for the semifinals of men's singles SL3 and SL4 categories respectively after recording straight-game wins in their last group matches in the Paris Paralympics on Saturday. Nitesh, who had won a silver medal in the Asian Para Games last year in China, beat Mongkhon Bunsun of Thailand 21-13 21-14 to notch his third successive win and top group A. Bunsun also qualified for the semifinals as the second-place finisher from group A.

Pickleball Frenzy Hits India!

Get ready, India! Pickleball, the thrilling sport that combines elements of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton, is arriving in the country! None other than tennis legend Andre Agassi will kick off the PWR DUPR Indian Tour & League in January 2025. This exciting event promises to bring competitive pickleball to India and create a global buzz. Agassi, an 8-time Grand Slam champion, expressed his excitement to introduce pickleball to Indian fans. "I'm looking forward to visiting India and sharing the excitement of pickleball. I hope the PWR DUPR Indian Tour & League will be a huge success!"

"Used To Cry...": Paralympics Bronze Medallist Mona Agarwal On Her 'Biggest Challenge'

A mother of two, Mona Agarwal used to cry every single day at the shooting range when her kids on video calls would innocently claim that she had forgotten her way back home and she must put the address on GPS and return. On Friday, participating in her maiden Paralympics, the 37-year-old Mona clinched the bronze medal in women's 10m air rifle after gunning for the gold medal in the final, which eventually went to India's Avani Lekhara.

"We Dented Our Batters' Confidence": Harbhajan Singh Takes Dig On India's '2-And-Half Day Win' Style

After months of limited overs cricket, the Indian cricket team will start playing Test cricket once again starting next month. India will play Bangladesh in September while the big Australia Tour will start in November. Ahead of the Tour, spin great Harbhajan Singh gave an interesting opinion on India's ability to play spin. While the bowlers have done well at home in helpful conditions, Harbhajan feels playing in such pitches has hit the Indian batters hard.

Top Indian Middle Distance Runner Parvej Khan Fails Dope Test, Provisionally Suspended

Top Indian middle distance runner Parvej Khan, who recently made headlines in the country with his exploits at the NCAA circuit in the United States of America, has been provisionally suspended after failing a dope test. The 19-year-old Khan stares at a maximum ban of four years if he is proved guilty of doping. "Yes, he (Parvej Khan) has been provisionally suspended (by the NADA) after failing a dope test," a top source privy to the development told PTI on Friday.

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Rahul Dravid's Son Samit Gets India U-19 Call-up, But Won't Be Able To Play World Cup. Here's Why

Arshad Shaik, Jyoti Gaderiya Disappoint In Track Cycling Events At Paris Paralympics

6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6: Indian Star Does A 'Yuvraj Singh', Ayush Badoni Hits 165* In Just 55 Balls - Watch

Badminton At Paralympics 2024: Nitesh Kumar, Sukant Kadam Enter Men's Singles SL3 And SL4 Semifinals

Pickleball Frenzy Hits India!

"Used To Cry...": Paralympics Bronze Medallist Mona Agarwal On Her 'Biggest Challenge'

"We Dented Our Batters' Confidence": Harbhajan Singh Takes Dig On India's '2-And-Half Day Win' Style

Top Indian Middle Distance Runner Parvej Khan Fails Dope Test, Provisionally Suspended