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Shreyas Iyer Turns Into Sunil Narine Ahead Of Bangladesh Tests, Video Goes Viral

The lack of all-rounders in the Indian cricket team has been highlighted by many over the years. Team India's struggles at ICC events over the last decade has primarily been due to the absence of multiple genuine all-round options. However, the scenario is changing, with many outright batters trying to sharpen their skills with the ball. Shreyas Iyer is one such player. Not part of Team India's T20I and Test setup at present, Iyer was spotting adding the skill of bowling to his resume in the Buchi Babu tournament match between Mumbai and TNCA XI.

Krishan Bahadur Pathak Named India Goalkeeper In Asian Champions Trophy Squad

Krishan Bahadur Pathak, on expected lines, was on Wednesday named the main goalkeeper after the retirement of PR Sreejesh in the Harmanpreet Singh-led 18-member Indian team for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy. The tournament will see defending champions India vie for top honours alongside Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan and hosts China at Hulunbuir from September 8-17. Sreejesh announced his retirement after India won a second successive Olympic bronze medal in Paris earlier this month. Pathak, who was India's standby goalkeeper at the Paris Olympics and in many tournaments prior to that, will now be the man in charge at the post, while Suraj Karkera will be the reserve custodian.

Paralympics 2024 Officially Open; Sumit Antil, Bhagyashree Jadhav Lead Indian Contingent

Paralympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Highlights: French President Emmanuel Macron declared the 2024 Paralympics open on Wednesday during a colourful ceremony in the heart of Paris. A total of 4,400 Paralympians, representing 167 nations, marched from Champs-Elysees to Place de la Concorde. In a moment of pride for India, para-athletes Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav led the Indian contingent, which is the largest ever in the nation's Paralympic history with 84 athletes in 12 different sports. The opening ceremony itself was a spectacular celebration of diversity, resilience, and the spirit of competition, featuring breathtaking performances that highlighted French culture and the Paralympic values of determination and equality.

Jay Shah Got Backing Of 15 Members To Become ICC Chairman. Report Says Pakistan Cricket Board Did This

Jay Shah On Tuesday was elected unopposed as the independent chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The current honorary secretary of the BCCI will assume his position at ICC on 1 December, 2024. After the election, Shah, who was the sole nominee for the chairmanship, emphasised his commitment to expanding the global reach and popularity of cricket, especially with its upcoming inclusion in the LA 2028 Olympics.

Paris Paralympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming Paralympic Game Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Much like the Olympics, the Paris Paralympics 2024 opening ceremony won't be held inside a single stadium. Instead, France's Place de la Concorde - one of its popular public plazas - and the Champs-Elysees avenue alongside it, will host the 4,400-odd athletes set to take part. With France hosting the Paralympic Games for the first time, French artistic director Thomas Jolly has promised a ceremony of spectacular performances. Javelin thrower Sumit Antil and shot putter Bhagyashree Jadhav will be India's flag-bearers during the opening ceremony.

"India Eyeing Double-Digit Athletics Medals In Paralympics 2024": Athletics Head Coach

India can clinch 10 medals including five golds in athletics at the Paralympics starting on Wednesday, reckoned para athletics head coach Satyanarayana, adding that the aim will be to better their performances from the last edition. Satyanarayana said the Indian athletes have trained intensely for the Paris Para Games as an overall contingent of 84 athletes — 52 men and 32 women — will take part in the event. It will also be India's largest contingent ever at the Paralympics.

"Will Promote Merit In Sports": President Droupadi Murmu On India Hosting 2036 Olympics

President Droupadi Murmu feels that India's ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympics is a step in the right direction as it would not just inspire people but also promote meritocracy in the country's sporting landscape. The president, who met senior PTI editors at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday for an exclusive interaction, also expressed her admiration for India's indigenous sports like kabaddi. "I do like watching sports although I did not get too many opportunities to play. But when I could, I preferred Indian sports," Murmu said.

"Made BCCI A...": Sachin Tendulkar's Big Take On Jay Shah Day After ICC Chairman Announcement

The newly-elected ICC Chairman Jay Shah's efforts as BCCI secretary in giving equal priority to men's and women's cricket have made the Indian board a "pioneer" for other governing bodies of the game to follow, reckoned legendary Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday. Shah will leave BCCI after a five-year stint, which began in October 2019, to take over as the independent chairman of the International Cricket Council from December 1.

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Shreyas Iyer Turns Into Sunil Narine Ahead Of Bangladesh Tests, Video Goes Viral

Krishan Bahadur Pathak Named India Goalkeeper In Asian Champions Trophy Squad

Paralympics 2024 Officially Open; Sumit Antil, Bhagyashree Jadhav Lead Indian Contingent

Jay Shah Got Backing Of 15 Members To Become ICC Chairman. Report Says Pakistan Cricket Board Did This

Paris Paralympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming Paralympic Game Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

"India Eyeing Double-Digit Athletics Medals In Paralympics 2024": Athletics Head Coach

"Will Promote Merit In Sports": President Droupadi Murmu On India Hosting 2036 Olympics

"Made BCCI A...": Sachin Tendulkar's Big Take On Jay Shah Day After ICC Chairman Announcement