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Wriddhiman Saha Ready To Play For Bengal In All Three Formats Next Season

Veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha, who returned to Bengal after two seasons with Tripura, expressed his plans to play in all three formats for the state in the forthcoming domestic season. The 39-year-old Saha, who has played 40 Tests, scoring 1353 runs with three centuries and six fifties, had parted ways with Bengal in 2022-23 following a clash with Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) secretary Debabrata Das, who alleged Saha was making excuses to avoid playing for Bengal. However, on Monday, Saha said he would like to discuss the past and was focused on the upcoming season.

Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma Unite For Noble Cause, Donate For Charity Auction

India cricket icons Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid among others have come together to donate for a charity auction, benefitting the Vipla Foundation, an organisation striving to empower unprivileged communities in India. The auction was organised by Indian wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul and his wife Athiya Shetty, titled 'Cricket for a Cause: To Benefit the Vipla Foundation'. Several iconic items of cricket memorabilia has been put up for an auction, the receipts of which will directly benefit the Vipla Foundation.

Vinesh Phogat Leaves Paris Games Village Ahead Of CAS Verdict On Olympic Silver Medal, Latest Photos Emerge

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat is likely to travel to India with Olympic bronze medalist Aman Sehrawat after completion of the Paris Olympics 2024 and is expected to reach Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi by 10:30 am on Tuesday. “Vinesh Phogat is travelling to India tonight with Olympic bronze winner Aman Sehrawat, will reach Delhi at 10:30 am IST,” sources told IANS.

What Neeraj Chopra Said On Being Replaced By PR Sreejesh As India's Closing Ceremony Flag Bearer

Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh joined Manu Bhaker as the nation's second flag bearer at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024. The decision, however, was a late one, with Neeraj Chopra earlier designated for the role. However, when the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha told Neeraj of the change in plans, the Tokyo Olympics gold medal winner's response proved why he is a gentleman. Neeraj has quickly established his reputation as one of the most humble sportspersons in the game, and this is the reason why.

Shakib Al-Hasan To Play For Bangladesh In Pakistan Tour, Confirms Chief Selector

Star Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been confirmed to play the remaining Test matches in 2024, with chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain affirming his availability for the remainder of the year. Bangladesh is scheduled to play eight Test matches - four two-match Test series against Pakistan, India, South Africa, and the West Indies - in 2024, all of which are part of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, as per the ICC.

"We'd Like To See More But...": Abhinav Bindra's Verdict On Indian Shooters In Paris Olympics 2024

Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra believes there was a scope of "more conversions" for Indian shooters at the Paris Games but overall it was a campaign which they should be proud of. India clinched six medals overall with three in shooting as Manu Bhaker became the first ever athlete from the country post Independence to earn two podium finishes in a single edition of Olympics. Alongside winning a bronze medal in women's 10m air pistol, Manu grabbed another bronze in mixed 10m air pistol shooting with Sarabjot Singh as her teammate. India got another bronze when Swapnil Kusale finished third in the final of the 50m rifle 3 positions event in Paris.

Neeraj Chopra's Homecoming Delayed After Paris Olympics 2024 - Report Reveals Grim Reason

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has left for Germany after winning a silver medal in the Paris Games to take medical advice regarding a possible surgery and to decide whether to feature in the upcoming Diamond League meetings, according to sources. A family source told PTI that he has left for Germany and is unlikely to return to India for at least one month. In Paris, Indian Olympic Association sources also confirmed that Chopra has left for Germany. " Chopra has left for Germany and he will not return to India for another month and a half," a family source told PTI. "I am not aware of the much of the details, but for sure he will consult a doctor there (Germany)," he added.

Four Top Stars Set To Miss Duleep Trophy, Says Report. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma And...

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, R Ashwin, and Jasprit Bumrah will not be available for India's season-opening Duleep Trophy, which begins on September 5 as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. The teams for the tournament will be selected later this month by the panel led by Ajit Agarkar. However, most of the other centrally contracted players are expected to participate in the four-team competition. Among the players who will draw significant attention are KL Rahul, who missed four of the five Tests against England earlier this year due to injury, and Rishabh Pant, who might be playing his first red-ball match since fully recovering from a car accident in December 2022.

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Wriddhiman Saha Ready To Play For Bengal In All Three Formats Next Season

Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma Unite For Noble Cause, Donate For Charity Auction

Vinesh Phogat Leaves Paris Games Village Ahead Of CAS Verdict On Olympic Silver Medal, Latest Photos Emerge

What Neeraj Chopra Said On Being Replaced By PR Sreejesh As India's Closing Ceremony Flag Bearer

Shakib Al-Hasan To Play For Bangladesh In Pakistan Tour, Confirms Chief Selector

"We'd Like To See More But...": Abhinav Bindra's Verdict On Indian Shooters In Paris Olympics 2024

Neeraj Chopra's Homecoming Delayed After Paris Olympics 2024 - Report Reveals Grim Reason

Four Top Stars Set To Miss Duleep Trophy, Says Report. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma And...