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Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga Ruled Out Of Remaining ODIs Against India

All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the ongoing three-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka due to a hamstring injury. With the first ODI ending in a thrilling tie, India and Sri Lanka will face off in the second ODI here at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. Hasaranga was seen holding his hamstring during the final delivery of his spell. Jeffrey Vandersay has been named the replacement for the all-rounder whose exit depletes the Sri Lankan bowling attack since they have already lost the services of Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera and Nuwan Thushara.

India's Schedule, Medal Events At Olympics 2024, August 4: Lovlina Borgohain, Lakshya Sen Eye Medals; Hockey QF In Focus

India's Schedule, Medal Events At Olympics 2024, August 4: It promises to be a blockbuster Sunday for India at the Paris Olympics 2024. In badminton, Lakshya Sen will face Denmark's Viktor Axelsen for a place in the final of men's singles. In hockey, the men's team will plat Great Britain for a spot in the semi-final. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain is one win away from being assured of a medal. Shooting action is also not over as India's Vijayveer Sidhu and Anish play in the men's 25m Rapid fire pistol.

Rohit Sharma's Death Stare To Arshdeep Singh After 1st ODI Sparks Meme Fest

India missed out on a golden opportunity of taking 1-0 lead over Sri Lanka in the three-match ODI series. Chasing 231 in the first ODI, Rohit Sharma and co were always in the game but failed to cross the finishing line as the match ended in a tie. It was a huge shock for all the fans around the world as India needed one run off 15 balls with two wickets in hand. However, skipper Charith Asalanka held his nerves and dismissed Shivam Dube and Arshdeep Singh on consecutive deliveries and saved Sri Lanka from defeat.

"Cheating" Claims Surface As Indian Boxer Nishant Dev Gets "Robbed" Of Paris Olympics Medal

After India boxer Nishant Dev crashed out of the quarter-finals at the ongoing Paris Olympics, former pugilist Vijender Singh and actor Randeep Hooda questioned the scoring system in the bout. While facing Mexico's Marco Verde, Nishant lost the quarter-finals by 4-1. From the naked eye, Nishant looked more dominant in the first two rounds. The 23-year-old wrapped up in the first round in his favour. But in the next two rounds, Verde was declared the winner by the judges.

Manu Bhaker, Who Won India 2 Bronze Medals, Named Flag Bearer At Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony

India's two-time Olympic bronze medallist Manu Bhaker is set to be India's flagbearer in the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) sources stated that Bhaker will be India's women's flagbearer in the closing ceremony. India's men's flagbearer for the ceremony is yet to be confirmed. The closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics will take place on August 11. Bhaker brought her A-game in Paris and broke numerous accolades to claim two bronze medals in the Summer Games.

Ishan Kishan Set To Play Domestic Cricket On National Selectors' Advice: Report

Star wickekeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, who was stripped off the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI's) central contracts for 2023-24 for missing domestic cricket, is all set to make a comeback for Jharkhand, stated a report. It added that the southpaw has been included in the 25 pre-season probables announced by Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) and that he took the decision after consluting "some well-wishers and national selectors". Kishan was a part of the Indian squad for the South Africa Test series squad last year but pulled out due to 'personal reasons'. He last played for India in November 2023.

Watch: Chinese Shuttler Wins Gold, Gets Proposed By Teammate On Court. This Happens Next

Chinese duo Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong won the badminton mixed doubles gold medal at the Paris Olympics after beating South Korea's Kim Won-ho/Jeong Na-eun in the final on Friday. Zheng and Huang, silver medalists at the Tokyo Olympics, won the gold medal match 21-8, 21-11. While it must be the only big moment of the day for Siwei, but not for Yaqiong, who was proposed by her boyfriend and Chinese men's doubles player Liu Yuchen, right in front of the entire crowd. The video of the heartwarming moment is going viral on social media.

Nishant Dev Bows Out Of Olympics 2024 After Quarter-Final Loss In Men's Boxing 71kg

Olympics debutant Nishant Dev (71kg) bowed out of the Paris Games following a heartbreaking defeat to Mexico's Marco Verde Alvarez in the Men's 71kg quarterfinal here on Saturday. The 23-year-old World Boxing Championships bronze medallist Indian lost by a 1-4 split verdict to his second seed Mexican opponent in the quarterfinal at the North Paris Arena. Nishant started well, with four judges ranking him higher after the first round. However, Nishant was unable to hold the momentum, notably beginning to fatigue from the second round onwards, as Verde was able to land more punches.

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Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga Ruled Out Of Remaining ODIs Against India

India's Schedule, Medal Events At Olympics 2024, August 4: Lovlina Borgohain, Lakshya Sen Eye Medals; Hockey QF In Focus

Rohit Sharma's Death Stare To Arshdeep Singh After 1st ODI Sparks Meme Fest

"Cheating" Claims Surface As Indian Boxer Nishant Dev Gets "Robbed" Of Paris Olympics Medal

Manu Bhaker, Who Won India 2 Bronze Medals, Named Flag Bearer At Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony

Ishan Kishan Set To Play Domestic Cricket On National Selectors' Advice: Report

Watch: Chinese Shuttler Wins Gold, Gets Proposed By Teammate On Court. This Happens Next

Nishant Dev Bows Out Of Olympics 2024 After Quarter-Final Loss In Men's Boxing 71kg