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Injured Shreyanka Patil Ruled Out Of Women's Asia Cup, India Name Tanuja Kanwar As Replacement

Young India spinner Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the remainder of the on-going Women's Asia Cup T20 tournament after fracturing the fourth finger of her left-hand. Shreyanka, who had sustained the injury while attempting to take a catch during India's opening match against Pakistan, was replaced by Tanuja Kanwar in the squad, the Asian Cricket Council said in a release. The 21-year-old had played a vital role against Pakistan, bagging two for 14 in her 3.2 overs, which helped India bowl out the opposition for a low score.

Norman Pritchard: The Doubts Behind India's First Two Olympic Medals

India officially have 35 medals in the Olympics. But two of them - their first two medals - are dubious, and carry a lot of doubt around them. 124 years ago, even before the Indian golden era in field hockey, India's first two Olympic medals were won by athlete Norman Pritchard, who lived in Kolkata (then known as Calcutta). But in a period when the British ruled in India, and having his own origins from Britain, several doubts remain over whether Norman Pritchard's Olympic medals actually belong to India.

Dinesh Karthik's Honest Verdict As Gautam Gambhir-Era Begins In Indian Cricket

Team India is all set to enter it's new era under the guidance of former batter Gautam Gambhir, who has been appointed as the new head coach. Gambhir, who is widely popular for his aggressive and no-nonsense attitude, will be beginning his coaching tenure with an upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka. After Rahul Dravid's tenure ended with India's triumph at the T20 World Cup 2024, everyone is eager is witness India's performance under Gambhir's mentorship.

India vs UAE Live Streaming Women's Asia Cup Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Match?

India vs UAE, Women's Asia Cup 2024 Live Streaming: The Indian women's cricket team continue their 2024 Women's Asia Cup campaign, as they face the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their second group game. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led unit dispatched Pakistan with ease in their opening game, and will look to make it two wins from two. India had restricted Pakistan to just 108, with Deepti Sharma picking up three wickets. India chased down the total in just 14.1 overs. UAE, on the other hand, lost to Nepal in their first game.

Neeraj Chopra's Coach Gives Big Update On Athlete's Injury Ahead Of Paris Olympics

The adductor niggle that has troubled Neeraj Chopra in the past couple of months "is fine" now and the reigning Olympic champion has entered the high intensity phase of his Paris preparations, his German coach Klaus Bartonietz told PTI, dismissing concerns surrounding the Indian star's fitness. The 26-year-old Chopra, who scripted history by winning the javelin throw gold at the Tokyo Olympics, is once again the country's best bet for a top podium finish in the Paris Games beginning on July 26.

Mohammed Shami Names 'Two Best Friends' From Indian Team. They're Not Bumrah, Siraj

Pacer Mohammed Shami played a pivotal in Team India's brilliant outing at the ODI World Cup 2023. India remained unbeaten in the entire tournament but ended up losing against Australia in the final match. Shami, who played only seven games, scalped a whopping total of 24 wickets and became the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. However, Shami sustained an ankle injury during the World Cup and has been out of action, since then. Recently, the 33-year-old pacer returned to nets and started with his bowling practice.

Fresh Twist In Hardik Pandya's Sacking: Ajit Agarkar's Big Role In T20 Captaincy Drama

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya saw his world turn upside down quickly as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the tour of Sri Lanka. Expected to be named the team's new T20I captain, after the retirement of Rohit Sharma, but the new management structure, especially with Gautam Gambhir coming in as the head coach, had a different perspective towards things. Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar handed the T20I leadership bandwagon in the hands of Suryakumar Yadav, while vice-captaincy went to Shubman Gill.

Ireland's hockey stars head to Paris with blend of realism and optimism

David Harte is relishing the prospect of becoming a two-time Olympian when Ireland's hockey side begin their Paris 2024 campaign against Belgium.

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Injured Shreyanka Patil Ruled Out Of Women's Asia Cup, India Name Tanuja Kanwar As Replacement

Norman Pritchard: The Doubts Behind India's First Two Olympic Medals

Dinesh Karthik's Honest Verdict As Gautam Gambhir-Era Begins In Indian Cricket

India vs UAE Live Streaming Women's Asia Cup Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Match?

Neeraj Chopra's Coach Gives Big Update On Athlete's Injury Ahead Of Paris Olympics

Mohammed Shami Names 'Two Best Friends' From Indian Team. They're Not Bumrah, Siraj

Fresh Twist In Hardik Pandya's Sacking: Ajit Agarkar's Big Role In T20 Captaincy Drama

Ireland's hockey stars head to Paris with blend of realism and optimism