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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Not Jasprit Bumrah: Mohammed Shami Picks India's Top Bowler Right Now
Jasprit Bumrah has been a phenomenal performer for the Indian cricket team and he played a massive role in guiding them to the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. He has earned a lot of praise from both experts and critics with many haling him as a legend of the modern game. However, Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami picked himself as the best Indian bowler at present during a chat with Shubhankar Mishra on YouTube. When asked "India ka sabse behtar bowler kaun? (Who is the best bowler in India?", Shami responded - “Abhi? Main he manta hoon. (Right now? I think it is me".
Leander Paes, Vijay Amritraj Become First Indians Inducted Into International Tennis Hall Of Fame
Former doubles world number one Leander Paes and tennis broadcaster, actor and player Vijay Amritraj became the first Asian men inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday. The first inductees from India were joined by British tennis journalist and author Richard Evans in enshrinement ceremonies at the Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. Paes recounted his youth playing football and hockey before turning to tennis and eventually following his hockey-captain father as an Olympic medalist.
VVS Laxman Reluctant To Continue As NCA Head, Could Join This IPL Franchise As Coach: Report
Not just the Indian senior cricket team, changes are expected in the National Cricket Academy too, according to reports. The NCA in Bengaluru is an important institution in Indian cricket. Several age group camps are held here under top coaches while contracted senior team members also come here as part of their rehabilitation process in case of injury. From November, 2021, former Indian cricket team batter VVS Laxman was the NCA head. He replaced Rahul Dravid in the role. Traditionally, the NCA head sometimes even travels with the national team on several tours.
"Need Relationships With Actresses": Ruturaj Gaikwad Snub Prompts Epic Rant By Ex CSK Star
The plethora of talent that Indian cricket has often made it difficult for players to retain a sustained place in the national team. While Rinku Singh became the victim of competition at the T20 World Cup 2024, Ruturaj Gaikwad didn't get a spot in the team for the tour of Sri Lanka. Neither of the two batters has done anything wrong to sit in the situation they have been in. Still, it's team combination and preference of different kinds of players that forced the selectors to snub them for different assignments. But, not everyone is understandably happy seeing such selection snubs, with former India and Chennai Super Kings batter S Badrinath making some scathing comments in this regard.
Fitness Is About Training The Mind: Hardik Pandya
Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has said that fitness is all about training the mind and once that is achieved the body is able to push the limits. Speaking at the launch of his clothing line in Mumbai on Saturday, Hardik shared his thoughts on fitness.
India Star Thought T20 World Cup Final Was Lost, Then Rohit Sharma Told Him This
The T20 World Cup 2024 was a momentous occasion for the Indian cricket team. Not only because they won it, but due to the fact that it marked the end of an 11-year ICC title drought. For all of India's might in world cricket, they were stumbling at the final hurdle of ICC events. Even in the T20 World Cup 2024 final, it looked all but over with South Africa needing 30 off just 30 balls, after Axar Patel conceded 24 runs in the 15th over.
"When You Realise You Would Be Kicked...": Mohammed Shami Reveals MS Dhoni's Retirement Strategy
When will MS Dhoni announce his retirement from cricket? This is a question that still remains to be answered. The wicketkeeper-batter called time on his international cricket career in August, 2020 but he continues to feature in Indian Premier League as a player. Dhoni played in IPL 2024 but gave no hints about his retirement plans even at the end of his team Chennai Super Kings' campaign. Hence, his potential retirement continues to be a matter of intrigue. In an interview, Dhoni's former India teammate Mohammed Shami revealed the player's retirement strategy.