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Parupalli Kashyap Introduced Himself As Saina Nehwal's Husband, MS Dhoni's Reply Left Him Stunned

Indian badminton star Parupalli Kashyap has recalled his recent meeting with legendary cricketer MS Dhoni. Kashyap, who is a former Commonwealth Games gold medallist, is married to former world no. 1 shuttler Saina Nehwal. During a recent appearance on a podcast, Kashyap revealed that he had the opportunity of meeting Dhoni at a wedding. The 37-year-old suggested that since everyone doesn't follow badminton, he introduced himself to Dhoni as Saina's husband. However, Kashyap revealed that Dhoni's reaction upon meeting him was something that he did not expect.

Harbhajan Singh Picks 3 Top Batters In The World. No Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma

Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh did not include both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma while picking the top three batters in the world. The top pick for the cricketer, who won the 2007 T20 World Cup as well as the 2011 ODI World Cup, was the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. He also named former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis and West Indies great Brian Lara as his other two options. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Harbhajan was asked to choose the top three batters in the world and he went for three legendary options rather than any player who are currently playing the game.

Ind vs Zim 4th T20I: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill Smash Zimbabwe Bowlers; India Secure Series With 3-1 Lead

Yashasvi Jaiswal's flair was complemented by skipper Shubman Gill's poise as young Indian team cantered to a 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the fourth T20 International, taking an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. This is the second time that India beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets after a similar-margin win at the same venue in 2016. Jaiswal and Gill's approach was in complete contrast as the Mumbai southpaw went hammer and tongs during his unbeaten 93-run knock while the skipper (58 not out) was ready to play the second fiddle in a chase of 153 which was completed in 15.2 overs.

"Arsdheep Singh Jasprit Bumrah Se Dab Nahi Rahe": Ex-Pakistan Captain's Massive Remark

The Indian cricket team had an unforgettable outing in the 2024 T20 World Cup. In the event that took place in USA and Barbados, the Rohit Sharma-led side bagged the trophy, their first after 17 years. While the team shone in all fronts, their bowling certainly took the centre stage. Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has heaped praises on Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh, who was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the tournament along with Afghanistan's Fazalhaq Farooqi. Both the players picked 17 wickets each.

Anirban Lahiri holds 4-stroke lead at LIV

India's Anirban Lahiri carded a 5-under-par 66 on Saturday to seize a four-stroke lead after the second round at the LIV Golf Andalucia event in Sotogrande, Spain.

Court Says Some Games Fixed During India vs South Africa Series In 2000

A Delhi court, which framed charges against four accused in the 2000 cricket match-fixing scandal case, said some matches of the India-South Africa test and ODI series were fixed and attempts were made to fix other fixtures. The two tests and five one-day internationals were held from February 19 to March 19, 2000. The court said, "Investigation also concluded that some of the matches were fixed and an attempt was made to fix some other matches." It said noting the investigation that in the first test match at Mumbai from February 24 to 28, "It was decided that the South African Team will not score more than 250 runs in an inning and the same is evident from the statement of Pieter Strydom and Hansie Cronje before the King's Commission." In the second Test match at Bengaluru from March 2 to 6, the court noted that, "Though Hansie Cronje had spoken to other players as per the statements made before the King's Commission, this match was not fixed although an attempt was made to fix it." Noting the evidence before it, the court said that the first ODI on March 9 in Kochi was a fixed match.

On Rohit Sharma's Wimbledon Appearance, RCB's "Garden" Post Is Pure Gold

India's T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma made a special appearance at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club to watch the men's singles semi-finals of the ongoing Wimbledon. Rohit was pictured near courtside and was seen wearing an olive suit with tean brown tie and leather shoes. Last month, Rohit led India to just their second T20 World Cup title, and first in 17 years. In the final, India beat South Africa by 7 runs in Barbados.

"Top Stuff From Our Young Guns": Jay Shah Praises Shubman Gill And Co For Winning Zimbabwe T20I Series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has congratulated skipper Shubman Gill and his team for their brilliant series victory over Zimbabwe in the five-match T20I series at the Harare Sports Club in Harare in Zimbabwe on Saturday. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill resembled unstoppable Ferraris on a national highway as they resoundingly struck unbeaten fifties to help India thrash Zimbabwe by 10 wickets and take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.

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Parupalli Kashyap Introduced Himself As Saina Nehwal's Husband, MS Dhoni's Reply Left Him Stunned

Harbhajan Singh Picks 3 Top Batters In The World. No Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma

Ind vs Zim 4th T20I: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill Smash Zimbabwe Bowlers; India Secure Series With 3-1 Lead

"Arsdheep Singh Jasprit Bumrah Se Dab Nahi Rahe": Ex-Pakistan Captain's Massive Remark

Anirban Lahiri holds 4-stroke lead at LIV

Court Says Some Games Fixed During India vs South Africa Series In 2000

On Rohit Sharma's Wimbledon Appearance, RCB's "Garden" Post Is Pure Gold

"Top Stuff From Our Young Guns": Jay Shah Praises Shubman Gill And Co For Winning Zimbabwe T20I Series