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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.

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.

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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

Not Jasprit Bumrah: Mohammed Shami Picks India's Top Bowler Right Now

Leander Paes, Vijay Amritraj Become First Indians Inducted Into International Tennis Hall Of Fame

VVS Laxman Reluctant To Continue As NCA Head, Could Join This IPL Franchise As Coach: Report

"Need Relationships With Actresses": Ruturaj Gaikwad Snub Prompts Epic Rant By Ex CSK Star