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HS Prannoy Aims To Keep Mental Struggles Behind Ahead Of Paris Olympics 2024

His body has been ravaged by a spate of illnesses, the most recent being a bout of chikungunya, but seasoned Indian badminton player H S Prannoy is unwilling to let it come in the way of a dream Olympic debut that is happening a tad late in his career. He is focused on building his stamina for the grind that awaits him in Paris later this month and helping him is his coach and former player RMV Gurusaidutt. The 32-year-old Kerala shuttler, a 2022 Thomas Cup title winner and a World and Asian Games bronze-medallist, has battled past a chronic stomach disorder, a nagging back injury, and more recently a week-long bout of the mosquito-borne viral disease.

'We Want Captain Hardik' Trends Amid Reports Of Suryakumar Yadav Becoming T20I Skipper Ahead Of Hardik Pandya

There has been a lot of chatter surrounding the appointment of Indian cricket team's next T20I skipper after Rohit Sharma retired from the format following the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. While the expectation was that vice-captain Hardik Pandya will succeed Rohit, Suryakumar Yadav has emerged as a strong contender in the past couple of days. Media reports claimed that Hardik's fitness issues have become a hindrance in the eyes of the team management and Suryakumar can be picked as the one to lead the side in the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka. However, following the reports, 'We want captain Hardik' started trending on X (formerly Twitter) with many fans expressing their support for the all-rounder. Hardik was a top performer in the T20 World Cup and has also won the IPL as a captain.

Rohit Sharma's Impression In Suryakumar Yadav Pipping Hardik Pandya For T20I Captaincy? Report Makes Bold Claim

Indian cricket team is seeing winds of change after the 2024 T20 World Cup win. The side will now be guided by new head coach Gautam Gambhir. In the T20Is, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja will no longer play as Indian cricket enters a phase of transition. In the midst of this, India's tour of Sri Lanka (three T20Is and three ODIs) holds extra significance for a number of reasons. This will be Gambhir's first assignment as India coach and the sides picked for the two series may give an indication on what lies ahead.

Post Amit Mishra's "Fame And Power" Dig At Virat Kohli, Punjab Kings Star's Big Revelation

One of the most iconic cricketers of all time, Virat Kohli became a big talking point on social media after veteran Indian spinner Amit Mishra shared some scintillating revelations from the Indian Premier League. Mishra, who plays for Lucknow Super Giants, suggested that Kohli has changed a lot over the years, with "fame and power" bringing about a big shift in his personality. As Mishra's comments triggered a huge debate on social media, Punjab Kings star Shashank Singh shared a brilliant story from his interaction with Kohli, that truly showcases the personality the latter has.

How India's 157 Kmph Star Lost His Way? Ex-India Bowling Coach Explains

Former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has pointed out what led to the dip in form of star pacer Umran Malik. The right-arm fast bowler, who could easily click over 145 kmph, is a rare commodity with raw pace, but Mhambrey opines that what went against the bowler is the fact that he has struggled with his line and length, of late. Umran made his IPL debut in 2021. He played three matches in the edition and picked two wickets. IPL 2022 was a breakthrough season for the Jammu and Kashmir pacer as he picked 22 wickets in 14 games.

Fourteen pupils rushed to hospital after eating 'super spicy' flavoured crisps

Fourteen children were rushed to hospital after eating 'super spicy' flavoured potato crisps. The pupils experienced nausea and acute pain around their mouth after consuming the product.

Jyothi Yarraji Wants To Learn From Her Mother's Struggles And Shine At Olympics 2024

When Jyothi Yarraji leaps past each hurdle in her bid to reach the finish line, it feels like she is trying to put behind all the struggles that her mother Kumari underwent while working in double shifts as a domestic help and a cleaner at a local hospital in Visakhapatnam. It is her gutsy mother's positive mindset while struggling for sustenance that Yarraji would like to carry when she gets on the starting blocks of her 100m hurdles heats during the Paris Olympics.

Ravindra Jadeja Pays Tribute To Late Mother With Heartwarming Sketch

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja remembered his mother Lata and paid her rich tributes. He said his achievements in the filed are a tribute to her. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the veteran all-rounder, who recently won the ICC T20 World Cup with Men in Blue in the West Indies and USA, wrote, "Whatever i'm doing on the field.. it's a tribute to you." Jadeja's mother, passed away in 2005 when Jadeja was making his mark in age group cricket. Jadeja had announced his retirement from the T20 Internationals just hours after clinching the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 title on June 29.

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HS Prannoy Aims To Keep Mental Struggles Behind Ahead Of Paris Olympics 2024

'We Want Captain Hardik' Trends Amid Reports Of Suryakumar Yadav Becoming T20I Skipper Ahead Of Hardik Pandya

Rohit Sharma's Impression In Suryakumar Yadav Pipping Hardik Pandya For T20I Captaincy? Report Makes Bold Claim

Post Amit Mishra's "Fame And Power" Dig At Virat Kohli, Punjab Kings Star's Big Revelation

How India's 157 Kmph Star Lost His Way? Ex-India Bowling Coach Explains

Fourteen pupils rushed to hospital after eating 'super spicy' flavoured crisps

Jyothi Yarraji Wants To Learn From Her Mother's Struggles And Shine At Olympics 2024

Ravindra Jadeja Pays Tribute To Late Mother With Heartwarming Sketch