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Watch: 'Spirit Of Cricket Moment' In India vs Pakistan Legends Match Sets Social Media Ablaze

India Champions were crowned the World Championship of Legends 2024 winners, as they defeated familiar foes Pakistan Champions by five wickets here at Edgbaston on Saturday. The Yuvraj Singh-led side showcased their dominance in the competition and secured the coveted title in a match that went down to the wire as the two teams fought hard. While some exciting batting and bowling performances were witnessed in the final, a 'spirit of cricket' moment also grabbed the spotlight as India's Robin Uthappa looked to help Pakistan's Misbah-ul-Haq, who was struggling with an injury.

Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina Blasted By Para-Badminton Star Manasi Joshi For 'Mocking Disabilities'

In a pulsating finale of the inaugural World Championship of Legends, India Champions emerged victorious by defeating arch-rivals Pakistan Champions by five wickets at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Saturday. After opting to bat, the Younis Khan-led Pakistan Champions posted a competitive total of 156 for 6 in their 20 overs. In reply, Ambati Rayudu's explosive 50 off 30 balls saw India chase down the target with five wickets and as many balls to spare. After the match, captain Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh, were involved in celebrations. In a viral video, Yuvraj, Raina and Harbhajan were jokingly limping while dancing on the tunes of the song "Tauba Tauba".

Harbhajan Singh Breaks Silence On 'Disability' Row Over WCL Celebration Video

India Champions emerged victorious in the final of the inaugural World Championship of Legends (WCL) after defeating Pakistan Champions by five wickets at Edgbaston. Following the victory, former cricketers - Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh - featured in a celebratory video where they jokingly limped while dancing to the popular song "Tauba Tauba". However, their actions were not appreciated by everyone as para-badminton star Manasi Joshi criticised them for 'mocking disabilities'. A complaint was also lodged against the cricketers by Arman Ali, the executive director of the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP), with the SHO of the Amar Colony police station. Harbhajan took to social media to address the situation and the ongoing controversy.

"No Better Feeling Than Winning For India": Yuvraj Singh After WCL 2024 Triumph

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh reflected on the recent World Championship of Legends title win against Pakistan Champions and said the feeling of winning for the country is unmatched. India Champions defeated Pakistan Champions by five wickets in the summit clash of the inaugural WCL title in Birmingham on Saturday. "I don't think there's any better feeling than coming and winning the game for India; that's our passion. I think you always say that it's been so many years, it's hard to get back on the field, but as I said, no better feeling. I think Australia and Pakistan were really good teams in the tournament." Yuvraj said on Star Sports.

No More Tobacco Ads At Cricket Stadiums? BCCI Set To Receive New Mandate: Report

The Union Health Ministry is planning to instruct the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to stop putting hoardings with advertisements for smokeless tobacco products at cricket venues around the country. According to a report by Live Mint, a number of tobacco products, endorsed by former cricketers and Bollywood celebrities, are advertised on hoardings at the venues during cricket matches. The report further stated that these kinds of surrogate advertising for tobacco products are indirectly targeted at youngsters and that is one of the major reasons behind the possible step taken by the ministry.

Kazakhstan's MotoGP race cancelled, Misano gets two rounds

MotoGP cancelled a scheduled race in Kazakhstan on Monday and replaced it with an Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Italy's Misano circuit on Sept. 20-22.

Athletics Biggest Gainer In Government Funding For Paris Olympics Preparations

One Olympic medal is all it takes to raise the profile of a sport and if the colour happens to be gold, it is just icing on the cake. Ask the practitioners of track-and-field disciplines in India, who were the biggest beneficiaries of government funding in this Olympic cycle after javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's top finish in the Tokyo edition three years ago. According to official data from the Sports Authority of India's (SAI) Mission Olympic Cell (MOC), which is available with PTI, the government has spent a whopping Rs 96.08 crore for athletics.

"Mental Conditioning Camp Will Help Team": Hockey Star Abhishek Ahead Of Paris Olympics

Indian men's hockey team forward Abhishek feels the mental conditioning camp the players underwent at renowned adventurer Mike Horn's base in Switzerland ahead of the Paris Olympics has helped them prepare for high-pressure situations. The Indian team has completed a three-day mental conditioning camp at Horn's base and are slated to play a few practice matches in the Netherlands before making their way to Paris Games.

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Watch: 'Spirit Of Cricket Moment' In India vs Pakistan Legends Match Sets Social Media Ablaze

Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina Blasted By Para-Badminton Star Manasi Joshi For 'Mocking Disabilities'

Harbhajan Singh Breaks Silence On 'Disability' Row Over WCL Celebration Video

"No Better Feeling Than Winning For India": Yuvraj Singh After WCL 2024 Triumph

No More Tobacco Ads At Cricket Stadiums? BCCI Set To Receive New Mandate: Report

Kazakhstan's MotoGP race cancelled, Misano gets two rounds

Athletics Biggest Gainer In Government Funding For Paris Olympics Preparations

"Mental Conditioning Camp Will Help Team": Hockey Star Abhishek Ahead Of Paris Olympics