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Focus On Yashasvi Jaiswal's Batting Position As stronger India Ready To Face Zimbabwe In 3rd T20I

India will find it tough to choose between Yashasvi Jaiswal's seemingly effortless flamboyance and Abhishek Sharma's uber-cool aggression at the top when they rejig their combination to make space for World Cup-winning squad members in the third T20 International against Zimbabwe in Harare on Wednesday. The arrival of Jaiswal, Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube, all of whom were part of the main team during the title-winning run last month, gives the Indian team a formidable look in the most important game of the series as visitors look to press home the advantage after the booster shot of a series-levelling 100-run victory in the second match.

Olympics-Bound Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Advances To Grand Prix of Spain Final

India's two-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat has reached the final of the women's 50kg category in the Grand Prix of Spain international continental wrestling championship here on Saturday. Vinesh, who had reached Madrid after making a last-minute appeal to get her Spanish Visa which was delayed and got it only a few hours before her departure, easily won three bouts in the Women's 50kg category to storm into the final. She will meet Mariia Tiumerekova, a former Russian wrestler who is now representing the Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN).

James Anderson's Farewell Match: England vs West Indies 1st Test Day 1 Live Updates

England vs West Indies 1st Test Day 1 Live Updates: James Anderson was thrust straight into the action in his final Test as England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to field against the West Indies at Lord's on Wednesday. Stokes's decision was greeted by huge cheers from the crowd at the 'Home of Cricket', with spectators eager to see Anderson do what he does best in the paceman's 188th and final Test of a record-breaking career spanning two decades. No fast bowler has taken more than the 41-year-old Anderson's 700 Test wickets and only India batting hero Sachin Tendulkar has played more matches (200) in the format. Overcast skies promised to assist swing bowler Anderson, who made his Test debut against Zimbabwe at Lord's back in 2003. But looking ahead to the 2025/26 Ashes, England believe now is the right time to end his international career. (Live Scorecard)

Atiqa Mir, 9, Only Asian Karter Shortlisted For Iron Dames New Young Talents Initiative

Atiqa Mir, the 9-year-old racing sensation who is the fastest Indian girl on four-wheels, has been shortlisted for the first-ever selection process of the cult Switzerland-based all-women motorsports team Iron Dames's new Young Talents initiative. The initiative aims to identify and develop young female kart racers between the ages of eight and 13, who dream of a career in motorsport. The date for the first selection round has been fixed for July 29-30 in Franciacorta, Italy. Atiqa is the only Asian karter and also the youngest to be shortlisted among 11 girls from all around the world.

James Anderson has 'made peace' with retirement ahead of final Test for England

England's leading wicket-taker James Anderson insists he has “made peace” with his impending retirement after a record-breaking Test career that has spanned more than two decades.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Announces Rs 11 Crore Reward For T20 World Cup-Winning Team India

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday announced a cash reward of Rs 11 crore for the Indian cricket team which won the T20 World Cup. The announcement was made in the central hall of the Vidhan Bhavan (state legislature complex) where four Mumbai players from the team -- captain Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dubey -- were felicitated. CM Shinde in his speech expressed his delight over the team's victory against arch-rivals Pakistan in the World Cup.

Watch: Harbhajan Singh Meets Kamran Akmal Weeks After 'Sikh Joke' Incident, This Happens

Two former stars of their respective teams, Harbhajan Singh and Kamran Akmal came face to face in the 'World Championship Of Legens' event in Birmingham on Saturday, as India's team took on Pakistan veterans' side. The two former cricketers, who have squared off against each other multiple times during their active playing days, were spotted engaging in an aminated chat during the meet. While the audio of the clip wasn't available, a calculated guess suggests that the two must've spoken about the controversial remarks Kamran had made as a pundit on a Pakistani TV channel, while analysing an Indian cricket team's game at the T20 World Cup 2024.

Rohit Sharma Or Hardik Pandya? BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Ends Debate Around India's ODI Captain

BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Sunday congratulated Team India for winning the T20 World Cup title in West Indies via a video message and also expressed confidence in winning next year's World Test Championship Final and Champions Trophy under Rohit Sharma's leadership. Shah extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Men in Blue while dedicating the win to outgoing coach Rahul Dravid and the senior trio of Rohit, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, who announced their retirements from T20Is following the title win against South Africa in Barbados.

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Focus On Yashasvi Jaiswal's Batting Position As stronger India Ready To Face Zimbabwe In 3rd T20I

Olympics-Bound Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Advances To Grand Prix of Spain Final

James Anderson's Farewell Match: England vs West Indies 1st Test Day 1 Live Updates

Atiqa Mir, 9, Only Asian Karter Shortlisted For Iron Dames New Young Talents Initiative

James Anderson has 'made peace' with retirement ahead of final Test for England

Maharashtra Chief Minister Announces Rs 11 Crore Reward For T20 World Cup-Winning Team India

Watch: Harbhajan Singh Meets Kamran Akmal Weeks After 'Sikh Joke' Incident, This Happens

Rohit Sharma Or Hardik Pandya? BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Ends Debate Around India's ODI Captain