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Football: AIFF Announce 23-Member India Women's Squad For Myanmar Friendlies

The All India Football Federation on Saturday announced a 23-member senior women's squad for the two friendly matches against Myanmar to be played in Yangon on July 9 and 12. The goalkeeping department comprises Shreya Hooda, Elangbam Panthoi Chanu and Maibam Linthoingambi Devi while Loitongbam Ashalata Devi, Hemam Shilky Devi, Sanju, Wangkhem Linthoingambi Devi and Aruna Bag will handle the defence. As for the midfield, the likes of Naorem Priyangka Devi, Sangita Basfore, Karthika Angamuthu, Neha, Nongmaithem Ratanbala Devi and Mousumi Murmu have been included in the department.

"We Were All Inspired By You": Sachin Tendulkar's 'Special' Birthday Wish For Sunil Gavaskar

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar extended birthday wishes to compatriot and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, who turned 75 on Wednesday, saying that he served as an inspiration to the future generations of Indian cricket and it owes a lot to him for his services. Gavaskar, one of the best Test batters produced by India and the first man ever to reach 10,000 Test runs, turned 75 on Wednesday. Tendulkar hailed Gavaskar as one of his heroes and for becoming "younger and energetic" day by day, and still being involved passionately with cricket.

Veteran Bangladesh Pacer 'Overslept' And Missed T20 World Cup Game Against India: Report

Veteran Bangladesh cricket team fast bowler Taskin Ahmed missed the T20 World Cup 2024 match against India due to 'oversleeping', a report claimed. The report stated that the team management could not contact Taskin as he was sleeping in his room and as a result, he missed the team bus in the build-up to the encounter. A team official was forced to stay back at the team hotel as they could not contact Taskin and he joined the squad late at the venue. The report added that Taskin has apologised to his teammates for missing the team bus and the coach decided not to play him for the India game.

Zimbabwe Captain Sikandar Raza's Honest "World Champions" Remark For India After Loss In Second T20I

Opening batter Abhishek Sharma shone with a historic century in India's dominating 100-run win over Zimbabwe in the second T20I in Harare on Sunday. The southpaw slammed 100 off 47 balls with the help of 7 fours and 8 sixes as India posted 234 for 2 after opting to bat first against the hosts. Playing only his second T20I game, Abhishek slammed his maiden international century in 46 balls, laying foundation of a mammoth total for India. Ruturaj Gaikwad's unbeaten 77 and Rinku Singh's quickfire 48 not out helped the visitors keep the momentum intact and post a massive total on the board.

On Suryakumar Yadav Catch Row, Ex-India Star Says "Correct That Line Is Considered Boundary But..."

Team India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph saw Rohit Sharma produce a remarkable turnaround in the final 5 overs of the match. Up against South Africa, who needed 30 runs to win from 30 balls, India didn't let their shoulders drop, with the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya producing a remarkable spell of death bowling. It was David Miller's catch by Suryakumar Yadav, however, that proved to be the true turning point. While Surya and the Indian team got the thumbs up from the third umpire on the catch, there are some who continue to question the dismissal.

Shastri wants fewer test teams, MCC chief backs T20 in changing landscape

LONDON : Restricting test cricket to six or seven teams and using the 20-overs format as the vehicle to spread the game were some of the views aired at a symposium organised by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Sunday.

India's T20 world champions still stuck in Barbados after hurricane hits Caribbean

India's T20 World Cup winners' victory celebrations back home have been put on hold as the national team remains stuck in Barbados following a category 4 hurricane which struck Caribbean islands.

"Received A Call From Shubman Gill": Abhishek Sharma Opens Up On Team India Selection

All-rounders Abhishek Sharma and Riyan Parag, and pacer Tushar Deshpande opened up on their maiden Team India call-ups ahead of the T20I series during the tour of Zimbabwe, starting on July 6 onwards. The first match of the five-game series will be played on July 6 at the Harare Sports Club. The last T20I will be played on July 14 at the same venue, which will host all five games. After India reached Harare, in a video posted by the BCCI, Abhishek, who had a breakthrough IPL 2024 season with 484 runs, said that he received a call from Punjab teammate Shubman Gill, who also happens to be the captain on the tour, after his selection.

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Football: AIFF Announce 23-Member India Women's Squad For Myanmar Friendlies

"We Were All Inspired By You": Sachin Tendulkar's 'Special' Birthday Wish For Sunil Gavaskar

Veteran Bangladesh Pacer 'Overslept' And Missed T20 World Cup Game Against India: Report

Zimbabwe Captain Sikandar Raza's Honest "World Champions" Remark For India After Loss In Second T20I

On Suryakumar Yadav Catch Row, Ex-India Star Says "Correct That Line Is Considered Boundary But..."

Shastri wants fewer test teams, MCC chief backs T20 in changing landscape

India's T20 world champions still stuck in Barbados after hurricane hits Caribbean

"Received A Call From Shubman Gill": Abhishek Sharma Opens Up On Team India Selection