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'Will Take A Lot Of Positives': PV Sindhu After Malaysia Masters Heartbreak

Top Indian shuttler PV Sindhu says she will take home a lot of positives and confidence despite losing the Malaysia Masters summit clash to China's world No. 7 Wang Zhi Yi in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. Sindhu, who would aim for her third Olympic medal in Paris, looked on course for the title at 11-3 in the decider before a shocking meltdown saw her lose 21-16 5-21 16-21 in a 79-minute women's singles final. "It's sad that I didn't get the result that I had expected. I should have pulled it off, maintaining the lead (in the decider), but there were really good rallies and she (Wang) also came back.

'Confident I Will Make It': Nitu Ghanghas Eyes LA 2028 Olympics

Nitu Ghanghas may be temporarily away from public spotlight but the Haryana boxer is spending quality time at the Bhiwani Boxing Club preparing for the Los Angeles Olympics in July 2028. A world champion in the 48 kg class, the 23-year-old Nitu could not make it to the Paris Olympics in the 54 kg division, a weight category where she is developing more power and adding skills to keep her reputation as a feisty fighter intact. The ardent Mary Kom fan is considered as a potential successor to the Manipuri legend and missing Asian Games in Hangzhou and Paris 2024 has not left the 2023 world and Commonwealth Games champion heartbroken, instead more determined.

KKR vs SRH, IPL 2024 Final Prediction: Experts Feel This Team Will Clinch Title

Former India spinner Anil Kumble and ex-Australian all-rounder Shane Watson have picked Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as favourites to lift the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 title against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. Kumble backed KKR for the blockbuster clash due to their firepower in both batting and bowling while Watson feels SRH will have an advantage of knowing the wicket without dew but Kolkata will head fresh into the summit clash and they are going to be very challenging on the field.

"I Miss You, Baba": Sachin Tendulkar Remembers His Father In Emotional Post

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar wrote down a heartfelt note and remembered his father, Ramesh Tendulkar on his 25th death anniversary on Sunday. Tendulkar took to his official X account and said that it still feels like his father is there with him. The 51-year-old also recalled the time when his father died when he was 26 years old. Tendulkar also hopes that he is living upto his father's values.

PV Sindhu Signs Off With Runner-Up Finish At Malaysia Masters

Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu's wait for a much-needed title extended further as she faltered in the finishing line, going down in three games to world no. 7 Wang Zhi Yi of China in the summit clash in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. Fifth seed Sindhu, a double Olympic medallist, last won the Singapore Open and Commonwealth Games in 2022 and finished runner-up at the Madrid Spain Masters in 2023. The title here looked within her reach when world no. 15 Sindhu held a massive 11-3 lead in the decider after winning the opening game but the former world champion imploded after the final change of sides to go down 21-16 5-21 16-21 in a 79-minute women's singles final.

"They Should Back Their Batting-First Approach: Ex-India Great's Advice For SRH Ahead Of IPL 2024 Final

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina said Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) should back their batting-first approach in the upcoming final match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday. Speaking to JioCinema, Raina said that Pat Cummins' presence in the SRH squad will be a key point since the Sunrisers skipper has already won the ODI World Cup recently. The former CSK cricketer added the SRH skipper knows how to keep the dressing room running.

After RCB Heartbreak, Virat Kohli Requested BCCI For Extended Break, Could Miss This Match: Report

The Indian cricket team is likely to be without the services of Virat Kohli for the warm-up game against Bangladesh on June 01, ahead of the start of the T20 World Cup 2024. Kohli, who was with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad for the Eliminator clash against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, didn't fly with the first batch of players to the USA and West Indies for the showpeice event. As per a report, Virat sought an extended break from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) following RCB's heartbreaking exit from the IPL. Hence, his availability for the warm-up clash against Bangladesh is highly doubtful.

Sunil Narine On Cusp Of History, Needs 18 Runs To Achieve Huge First In IPL

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Sunil Narine needs 18 runs to become the first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) player to score 500-plus runs and take 15 wickets in a single season of the tournament. After playing 13 matches in the IPL 2024, the Caribbean allrounder has scored 482 runs at a strike rate of 179.85. In the 17th season of the IPL, Narine showcased a stunning performance as an opener and needs only 18 runs to cross the 500-run mark. The 35-year-old will also have the chance to become the fourth KKR player to score 500 runs in an IPL season after Robin Uthappa, Andre Russell, and Gautam Gambhir.

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'Will Take A Lot Of Positives': PV Sindhu After Malaysia Masters Heartbreak

'Confident I Will Make It': Nitu Ghanghas Eyes LA 2028 Olympics

KKR vs SRH, IPL 2024 Final Prediction: Experts Feel This Team Will Clinch Title

"I Miss You, Baba": Sachin Tendulkar Remembers His Father In Emotional Post

PV Sindhu Signs Off With Runner-Up Finish At Malaysia Masters

"They Should Back Their Batting-First Approach: Ex-India Great's Advice For SRH Ahead Of IPL 2024 Final

After RCB Heartbreak, Virat Kohli Requested BCCI For Extended Break, Could Miss This Match: Report

Sunil Narine On Cusp Of History, Needs 18 Runs To Achieve Huge First In IPL