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Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, French Open Men's Doubles Badminton Final: When And Where To Watch Live

India's dynamic duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy will take on Chinese Taipei's Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan in the French Open men's doubles badminton final on Sunday. This is the Indian duo's third consecutive final of the year and the third time in this tournament. In the semi-final tie, Satwik and Chirag defeated South Korea's Seo Seung Jae and Kang Min Hyuk in straight games. The world number one pair won 21-13, 21-16 against their second ranked opponents.

Mohammed Hussamuddin Loses To CWG Champion, Bows Out Of World Olympic Boxing Qualifier

World Championships bronze medallist Mohammed Hussamuddin made a disappointing return to competitive boxing after an injury lay-off, losing 0-4 to Ireland's Jude Gallagher in the men's 57kg clash at the 1st World Olympic Boxing Qualifier in Busto Arsizio, Italy. Hussamuddin, had earlier received a first-round bye. Competing for the first time since the 2023 World Championships quarterfinals when he injured his left knee, Hussamudin took some time to settle in which allowed his opponent Birmingham CWG champion to take a lead with his technical prowess.

On Dhruv Jurel vs Rishabh Pant Wicket-Keeping Conundrum, Ex-Australia Star's 'Risk' Verdict

Former Australian cricket team spinner Brad Hogg believes that India should stick with Dhruv Jurel as the specialist wicket-keeper in Test cricket even after Rishabh Pant completely recovers from his injuries. Pant has been missing in action since late 2022 after a car accident but he is expected to make his return in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Hogg believes that Pant should prove himself in domestic cricket and only after that, he should be considered for the national team.

"This Is What You Get Paid For": Australia Great Tears Into Alastair Cook For Defending Bazball

Former Australia player Mark Waugh heavily criticised ex-England player Alastair Cook for defending Ben Stokes and Co. despite their poor show in India during the five-match Test series. "There's a little bit of the human element that comes into it. We all sit here now away from the emotions of the game. We sit here at home watching tele (TV). I am not defending England, but they have been away for getting on to eight weeks. It's a tough tour; they're not robots. I am not defending their performance but there is human element of wanting to get home and to get out of pressure," said Cook during his analysis on TNT Sports.

What is the salary of Indian Test cricketers after latest incentives?

India’s red-ball cricketers received a pleasant surprise on Saturday as their board announced a substantial increase in incentives for players who feature in more Test matches.

"How Many 100s You Got?": Full Text Of Shubman Gill, Jonny Bairstow Sledging War

Star India batter Shubman Gill and England middle-order batter Jonny Bairstow had a heated exchange during the fifth and final Test between both sides at Dharamshala on Saturday. On Day three, England's ageless pace wonder James Anderson had become the first pacer ever to reach 700 Test wickets. One of his two victims during India's first innings was Gill, who had scored a fine century, concluding what could be a breakthrough Test series after a string of low scores on a high.

Team India Completes Cricketing Quadruple, Top Charts In All 4 Rankings

A series win over England by 4-1 helped India claim the top position in the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings, taking over Australia. After losing the first Test in Hyderabad by a close margin of 28 runs, India fought back in style to win the remaining four Tests against England. Wins in Vizag, Rajkot, Ranchi, and now Dharamsala have helped the side return to the top position in the ICC Test Team Rankings, as per ICC.

Rohit Sharma's "Ultimate" Verdict As BCCI Announces Test Cricket Incentive

India captain Rohit Sharma was full of praise for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after the 'Test Cricket Incentive Scheme' announcement by the board's secretary Jay Shah. The Board president Roger Binny and Shah said that the initiative recognizes and rewards the efforts of players, promoting Test cricket as "pinnacle of the sport". The initiative comes as a welcome move by the cricketing fraternity, especially in the wake of the controversy surrounding certain players' decision to skip red-ball cricket.

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Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, French Open Men's Doubles Badminton Final: When And Where To Watch Live

Mohammed Hussamuddin Loses To CWG Champion, Bows Out Of World Olympic Boxing Qualifier

On Dhruv Jurel vs Rishabh Pant Wicket-Keeping Conundrum, Ex-Australia Star's 'Risk' Verdict

"This Is What You Get Paid For": Australia Great Tears Into Alastair Cook For Defending Bazball

What is the salary of Indian Test cricketers after latest incentives?

"How Many 100s You Got?": Full Text Of Shubman Gill, Jonny Bairstow Sledging War

Team India Completes Cricketing Quadruple, Top Charts In All 4 Rankings

Rohit Sharma's "Ultimate" Verdict As BCCI Announces Test Cricket Incentive