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Not In Selectors' Scheme Of Things, Jharkhand Spin Stalwart Shahbaz Nadeem Calls It Quits

Jharkhand left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem, who featured in two Tests for India, has announced his retirement from international cricket to try his luck in franchise-based leagues as he does not foresee opportunities in the national team. The 34-year-old said it is better to pave the way for younger talent. "I realise I can't feature for Team India anymore, as I'm not in the selectors' plans, and there is a pool of talented youngsters waiting for their chance," Nadeem told PTI from Dhanbad.

India's Horrid Run Continues, Lakshya Chahar Knocked Out Of World Olympic Boxing Qualifier

Reigning national champion Lakshya Chahar became the fourth Indian boxer to crash out in the opening round of the first World Olympic Boxing Qualifier in Busto Arsizio, Italy. Competing in the men's 80kg event, Chahar was knocked out in the third round by 2021 Asian Championships silver medallist Gheshlaghi Meysam of Iran on Monday. Having lost the first round 2-3, Chahar got himself back in the game by taking the second round 3-2. He was level on three cards before he suffered a knock out in the final round.

Prague Masters: R Praggnanandhaa Crushes Nodirbek Abdusattarov To Be Joint Second

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated overnight sole leader Nodirbek Abdusattarov of Uzbekistan to stake his claim for the top honours at the Prague Masters chess tournament in Prague. Winning with the black pieces, Praggnanandhaa came within striking distance of the sole leader in the ten-player round-robin event that still has three rounds remaining. Things worked out even better for Praggnanandhaa as the second-placed Parham Maghsoodloo of Iran went down to Nguyen Thai Dai Van of the Czech Republic.

Ashwin and Bairstow gear up for their 100th Tests in India v England finale in Dharamsala

Ravichandran Ashwin and Jonny Bairstow will have contrasting feelings as they prepare for the fifth Test between India and England that begins in Dharamsala on Thursday.

Sarfaraz Khan's Father Sends Warning, Slams Fake Accounts Spreading 'Rumours'

The father of Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan, Naushad, had to send a warning to cricket fans after ‘fake accounts', impersonating him cropped up on social media, asking people for money on the pretext of selection as IPL net bowlers, cricket academies, and state teams. In a video, Sarfarz's father highlighted how several fake social media accounts have surfaced on different platforms, trying to lure aspiring cricketers into spending money for selection in different tournaments. Naushad urged budding cricketers to believe in their talent and hard work over such people running scams.

Uma Chetry Replaces Vrinda Dinesh In UP Warriorz Squad For WPL 2024

UP Warriorz's (UPW) Vrinda Dinesh has been ruled out of the remainder of this season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) after suffering a shoulder injury during Match 6 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Wednesday. WPL released an official statement informing that the opener has been ruled out of the ongoing edition of the WPL and wicketkeeper batter Uma Chetry will join the squad in place of her. Vrinda was bought for Rs. 1.3 Crores in the WPL auction by the UPW franchise.

Indian Shuttler B Sai Praneeth Retires From International Badminton

World Championships bronze medallist B Sai Praneeth on Monday announced his retirement from international badminton, bringing down curtains on a successful career during which he won the Singapore Open and also represented India at the Tokyo Olympics. The 31-year-old from Hyderabad decided to hang his boost after battling nagging injuries since the Tokyo Games. "With a mix of emotions, I pen down these words to bid farewell and announce my retirement from the sport that has been my lifeblood for over 24 years," he posted on his Instagram account.

Rarity In Cricket: Ashwin, Bairstow Set For Century Of Tests Together

Test cricket will see two players featuring in their 100th game together for only the fourth time when India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and England batter Jonny Bairstow take the field here on Thursday. The first such occasion was when former England captain Michael Atherton and Alec Stewart reached the landmark against the West Indies at Old Trafford back in 2000. The second instance involved three players as South Africa's Jacques Kallis, Shaun Pollock and Stephen Fleming played their 100th Test in the South Africa-New Zealand game in Centurion in 2006.

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Not In Selectors' Scheme Of Things, Jharkhand Spin Stalwart Shahbaz Nadeem Calls It Quits

India's Horrid Run Continues, Lakshya Chahar Knocked Out Of World Olympic Boxing Qualifier

Prague Masters: R Praggnanandhaa Crushes Nodirbek Abdusattarov To Be Joint Second

Ashwin and Bairstow gear up for their 100th Tests in India v England finale in Dharamsala

Sarfaraz Khan's Father Sends Warning, Slams Fake Accounts Spreading 'Rumours'

Uma Chetry Replaces Vrinda Dinesh In UP Warriorz Squad For WPL 2024

Indian Shuttler B Sai Praneeth Retires From International Badminton

Rarity In Cricket: Ashwin, Bairstow Set For Century Of Tests Together