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Watch: KL Rahul Spotted At Mumbai Airport Ahead Of Team Selection For 3rd Test vs England

India batter KL Rahul is expected to join up with the squad for the third Test of the five-match series against England, starting February 15 in Rajkot. Rahul, who missed the second Test due to an injury, was recently spotted at the Mumbai airport. A video has gone viral on social media where Rahul was seen posing with fans before entering the lobby at the Terminal 2 of Mumbai Airport. However, there is no confirmation regarding his availability for the match yet.

"No One Can Leave Own Blood": Mohammed Shami On Missing Daughter, Not Visiting Her

India pacer Mohammed Shami has opened up on the bond with his daughter, Aaira, who lives with the cricketer's estranged wife Hasin Jahan. During a recent interaction, Shami revealed that he misses Aaira a lot, and only speaks to her occasionally. The cricketer revealed that Hasin Jahan doesn't allow Aaira to speak to him very often, adding that he doesn't get the chance to meet Aaira in person since he and his estranged wife have not been in talking terms. For the unversed, Shami married Hasin Jahan in 2014, while Aaira was born in 2015.

"Challenging": India Hockey Coach Craig Fulton On Rape Allegations vs Varun Kumar

The rape allegation against defender Varun Kumar is a distraction for the men's hockey team and his absence from the FIH Pro League will be treated as an injury setback, India chief coach Craig Fulton said on Friday. Varun, an Arjuna award recipient, withdrew himself from the tournament after being accused of rape. He is exploring legal options to tackle the allegation, which he described as a "calculated attempt to extort money" from him. India are scheduled to take on Spain in the tournament-opener on Saturday.

"Sarfaraz Khan Didn't Get Opportunity At Right Time": India Great's Blockbuster Take On Rookie Star

Former India selector Dilip Vengsarkar has questioned the management over their use of rookie players, especially Sarfaraz Khan. Vengsarkar said while the management didn't give the opportunity to Sarfaraz at the right time, the batter can still deliver for the team. Sarfaraz was called up by the Indian team to replace the injured KL Rahul in the squad for the second Test against England. While India handed a debut to Madhya Pradesh batter Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz was once again left out of the picture.

"...Or Your Crown Slips": Sania Mirza's Latest Insta Post Is All About Keeping "Chin Up"

Sania Mirza is undoubtedly India's best-ever women's tennis star. From 2005 till 2009, Sania Mirza featured consistently in Grand Slam singles events, during which time she even broke into the top 30 in the world rankings. Her best-ever result in singles Grand Slam came at the 2005 US Open, where she reached the fourth round. She enjoyed more success in doubles, where she won six Grand Slam events (three in women's doubles and three in mixed doubles). Recently, Sania Mirza's personal life became a trending topic on social media after former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik shared his wedding pictures on social media.

'Limitless' Jasprit Bumrah Shatters Ceiling, This Time With Yorker To Entire Cricket World

'Mentality Monster' Jasprit Bumrah reached new heights in world cricket as he scaled the No. 1 position in the ICC Test rankings for bowlers. Bumrah dethroned his own teammate Ravichandran Ashwin to make the top spot his own. In the process, the marquee pacer also became the first bowler in the history of the game to have claimed the No. 1 spot in all three formats of the game at some point in his career. While a total of three players have done so in rankings for batters, no bowler had ever managed to do so before Bumrah.

Accused Of Rape, Varun Kumar Withdraws From FIH Pro League, Takes Urgent Leave To Fight Legal Battle

Accused of rape under the stringent POCSO act, Arjuna award-winning Indian hockey player Varun Kumar has withdrawn from the FIH Pro League in Bhubaneswar to explore his legal options against the allegation, which he described as a "calculated attempt to extort money" from him. The 28-year-old has been granted "urgent leave" from national duty by Hockey India after he stated that the incident has taken a toll on his "physical and mental health". Varun has been booked by the Bengaluru Police after a woman accused the defender of sexually abusing her multiple times when she was a minor.

Novak Djokovic Set For Indian Wells Return After 5 Years, Rafael Nadal Features On Entry List

In an attempt to capture a record-tying sixth title in the Indian Wells, World No. 1 and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will return a return in BNP Paribas Open after a five-year hiatus. The five-time champion (2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016) owns a tournament-record 20 consecutive match victories from his three-peat from 2014-2016. This week, the BNP Paribas Open revealed its player entry lists. The 2024 BNP Paribas Open, which will take place from March 3 to 17 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, features a star-studded field of former Indian Wells champions and up-and-coming talents.

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Watch: KL Rahul Spotted At Mumbai Airport Ahead Of Team Selection For 3rd Test vs England

"No One Can Leave Own Blood": Mohammed Shami On Missing Daughter, Not Visiting Her

"Challenging": India Hockey Coach Craig Fulton On Rape Allegations vs Varun Kumar

"Sarfaraz Khan Didn't Get Opportunity At Right Time": India Great's Blockbuster Take On Rookie Star

"...Or Your Crown Slips": Sania Mirza's Latest Insta Post Is All About Keeping "Chin Up"

'Limitless' Jasprit Bumrah Shatters Ceiling, This Time With Yorker To Entire Cricket World

Accused Of Rape, Varun Kumar Withdraws From FIH Pro League, Takes Urgent Leave To Fight Legal Battle

Novak Djokovic Set For Indian Wells Return After 5 Years, Rafael Nadal Features On Entry List