Marielle Thompson earns 3rd straight World Cup ski cross gold-medal victory
Marielle Thompson swept away her competition this weekend at a World Cup ski cross event in Bakuriani, Georgia, claiming gold in the women's big final on Sunday.
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Watch: KL Rahul's Net Session Is Good News For Team India Fans Ahead Of 3rd England Test
India batter KL Rahul hit the nets ahead of the third Test against England, starting Thursday, February 15 in Rajkot. Rahul, who missed the second Test due to a quadricep injury, was added to India's squad, along with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, for the remaining three Tests. However, Rahul and Jadeja's participation will depend on the fitness clearance from BCCI's medical team. "The national selection committee included senior players Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul in the squad but their inclusion will be subject to clearance by the BCCI's medical team," the BCCI had said in their official squad release.
High Jumper Tejaswin Shankar Wins Season-Opening Meet In Belgium
National record holder in high jump Tejaswin Shankar won the top prize in the International High Jump Gala Elmos 2024 athletics meet in Heist-op-den-Berg, Belgium with a leap of 2.23 metres. Shankar, competing for the first time since October last year, finished ahead of Greece's Antonios Merlos (2.20 metres) in the World Athletics Indoor Tour Challenger event on Saturday. The 25-year-old, who holds both the men's high jump and decathlon national records, however, could not better his personal best of 2.29m. Shankar is also focusing on decathlon and had won bronze and silver in the discipline in the Asian Championships and Asian Games last year.
Jack Leach joins Virat Kohli in missing rest of India v England Test series
England spinner Jack Leach will miss the rest of the Test series in India due to the knee injury he picked up during the opening match in Hyderabad.
'Likely To Happen For 13th Time": Sunil Gavaskar's Big Prediction For IPL 2024
Legendary Indian cricket team batter Sunil Gavaskar was very impressed with Chennai Super Kings' activities in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 and he made a huge prediction regarding the MS Dhoni-led side. Gavaskar said that CSK lacked a little in bowling during the IPL 2023 but their additions have made them stronger in that department. The former India opener also lauded the team management for balancing youth and experience in the side and backed them to reach the play-offs. The five-time winners are among the most celebrated IPL sides and they have reached the play-offs on 12 occasions.
"MS Dhoni Had Quick Hands But...": England Great Makes Sensational Claim
Former England wicket-keeper Alec Stewart was all praise for Ben Foakes and added that currently, he is faster behind the stumps in comparison to MS Dhoni. During a recent interview, Stewart was asked about Foakes who has impressed with his glovework in the ongoing Test series against India and the former cricketer was quick to compare him to one of the modern greats in the sport. “He does things that no one else can do. His hand speed is second to none,” Stewart told The Times.
"Had Excess Flab When I Was Young": Neeraj Chopra's Big Revelation
Neeraj Chopra, the man behind the javelin revolution in India, is known for his humbleness despite becoming an athletics icon. The Golden Boy has spoken about his life journey in the second episode of the 'Fit India Champions' podcast released on Saturday. From a chubby youngster to a world champion, Chopra has spoken on life career transformation. The first episode featured armless archer Sheetal Devi on January 27. A flagship programme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Fit India Mission is an endeavour to spread the virtues of physical and mental wellness.
"Absolute Legend": Shubman Gill Meets World Number One Doubles Tennis Star Rohan Bopanna
Star India opener Shubman Gill shared a picture with ace Tennis star Rohan Bopanna on Saturday. The right-hand batter took to his official Instagram handle and posted a photo with the World number one men's doubles player, calling him an "Absolute legend". In the summit clash of the Australian Open men's doubles competition, Bopanna and Matthew Ebden beat Italy's Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in straight sets 7-6, 7-5 in a thrilling encounter.