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Indian Women's Hockey Team Eye 3rd Consecutive Olympic Appearance

The battle to earn a berth for the Paris Olympics begins tomorrow, with the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024 kicking off in Ranchi, Jharkhand at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf on Saturday in Ranchi. The eight teams in the fray include Germany, Japan, Chile and Czech Republic in Pool A while hosts India are clubbed in Pool B with New Zealand, United States and Italy. Only the top 3 teams in the tournament will make the qualification cut.

Watch: Virat Kohli Departs To Play First T20I In 14 Months, Fans Point At His 'Beast'

Virat Kohli, after a long wait, will be back in the T20Is on Sunday. The former Indian cricket team captain had last played a T20I back in 2022 at the T20 World Cup. However, for the last international series that India are playing (vs Afghanistan) before the 2024 T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli has been recalled. However, Virat Kohli missed the first T20I of the three-match series due to personal reasons. Now, he will be back in the second T20I in Indore, that will be played on Sunday. He was spotted at the airport leaving for Indore.

Ishan Kishan "Will Walk Into Playing XI...": Top Cricket Official's Huge Hint For Indian Cricket Team Star

Despite the India vs Afghanistan T20I series going on, which has Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli coming back into the format, the one Indian cricket team star who is being discussed the most is Ishan Kishan. The talented wicketkeeper-batter returned home mid-way from India's Tour of South Africa after he asked for a break. Later on, he was not picked for the T20I series against Afgahanistan. He has not been named in the first two Tests against England. There were reports that Ishan Kishan has some dislinary issue for which he was not being picked.

First Time In History! Rohit Sharma On Verge Of Sensational T20I Achievement

India skipper Rohit Sharma is all set to register a big T20I record. The star batter is only one game away from becoming the first player in international cricket to feature in 150 T20Is. Rohit has been picked as captain for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan which will also see him return to the format after a gap of 14 months. It is worth noting that India veterans Rohit and Virat Kohli both had been out of the T20I team ever since the side's exit in the T20 World Cup semi-final in November.

Watch: Yuzvendra Chahal Gets Wife Dhanashree Verma's 'Jhalak' On Dance Stage. Reaction Viral

With the T20 World Cup scheduled to be held later this year, veeran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has struggled to get game time of late. After being snubbed of the ODI World Cup squad last year, Chahal was also ignore for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. The 33-year-old dropped down in the pecking order over the last few years due to Kuldeep Yadav's resurgence and youngster Ravi Bishnoi impressive start to his India career. With Chahal likely to return to action during the Indian Premier League, the player took out some of his time to support wife Dhanashree Verma, who is the newest wildcard entry in the dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'.

Virat Kohli Gears Up For 1st T20I In 14 Months But Should Not Open With Rohit Sharma. Ex-India Star Explains Why

Former Indian cricket team wicket-keeper Saba Karim believes that Virat Kohli should not open the batting with Rohit Sharma in the ongoing T20I series against Afghanistan. India defeated Afghanistan in the first T20I encounter in Mohali on Thursday but Kohli did not play the game due to 'personal reasons'. However, the star batter will be back for the second game and there were rumours that he can become Rohit's opening partner. Saba said that India will need Kohli to play a crucial role at No. 3 in the T20 World Cup and considering the pitches in West Indies, Kohli should stick to his familiar role.

Mother Sold Gold Chain, Father Borrowed Rs 800 For Bat: Son Dhruv Jurel Now Indian Test Cricket Team Member

The Indian cricket board (BCCI), late on Friday, announced the squad for the first two Tests against England. The Indian cricket team will face England in a five-match series staring later this month. Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami missed out due to injury while Ishan Kishan, who asked for a break mid-way through India's Tour of South Africa, was also not picked. However, the inclusion of Uttar Pradesh player Dhruv Jurel headlined the selection. The 22-year-old was a part of India A squad that played two matches against their South African counterparts in December last year.

Sachin Tendulkar Inspired By Jammu And Kashmir Para Cricketer Amir, Wants A Jersey 'With HIs Name'

The legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar became a fan of the 34-year-old differently-abled cricketer, Amir Hussain Lone, who hails from Waghama village in Bijbehara. Master Blaster also expressed his wish to meet the cricketer and get a jersey with his name on it. The 34-year-old is currently the captain of Jammu & Kashmir's Para cricket team. The cricketer met with an accident when he was 8 years old. He has a unique playing style, and he is an inspiration for everyone. Amir has been playing cricket professionally since 2013 after a teacher discovered his cricketing talent and introduced him to Para Cricket.

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Indian Women's Hockey Team Eye 3rd Consecutive Olympic Appearance

Watch: Virat Kohli Departs To Play First T20I In 14 Months, Fans Point At His 'Beast'

Ishan Kishan "Will Walk Into Playing XI...": Top Cricket Official's Huge Hint For Indian Cricket Team Star

First Time In History! Rohit Sharma On Verge Of Sensational T20I Achievement

Watch: Yuzvendra Chahal Gets Wife Dhanashree Verma's 'Jhalak' On Dance Stage. Reaction Viral

Virat Kohli Gears Up For 1st T20I In 14 Months But Should Not Open With Rohit Sharma. Ex-India Star Explains Why

Mother Sold Gold Chain, Father Borrowed Rs 800 For Bat: Son Dhruv Jurel Now Indian Test Cricket Team Member

Sachin Tendulkar Inspired By Jammu And Kashmir Para Cricketer Amir, Wants A Jersey 'With HIs Name'