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"Would've Run And...": PT Usha's Unique Take On If Security Breach Happened In Rajya Sabha

A massive security breach happened in Lok Sabha on Wednesday as two men entered and let off thick yellow smoke from canisters they smuggled in. The thick yellow smoke led to panic among the members of parliament for a while before the duo was overpowered by those present. Sagar Sharma and D Manoranjan, who were caught inside the Lok Sabha, and Neelam Devi and Amol Shinde - arrested outside Parliament - have to be questioned in detail, the Delhi Police said.

Second Time In 88 Years! Indian Women's Cricket Team Achieves Rare Feat

The first day of the one-off Test against England turned memorable for Indian cricket, specially women's cricket, as the team made its way into record books, becoming the second team to score over 400 runs in a single day. They joined England who had made the record way back in 1935. India's score of 410/7 at stumps came on the back of scintillating half-centuries by four players and three big partnerships. India were 410/7 at the end of day's play with Deepti Sharma (60) and Pooja Vastrakar (4) unbeaten at the crease. With a stunning batting display, India also topped their previous highest total at home. The team moved past the earlier record of 400/9 against South Africa in 2014.

Japanese Badminton Star Nozomi Okuhara Narrates Logistical Nightmare In India, BAI Terms It 'Unfortunate'

Former world champion and Olympic medallist shuttler Nozomi Okuhara recently narrated her harrowing travel experience in India where she was duped by Delhi's notorious cab drivers and also made to wait for four hours before being allotted a hotel room in Cuttack, Odisha. The 28-year-old Okuhara, took to the social media platform fansnet.jp to narrate her ordeal after being harassed by cab drivers at Delhi airport and not getting any official transportation after arriving in Cuttack on Monday to play in the Odisha Open.

Para-Athletes Have Shown Us How To Live Life, Says Anju Bobby George

Top sporting personalities continue to grace the inaugural Khelo India Para Games in Delhi. It was the turn of two famous sportspersons - former world championship medallist Anju Bobby George and ex-Indian hockey captain Viren Rasquinha -- to soak in the emotionally-charged Games on Wednesday. These Games were aimed to foster the message of inclusivity and dignity towards specially challenged athletes and Anju Bobby George highlighted how the Khelo India Para Games 2023 are "bridging the gap between different sections of the society." "During our time, para was a separate entity and they would not get equal recognition. But now they are receiving an equal platform as abled-bodies athletes. The competition and support are at par and especially in these Games, entire India is getting a chance and all the kids are so elated to get an opportunity to compete," said 2003 World Athletics Championship long jump bronze winner Anju.

National Shooter Who Lost Thumb In Freak Mishap Might Have To Compete In Para Category

Injured national-level shooter Pushpender might be staring at a bleak future, or possibly competing in the para category after suffering grievous injuries to his left thumb in a freak mishap while filling his air pistol cylinder with compressed air. Pushpender, 31, was training at a private shooting range in Greenfield, Faridabad on December 2 for the National championships in Bhopal when the pistol's gas cylinder exploded when he was refilling it from the main cylinder, resulting in half of his left thumb getting "completely smashed".

"Mohammed Siraj Will Bowl Much Worse Than This And Yet...": Gautam Gambhir's Blunt Take On Star Pacer

Former India batter Gautam Gambhir has thrown his weight behind pacer Mohammed Siraj after his poor outing in the second T20I against South Africa on Tuesday. Siraj conceded 14 runs in his first over, but made a strong decent comeback by giving away just 13 runs in his next two overs, including a wicket. Gambhir also expressed his disappointment over Arshdeep Singh's show in the match. The pacer leaked 31 runs in two overs, including 24 in his first over.

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 3rd T20I: Will The Management Persist With Arshdeep Singh?

Beaten in a rain-hit second T20I on Tuesday, India will look to level the three-match series as they take on South Africa in the third and final T20I at The Wanderers in Johannesburg. With KL Rahul set to take over the captaincy for the upcoming ODIs, Suryakumar Yadav will hope to bow out with a win. The focus will be on the Indian pacers after a difficult outing in Gqeberha. India are likely to make changes to their playing XI for the do-or-die contest. Shreyas Iyer and Ruturaj Gaikwad could return to with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma likely to sit out.

Franchise cricket’s evolving impact on the game

It is tempting to report that the international cricket franchise season has just opened. In reality, it has never gone away, establishing itself as a permanent feature in cricket’s evolving landscape. More pertinently, it should be reported that it is heading for peak activity. The final of Australia’s Women’s Big Bash League was played on Dec. 2, whilst the final of the Abu Dhabi T10 league on Dec. 9 saw the New York Strikers beat the Deccan Gladiators. On Dec. 7, the first match of the Men’s Big Bash was played, with the final scheduled for Jan. 24, 2024. New Zealand’s Super Smash starts on Dec. 19 and concludes on Jan. 28.

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"Would've Run And...": PT Usha's Unique Take On If Security Breach Happened In Rajya Sabha

Second Time In 88 Years! Indian Women's Cricket Team Achieves Rare Feat

Japanese Badminton Star Nozomi Okuhara Narrates Logistical Nightmare In India, BAI Terms It 'Unfortunate'

Para-Athletes Have Shown Us How To Live Life, Says Anju Bobby George

National Shooter Who Lost Thumb In Freak Mishap Might Have To Compete In Para Category

"Mohammed Siraj Will Bowl Much Worse Than This And Yet...": Gautam Gambhir's Blunt Take On Star Pacer

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 3rd T20I: Will The Management Persist With Arshdeep Singh?

Franchise cricket’s evolving impact on the game