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Karnataka's Shubha Satheesh Makes Seamless Transition From Domestic To International Cricket

From getting dismissed by long-time friend Jemimah Rodrigues on 99 to making Test debut, it has been a seamless transition from domestic to international cricket for Karnataka's Shubha Satheesh who shone with the bat on the first day of India Women's one-off Test against England in Navi Mumbai on Thursday. It has been a whirlwind couple of weeks or so for the 24-year-old from Mysore, who began playing at the age of 12 without any specific aim of becoming an India cricketer. But the journey, which she terms as a ‘process', took another 12 years before she found herself donning the Indian Test cap.

Ashwini Ponnappa-Tanisha Crasto Climb To World No. 24 In BWF Rankings

Riding on their remarkable run in the last two weeks, Indian women's doubles pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto climbed four places to reach world number 24 in the latest BWF ranking issued on Tuesday. Ashwini, 34, and her 20-year-old partner Tanisha, who joined hands in January this year, secured their third women's doubles title and the second Super 100 crown with a straight game win over Chinese Taipei's Sung Shuo Yun and Yu Chien Hui in the final of the Guwahati Masters on Sunday.

"We Were Not In The Mood To Eat...": Mohammed Shami Reveals How PM Narendra Modi Helped India Cope With World Cup Loss

Star pacer Mohammed Shami became the talk of the town after his heroics for Team India in the recently concluded ODI World Cup 2023. Despite missing out on the first four matches of the tournament, Shami emerged as the highest wicket-taker with a total of 24 scalps to his name. He also bagged the Player of the Tournament award for his stellar performance. Despite all this, Team India failed to lift the World Cup trophy as they lost against Australia in the summit clash.

Big Blow For India As Star Pacer's Chances To Play Against South Africa Looks Dim: Report

Senior pacer Mohammed Shami, who is recovering from an ankle injury, is racing against time to be fit for the Test series against South Africa, starting at Centurion on December 26. Though Shami was included in the Test squad that was announced on November 30, the 33-year-old's availability was subjected to his recovery after the treatment. In that context, PTI understands that Shami might not board the flight to South Africa along with other members of the Test squad such as captain Rohit Sharma, senior batter Virat Kohli, fellow pacer Jasprit Bumrah and others. They are scheduled to fly out to Johannesburg on Friday.

"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.

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Karnataka's Shubha Satheesh Makes Seamless Transition From Domestic To International Cricket

Ashwini Ponnappa-Tanisha Crasto Climb To World No. 24 In BWF Rankings

"We Were Not In The Mood To Eat...": Mohammed Shami Reveals How PM Narendra Modi Helped India Cope With World Cup Loss

Big Blow For India As Star Pacer's Chances To Play Against South Africa Looks Dim: Report

"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