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"My Guide, My Guru, A True Friend": Ace Shuttler PV Sindhu Teams Up With Former Star Prakash Padukone

India's star shuttler PV Sindhu on Saturday announced that she has teamed up with former badminton player Prakash Padukone ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Currently ranked World No.11 Sindhu took to x, formerly Twitter to announce that Prakash has assumed the role of mentor as she is seeking to bring the best out of her ahead of the major tournaments that lie ahead of the stat shuttler. "For those wondering and constantly asking me, the cat is finally out of the bag!! Prakash sir is assuming the role of the mentor in my setup. I started training with him at the end of August, and it's been uphill ever since. He's more than a mentor; he's my guide, my guru, and, above all, a true friend. I wholeheartedly believe he possesses the magic to bring out the absolute best from my game. I am so grateful he reached out to me with one call when I was in Japan, and we've built on that connection exceptionally well. Dear sir, I AM PUMPED!! Looking forward to training with you! Let's get to work," Sindhu wrote on X.

"Not Over Until...": Shubman Gill's War Cry, Though It 'Still Hurts' After Cricket World Cup Final Loss

The dream that the Indian cricket team and its billion-plus supporters saw ended on Sunday. In the Cricket World Cup final, Indian cricket team was the favourites after an all-win record coming into the title clash against Australia. There were practically no chinks in India's armour and against Australia, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team was primed to take revenge of the loss to Australia in the 2003 World Cup final. However, what happened was that the Australian brilliance again came to the fore when it mattered the most.

Mohammed Shami's Mother Hospitalised During Cricket World Cup 2023 Final: Report

Mohammed Shami's mother, Anum Ara, was taken to a hospital near Sahashpur village in the Amroha district of Uttar Pradesh after she fell ill during the Cricket World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia on Sunday, according to a report by Times of India. The report claimed that she complained of nervousness and fever during the match and Shami's relatives took him to the local hospital for a checkup. She was later transferred to another health centre after the initial treatment and the report added that her condition is now stable. "She was admitted to the hospital due to fever and nervousness. Now, her condition is normal." Shami's cousin Dr Mumtaz told The Times of India.

Watch: Pat Cummins Goes On Sabarmati River Cruise, Poses With World Cup Trophy

Pat Cummins celebrated Australia's record sixth World Cup title by posing with the trophy on a Sabarmati river cruise boat in Ahmedabad. The celebrations have kicked off for the Australian team after they overcame the unbeaten Indian side and claimed a six-wicket victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Cummins-led Australian team celebrated their triumph with a ride on a Sabarmati river cruise on Monday. Cummins posed with the World Cup trophy capturing the essence of the victory as well as capturing the peaceful yet vibrant environment.

Australia winning Cricket World Cup in India is the pinnacle, says Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins said captaining Australia to Sunday's World Cup triumph over hosts India was the "pinnacle in cricket".

Belgium record-breaker Romelu Lukaku scores four and moves up to seventh on all-time list

Romelu Lukaku scored four goals in 20 first-half minutes as Belgium thrashed 10-man Azerbaijan 5-0 in Sunday's World Cup qualifier.

Urbanrisers Hyderabad vs Southern Super Stars, Legend League Cricket: Match Preview, Prediction, Head-To-Head, Pitch And Weather Reports, Fantasy Tips

Urbanrisers Hyderabad will take on Southern Super Stars in Match 3 of the Legends League Cricket 2023 on Tuesday, November 21 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, India. The match is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM IST. The Urbanrisers Hyderabad side will make their debut in the competition on Tuesday. The side will be led by India's World Cup-winning batter Suresh Raina. They team will comprise former international players like New Zealand's Martin Guptill and ex-South African all-rounder Morne Morkel.

India Seek Inspiration From 2019 Stalemate Against Qatar In 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier

India will take inspiration from their famous goal-less draw against Asian champions Qatar four years ago when they face the same opponents in a 2026 FIFA World Cup second round qualifiers match in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. Their confidence boosted after the 1-0 away win against Kuwait on November 16, India will hope to give a tough fight to Qatar, though the fancied visiting side will start as firm favourites. India had surprised the football fraternity when they soaked up waves of attacks to hold Qatar 0-0 on September 10, 2019 in their 2022 World Cup second round qualifiers in Doha. Qatar were then in red-hot form, having won the Asia Cup title in early 2019.

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"My Guide, My Guru, A True Friend": Ace Shuttler PV Sindhu Teams Up With Former Star Prakash Padukone

"Not Over Until...": Shubman Gill's War Cry, Though It 'Still Hurts' After Cricket World Cup Final Loss

Mohammed Shami's Mother Hospitalised During Cricket World Cup 2023 Final: Report

Watch: Pat Cummins Goes On Sabarmati River Cruise, Poses With World Cup Trophy

Australia winning Cricket World Cup in India is the pinnacle, says Pat Cummins

Belgium record-breaker Romelu Lukaku scores four and moves up to seventh on all-time list

Urbanrisers Hyderabad vs Southern Super Stars, Legend League Cricket: Match Preview, Prediction, Head-To-Head, Pitch And Weather Reports, Fantasy Tips

India Seek Inspiration From 2019 Stalemate Against Qatar In 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier