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Cricket World Cup 2023: Confident India Ready For Australian Challenge

Rohit Sharma, one of the most revered cricketers of his generation, would carry the audible expectations of a billion people when his Indian team starts its high-stakes World Cup campaign against Australia in Chennai on Sunday. For the sports aficionados, the Asian Games campaign with 100-plus medals was a juicy appetiser and they are bracing up for exotic main course from country's most followed sports team. Led by a genial Pat Cummins, Australia are a tough yet likable bunch, who are ready for a good scrap at the Chepauk where both the teams have had some epic battles in the past be it the tied Test of 1986 or the close Reliance Cup game the next year or the 2001 Test series-decider.

Asian Games 2023 Live Streaming October 7: When And Where To Watch Indians In Action

The Indian men's cricket team will be among the attractions of the action on Saturday in Asian Games 2023. The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side will take on Afghanistan in the final of the cricket event. Meanwhile, Indian men and women's kabaddi teams will also be playing their respective finals. The star badminton pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will also be action during the gold medal match. India are now certain to reach the coveted 100-medal mark at the Asian Games 2023. This is the first time in Asian Games that India will cross the 100-medal mark. India won 95 medals with seven more assured by the end of action on Friday.

What Prompted Suspension Of India vs Iran Men's Kabaddi Final In Asian Games?

The India vs Iran men's kabaddi final couldn't reach a timely conclusion after drama over a rule change prompted the authorities to suspend the contest on Saturday. With scores tied 28-28, it was a do-or-die raid for India, and captain Pawan stepped up under pressure. Pawan was dashed out, with the point going to Iran, but the Indian raider said that he went out of the inner lobby without any touch. In such a situation, it's India who would've gotten a few points as Iran's defenders also went out with him. Drama over the matter continued for nearly an hour with the officials failing to come to a conclusion over which team gets the point.

Deepak Punia Outplayed By idol Hasan Yazdani In Asian Games, Indian Wrestlers Return With Six Medals

Hasan Yazdani expectedly proved too good for Deepak Punia, who settled for a silver after losing by technical superiority to the Iranian legend in the men's 86kg category as India's wrestling campaign concluded at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Saturday with six medals but without a gold. It was the second time that Deepak found himself up against his childhood idol Yazdani, the two-time Olympic medallist and eight-time World Championship medallist. In the 2019 World Championships in Nur Sultan, Deepak had reached the final on debut but did not wrestle against the Iranian due to a foot injury and conceded the bout, settling for a silver. (Asian Games 2023 Medals Tally | Asian Games 2023 Full Schedule)

Cummins expects Australia spinners to shine despite Zampa scare

CHENNAI, India : Adam Zampa has added another chapter to Australia's bookful of freak accidents but skipper Pat Cummins has no concerns about getting 20 overs out of his spinners heading into Sunday's World Cup opener against India.

Asian Games: Sai Akula, Greeshma Dontara Sign Off At 5th, 6th Place In Ladies Artistic Single Free Skating

Indian skaters Sai Samitha Akula and Greeshma Dontara finished at the fifth and sixth position respectively in ladies artistic single free skating at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Saturday. Sai was leading with 32.69 points at one stage before ending her campaign with 49.64 points. Greeshma too had identical scores following her routine at Qiantang Roller Sports Centre. Chinese Taipei duo of Hsiao-Ching Hung (94.38) and Chih-Ju Chang (79.51) won the gold and bronze medals, while Miki Fujikura (83.47) of Japan secured the silver. (Asian Games 2023 Medals Tally | Asian Games 2023 Full Schedule)

Indian Women's Kabaddi Team In Tears After Country's Historic 100th Medal In Asian Games

The Indian women's kabaddi team players struggled to hold back their tears after beating Chinese Taipei in the final of the Asian Games. In what was a nail-biting encounter, India edged their opponents 26-25 to claim the gold medal, which was also India's 100th at the Hangzhou Games. After the referee blew the full-time whistle, the Indian players broke down as tears of joy flowed down their cheeks. Players hugged each other and celebrated the historic moment for the country.

Asian Games October 7 Live Updates: India Breach 100-Medal Mark, Men's Cricket Final Begins

Asian Games 2023 Day 14 Live Updates: India will look to increase their tally of medals at the Asian Games on Saturday, having already breached the 100-mark. Wrestler Deepak Punia will be in action in the Men's Freestyle 86kg event, while the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led men's cricket team will take on Afghanistan in the gold medal match. In women's compound individual archery, Jyothi Surekha Vennam won gold, while Aditi Swami bowed out with a silver. In the men's event, Ojas Deotale defeated compatriot Abhishek Verma in an all-India final, completing a 1-2 for the country. In badminton, Chirag Shetty/Satwiksairaj Rankireddy will go for gold in men's doubles. (Asian Games 2023 Medals Tally | Asian Games 2023 Full Schedule)

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Cricket World Cup 2023: Confident India Ready For Australian Challenge

Asian Games 2023 Live Streaming October 7: When And Where To Watch Indians In Action

What Prompted Suspension Of India vs Iran Men's Kabaddi Final In Asian Games?

Deepak Punia Outplayed By idol Hasan Yazdani In Asian Games, Indian Wrestlers Return With Six Medals

Cummins expects Australia spinners to shine despite Zampa scare

Asian Games: Sai Akula, Greeshma Dontara Sign Off At 5th, 6th Place In Ladies Artistic Single Free Skating

Indian Women's Kabaddi Team In Tears After Country's Historic 100th Medal In Asian Games

Asian Games October 7 Live Updates: India Breach 100-Medal Mark, Men's Cricket Final Begins