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Indian Cricket Team Stars Are 'Scared' Of Virat Kohli Doing This Act. Teammate Reveals

Virat Kohli, the ex-Indian cricket team captain, was a passionate one when he was at the helm of the side. He put extra focus on fitness and fast bowlers' line-up. Kohli, the batter, is among the modern day greats. With 76 tons, Kohli is only second to Sachin Tendulkar in terms of international centuries. But what about Kohli, the bowler? For the record he has four wickets each in ODI and T20Is. In first-class cricket too he has three wickets.

Shreyas Iyer Thanks NCA Staff Following Return From Injury To Asia Cup Squad

Indian batter Shreyas Iyer extended his thanks to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) staff who helped him find his way back into the Indian cricket team for the Asia Cup 2023 after a back injury. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced a strong 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 which will begin on August 30 with Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul returning to the squad and Tilak Verma also getting a place in the team

R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen Chess World Cup 2023 Game 2 Live: Praggnanandhaa And Chandrayaan Eye History On Same Day

Chess World Cup Final 2023 , Game 2 Live Updates: It is big day for India. It is the day when Indian teen sensation R Praggnanandhaa will hope to cause an upset against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in Baku, Azerbaijan in the final of Chess World Cup Final 2023. It is also the day when India's Chandrayaan-3 will attempt to make history by landing on the moon. Praggnanandhaa drew the first game on Tuesday after playing with white pieces. Both Grandmasters are eyeing their maiden World Cup title. Earlier, Praggnanandhaa reached the final date with Carlsen beating world number three Fabiano Caruana of the USA in tiebreaks. The 18-year-old had defeated Caruana 3.5-2.5 to reach the final.

Once Critical Of KL Rahul, Venkatesh Prasad Is Now 'Secretly Praying' For India Star With Suniel Shetty

Venkatesh Prasad, former Indian cricket team pacer, triggered a strom a few months ago when he criticised KL Rahul for his poor form. After Rahul had a torrid form going earlier this year, Prasad took to social media to blast the batter. After a poor series of performances in a Test series against Australia at home Prasad was severely critical of Rahul. "And the torrid run continues. More to do with the rigidity of the management to persist with a player who just hasn't looked the part. No top-order batsman in at least last 20 years of Indian cricket has played these many tests with such a low average. His inclusion is deliberately denying talented guys, in form guys an opportunity to be in the 11," Prasad tweeted.

"Something Special": Viswanathan Anand On Indian Chess' Golden Generation

With India producing chess Grandmasters aplenty besides setting a name for itself on the world stage, legendary Indian GM Viswanathan Anand firmly believes that the current lot happens to be a golden generation in Indian chess. His comments came at a time when the Indian players have hogged the limelight in the Chess World Cup in Baku (Azerbaijan), where young GM Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is competing in the final against reigning world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway.

Shubman Gill Reaches Fourth Spot In ODI Batting Rankings

India batter Shubman Gill on Wednesday moved up one spot to reach the fourth position in ICC rankings for batters in ODI cricket, while pacer Jasprit Bumrah and spinner Ravi Bishnoi also made gains in the shortest format. In the latest ODI rankings released by the ICC after the first ODI between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gill has now got 743 rating points and is placed as India's top-ranked batter. Comeback man Bumrah, India's captain for Ireland series, moved up seven places to reach the 84th position, Bishnoi has jumped 17 spots to reach 65th.

"Where Is The Hardik Pandya That...": India's World Cup-winning Star Raises Concerns Over All-Rounder's Form

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named a 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2023, starting August 30th. The squad announcement saw the returns of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, with young batter Tilak Varma receiving his maiden call-up. Rohit Sharma will lead the team during the tournament, while Hardik Pandya will deputise him. Former India all-rounder Madan Lal, however, expressed concerns over Hardik's form, despite admitting that the Gujarat Titans captain could be India's next skipper.

How R Praggnanandhaa Can Beat Magnus Carlsen In Chess World Cup Final, Fellow Grandmaster Explains

The FIDE Chess World Cup got off to a nervy start as both R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen remain wary of each other's moves on the first day in Azerbaijan. The first day's action ended in a draw, making the second day's play decisive. While the chances of the game heading into a tie-break remain, experts believe Carlsen will be pushing to conclude the game before the tie-breaker knowing what his opponent, Praggnandhaa, did in his semi-final tie-break. As the sporting world gears up for the second game's action on Wednesday, another Indian Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay explained what Praggnanandhaa can do to get the better of Carlsen.

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Indian Cricket Team Stars Are 'Scared' Of Virat Kohli Doing This Act. Teammate Reveals

Shreyas Iyer Thanks NCA Staff Following Return From Injury To Asia Cup Squad

R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen Chess World Cup 2023 Game 2 Live: Praggnanandhaa And Chandrayaan Eye History On Same Day

Once Critical Of KL Rahul, Venkatesh Prasad Is Now 'Secretly Praying' For India Star With Suniel Shetty

"Something Special": Viswanathan Anand On Indian Chess' Golden Generation

Shubman Gill Reaches Fourth Spot In ODI Batting Rankings

"Where Is The Hardik Pandya That...": India's World Cup-winning Star Raises Concerns Over All-Rounder's Form

How R Praggnanandhaa Can Beat Magnus Carlsen In Chess World Cup Final, Fellow Grandmaster Explains