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"Bumrah And Prasidh Are Very Smart": India's Head Coach Sitanshu Kotak Praises Star Pacers

Ahead of the third and final T20I match against Ireland, India's head coach Sitanshu Kotak said on Tuesday that Indian bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna are smart players and it never looked like they have got less game time. India is set to play their third and final T20I match against Ireland on Tuesday in Dublin. India has already sealed the three-match series by 2-0 and will look for a whitewash. Bumrah made his comeback in this series after almost a year-long break due to his back injury. While Prasidh recently recovered from a lumbar stress fracture.

PV Sindhu Bows Out Of World Championships, Lakshya Sen Sails Into Third round

Former champion PV Sindhu's wretched run continued as she bowed out of the World Championships, but HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen produced commanding performances to enter the third round in men's singles in Copenhagen on Tuesday. The most successful Indian at World Championships with five medals, Sindhu lacked any sting in her attack and went down tamely 14-21 14-21 to old nemesis Nozomi Okuhara of Japan, a 2017 gold medallist and silver winner in 2019. It is the first time in her career that Sindhu, seeded 16th, has failed to reach the quarterfinals at the prestigious tournament.

"Rinku Singh Has Been A Tremendous Story," Says Kolkata Knight Riders Assistant Coach

Having closely tracked the journey of a ‘shy' young boy with ‘low self confidence' evolve into a promising player for India, Abhishek Nayar describes Rinku Singh's story as one of hard work and perseverance. The 25-year-old shot himself into national reckoning ever since he smacked five consecutive sixes to power Kolkata Knight Riders to a shocking win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL this year. On Sunday, he showed he can replicate that at the highest level with a 21-ball 38 against Ireland on his India debut. “I have seen Rinku evolve as an individual. The first time I saw him in the KKR set up, and spent time with him when he came to Mumbai, he was very shy and a guy with very low self belief,” KKR assistant coach Nayar recalled on Tuesday.

"By Failing In His Last Two Matches...": Ex-India Star's 'Tongue In Cheek' Take On Tilak Varma's Asia up call-up

Tilak Varma's inclusion in India's Asia Cup 2023 squad was a proof that if one has potential, reaching great heights in your field is always possible. The left-handed batter showed potential in the T20I series against West Indies in the middle-order and he was justly rewarded. In a line-up full of right-handed starts, Varma provides variety though he lacks experience. Former India player Sanjay Manjrekar praised Varma's inclusion and made a tongue in cheek remark. "Yes, because he is in hot form. Look at his domestic career, he's got the numbers to merit a call for India. And also, tongue in cheek, he is also getting ready for 50 overs cricket by failing in his last two matches in the T20 format.

BWF World Championships 2023: Chico Kalah, Tunggal Putra Habis

Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo terhenti di babak 32 besar BWF World Championships 2023. Chico takluk di tangan wakil India Prannoy H. S.

Sports Ministry Clears Bajrang, Deepak Punia's Proposals For Foreign Training

The Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has cleared wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Deeepak Punia's proposals to miss the World Championships trials and train abroad till the Asian Games, after receiving desired fitness certificates from the two athletes. The Sports Authority of India (SAI) wanted Olympic-medallist wrestler Bajrang to attend the trials for the World Championships or provide fitness certificate, if he wants exemption from this week's exercise in Patiala. Bajrang wanted to skip the trials for the World Championships on August 25 and 26 and train at a foreign location to prepare for the Asian Games in Hangzhou beginning September 23.

Chess World Cup Final: 1st Game Between R Praggnanandhaa, Magnus Carlsen Ends In Draw

Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa held his own against World No.1 Magnus Carlsen to secure a draw in the first classical game of the final of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan on Tuesday. The 18-year old Indian GM was impressive against a fancied and higher rated opponent and forced a stalemate in 35 moves while playing white pieces. This means Carlsen will have the advantage of playing white in the second game of the two-match classical series on Wednesday.

Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team Beats Spain 2-1

The Indian junior women's hockey team put up a spirited performance to beat Spain 2-1 at the 4-Nations Tournament in Dusseldorf on Tuesday. Annu (21st minute) and Sakshi Rana (47th) scored a goal each for India. For Spain, Lima Teresa (23th) was on target. The first quarter started with the action unfolding on both ends of the pitch. India got off the blocks with the intent to attack in the first quarter but Spain dished out solid defence. With the scores levelled, the second quarter started with a high tempo. India upped the ante in an attempt to take the lead and it paid off.

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"Bumrah And Prasidh Are Very Smart": India's Head Coach Sitanshu Kotak Praises Star Pacers

PV Sindhu Bows Out Of World Championships, Lakshya Sen Sails Into Third round

"Rinku Singh Has Been A Tremendous Story," Says Kolkata Knight Riders Assistant Coach

"By Failing In His Last Two Matches...": Ex-India Star's 'Tongue In Cheek' Take On Tilak Varma's Asia up call-up

BWF World Championships 2023: Chico Kalah, Tunggal Putra Habis

Sports Ministry Clears Bajrang, Deepak Punia's Proposals For Foreign Training

Chess World Cup Final: 1st Game Between R Praggnanandhaa, Magnus Carlsen Ends In Draw

Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team Beats Spain 2-1