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Ajinkya Rahane Looks For Bagful Of Runs In 100th Test Between India And West Indies

Ajinkya Rahane will be aiming to pile on the runs to extend his international career and lead India to a series sweep against a feeble West Indies when the second and final Test begins in Trinidad on Thursday. The game will mark the 100th Test between the two teams and though India skipper Rohit Sharma said it will be a big occasion, his team will be expected to dominate the West Indies like it did in the series opener in Dominica.

Wrestler Bajrang Punia Gets Direct Asian Games Entry, Under-23 Asian Champ Hits Out

The reigning U23 Asian champion Sujeet Kalkal on Wednesday slammed the IOA ad-hoc committee for granting direct entry to Bajrang Punia for the Asian Games, saying it was unfair on the next generation wrestlers who aspire to become Olympic champions. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) ad-hoc panel, led by Bhupender Singh Bajwa, on Tuesday exempted Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang (65kg freestyle) Vinesh Phogat (53kg) from the Asian Games trials on July 22-23 here.

World Anti-Doping Body Identifies 12 Positive Tests, 97 Whereabout Failures Of 70 Indian Athletes In Report

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has found "clear evidence" that India's National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) is not managing the whereabout clause of athletes properly, identifying 12 positive tests and 97 whereabouts failures involving 70 athletes during an investigation. WADA's independent Intelligence and Investigations (I&I) Department on Tuesday published a report following an investigation into allegations that elements of NADA's testing programme were not in accordance with the WADA Code and the International Standard for Testing and Investigations (ISTI).

In Video, Under-20 Champ Questions Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games Selection

Reigning Under-20 World Champion Antim Panghal on Wednesday questioned the Asian Games trials exemption given to to Vinesh Phogat, asserting that not just she but many other Indian wrestlers are capable of beating the celebrated grappler in the 53kg category. Vinesh (53kg) and Bajrang Punia (65kg) were given direct entries for the Asian Games by the Indian Olympic Association's ad-hoc committee on Tuesday while other wrestlers will have to book their places in the Indian squad through selection trials on July 22 and 23.

Ravichandran Ashwin "Plays With Batsman's Mind": Ex India Captain On What Sets Star Spinner Apart

Ravichandran Ashwin was at his best in the first Test against West Indies in Dominica where he picked 12 wickets in two innings. It was his eighth 10-wicket match haul, becoming the joint-most by an Indian, alongside Anil Kumble. He is also just one five-wicket haul in Tests behind Kumble's 35. His dozen coupled with debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal's 171 enabled India to wrap the proceedings by the third evening. India's highest wicket-taker in Tests and JioCinema expert Anil Kumble praised the off-spinners massive effort, the best for any Indian in West Indies.

"If I Go Out, People Will Harass Me": Prithvi Shaw

There's no doubt that Prithvi Shaw is one of the most talented batters India ever had. The 23-year-old player made his international debut in 2018 and played some great knocks for India. However, the last couple of years have seen a huge dip in his form, which resulted in him getting dropped. Shaw, who had a forgetful outing in IPL 2023, has been excluded from all three formats of the game. Apart from his cricketing career, the opening batter is also having a tough time in his personal life.

Bangladesh vs India, 2nd Women's ODI Live Score: Harmanpreet Key As India Look To Post Decent Score On Board

Bangladesh vs India 2nd Women's ODI LIVE:With a 1-0 lead under their belt, Bangladesh women's team look to seal the fate of the series as they take on India in the second ODI of the series. The first contest turned out to be a rain-marred affair that saw the hosts beat Harmanpreet Kaur's side by 40 runs (DLS method). For India, who had earlier beaten Bangladesh in the T20I series, another slip up would prove to be fatal. A victory today is absolutely crucial for the tourists as it would take the series to the deciding 3rd ODI. (LIVE Scorecard)

"Transition Has To Happen": Rohit Sharma Gives Playing XI Clarity Ahead Of 2nd Test vs West Indies

Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday ruled out drastic changes in the winning combination ahead of the second Test against the West Indies but admitted that inclement weather hasn't helped in getting clarity about the Queens Park Oval track. India won the first Test by an innings and 141 runs and unlike earlier times, the Indian skipper had made a refreshing change by announcing Yashasvi Jaiswal's debut and Shubman Gill's new batting position.

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Ajinkya Rahane Looks For Bagful Of Runs In 100th Test Between India And West Indies

Wrestler Bajrang Punia Gets Direct Asian Games Entry, Under-23 Asian Champ Hits Out

World Anti-Doping Body Identifies 12 Positive Tests, 97 Whereabout Failures Of 70 Indian Athletes In Report

In Video, Under-20 Champ Questions Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games Selection

Ravichandran Ashwin "Plays With Batsman's Mind": Ex India Captain On What Sets Star Spinner Apart

"If I Go Out, People Will Harass Me": Prithvi Shaw

Bangladesh vs India, 2nd Women's ODI Live Score: Harmanpreet Key As India Look To Post Decent Score On Board

"Transition Has To Happen": Rohit Sharma Gives Playing XI Clarity Ahead Of 2nd Test vs West Indies