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Shyama Shaw Replaces Mithu Mukherjee As BCCI Names Women's Selection Panel

Former Bengal and Railways cricketer Shyama Shaw was on Monday added to the senior women's national selection panel as she replaced compatriot Mithu Mukherjee. "The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprising Ms Sulakshana Naik, Mr Ashok Malhotra, and Mr Jatin Paranjape, screened applications for the positions of one selector in the women's selection committee and junior cricket committee each, respectively," BCCI secretary Jay Shah said in a release.

Topley hungrier than ever after World Cup heartbreak

Reece Topley revealed he is hungrier than ever to be part of England's World Cup squad this autumn after injury heartbreak denied him a part of last year's T20 triumph in Australia. The Surrey left-arm seamer suffered an ankle injury tripping on a boundary rope on the eve of the T20 World Cup in October last year, before being dealt a further blow when his stint in the IPL was cut short following a dislocated shoulder. Ad But the 29-year-old insists the pair of setbacks have only made him more determined to ensure he is on the plane to India as England seek to defend the title they won four years ago.

Triumphant Indian Football Team Donates Rs 20 Lakh To Families Of Balasore Train Accident Victims

The Indian football team has decided to donate a part of the cash award it has received from the Odisha government for the Intercontinental Cup triumph towards "relief and rehabilitation" of families affected by the recent train accident in the state. Hosts India beat Lebanon in 2-0 in the title clash here on Sunday, to lift the trophy for the second time in three outings. Following the win, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had announced a cash reward of Rs 1 crore for the team, from which Igor Stimac's wards have "collectively" decided to donate Rs 20 lakh.

Chennai Lions To Face Puneri Paltan In UTT Season 4 Opener

Defending champions Chennai Lions will take on Puneri Paltan in the Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4 opener in Pune on July 13. The league schedule was announced on Monday. A total of 18 matches, including the semifinals and final, will be played among the six franchisees. The title clash is scheduled for July 30. Bengaluru Smashers, Dabang Delhi TTC, Goa Challengers and U Mumba TT are the other four franchisees who will fight for the coveted title.

"Thoda Zyada Ho Gaya": LSG Pacer Avesh Khan On Incident vs RCB

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 had its fair share of controversies. While the incident involving Virat Kohli, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Gautam Gambhir topped them all, Lucknow Super Giants pacer Avesh Khan's helmet throw against Royal Challengers Bangalore was also a highly talked-about moment. Avesh was even handed a fine by the IPL for the action. In an interview, the pacer has opened up on the incident, admitting that he went a little overboard in the match and shouldn't have done that.

Bhavani Devi Scripts History, Assures India Of First Ever Medal in Asian Fencing Championships

Olympian C A Bhavani Devi on Monday created history by progressing to the semifinal of the women's sabre event at the Asian Fencing Championships in Wuxi, China, assuring India its maiden medal at the event. Bhavani stunned reigning world champion Misaki Emura of Japan 15-10 in the quarterfinals to script history. Misaki had won the women's sabre gold medal at the 2022 World Fencing Championships held in Cairo.

Wimbledon 2023 men's contenders: Who are the emerging players to look out for?

Novak Djokovic will be aiming to extend his record number of Grand Slam titles to 24 when Wimbledon gets underway on July 3, but a new crop of players have shone in recent months to show they can be dark horses at the grasscourt major.

'Tongue Lashing From Coach At Half Time Pepped Us', Says Sunil Chhetri

The "tongue lashing" they got from head coach Igor Stimac at half time was the wake-cup call India needed to win the Intercontinental Cup, said national football team captain Sunil Chhetri. India failed to break Lebanon's defence in the first half before Chhetri's 87th international goal and Lallianzuala Chhangte's strike to help the hosts lift the title. "We got some tongue lashing from the boss at half time. We were nowhere close to where we were in the last game. It was the wake-up call that we needed," said Chhetri.

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Shyama Shaw Replaces Mithu Mukherjee As BCCI Names Women's Selection Panel

Topley hungrier than ever after World Cup heartbreak

Triumphant Indian Football Team Donates Rs 20 Lakh To Families Of Balasore Train Accident Victims

Chennai Lions To Face Puneri Paltan In UTT Season 4 Opener

"Thoda Zyada Ho Gaya": LSG Pacer Avesh Khan On Incident vs RCB

Bhavani Devi Scripts History, Assures India Of First Ever Medal in Asian Fencing Championships

Wimbledon 2023 men's contenders: Who are the emerging players to look out for?

'Tongue Lashing From Coach At Half Time Pepped Us', Says Sunil Chhetri