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Rahul Dravid "Has An Advantage...": Ravi Shastri's Verdict On Legend's Tenure As Indian Cricket Team Coach

Current India head coach Rahul Dravid remains one of the most respected figures in the sport. Dravid came into the Indian team as the head coach after Ravi Shastri decided to step aside in 2021. Under Dravid's guidance, India have done well but failed to lift the ICC Trophy -- T20 World Cup 2022 -- that the country desperately desires. Speaking of Dravid's performances as the head coach of the Indian team, Shastri said that the former needs to be given more time.

Watch: Australia Star Meg Lanning Does The Iconic Shah Rukh Khan Pose. Jemimah Rodrigues Can't Keep Calm

As Delhi Capitals qualified for the playoffs of the Women's Premier League, the franchise shared a video on social media in which its players could be seen dancing on a Bollywood song with the lyrics "woh ladki jo sabse alag hai (The girl that is different from all)", which had actor Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role from the movie 'Baadshah'. While the entire team danced to the tune, DC skipper Meg Lanning concluded it all with the iconic SRK pose by stretching both of her arms.

Navratilova reveals she is ‘cancer-free’ after double diagnosis

LONDON: Martina Navratilova has revealed she is now “cancer-free” after the tennis great feared she “may not see next Christmas” following a devastating double diagnosis. The former world number one, who won 18 Grand Slam singles titles during her long career, revealed in January she had been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer.

Lakshya Sen Slumps To No. 25 In World Badminton Rankings

Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen slipped six places to move out of the world top 20 in the latest men's singles rankings issued by BWF on Tuesday. Following his second round exit from the All England Championship, Sen slumped to the 25th spot. The 21-year-old, who had reached a career-best world no. 6 in November last year, hasn't been in the best of form, having made early exits from Malaysia Open, India Open and German Open.

Nikhat Zareen, Three Other Indians Enter World Boxing Championships Quarter-finals

A "fatigued" Nikhat Zareen continued her winning run to enter the quarterfinals along with three other pugilists, including Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jaismine Lamboria, at the Women's World Championships in New Delhi on Tuesday. Competing in her first international tournament in 50kg weight class, Nikhat saw off Mexico's Patricia Alvarez Herrera 5-0 to notch up her third win of the tournament. Commonwealth Games champion Nitu Ghanghas (48kg) won her bout with a first round RSC against Sumaiya Qosimova of Tajikistan, while last year's bronze medallist Manisha Moun (57kg) got the better of Nur Elif Turhan of Turkey when the referee ruled in her favour in the third round.

MS Dhoni Turns Teacher For Ruturaj Gaikwad And Dwayne Bravo. But Not For Cricket - See Pics

MS Dhoni has been a mentor for the young talents of Chennai Super Kings for quite some time now and cricketers from all around the world like to pick his brain when it comes to learning from his cricketing knowledge and acumen. In a recent tweet by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings, Dhoni can be seen conducting a “masterclass” for Dwayne Bravo and Ruturaj Gaikwad but this time, it had nothing to do with cricket. Dhoni could be seen teaching them how to whistle and it is extremely in line with the team's tagline which reads – “Whistle Podu”.

Who Can Replace Kieron Pollard And Hardik Pandya In Mumbai Indians? Ex-India Star's Interesting Verdict

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh feels Tim David and Cameron Green will have to fill in the shoes of Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya for Mumbai Indians, if the five-time champions want to taste success in the upcoming Indian Premier League. Stressing on the fact that a positive start to the tournament is paramount for success, Harbhajan told Star Sports: "Well, they (David and Green) will be successful if Tim David can do the same thing that Pollard was doing and whether Green can do what Hardik was doing.

Heinrich Klaasen Slams 54-Ball Century, South Africa Level Series vs West Indies

Heinrich Klaasen slammed a 54-ball century as South Africa beat the West Indies by four wickets in the third and final one-day international on Tuesday. South Africa were in trouble at 87 for four chasing a West Indian total of 260 but Klaasen went for his shots and the home side chased down the target with 20.3 overs to spare.The series was shared 1-1 after the first match was rained off. "We try to play conditions and not the situation and the conditions were fantastic," said Klaasen. Klaasen finished with 119 not out off 61 balls, hitting 15 fours and five sixes in Potchefstroom. He shared partnerships of 55 off 38 balls with David Miller (17) and a match-clinching sixth-wicket stand of 103 off 62 deliveries with Marco Jansen (43).

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Rahul Dravid "Has An Advantage...": Ravi Shastri's Verdict On Legend's Tenure As Indian Cricket Team Coach

Watch: Australia Star Meg Lanning Does The Iconic Shah Rukh Khan Pose. Jemimah Rodrigues Can't Keep Calm

Navratilova reveals she is ‘cancer-free’ after double diagnosis

Lakshya Sen Slumps To No. 25 In World Badminton Rankings

Nikhat Zareen, Three Other Indians Enter World Boxing Championships Quarter-finals

MS Dhoni Turns Teacher For Ruturaj Gaikwad And Dwayne Bravo. But Not For Cricket - See Pics

Who Can Replace Kieron Pollard And Hardik Pandya In Mumbai Indians? Ex-India Star's Interesting Verdict

Heinrich Klaasen Slams 54-Ball Century, South Africa Level Series vs West Indies