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We know how to play ODIs, we need to do well in other formats too: Bangladesh coach Hathurusingha

Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha wants the team to do well in Tests and T20 Internationals too. Bangladesh have performed best in 50-over matches in recent years but Hathurusingha said the team needed to lift its game elsewhere."Test cricket is very competitive. T20 is more popular now. So we have to find our own game plan," Hathurusingha, who is returning as Bangladesh coach again, said."As a nation, we know how to play ODI cricket. We need to do well in other formats as well," he added.Hathurusingha said on Wednesday that he did not intend to shake up the team, despite his tempestuous relationship with top players during his first stint at the helm.

Venkatesh Prasad Likes Old Video Of Ex India Opener With Suniel Shetty Amid Twitter Tussle Over KL Rahul

Former Indian cricket team pacer Venkatesh Prasad got engaged in a war of words on Twitter with ex-India opener Aakash Chopra on Tuesday. Of late, Prasad has been tweeting a lot on India opener KL Rahul getting a long rope, while other performers like Kuldeep Yadav have been dropped easily. Former India opener Aakash Chopra, meanwhile, did a YouTube video on KL Rahul. Towards the end of the video, Chopra urged Prasad to stay calm and not peddle 'agendas' if there are any or highlight stats that suit his thoughts.

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi Stuns World Champion Magnus Carlsen

Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi became the fourth Indian to stun Norwegian chess wizard Magnus Carlsen, in a Pro Chess League online match. Playing for team Indian Yogis, Gujrathi capitalised on a mistake committed by world number one Carlsen, who missed a checkmate late on Tuesday. Carlsen was playing for Canada Chessbrahs in the Pro Chess League, an online tournament for teams from all over the world. The event features 16 teams playing rapid games and has a USD 150,000 prize fund. This was Carlsen's maiden victory over the reigning world champion.

Varun Tomar Bags 10m Air Pistol Bronze At Cairo Shooting World Cup

Teenager Varun Tomar bagged a bronze medal in the men's 10m air pistol competition, opening India's account at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Cairo. The 19-year-old, competing on day one, got the better of teammate Sarabjot Singh in a shoot-off after both had tied for the third spot with a score of 250.6 in the ranking round. Seasoned Slovakian shooter Juraj Tuzinsky defeated upcoming Italian talent Paolo Monna 17-15, to win gold in the event.

Patchy India Will Have To Lift Their Game Against Unforgiving Australia

Having put up a patchy performance in the Women's T20 World Cup thus far, India will have to lift their game drastically against nemesis Australia in the first semifinal here on Thursday. India, who have been among the top teams over the last five years but unable to win a major trophy, have expectedly made the semifinals of another ICC event. However, they have been guilty of self-destructing in the past especially in a knock-out game against England or Australia.

Shashi Tharoor Pulls Sanju Samson Into 'Selection Debate' Amid KL Rahul Saga

The competition for places in the Indian team is such that a few failures for one player results in echoes for the selection of another player getting intensified. Over the last few days, KL Rahul's poor performances have resulted in a huge uproar on social media, led by former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad, who continues to bat for Shubman Gill's inclusion in the Karnataka batter's place. As people on Twitter express their views on the 'KL Rahul saga', politician Shashi Tharoor has pulled wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson into the debate.

India Set To Replace Struggling KL Rahul With Promising Shubman Gill In Third Test Against Australia: Report

India batter KL Rahul's prolonged slump in form is likely to cost him his place for the third test against Australia with demands growing for Shubman Gill's inclusion for the match in Indore. India have retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 2-0 lead in the four-test series but Rahul's form has been a major concern for Rohit Sharma's team. With a highest score of 23 in his last 10 test innings, Rahul's place has become untenable as India chase a third successive victory that would seal their place in the final of the World Test Championship in June.

Hopes dashed: Proteas can't reach World Test Championship final anymore

Shukri Conrad's new broom sweeping through the Proteas Test team is for good reason: it comes at a time when it's impossible for the national side to reach the final of the current World Test Championship (WTC).

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We know how to play ODIs, we need to do well in other formats too: Bangladesh coach Hathurusingha

Venkatesh Prasad Likes Old Video Of Ex India Opener With Suniel Shetty Amid Twitter Tussle Over KL Rahul

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi Stuns World Champion Magnus Carlsen

Varun Tomar Bags 10m Air Pistol Bronze At Cairo Shooting World Cup

Patchy India Will Have To Lift Their Game Against Unforgiving Australia

Shashi Tharoor Pulls Sanju Samson Into 'Selection Debate' Amid KL Rahul Saga

India Set To Replace Struggling KL Rahul With Promising Shubman Gill In Third Test Against Australia: Report

Hopes dashed: Proteas can't reach World Test Championship final anymore