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TOI Exclusive: Sports governance no rocket science, we must get this right, says Abhinav Bindra

Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medallist, has strongly advocated the need to have an 'appointed' secretary general in the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), instead of an 'elected' office-bearer, which was the norm earlier. Bindra was part of the Indian delegation comprising representatives from the IOA, Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), sports ministry, Sports Authority of India (SAI) and IOC member in India, Nita Ambani (online), which met the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) officials at the world body's headquarters in Lausanne on September 27.

If an India player needs to be rested in IPL, so be it: Ravi Shastri

Deepak Chahar, which have ruled them out of the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia, have triggered a debate: Should India's star cricketers be given the option of 'resting' in the IPL? Chahar had to miss the IPL due to a hamstring injury, while a back injury ruled Bumrah out of the World Cup. Former India allrounder, coach and commentator Ravi Shastri has resting a top India player for a few games in the IPL is an area his former 1983 World Cup winning teammate Roger Binny, who is set to be the new BCCI president, must look into when he resumes office. "With the volume of cricket that exists today, it's extremely important that you get the balance right of how much a player plays. When should he be rested? And there, a (BCCI) president can play a big role. Tomorrow, if a cricketer, for the sake of playing for India, needs to be rested in the IPL for a certain number of games, so be it. Where, a (BCCI) president has to sit with the franchise and explain that he's extremely important for India first, and then the franchise," Shastri stressed while talking to veteran journalist Ayaz Memon at a 'Meet-the-media programme' at the Mumbai Press Club on Wednesday.

"Not Someone Who's Going To Muscle You": Star India Pacer on Virat Kohli

Harshal Patel has gone from strength to strength over the last few years. With consistent performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the 31-year-old has become a consistent feature in the Indian T20I team. With the 2022 T20 World Cup just around the corner and Jasprit Bumrah ruled out due to injury, all eyes will be on Harshal. He has been known as a bowler who can consistely bowl the slower ball to fox the batters. In an interview with ESPNcricinfo, Harshal revealed various facets of bowling a slower delivery and how he would use it differently against Virat Kohli.

"India Have Suffered Big Loss": Ex-Pakistan Star On This Pacer's Absence In T20 World Cup

In less than two weeks, India are going to face Pakistan in their 2022 T20 World Cup opener in Melbourne. However, the buildup to the event for India has been marred with injuries. Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah have been ruled out due to injury while stand-by pacer Deepak Chahar will also not be able to play in the T20 World Cup due to injury, according to a PTI report. The replacement for Bumrah in the main India squad is yet to be named.

India vs Thailand, Women's Asia Cup: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India will clash against Thailand in the first semi-final of the ongoing Women's Asia Cup on Thursday at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. These two teams had squared off against one another on Monday in the group stage and the match saw Thailand being bundled out 37. Harmanpreet Kaur did not play the last two games for India and it saw Smriti Mandhana leading the side. It needs to be seen whether full-time skipper Harmanpreet returns for this contest against Thailand. The second semi-final would be played on the same day between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Ton-up Nitish stars in Delhi victory over Punjab, Ishant gets two wickets

Rana, a T20 specialist and Kolkata Knight Riders star, was simply too good for the Punjab bowling unit as he scored 107 off only 61 balls with the help of nine fours and seven sixes to take Delhi to a solid 191 for 4 in 20 overs. In reply, Punjab could only manage 179 for 5 with Ishant Sharma picking up 2 for 35 in his 4 overs. Rana also did star turn with his off-breaks, picking 2/24 in 3 overs.

Boucher insists Australia's easier-going conditions grant Bavuma enough time to find form

The Proteas have no qualms nor any feelings of panic allowing skipper Temba Bavuma to regain his form in their two warm-up matches before commencing their ICC T20 World Cup campaign later this month.

Training at family-owned academy, shooter Yashasvi Joshi ready to hit 'Bulls Eye' at Asian Shotgun Championship

Manoj Joshi knew it well. He built a shooting academy in their locality in Chandak town in Pithoragarh district with a dream: to see his daughter wear those gorgeous ear muffs with an India flag inscribed on it and Yashasvi Joshi hasn't disappointed her father. She will be a part of the 36-strong India contingent that will take part in the Asian Shotgun Championship from November 9-21 in South Korea's Daegu.

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TOI Exclusive: Sports governance no rocket science, we must get this right, says Abhinav Bindra

If an India player needs to be rested in IPL, so be it: Ravi Shastri

"Not Someone Who's Going To Muscle You": Star India Pacer on Virat Kohli

"India Have Suffered Big Loss": Ex-Pakistan Star On This Pacer's Absence In T20 World Cup

India vs Thailand, Women's Asia Cup: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Ton-up Nitish stars in Delhi victory over Punjab, Ishant gets two wickets

Boucher insists Australia's easier-going conditions grant Bavuma enough time to find form

Training at family-owned academy, shooter Yashasvi Joshi ready to hit 'Bulls Eye' at Asian Shotgun Championship