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Indian Table Tennis Is Enjoying A Golden Era, Says Sathiyan Gnanasekaran

India's highest-ranked table-tennis player Sathiyan Gnanasekaran feels that the country is enjoying a golden era in the sport and believes that things will only get better from here. "I think this is the golden era of Indian table tennis. We are winning medals in every category, men, women, junior, sub-junior and even cadet. It is amazing. India is a big force in world table tennis now," he said during a press conference on the opening day of the 36th National Games on Tuesday in Surat.

Can Putin go it alone? Russia ups ante as world leaders meet at UN

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Watch: Hardik Pandya Hits Hat-Trick Of Sixes Off Last 3 Balls In 1st T20I vs Australia

Hardik Pandya played a stunning unbeaten knock of 71 off 30 deliveries on Tuesday in Mohali, although his effort went in vain as Australia came out on top in the first T20I against India. Put in to bat first, India posted a total of 208/6, with Hardik providing the firepower at the death. The all-rounder, enjoying a great streak of form, was striking well throughout his innings, but especially turned up the heat against Cameron Green in the final over of India's innings. After turning down Harshal Patel for a single off the second delivery, and managing two runs off the third, Hardik went 6, 6, 6 off the last three balls to take India to a strong total.

"Had My Apprehensions About Sourav Ganguly...": When Saqlain Mushtaq Was Left Surprised By India Captain

While the cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan have produced many folklores, the tales of friendship between the two countries also abound in the sporting landscape of the two countries. Cricketers from both countries have said how they received love from the other country. One such tale was narrated by Pakistan head coach and former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq regarding ex-India captain and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly.

IND vs AUS: Important To give Jasprit Bumrah Enough Time After Comeback From Injury, Says Hardik Pandya

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya said the team will not put too much pressure on Jasprit Bumrah and give him ample time to make his comeback from an injury after the pacer was not included in India's playing XI for the first T20I against Australia. Bumrah was missed badly in the series opener against Australia on Tuesday as the visitors chased down 209 rather comfortably to register a four-wicket win and take the lead in the three-match series. Barring Axar Patel, all Indian bowlers leaked more than 11 runs per over.

No change in Indian Women T20 squad, BCCI announces 15-member side for ACC T20 Championship

BCCI on Wednesday announced a 15-member Indian women's team for the ACC T20 Championship, scheduled to be held in Bangladesh from October 1 to 15. India retained the same squad that played against England in the three-T20 series with Taniyaa Bhatia and Simran Bahadur being put in standby. Six-time champions India, who will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will launch their campaign with a clash against Sri Lanka on the opening day, while they will square off against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 7.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's death over bowling is real concern: Sunil Gavaskar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's poor show at the death overs is a "real concern" for India, going into next month's T20 World Cup. Bhuvneshwar has leaked quite a lot of runs at the death in the last few matches. His 16-run 19th over allowed Australia to pull off a record chase of 209 in the first T20I in Mohali on Tuesday night. "I don't think there was too much dew. We didn't see the fielders or bowlers trying to use the towel to try and dry their fingers. That's not an excuse. We didn't bowl well. For example, that 19th over... that's a real concern," Gavaskar said on 'Sports Today'. "Somebody like a Bhuvneshwar Kumar is going for runs every single time, when he is expected. In 18 deliveries he has bowled in three matches against Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and now Australia, he has given away 49 runs.

India Announce Squad For Women's Asia Cup, Harmanpreet Kaur To Lead

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced India's 15-strong squad for the Women's Asia Cup which begins on October 1 in Bangladesh. Harmanpreet Kaur is set to lead the team, while Smriti Mandhana is her deputy. Jemimah Rodrigues, who missed India's tour of England with injury despite being named in the squad, is set to return for the marquee continental tournament. Richa Ghosh has been picked to keep wickets, while Renuka Singh, Meghna Singh and Pooja Vastrakar will make up the pace attack.

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Indian Table Tennis Is Enjoying A Golden Era, Says Sathiyan Gnanasekaran

Can Putin go it alone? Russia ups ante as world leaders meet at UN

Watch: Hardik Pandya Hits Hat-Trick Of Sixes Off Last 3 Balls In 1st T20I vs Australia

"Had My Apprehensions About Sourav Ganguly...": When Saqlain Mushtaq Was Left Surprised By India Captain

IND vs AUS: Important To give Jasprit Bumrah Enough Time After Comeback From Injury, Says Hardik Pandya

No change in Indian Women T20 squad, BCCI announces 15-member side for ACC T20 Championship

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's death over bowling is real concern: Sunil Gavaskar

India Announce Squad For Women's Asia Cup, Harmanpreet Kaur To Lead