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Shubman Gill Nominated For ICC Player Of The Month For February

Riding on his superb performance in the ODI series against England last month, ace India top-order batter Shubman Gill has been nominated along with Australia's Steve Smith and New Zealand's Glenn Phillips for the ICC 'Player of the Month' for February. Gill, who is currently in Dubai with the Indian team for the ongoing Champions Trophy, scored 406 runs, averaging 101.50 at a strike-rate of 94.19 in the five ODIs that he had played in February. Gill hit a purple patch in the three-match series against England, scoring 87 (in Nagpur), 60 (in Cuttack), and 112 (in Ahmedabad) as he was adjudged the 'Player of the Series' in the hosts' 3-0 clean sweep.

"Are They Truly Focused On Winning IPL?" RCB Slammed By Ex-India Star For This Reason

Former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad questioned Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and their lack of investment in local talent over the years, asking they are building a brand or truly focussed on winning the Indian Premier League (IPL). RCB will kickstart their campaign against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 22 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. In their current set-up, RCB features two talents from Karnataka, all-rounder Manoj Bhandage, who has not been given a game since being signed by the franchise in 2023 and Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal, who enjoyed two strong seasons with the franchise in 2020 and 2021 before two decent seasons with Rajasthan Royals (RR) and a sub-par season with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) last year with just 38 runs in seven matches. He was brought back by RCB in the auction last year for Rs 2 crores, his base price.

KL Rahul Has Accepted His New Role As Number 6 Batter: Coach Sitanshu Kotak

KL Rahul's demotion to No. 6 has been discussed threadbare but India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said the wicketkeeper-batter has accepted the new role wholeheartedly, which has given the batting a lot more depth. Rahul has enjoyed immense success as the No. 5 batter, scoring over 1,000 runs at an average in excess of 50, but since the ODI series against Sri Lanka last year, he has been batting a position down. However, Rahul has shown signs of adapting to the demands of the rather unfamiliar slot, and it was evident when he made an unbeaten 42 against Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal.

Virat Kohli, India Batters' Special Practice Session Ahead Of Champions Trophy Final

Indian batters on Friday extensively honed their skill against left-arm and off-spin variations ahead of facing New Zealand's Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday. The top and middle-order batters faced the in-house spin quartet of Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja, before taking on an ensemble of local spinners.

Novak Djokovic Seeks Indian Wells Resurgence With Help From Andy Murray

Novak Djokovic, with old rival Andy Murray in his coaching corner, is optimistic he can put together a deep run at the Indian Wells ATP Masters to kick start a so-far disappointing 2025 campaign. "I definitely look to go deep in the tournament," said the Serb star, who is seeded sixth in a field led by world number two Alexander Zverev and two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. "I've done, I think, the right things in preparation. I've been playing some good tennis these days. So let's see. Let's see how far I can go." Djokovic's five titles tie him with retired Swiss great Roger Federer for most in the California desert. His first victory came in 2008 and his most recent in 2016 -- when he capped a run of three straight Indian Wells triumphs.

"If He Fails In One Innings...": Brutal Take On India Star Ahead Of Champions Trophy Final

KL Rahul has been one of Team India's unsung hero during its journey to the Champions Trophy 2025 final. Rahul scored a vital 42 in India's semi-final run chase against Australia, staying unbeaten at the end and taking India home. Such has been Rahul's impact, that head coach Gautam Gambhir has staunchly defended him through any criticism. However, Rahul has had to bat a position lower - from No. 5 to No. 6 - for India, in order to fit in Axar Patel. Legendary India cricketer Anil Kumble hailed Rahul, and also stated that he should return to his original position.

Saudi taekwondo champion Dunya Abu-Talib wins IOC Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Award for Asia

RIYADH: Taekwondo national team athlete Dunya Abu Talib has become the first Saudi sportsperson to win the International Olympic Committee’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Award for Asia. Abu Talib, the first Saudi woman to qualify for the Olympic Games and win an Asian gold medal, was given the 2024 award in recognition of her inspiring contribution to empowering female athletes both locally and internationally, the IOC said in a statement on Friday. Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee president, expressed his pride in the achievement, saying: “I congratulate Abu Talib on this well-deserved award, which reflects the significant progress in women’s sports in the Kingdom, thanks to the unlimited support of our wise leadership.” The recognition shows that Saudi women are now playing a key role in global sports and serves as a motivation for the next generation of female athletes to achieve even greater success, he said. Abu Talib ranked first globally in the International Taekwondo Federation’s general classification for the under-53 kg weight category for March 2025. SOPC continues its commitment to supporting male and female athletes in the Kingdom by providing a comprehensive sports environment that enables them to achieve global success and raise the Saudi flag at the world’s leading sporting events.

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Inaugurates Para Games

Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated the 6th Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Para Games at Thyagaraj Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. The four-day sporting event celebrates the remarkable resilience and achievements of para-athletes from India's leading Oil & Gas Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). Addressing the gathering, The Minister lauded the spirit of determination and perseverance displayed by the athletes and emphasized the need for fostering inclusive platforms that empower para-athletes to excel.

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Shubman Gill Nominated For ICC Player Of The Month For February

"Are They Truly Focused On Winning IPL?" RCB Slammed By Ex-India Star For This Reason

KL Rahul Has Accepted His New Role As Number 6 Batter: Coach Sitanshu Kotak

Virat Kohli, India Batters' Special Practice Session Ahead Of Champions Trophy Final

Novak Djokovic Seeks Indian Wells Resurgence With Help From Andy Murray

"If He Fails In One Innings...": Brutal Take On India Star Ahead Of Champions Trophy Final

Saudi taekwondo champion Dunya Abu-Talib wins IOC Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Award for Asia

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Inaugurates Para Games