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Watch: Sachin Tendulkar Turns Back Clock As He Plays Lofted Shot During Road Safety World Series

Fans were in for an ultimate treat as Sachin Tendulkar once again stepped out to the field to lead India Legends in the ongoing Road Safety World Series. In the tournament opener, India Legends took on South Africa Legends and the Sachin-led side did not disappoint as they won the contest by 61 runs. Batting first, India posted 217/4 in 20 overs owing to Stuart Binny's unbeaten 82-run knock off just 24 balls. Coming out to open, Sachin managed to score just 16 runs but fans are going gaga over his lofted shot that he played in the fourth over of the innings.

"Rishabh And DK Need To Play": Cheteshwar Pujara On India's Team For T20 World Cup

While there has been a raging debate about who should play for India between Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik in the T20I team, Cheteshwar Pujara said that ideally both wicketkeepers should make the playing XI come the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. While Dinesh Karthik, picked to play the finisher's role, barely got a chance to bat in the Asia Cup, while Rishabh Pant could not impress when he did get to bat. But Pujara still thinks that Pant should be in the middle order, with Karthik continuing as finisher.

"He Is More Skillful Than I Am": Sourav Ganguly On Comparisons With Virat Kohli

Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli have a lot in common. Both have captained India and both are known for being aggressive, passionate characters on the field, with their actions as well as in the way they led their teams. So it's no surprise that comparisons often arise between the two. But Ganguly, now the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, said that comparisons should not be made on that basis, but rather on their skills and conceded that Kohli is "more skillful" than he was.

Asia Cup 2022 Final: Underdogs Sri Lanka face favourites Pakistan

Team India's early exit may have disrupted plans of organisers but finalists Pakistan & Lanka have lit up the tournament with their passionate brand of cricketDUBAI: Every time the fixtures for the Asia Cup are drawn, it all about making up for the lack of India-Pakistan bilateral cricket. The scheduling, no doubt, gives precedence to India's convenience. The other teams hustle between Dubai and Sharjah. They get less breathing space going into a final. India are the marquee team, always. The market forces, broadcasters and caretakers of the game bank on India's presence right through the tournament. This time, though, there is no Indian team for the last four days of the tournament. The buzz has fizzled out real fast. It's sort of an anti-climax for the stakeholders.

Asia Cup: How crisis-hit Sri Lanka are rebuilding their brand

Sticking together for each other over the past 18 months, SL team becomes joy factor all over againDUBAI: After Sri Lanka beat India last Tuesday, their press conference was delayed for a bit. The team management was in a huddle of sorts at the door of the press conference room. Bhanuka Rajapksa opened the door and as he was about to enter the room, captain Dasun Shanaka pulled his arm and gave him clear instructions in his ears. Rajapaksa is one of the most eloquent English-speaking cricketers in the Asia Cup. He is definitely the most fluent in the Sri Lankan team. He was tasked with facing the media after Shanaka's Bangladesh-are-much-easier-opponent comments created a flutter on the opening night of the tournament.

After Groin Injury, National Games Participation Looks Difficult For Neeraj Chopra

Indian Olympic Association's directive notwithstanding, champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's participation in the upcoming National Games looks doubtful, as he is coming off a groin injury and a grueling season. Olympic gold medalist Chopra achieved yet another historic feat on Thursday when he became the first Indian to win the prestigious Diamond League Finals title in Zurich, signing off the international season on a rousing note. A day later, he was asked about competing in the National Games, which will be held across cities in Gujarat from September 29 to October 12.

IOC Issues Final Warning To IOA, To Suspend India If Elections Not Held By December

International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday issued a final warning to IOA to "resolve its governance issues" and hold elections by December, failing which the world sports body will ban India. The executive board of the IOC, which was made in Lausanne on Thursday, also decided not to recognise any "acting/interim president" after Narinder Batra's ouster as Indian Olympic Association president and said it will deal with secretary general Rajeev Mehta as the main point of contact.

As Virat Kohli Hits 71st Ton, "Biscuit" AB de Villiers Shares Throwback Gold

As Virat Kohli broke his century drought by hitting his maiden T20I ton against Afghanistan on Thursday, few were as happy as his close friend and former teammate AB de Villiers. Not only did he take to Twitter to share his excitement, he also shared a throwback photo of the two of them on Instagram. The photo has him sitting on a scooter and a very young Kohli sitting in the sidecar. "With his 100 today I thought I'd share this memory," the former South Africa batter captioned the picture with a laughing emoji.

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Watch: Sachin Tendulkar Turns Back Clock As He Plays Lofted Shot During Road Safety World Series

"Rishabh And DK Need To Play": Cheteshwar Pujara On India's Team For T20 World Cup

"He Is More Skillful Than I Am": Sourav Ganguly On Comparisons With Virat Kohli

Asia Cup 2022 Final: Underdogs Sri Lanka face favourites Pakistan

Asia Cup: How crisis-hit Sri Lanka are rebuilding their brand

After Groin Injury, National Games Participation Looks Difficult For Neeraj Chopra

IOC Issues Final Warning To IOA, To Suspend India If Elections Not Held By December

As Virat Kohli Hits 71st Ton, "Biscuit" AB de Villiers Shares Throwback Gold