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"Feeling Strong And Ready": Neeraj Chopra To Participate In Lausanne Diamond League

After missing the Commonwealth Games 2022, Tokyo Olympics javelin gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on Tuesday announced that he will be representing India in Lausanne Diamond League, starting from Friday. Taking to Twitter Neeraj Chopra said that he is feeling strong and ready for the upcoming event. "Feeling strong and ready for Friday. Thanks for the support, everyone. See you in Lausanne!" Neeraj tweeted. Earlier in July, star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was ruled out of Commonwealth Games.

Wasim Akram Names 'Dangerous' India Batter Who Can Hurt Pakistan. And It's Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma

Ahead of the blockbuster clash between the arch-rivals, former Pakistan skipper and legendary pacer Wasim Akram said that star Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav will be crucial for the team and have the potential to hurt Pakistan in the Asia Cup. In 23 T20I matches, Suryakumar has smashed 672 runs at an average of 37.33 with five fifties and a very recent hundred - 117 in a closely-fought match against England at The Oval. India will be starting its Asia Cup campaign with a high-octane clash against Pakistan on August 28.

AIFF Writes To FIFA, Requests Lifting Of Ban After Supreme Court Verdict

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday requested the FIFA to lift the ban imposed on it following Supreme Court's decision to terminate the mandate of Committee of Administrators (CoA) as demanded by the sport's world governing body. AIFF's acting general secretary Sunando Dhar requested FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura to "reconsider their decision of suspending the AIFF". "It is with immense pleasure that we inform you that the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India took up our matter and vide order dated 22.05.2022 was pleased to pass directions regarding the full repeal of the CoA mandate and consequently the AIFF having full charge of the AIFF's daily affairs," Dhar wrote in the letter.

Bavuma has 'acceptance' over scrapped Aussie tour despite Proteas' World Cup complications

Captain Temba Bavuma says there is an "acceptance" of the decision taken by Cricket South Africa (CSA) to scrap an all-important ODI series between the Proteas and Australia in January next year.

India coach Dravid tests positive for Covid-19 ahead of Asia Cup

India coach Rahul Dravid tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the team's departure for the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the country's cricket board said on Tuesday.

FIH announces Pro League venues for upcoming season; Rourkela added as second Indian host city

World Cup in January. A brand new stadium has been built in Rourkela to host some of the matches of the FIH men's World Cup to be held from January 13 to 29. Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium, which will host most of the matches of the World Cup, is the other Indian venue which will also stage FIH Pro League games. Other venues which will host matches of the FIH Pro League from October 28, 2022 to July 5, 2023 are Newcastle and Hobart in Australia, Mendoza and Santiago del Estero in Argentina, Antwerp (Belgium), London, Eindhoven and Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and Christchurch and Wellington in New Zealand. "As already announced in March, a new schedule - based on a series of 'mini-tournaments' where several teams will gather in one venue to play two matches against each other - will come into force for this new Pro League season," the FIH said in a statement.

India must continue with their aggressive batting approach: Ravi Shastri

India's conservative approach at the start of the innings had contributed to their early exit from the T20 World Cup last year. The tournament was Shastri's last assignment as India head coach.

AIFF writes to FIFA, requests lifting of ban after SC verdict

FIFA to lift the ban imposed on it following Supreme Court's decision to terminate the mandate of Committee of Administrators (CoA) as demanded by the sport's world governing body. AIFF's acting general secretary Sunando Dhar requested FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura to "reconsider their decision of suspending the AIFF". "It is with immense pleasure that we inform you that the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India took up our matter and vide order dated 22.05.2022 was pleased to pass directions regarding the full repeal of the CoA mandate and consequently the AIFF having full charge of the AIFF's daily affairs," Dhar wrote in the letter. "In view of the above, we request the FIFA and especially the Bureau to reconsider their decision of suspending the AlFF.

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"Feeling Strong And Ready": Neeraj Chopra To Participate In Lausanne Diamond League

Wasim Akram Names 'Dangerous' India Batter Who Can Hurt Pakistan. And It's Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma

AIFF Writes To FIFA, Requests Lifting Of Ban After Supreme Court Verdict

Bavuma has 'acceptance' over scrapped Aussie tour despite Proteas' World Cup complications

India coach Dravid tests positive for Covid-19 ahead of Asia Cup

FIH announces Pro League venues for upcoming season; Rourkela added as second Indian host city

India must continue with their aggressive batting approach: Ravi Shastri

AIFF writes to FIFA, requests lifting of ban after SC verdict