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Tougher to satisfy Indian athletes more than others: IOA acting president Anil Khanna

After arriving in the city for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Borgohain had alleged that her preparations were being hampered because of "the continuous harassment" her coaches were facing from the authorities, including Gurung. She wanted Gurung to be included in the CWG contingent and the IOA in a last-minute move accommodated her request. The designated team doctor of the boxing contingent Karanjeet Singh had to be shifted outside the Games Village for Gurung to enter.

"Tougher To Satisfy Indian Athletes' Needs": IOA Acting President

The needs of Indian athletes during multi-sporting events are a tad more hard to satisfy than others, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) acting president Anil Khanna said on Thursday, referring to the controversy surrounding Lovlina Borgohain's coach Sandhya Gurung. After arriving in the city for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Borgohain had alleged that her preparations were being hampered because of "the continuous harassment" her coaches were facing from the authorities, including Gurung. She wanted Gurung to be included in the CWG contingent and the IOA in a last-minute move accommodated her request.

Watch: Fawad Alam And Babar Azam's Mix-Up Spells Calamity For Pakistan

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been in stunning form with the bat across formats, but on Thursday, he found himself involved in a horrendous mix-up that led to the run-out of teammate Fawad Alam. The incident happened on Day 5 of the second Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Galle International Stadium. Fawad Alam drove a ball towards mid-on and took off for a single, but Babar Azam at the non-striker's end was caught ball-watching, and when he realised Fawad was half-way down the pitch, he first looked to start off for the run but then sent his partner back.

Commonwealth Games 2022 Opening Ceremony: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

All eyes will be on the 215-member Indian contingent which will take part in the upcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games, starting in Birmingham from July 28. While the multi-discipline events will kick off from Friday, July 29, the opening ceremony will start later on Thursday. After Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra had pulled out of the event due to an injury, it was announced that star shuttler PV Sindhu and India men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh will be India's flagbearers during the opening ceremony. During the last Commonwealth Games, which were held in Gold Coast, Australia, India secured 3rd position with a total of 66 medals which included 26 gold, 20 silver and 20 bronze.

Pakistan boycotts Chess Olympiad in Chennai; India says decision 'highly unfortunate'

Pakistan said on Thursday that it will boycott the International Chess Federation event in Chennai citing the torch relay of the event passing through Jammu and Kashmir, a move termed by India as "highly unfortunate". Pakistan was invited by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) to participate in the 44th Chess Olympiad scheduled to be held in Chennai, India, from July 28 to August 10.

Buttler, Roy, Holder among 25-plus names signed up by SA T20 league; CA offers BBL contract to top names to hold them back

Cricket South Africa (CSA) and scheduled to get underway in January next year. Around 10 cricketers from the Caribbean islands, 10 from Sri Lanka and close to a dozen names from England have come on board. Meanwhile, TOI has learnt that Cricket Australia (CA) is in the process of handing Big Bash contracts to their leading white-ball cricketers including David Warner, Steven Smith, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Cameron Green among others.

1st T20I Preview: Rohit Sharma-Led Formidable India Eye ODI Encore vs West Indies

A full-strength Indian team in all its might will be looking to overwhelm West Indies in its bid to record a second successive clean sweep in the three-match T20I series starting Friday. With less than three months left for the T20 World Cup, skipper Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid will get around 16 games (5 vs WI, 5 in Asia Cup (if India play final), 3 vs Australia, 3 vs South Africa) to firm up their core team that will then play unchanged going into mega event.

"Never Had An Open And Honest Answer": Adam Gilchrist On Indians Not Playing Foreign Leagues

Wicket-keeping legend Adam Gilchrist on Thursday said he wants the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to allow the Indian cricketers to take part in T20 leagues outside the country. The BCCI, presently, does not allow the Indian players to participate in overseas T20 leagues like Australia's Big Bash League to maintain exclusivity of IPL. "It will be wonderful (if the Indian players are allowed to play in overseas T20 leagues), I personally feel that it won't diminish the IPL, it will only grow them as a brand. If they (Indian players) can play in Australia or South Africa," Gilchrist told reporters.

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Tougher to satisfy Indian athletes more than others: IOA acting president Anil Khanna

"Tougher To Satisfy Indian Athletes' Needs": IOA Acting President

Watch: Fawad Alam And Babar Azam's Mix-Up Spells Calamity For Pakistan

Commonwealth Games 2022 Opening Ceremony: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Pakistan boycotts Chess Olympiad in Chennai; India says decision 'highly unfortunate'

Buttler, Roy, Holder among 25-plus names signed up by SA T20 league; CA offers BBL contract to top names to hold them back

1st T20I Preview: Rohit Sharma-Led Formidable India Eye ODI Encore vs West Indies

"Never Had An Open And Honest Answer": Adam Gilchrist On Indians Not Playing Foreign Leagues