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"Can Emerge As Model, Earn In Crores": Shoaib Akhtar Wants India Star To Lose Weight

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar lauded India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, saying that the youngster is a fearless cricketer, who has got variety of shots in his arsenal to trouble the opposition. Pant has been receiving huge praise from several current and former cricketers, following his brilliant knock against England in the third and final ODI on Sunday. He hit 125 not out to help India chase down the 260-run target with just under eight overs to spare. While analysing his performance, Akhtar said that Pant single-handedly won the series for India.

Javelin thrower Annu Rani qualifies for second straight World Championships finals

Annu was on the verge of ending her campaign after starting with a foul throw and 55.35m in her second try but sent her spear to 40cm short of 60m in her third and final attempt on the fifth day of competitions here. She finished fifth in the Group B qualification round and made it to the finals as eighth best across the two groups. The 29-year-old national record holder must, however, be disappointed as she failed to touch the 60m mark but she now has the chance to make amends in the finals on Saturday (6:50am IST).

Neeraj Chopra eyes history at World Athletics Championships

All eyes on Neeraj as his World championships campaign begins at Hayward FieldNEW DELHI: The moment everyone has been waiting for is here. Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will begin his much-awaited campaign at the World athletics championships in Eugene early Friday morning (India time) when he, along with compatriot Rohit Yadav, will compete in the men's javelin throw qualification rounds in Group A & B at the University of Oregon's Hayward Field in the US. Neeraj, who is aiming to become the country's first-ever track and field world champion in the event's 39-year-long history, is expected to top the qualification stage and reach the final, scheduled early Sunday morning on the concluding day of the event.

World Athletics Championships: Annu Rani Qualifies For Javelin Throw Finals

A last attempt throw of 59.60m, though well below her season's best, ensured javelin thrower Annu Rani qualify for her second consecutive finals in the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Annu was on the verge of ending her campaign after starting with a foul throw and 55.35m in her second try but sent her spear to 40cm short of 60m in her third and final attempt on the fifth day of competitions in Eugene. She finished fifth in the Group B qualification round and made it to the finals as eighth best across the two groups.

Chelsea set to win race for Brighton wonderkid Zak Sturge

Chelsea look to have won the race for Brighton's highly-rated youngster Zak Sturge, fending off competition from a host of Premier League and European rivals.

With no reply received for its first letter, FIH asks Hockey India CoA to give definite timeline for new constitution ahead of 2023 World Cup

HI was put under a CoA by the Delhi High Court in May this year after finding the federations constitution and some of the appointments to be in violation of the National Sports Code. The court acted on a petition filed by former India player Aslam Sher Khan, who had challenged the then Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra's appointment as life member of HI and Elena Norman as CEO.

Pakistan to play two tri-series at home in new FTP: PCB sources

A Pakistan Cricket Board source said on Wednesday that in the new FTP, which will be finalised at the ICC chief executive's meeting next week, Pakistan has included two home tri-series. "Pakistan has taken the stance that since it will not be playing India in any bilateral series in the new FTP cycle it wants to host more tri-series events at home to generate revenue," the source said.

Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic on official US Open entry list, but might not play

Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic were on the official US Open entry lists released Wednesday, but that doesn't mean they'll necessarily play in the tournament — and in Djokovic's case, he can't, as of now, because he isn't vaccinated against COVID-19.

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"Can Emerge As Model, Earn In Crores": Shoaib Akhtar Wants India Star To Lose Weight

Javelin thrower Annu Rani qualifies for second straight World Championships finals

Neeraj Chopra eyes history at World Athletics Championships

World Athletics Championships: Annu Rani Qualifies For Javelin Throw Finals

Chelsea set to win race for Brighton wonderkid Zak Sturge

With no reply received for its first letter, FIH asks Hockey India CoA to give definite timeline for new constitution ahead of 2023 World Cup

Pakistan to play two tri-series at home in new FTP: PCB sources

Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic on official US Open entry list, but might not play