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How Are India Planning To Bowl To David Miller? Bhuvneshwar Kumar's Epic Reply

Not many would have expected that India would lose the first T20I against South Africa after posting 211/4 in 20 overs. But such was the brilliance of David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen that the duo took the game by the scruff of its neck and the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel and Avesh Khan had no answers. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, experienced player Bhuvneshwar had a hilarious answer when asked about India's bowling plans for Miller.

Functions and programs after Tokyo Games led to loss of focus: Lovlina Borgohain

Lovlina Borgohain on Saturday said the endless functions and other commitments outside the boxing ring affected her training and led to a loss of focus after her Olympic bronze-winning performance. The Tokyo Games medallist added that she didn't feel "mentally strong" at the World Championships last month. Competing in her first international event since her podium finish in Tokyo last year, Lovlina's World Championship campaign in the 70 kg category came to an early end after a disappointing loss in the pre-quarterfinals.

SAI to conduct detailed investigation next week, Cycling contingent returns home

Sports Authority of India (SAI) will speak with entire cycling contingent that travelled to Sloveina, where a female cyclist accused sacked national coach RK Sharma of 'inappropriate behaviour'. While the female cyclist, who made the allegations had returned from Slovenia earlier this week, the rest of the contingent including five male cyclist and coach Sharma got back on Saturday morning. "The SAI probe panel had already spoken to the coach and female cyclist, now it will be speaking to other members of the contingent next week as part of a detailed investigation," said a SAI source.

India vs South Africa: It's okay, we had an off day as bowling unit, says Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Saturday said the bowlers let stand-in skipper Rishabh Pant down in the high-scoring first T20 International against South Africa. Elevated to captaincy after designated skipper KL Rahul pulled out on the eve of the series opener after a groin injury, Pant had a forgettable outing leading the side for the first time ever, even as his bowlers struggled with their line and length. Bhuvenshwar backed the wicketkeeper-batter and said he's a long way to go.

"Most People Thought We Were Out Of The Game": Wayne Parnell On South Africa's Win In 1st T20I vs India

South Africa had pulled off a heist against India in the first T20I on Thursday as the Proteas chased down 212 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Both teams would now square off in the second T20I on Sunday and speaking at a press conference on Saturday, pacer Wayne Parnell opened up about the mood within the camp and how people had written South Africa off 10 overs into their chase in the first game.

Sports Authority Of India To Conduct Detailed Investigation Next Week, Cycling Contingent Returns Home

As part of its detailed investigation, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) will speak with entire cycling contingent that travelled to Slovenia, where a female cyclist accused sacked national coach R K Sharma of 'inappropriate behaviour'. While the female cyclist, who made the allegations had returned from Slovenia earlier this week, the rest of the contingent including five male cyclist and coach Sharma got back on Saturday morning.

"Feeling Depressed": Gymnast Alleges "Injustice" At CWG Selection Trials

India's most decorated male gymnast Ashish Kumar is sinking into depression as his hopes of making the Commonwealth Games squad continue to dwindle a month after alleging partiality in selection trials. Kumar, who won medals at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games in 2010, wrote to the Gymnastic Federation of India and Sports Authority of India, alleging that he "faced injustice" at the selection trials for the upcoming Birmingham Commonwealth Games. The trials were held on May 11 and 12.

19-Year-Old Rahul Srivatshav Becomes India's 74th Grandmaster

Rahul Srivatshav P of Telangana has become India's 74th Grandmaster, achieving the title after breaking the 2500 (Elo points) barrier in live FIDE ratings during the 9th Cattolica Chess Festival 2022 in Italy. The 19-year old player reached the 2500 Elo live rating mark after drawing his 8th round game against Grandmaster Levan Pantsulaia in the Cattolica event.

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How Are India Planning To Bowl To David Miller? Bhuvneshwar Kumar's Epic Reply

Functions and programs after Tokyo Games led to loss of focus: Lovlina Borgohain

SAI to conduct detailed investigation next week, Cycling contingent returns home

India vs South Africa: It's okay, we had an off day as bowling unit, says Bhuvneshwar Kumar

"Most People Thought We Were Out Of The Game": Wayne Parnell On South Africa's Win In 1st T20I vs India

Sports Authority Of India To Conduct Detailed Investigation Next Week, Cycling Contingent Returns Home

"Feeling Depressed": Gymnast Alleges "Injustice" At CWG Selection Trials

19-Year-Old Rahul Srivatshav Becomes India's 74th Grandmaster