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How Arshdeep Singh 'yorked' his way into the Indian team

Arshdeep Singh says clarity of mind, attained through yoga and meditation, has helped him perfect the art of bowling yorkers, a rare ability that has pushed him into the Indian T20 side for the South Africa series. The 23-year-old from Kharar humbly accepts the success that has come his way in the IPL but says he really had to "earn everything". It may seem that landing yorkers, at will, comes naturally to the lanky fast bowler but he put in the extra work with his personal coach Jaswant Rai ahead of the IPL to hone his coveted skill. Yoga and meditation has also helped him stay calm in high-pressure scenarios. "It (meditation) clears the mind. When there is pressure, there is no substitute to clarity. Being able to stay calm surely helps in a big way," Arshdeep told PTI.

French Open 2022: 'King of Clay’ Rafael Nadal favourite to win Men's title; Roger Federer probably the greatest athlete of all time, says Purav Raja

Rafael Nadal clinched his second Australian Open title earlier this year, 13 years after winning his first at the Rod Laver arena (2009). That made him the first men's player in history to win 21 Grand Slam titles, moving one ahead of Novak Djokovic. Rafa is currently playing on what is hands down his favourite surface - clay and at his favourite tournament - the French Open, and will be itching to lay his hands on title number 14 at Roland Garros. Nadal has overall won the French Open title 13 times - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 - in his career. He last lifted the trophy at Roland Garros in 2020 when he defeated Novak Djokovic 6–0, 6–2, 7–5 in the summit clash. This year though it's Djokovic who is the defending champion and not Rafa. Indian tennis player Purav Raja feels Nadal will be able to snatch the crown back from Djoko this year. TimesofIndia.com caught up with Purav to talk about the French Open 2022 title favourites, Rafa, future of Indian tennis and more.

East Bengal in talks with Manchester United and others for ownership: Sourav Ganguly

East Bengal, EPL giants Manchester United may end up taking the ownership of one of oldest football clubs in the country. BCCI President and former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who is facilitating the deal, told media that negotiations are on with the 'Red Devils' and a few others and a clear picture will emerge in about two weeks. East Bengal were also talking with Bangladesh-based conglomerate Bashundhara Group but it did not lead to any deal.

AB de Villiers set for IPL return in 2023: 'I'm not sure in what capacity'

Former Proteas star batter AB de Villiers has confirmed he could return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) next year for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, likely to be in a coaching or consultancy capacity.

Watch: Spinner's Unique Bowling Action In Women's T20 Challenge Goes Viral

The Women's T20 Challenge is currently underway and in the second match of the tournament this year, 23-year old leg spinner Maya Sonawane's unique bowling action has gone viral on Twitter with fans comparing it with the action former South African left arm spinner Paul Adams.

"No Franchise Has Ever Utilised Ashwin's Batting Talent" Before Rajasthan Royals: Harbhajan Singh

Ravichandran Ashwin has been in fine form for Rajasthan Royals, impressing with both the bat and ball in IPL 2022. Ashwin has taken 11 wickets in 14 games at an impressive economy rate of 7.14. He has also made contributions with the bat, scoring 183 runs at an average of 30.50 and a strike-rate of 146.50. In fact, Ashwin's average in IPL 2022 is only less than Jos Buttler and Shimron Hetmyer in the entire Rajasthan Royals team. Speaking about Ashwin's all-round abilities, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh said that before Rajasthan, no other team in the IPL "utilised Ashwin's batting talent".

"May Leak Runs If...": Virender Sehwag Has This Take On Umran Malik's Fast Bowling

Umran Malik, the SunRisers Hyderabad pacer, got justly rewarded for his superb performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 with a call-up to the Indian cricket squad for the upcoming five-T20I series against South Africa at home. Umran finished the league stage of the IPL 2022 as the fourth-highest wicket-taker with 22 scalps in 14 games. The 22-year-old express fast bowler has startled all with his pace, often touching 150-plus kmph on the speed gun. With a selection in the Indian team, Umran's progress will be closely watched, especially with the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia in five months' time.

"Unbelievable Comeback By Cheteshwar Pujara": Former Selector MSK Prasad To NDTV

Days after the squads were announced for India's upcoming five-match T20 International (T20I) series against South Africa and the one-off Test against England, former chief selector MSK Prasad spoke to NDTV about Cheteshwar Pujara's comeback, Umran Malik and more. Pujara was left out of the squad for India's two-match series at home against Sri Lanka, but then went and scored runs aplenty for Sussex in the County Championship to make it tough to leave him out of the upcoming Test in England.

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How Arshdeep Singh 'yorked' his way into the Indian team

French Open 2022: 'King of Clay’ Rafael Nadal favourite to win Men's title; Roger Federer probably the greatest athlete of all time, says Purav Raja

East Bengal in talks with Manchester United and others for ownership: Sourav Ganguly

AB de Villiers set for IPL return in 2023: 'I'm not sure in what capacity'

Watch: Spinner's Unique Bowling Action In Women's T20 Challenge Goes Viral

"No Franchise Has Ever Utilised Ashwin's Batting Talent" Before Rajasthan Royals: Harbhajan Singh

"May Leak Runs If...": Virender Sehwag Has This Take On Umran Malik's Fast Bowling

"Unbelievable Comeback By Cheteshwar Pujara": Former Selector MSK Prasad To NDTV