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I Have Worked On Power-Hitting And Inside-Out Shots: Deepti Sharma

India all-rounder Deepti Sharma on Saturday said she is ready for the challenge as captain of Velocity side in the Women's T20 Challenge beginning on Monday and has worked on her power-hitting and inside-out shots. Sharma will lead Velocity in this year's tournament, held after a year's gap due to COVID-19 pandemic, in place of Mithali Raj, who was dropped for the T20 domestic tournament, along with veteran fast bowler Jhulan Goswami. "I love leadership, I have captained at domestic level. Whatever opportunities I get I am ready to take it," Sharma said at a virtual press conference.

"Hope This Will Take Them To Next Level": Badminton Doubles Coach Mathias Boe On India's Thomas Cup Win

India's men's badminton team had to wait for the longest time to win a Thomas Cup title and this wait came to an end last Sunday, when the contingent defeated 14-time champions Indonesia to win a gold medal at the event for the very first time. In the final, Lakshya Sen, Chirag Shetty, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Kidambi Srikanth were at their best and India sealed the contest within the first three matches. Doubles coach Mathias Boe witnessed history from close quarters and in a conversation with NDTV, he opened up on his training methods and how this win will help Chirag and Satwik going ahead.

Sunil Gavaskar Draws Flak From Twitterati For Comment On Shimron Hetmyer

Legendary Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar landed himself into controversy after making an unwanted comment on Rajasthan Royals cricketer Shimron Hetmyer and his wife while doing commentary during the match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals at Brabourne Stadium on Friday. Hetmyer, who was making his return to the side after the birth of his child, came to bat when RR was struggling at 112/5 during their 151-run chase. Then Gavaskar said, "Hetmyer's wife delivered, will Hetmyer deliver for the Royals now?"

AFC Cup: Liston Colaco hat-trick seals ATK Mohun Bagan's 4-0 rout of Bashundhara

Liston Colaco scored a stunning hat-trick to help ATK Mohun Bagan rout Bashundhara Kings of Bangladesh 4-0 and keep their inter-zone semifinal hopes alive in the AFC Cup on Saturday. In a must-win game after their defeat to Gokulam Kerala in the Group D opener on Wednesday, ATK Mohun Bagan's strong start was halted by strong winds and thunder showers that also damaged some parts of the Salt Lake Stadium. The match was held up for close to one hour after 11 minutes into the first-half and the Mariners returned to blow away the Bangladesh Premier League champions with Colaco's double strike in the space of nine minutes (25th and 34th).

Simona Halep: 'He brought that fire back': How Patrick Mouratoglou helped former world No. 1 rekindle her love for tennis

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I have worked on power-hitting and inside-out shots, says Velocity skipper Deepti Sharma

Deepti Sharma on Saturday said she is ready for the challenge as captain of Velocity side in the Women's T20 Challenge beginning on Monday and has worked on her power-hitting and inside-out shots. Sharma will lead Velocity in this year's tournament, held after a year's gap due to COVID-19 pandemic, in place of Mithali Raj, who was dropped for the T20 domestic tournament, along with veteran fast bowler Jhulan Goswami. "I love leadership, I have captained at domestic level.

Cuttack's Barabati Stadium to allow 100 per cent spectators for India-SA T20I

Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) has made elaborate arrangements for the second T20 Cricket Match of the bilateral series between India and South Africa, which is scheduled on June 12 here at the Barabati Stadium. "The match will be played with 100 per cent spectators capacity, as Odisha Government has allowed to host the match in full seating strength," informs Sanjay Behera, Secretary, OCA

Bahrain Para Badminton: Bhagat, Dhillon bag golds as India set for rich medal haul

Pramod Bhagat secured two golds to lead the Indian badminton team's medal rush at the Bahrain Para Badminton International in Manama on Saturday. Bhagat received a walkover from arch-rival Daniel Bethell of England in the men's singles SL3 final, while he paired up with Manisha Ramdass to outwit Thailand's Siripong Teamarrom and Saensupa Nipada 21-14 21-11 in the summit clash of mixed doubles SL3-SU5 class. World number one Bhagat, who had settled for two bronze medals in the Brazil Para Badminton International recently, registered a convincing 21-16 21-14 win over compatriot and Paralympic bronze medallist Manoj Sarkar in the SL3 semifinals.

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I Have Worked On Power-Hitting And Inside-Out Shots: Deepti Sharma

"Hope This Will Take Them To Next Level": Badminton Doubles Coach Mathias Boe On India's Thomas Cup Win

Sunil Gavaskar Draws Flak From Twitterati For Comment On Shimron Hetmyer

AFC Cup: Liston Colaco hat-trick seals ATK Mohun Bagan's 4-0 rout of Bashundhara

Simona Halep: 'He brought that fire back': How Patrick Mouratoglou helped former world No. 1 rekindle her love for tennis

I have worked on power-hitting and inside-out shots, says Velocity skipper Deepti Sharma

Cuttack's Barabati Stadium to allow 100 per cent spectators for India-SA T20I

Bahrain Para Badminton: Bhagat, Dhillon bag golds as India set for rich medal haul