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"Nowhere Near The Finished Article": West Indies Great On Paceman Umran Malik

Umran Malik's stunning performance for SunRisers Hyderabad has made him a great prospect for the Indian cricket team. The 22-year-old from Jammu and Kashmir has been hailed as the next big thing in Indian pace bowling scenario. So far, in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, Malik has scalped 18 wickets in 12 matches. He has been clocking great speeds too, and has bowled the quickest delivery this season - 157kmph - in a match against Delhi Capitals. His performance has led many to believe that he must be fast-tracked into the Indian cricket team, especially with the T20 World Cup coming up in five months' time.

Gokulam Kerala brace for AFC Cup challenge, take on ATK Mohun Bagan

I-League title, a buoyant Gokulam Kerala team is faced with a new challenge as they take on star-studded local heavyweights ATK Mohun Bagan in the AFC Cup group D opener at the Salt Lake Stadium on Wednesday. Last Saturday, the Malabarians became the first team to defend the I-League, when they edged out local giants Mohammedan Sporting 2-1 in the decider. Three days later Vincenzo Alberto Annese's side will be up against a whole new challenge in the continental showpiece where they qualified by virtue of winning the last season's league.

IPL 2022, MI vs SRH LIVE Updates: SunRisers Hyderabad Take On Mumbai Indians In Must-Win Game

IPL 2022, MI vs SRH Live Score Updates: Mumbai Indians (MI) take on SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 65 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. The Rohit Sharma-led side are already out of contention for the playoffs, but are up against a side, that can still make it, in what is a must-win game for them.

Thomas Cup: We knew we had the ability to get a medal, says HS Prannoy

HS Prannoy played a major role in India's maiden triumph in the Thomas Cup world badminton team championship by winning two crucial fifth rubbers in the quarterfinals and semifinals. India and Malaysia were tied 2-2 in the quarterfinal clash and everything depended on Prannoy's match against Jun Hao Leong. The Indian shuttler defeated the Malaysian opponent 21-13, and 21-8. Prannoy encountered the same situation in the semis clash with Denmark and the 29-year-old from Kerala prevailed over Rasmus Gemke in three games, coming back after losing the first game to win 12-21, 21-9, 21-12. Prannoy, who has won a bronze medal in boys' singles at the 2010 World Junior Championships, and a silver medallist at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games, has had big best results in team competitions winning the gold medal in team competitions at the 2018 Commonwealth Games at Gold Coast, Australia, bronze medals in Asian Team Championships in 2016 and 2020 besides the Thomas Cup gold last week.

Badosa: "No llego a Roland Garros como me gustaría"

Apenas unas horas de volar hacia París, la número tres del ranking WTA,, acudió a un acto en Madrid en el que se presentaba a la tenista como embajadora de Forcapil, una marca especializada en productos para evitar la caída del cabello. Allí, Badosa analizó cómo llega a tras una complicada de tierra en la que apenas ha ganado dos partidos entre Madrid y Roma. «Es un torneo muy emotivo para mí, significa mucho. Gané cuando era júnior y tengo muchos recuerdos bonitos. Me gustaría hacerlo bien», comentó Badosa a los medios.

HS Prannoy Tells NDTV How A WhatsApp Group Helped In India's Historic Thomas Cup Win

India made history on Sunday by winning the Thomas Cup for the first time with a stunning 3-0 win over defending champions Indonesia in the final. India, competing in their debut final of the men's team championship, sealed the title when Kidambi Srikanth defeated higher-ranked Jonatan Christie. With India clinching the title within the first three matches meant that HS Prannoy didn't get an opportunity to take the court. But the shuttler had played a crucial part in India even reaching the final, coming to the fore when the team needed a win the most. Speaking after the historic triumph, Prannoy, in an exclusive interview with NDTV, said that he had made a WhatsApp group by the name of 'It's coming home' and revealed that it played a big role in India's win.

Wrestler Satender Malik assaults referee Jagbir Singh during CWG trials, gets life ban

Satender Malik launched a physical assault on referee Jagbir Singh after losing the 125kg final during the Commonwealth Games trials, prompting the national federation to impose a life ban on him, here on Tuesday. The Air Force wrestler was leading 3-0 with just a 18 seconds left in the deciding bout when Mohit effected a 'take-down' move and also pushed Satender out of the mat for another point. However, referee Virender Malik did not award two points to Mohit for the 'takedown' move and gave only one point for the pushout.

Shoaib Akhtar knew he was chucking, quips Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag has quipped that Pakistan's express pacer Shoaib Akhtar used to 'chuck', adding that the much feared bowler knew "he used to jerk his elbow". Speaking on Home of Heroes, Sports18's latest offering, Sehwag said that it was tough to pick the Pakistani pacer because of his action. "Shoaib knows he used to jerk his elbow; he knew he was chucking too.

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"Nowhere Near The Finished Article": West Indies Great On Paceman Umran Malik

Gokulam Kerala brace for AFC Cup challenge, take on ATK Mohun Bagan

IPL 2022, MI vs SRH LIVE Updates: SunRisers Hyderabad Take On Mumbai Indians In Must-Win Game

Thomas Cup: We knew we had the ability to get a medal, says HS Prannoy

Badosa: "No llego a Roland Garros como me gustaría"

HS Prannoy Tells NDTV How A WhatsApp Group Helped In India's Historic Thomas Cup Win

Wrestler Satender Malik assaults referee Jagbir Singh during CWG trials, gets life ban

Shoaib Akhtar knew he was chucking, quips Virender Sehwag