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'Changed Gentleman's Game Forever': Mithali Raj Shares Biopic Release Date With Inspirational Tweet

The rise in the profile of women's cricket in India has been one of the biggest and most inspirational stories to have come out of the the most popular sport in India over the past half a decade. Ever since India's fine run in the 2017 ICC World Cup, which saw the team narrowly lose the final to England, the women's game has seen a big rise in interest from fans and sponsors. While the current crop of international players are reaping the benefits of this, two players stand out for their service to Indian women's cricket for many years. Test and ODI captain Mithali Raj and veteran pacewoman Jhulan Goswami have been flying the Indian flag high in cricket for more than two decades now at the international stage.

When a Sourav Ganguly prank gave debutant Yuvraj Singh sleepless night

Yuvraj Singh has revealed how his then skipper Sourav Ganguly spooked him so much by pulling a prank the night before his debut at the 2000 ICC Knockout tournament that he could not sleep the whole night. An 18-year-old Yuvraj dominated the Australian attack led by the likes of Glenn McGrath and Brett Lee as his 80-ball 84, filled with superb drives and flicks, led India to 265/9. The score proved too much for the Australians as they were bowled out for 245, with India winning the ICC Knockout quarterfinal in Nairobi on October 7, 2000.

Badminton Asia Championships: Sindhu enters semifinals, assured of a medal

Sindhu eked out a thrilling win over China's He Bing Jiao to make it to the women's singles semifinals of the Badminton Asia Championships here on Friday. With this win, Sindhu assured herself of a medal in the continental championships, which is making a return after a gap of two years due to COVID-19 pandemic. The fourth-seeded Sindhu, who had claimed a bronze in the 2014 Gimcheon edition, got the better of the fifth seeded Chinese 21-9 13-21 21-19 in a quarterfinal match that lasted an hour and 16 minutes.

Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2022: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Table-toppers Gujarat Titans will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in Match 43 of the Indian Premier League on Saturday, April 30. GT are on four-match winning run, including a thrilling last over win in their previous match against SunRisers Hyderabad. RCB, on the other hand, are going through a bit of slump, having lost their last two games. RCB have been pretty inconsistent with the bat, and will look to gain lost yards as they eye a place in the playoffs. This will be the first meeting between the two sides.

PV Sindhu Enters Semifinals Of Badminton Asia Championships, Assured Of A Medal

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu eked out a thrilling win over China's He Bing Jiao to make it to the women's singles semifinals of the Badminton Asia Championships on Friday. With this win, Sindhu assured herself of a medal in the continental championships, which is making a return after a gap of two years due to COVID-19 pandemic. The fourth-seeded Sindhu, who had claimed a bronze in the 2014 Gimcheon edition, got the better of the fifth seeded Chinese 21-9 13-21 21-19 in a quarterfinal match that lasted an hour and 16 minutes.

IPL 2022: Pacer Dhawal Kulkarni joins Mumbai Indians squad

Mumbai Indians have brought in seasoned campaigner Dhawal Kulkarni, who may be considered for the remaining IPL games if he does well in the training sessions. According to IPL sources, the 33-year-old right-arm pacer has joined the team's bubble and will start training soon. Kulkarni was part of the commentary team of the official broadcaster before being approached by the five-time champions.

IPL 2022: Rajasthan Royals Aim To Continue Winning Momentum vs Mumbai Indians

On a three-match winning streak, Rajasthan Royals have the momentum as well as source of inspiration when they face bottom-placed and out-of-reckoning Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League match here on Saturday. The Royals will be celebrating the extraordinary life of their lone IPL title-winning captain Shane Warne, who died last month in Thailand, during this game. A win would give a perfect tribute to the legendary Australian spinner under whose inspirational leadership, the Royals had won the 2008 title.

"Chopping And Changing Isn't Ideal": KKR Star After 5th Straight Defeat In IPL 2022

New Zealand pacer Tim Southee spoke about Kolkata Knight Riders' struggles with their opening pair in batting, saying chopping and changing isn't ideal but the team is still trying to find the right combination in the ongoing IPL 2022. KKR have used four different opening combinations in this edition but it hasn't borne fruit as the team suffered its fifth loss on the trot on Thursday night to lie at the seventh position in the IPL points table. "It's hard when you haven't had the wins you wanted. After a big auction, we are still trying to find the right combinations," Southee said during the post-match press conference following KKR's four-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals.

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'Changed Gentleman's Game Forever': Mithali Raj Shares Biopic Release Date With Inspirational Tweet

When a Sourav Ganguly prank gave debutant Yuvraj Singh sleepless night

Badminton Asia Championships: Sindhu enters semifinals, assured of a medal

Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2022: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

PV Sindhu Enters Semifinals Of Badminton Asia Championships, Assured Of A Medal

IPL 2022: Pacer Dhawal Kulkarni joins Mumbai Indians squad

IPL 2022: Rajasthan Royals Aim To Continue Winning Momentum vs Mumbai Indians

"Chopping And Changing Isn't Ideal": KKR Star After 5th Straight Defeat In IPL 2022