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"Not Every Ball Is An Event...": Kevin Pietersen Gives Verdict On Varun Chakravarthy's Inclusion In ODI Squad

England great Kevin Pietersen on Tuesday termed Varun Chakravarthy's inclusion in the Indian squad for three ODIs against England as "a great decision" but backed the visitors to fare better against the right-arm spinner in the longer version. Chakravarthy was all over England in the five-T20I series taking 14 wickets in India's 4-1 series win, following which he has been added to the ODI side with the series starting in Nagpur on Thursday.

Footballer-Turned Cyclist David Beckham Wins Gold In National Games

Andaman and Nicobar Islands cyclist David Beckham Elkatohchoongo, whose last name saved him from being denied entry in the United Kingdom for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, on Tuesday won gold in the men's elite sprint event at the National Games here. The 21-year-old Elkatohchoongo clocked a time of 10.691 seconds in two laps to win the gold while Laitonjam Ronaldo Singh (10.724 seconds) of Manipur and another Andaman and Nicobar Islands cyclist Esow Alben (10.826 seconds) took the silver and bronze respectively. It was a tough fight among the three best cyclists of the country competing at the brand new Shivalik Velodrome here, with Elkatohchoongo emerging on top ultimately.

"If Rohit Bhai Would Want My Opinion...": Shubman Gill Breaks Silence On Being Named India Vice-Captain

India's vice-captain Shubman Gill on Tuesday defended their performance in the Test rubber loss in Australia, saying that one poor series does not define a team and that it is unfair to criticise a side after a rare bad outing. India suffered a 1-3 defeat in the five-match series in Australia, bringing to an end their decade-long dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gill also spoke on being made vice-captain, and how he could influence the leadership group of the team. Key players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Gill himself are now set to return for the three-match ODI series against England before heading to Dubai for the all-important ICC Champions Trophy.

"He Doesn't Put Much Effort Into...": Harbhajan Singh Has A Bone To Pick With Abhishek Sharma

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed his belief in Abhishek Sharma's potential as a full-time left-arm spinner and urged the young all-rounder to focus more on his bowling. Harbhajan's comments came after Abhishek's record-breaking performance in India's 150-run victory over England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, where he smashed India's second-fastest T20I century, reaching the landmark in just 37 balls.

Jasprit Bumrah's Name Dropped From BCCI's Latest Team For England ODIs. Big CT 2025 Update Loading?

The BCCI on Tuesday announced an updated squad for the India vs England ODIs with the addition of Varun Chakaravarthy. The series starts on Thursday and is being seen as a perfect dress rehearsal for the Champions Trophy 2025, which starts on February 19. However, one major name that was missing from the list was Jasprit Bumrah. The star pacer was named only for the third ODI while Harshit Rana was picked for the first two ODIs. The latter's name is still there in the latest squad.

Indian Shuttlers To Attend Preparatory Camp In Guwahati Ahead Of Asia Mixed Team Championship

The Indian badminton contingent, including top players like PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen, will put the finishing touch on their preparations ahead of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships during a five-day preparatory camp, beginning in Guwahati on Tuesday. Having clinched a bronze at the 2023 edition, the Indian team will be aiming to improve on their performance and secure a better medal at the prestigious event, scheduled to take place in Qingdao, China, from February 11-16. The Indian squad is set to depart for the tournament on February 8.

"Mere Paas Panch Hai": Viswanathan Anand's Tongue-In-Cheek Post After R Praggnanandhaa Beats D Gukesh

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa edged out world champion Gukesh Dommaraju in a nail-biting tiebreaker to decide the winner of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, and legendary Indian grandmaster Viswanathan Anand was all praise for the duo. However, Anand couldn't help himself putting in a cheeky response, reminding everyone of his own achievements as well. While Anand gave due appreciation to 19-year-old Praggnanandhaa and 18-year-old Gukesh, as the former came from behind to win the tiebreaker 2-1, he also put in a humorous tweet about his own success at the tournament.

Winner Of India-Pakistan Champions Trophy Clash Predicted, Major 'Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma' Factor

Former cricketer Basit Ali has backed India as favourites against Pakistan in the upcoming blockbuster clash in the Champions Trophy. The latest chapter in the cut-throat rivalry between India and Pakistan will ensue on the field of cricket in Dubai on February 23. In the last five mega rivalry fixtures in the Champions Trophy, Pakistan are ahead in the head-to-head against India, with a 3-2 scoreline. Basit evaluated the outcome of the upcoming fixture and predicted the result in India's favour considering the amount of experience that the Men in Blue have over Pakistan.

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"Not Every Ball Is An Event...": Kevin Pietersen Gives Verdict On Varun Chakravarthy's Inclusion In ODI Squad

Footballer-Turned Cyclist David Beckham Wins Gold In National Games

"If Rohit Bhai Would Want My Opinion...": Shubman Gill Breaks Silence On Being Named India Vice-Captain

"He Doesn't Put Much Effort Into...": Harbhajan Singh Has A Bone To Pick With Abhishek Sharma

Jasprit Bumrah's Name Dropped From BCCI's Latest Team For England ODIs. Big CT 2025 Update Loading?

Indian Shuttlers To Attend Preparatory Camp In Guwahati Ahead Of Asia Mixed Team Championship

"Mere Paas Panch Hai": Viswanathan Anand's Tongue-In-Cheek Post After R Praggnanandhaa Beats D Gukesh

Winner Of India-Pakistan Champions Trophy Clash Predicted, Major 'Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma' Factor