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Sam Konstas To Leave Sri Lanka Tour Midway And Return Home For Sheffield Shield Game
Young opening batter Sam Konstas is leaving Australia's tour of Sri Lanka and flying back home to play in New South Wales' next Sheffield Shield game against Queensland at the Gabba. The Australian media have reported that the decision to send back Konstas was taken after it became clear that the 19-year-old batter would not be considered for selection in the second Test against Sri Lanka. Konstas, who made headlines with his unorthodox shots on debut against a Jasprit Bumrah-led Indian pace bowling attack in Melbourne last December, returned to hotel after Australia's training session on Tuesday and started packing his bag for his flight back home.
"Could Be Rohit Sharma's Last...": Massive Prediction Ahead Of Champions Trophy 2025 By Ex-India Star
They may have struggled in recent times but the form of skipper Rohit Sharma and his longtime colleague Virat Kohli will be key to India's success in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, reckoned former batter Suresh Raina on Tuesday. The Champions Trophy starts in Pakistan from February 19 and will concluded on March 9 but India will play all their matches in Dubai as per the hybrid model agreement signed by the concerned parties. Speaking to broadcaster Star Sports, Raina said, "Rohit Sharma's strike rate has improved significantly after the ODI World Cup in 2023. Since then, he has scored runs at a strike rate of 119-120, making him one of India's best ODI batsmen.
"Don't Think Rohit Sharma Will Step Back, Virat Kohli Has To...": R Ashwin's Champions Trophy Verdict
As the countdown for the ICC Champions Trophy begins, the stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are back in focus again. After playing important roles in India's success at the T20 World Cup 2024, Kohli and Rohit have big expectations on their shoulders again. However, neither of the two have had form going their way in recent events. In fact, skipper Rohit's ultra-aggressive approach has often left the team in problematic situations. Yet, former India international Ravichandran Ashwin, doesn't expect Rohit to alter his style. Hence, he has asked Virat Kohli to act as a 'bridge' for the team.
Video: 'World Champion' D Gukesh Heartbroken On Losing Tata Chess Title Against R Praggnandhaa
The Indian juggernaut in international chess remained unstoppable as Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa fought through exhaustion and nerves to defeat world champion D Gukesh in a clash of compatriots to clinch the Tata Steel Masters title for the first time in his prolific career. The bespectacled 19-year-old from Chennai, a city that has become the cradle of Indian chess, came from behind to upstage the 18-year-old world number three 2-1 in the tiebreaker of the event's 87th edition here on Sunday. This was after both players ended up tied on 8.5 points after losing their 13th-round games. While Gukesh lost to fellow Indian Arjun Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa went down to Vincent Keymer of Germany.
Sift Kaur Samra, Jonathan Anthony Clinch Gold Medals At National Games
Punjab's Sift Kaur Samra and Karnataka's Jonathan Anthony secured gold medals in women's 50m 3 positions and men's 10m pistol events respectively at the ongoing 38th National Games in Dehradun on Monday. The 23-year-old Samra, an Asian Games gold medallist, produced a commanding performance to score an impressive 461.2 points to grab the top spot in a competitive final held at Maharana Pratap Sports College. "This feels like a comeback for me after the Olympics. I didn't take a break and kept training, so winning gold today feels special," Samra, who couldn't make the finals in Paris Olympics, said in a release.
Sachin Tendulkar, Sir Don Bradman And Brian Lara Snubbed As Ricky Ponting Picks 'Best Cricketer Ever'
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has picked the "greatest cricketer that's ever played" the game. During his career, Ponting played against some of the finest cricketers, be it Sachin Tendulkar or Brian Lara. However, the legendary batter has labelled former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis as the best of the best. To back his claim, Ponting highlighted Kallis' exploits with both bat and ball. In an illustrious career spanning 19 years, Kallis was an exceptional batter, a penetrative fast bowler and one of the safest slip fielders the game has ever seen.
"Long, Crazy Day": R Praggnanandhaa Reveals Raw Emotion After Beating D Gukesh To Tata Steel Chess Title
Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa didn't envisage such a "crazy day" with eight hours of world class performance after which he pipped reigning World Champion D Gukesh to win his maiden Tata Steel Chess Tournament. "It was very long, close to eight hours, the first game itself lasted like 6.5 hours and then we had this blitz, it was a crazy day," he said. On the impact of this victory, Praggnanandhaa said, "This is a very special event in the chess world and I have seen games from this tournament growing up. Last year, it did not go my way so I was really motivated for this tournament."