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India Name 15-Member Squad For Upcoming U-19 Women's T20 World Cup

India on Tuesday named their 15-member squad for the upcoming U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025, according to ICC. Team India are the defending champions of the event, having won the inaugural edition under the leadership of Shafali Verma in 2023 in South Africa. Niki Prasad leads the side, while Sanika Chalke is her deputy. Kamalini G, and Bhavika Ahire are the named wicket-keepers in the squad. Earlier in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 auction, Mumbai Indians roped in 16-year-old G Kamalini for a whopping amount of Rs 1.6 crore.

Manu Bhaker Said "Papa, I Deserve It": Shooter's Father On Khel Ratna Row

All thanks to Manu Bhaker, India understood what it felt like to be winning two medals in the same edition of the Olympic Games for the first time in its 128-year history. But when it came to sports honours, there was news of Manu Bhaker's name being missing from the list of the Khel Ratna award, which has led to a big controversy. Manu Bhaker's father hasn't wasted time in expressing his disappointment, seeing his daughter being snubbed for the highest sports honour of the country. While Manu has gone to Hyderabad for the wedding function of double Olympic medalist PV Sindhu, Her father Ram Kishan Bhaker, who works in the Merchant Navy, is out of India. Manu's father told NDTV Sports Editor Vimal Mohan in an exclusive interview that the shooter is disappointed and upset with the attitude of the Indian bureaucracy.

"Lapse On My Part": Manu Bhaker's Big Reaction After Khel Ratna Snub Controversy

Manu Bhaker, double Olympic medallist , is in news after reports claimed the champion shooter's name was missing from the list of nominated athletes for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. The Khel Ratna is awarded to athletes with exceptional performances. With Manu's name missing, despite being the first Indian athlete since independence to win two Olympic medals in a single edition of the Games, the Sports Ministry came under scrutiny. However, Manu Bhaker has now said that there might have been a lapse on her part and that 'it is being corrected.'

Teenager Konstas to make debut in fourth test against India

MELBOURNE :Teenager Sam Konstas will make his test debut in the cauldron of the Boxing Day test at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday as Australia look to take the game to India's bowlers, coach Andrew McDonald said on Tuesday.

"Thankful To Sachin Tendulkar...": Vinod Kambli's Big Message After Urgent Hospitalisation

Former Indian cricket team batter Vinod Kambli said that he was thankful to childhood friend Sachin Tendulkar for his blessings after the former had to be admitted to a hospital following a deterioration in his health. Kambli was struggled with health issues in the recent past and he was taken to the hospital by a fan. Medical examinations revealed clots in his brain but latest updates suggested that he was doing better. Kambli, who played 17 Tests and 104 ODIs for India between 1993-2000, recently attended the inauguration of legendary coach Ramakant Achrekar's memorial at the Shivaji Park. During the event, he met Sachin and both of them shared an emotional moment.

"All In Same Boat": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Take On Team India's Struggling Trio

The trio of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant is aboard "the same boat" when it comes to erratic form in the ongoing Test series against Australia but skipper Rohit Sharma feels none of them should be "overburdened" with suggestions as it would complicate matters. Save Jaiswal's 161 in the second innings in the opening Test in Perth, white-ball vice-captain Gill and maverick match-winner Pant have endured poor scores in the three Tests so far. Jaiswal's struggles in the first innings are well-documented while Gill and Pant have been frittering away good starts.

"Manu Bhaker Won Medals, Created History": Shooter's Father On Khel Ratna Row To NDTV

All thanks to Manu Bhaker, India understood what it felt like to be winning two medals in the same edition of the Olympic Games for the first time in its 128-year history. But when it came to sports honours, there was news of Manu Bhaker's name being missing from the list of the Khel Ratna award, which has led to a big controversy. Manu Bhaker's father hasn't wasted time in expressing his disappointment, seeing his daughter being snubbed for the highest sports honour of the country. While Manu has gone to Hyderabad for the wedding function of double Olympic medalist PV Sindhu, Her father Ram Kishan Bhaker, who works in the Merchant Navy, is out of India. Manu's father told NDTV Sports Editor Vimal Mohan in an exclusive interview that the shooter is disappointed and upset with the attitude of the Indian bureaucracy.

Amid Backlash, Centre Set For Dramatic U-Turn On Manu Bhaker Award: Report

The absence of Manu Bhaker's name from the 30-athlete shortlist for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awards has triggered a big controversy. Manu, who was the most successful athlete from the Paris Olympics this year, winning two bronze medals in shooting, was reportedly snubbed despite submitting her application in time. Manu's father has since gone on to slam the sports ministry and other authorities for the unforgivable mistake. The shooter, too, is heartbroken to miss the shortlist despite giving her all in Paris.

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India Name 15-Member Squad For Upcoming U-19 Women's T20 World Cup

Manu Bhaker Said "Papa, I Deserve It": Shooter's Father On Khel Ratna Row

"Lapse On My Part": Manu Bhaker's Big Reaction After Khel Ratna Snub Controversy

Teenager Konstas to make debut in fourth test against India

"Thankful To Sachin Tendulkar...": Vinod Kambli's Big Message After Urgent Hospitalisation

"All In Same Boat": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Take On Team India's Struggling Trio

"Manu Bhaker Won Medals, Created History": Shooter's Father On Khel Ratna Row To NDTV

Amid Backlash, Centre Set For Dramatic U-Turn On Manu Bhaker Award: Report