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Used Practice Pitches For India, New For Australia? Curator Breaks Silence As Another Row Erupts

Since the conclusion of the third Test between India and Australia in Melbourne, multiple controversies have kept fans busy. As the Indian and Australian teams hit the nets ahead of the start of the 4th Test in Melbourne, the glaring difference between their practice surfaces have left fans infuriated. As the pictures from India and Australia's nets sessions hit social media, fans didn't have to work hard to point out the drastic change in the conditions of the two surfaces. While Australian batters practiced on new surfaces, Indians were made to toil on used ones.

Sanju Samson Unlikely To Be Picked For Champions Trophy? Ex India Star Explains Why

Wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson didn't make Kerala's Vijay Hazare Trophy squad, triggering a big controversy. Samson, who recently established himself as an opening batter in India's T20I side, didn't make the state camp, prompting the selectors to omit his name from the VHT squad. While there are reports which suggest Samson had an injury, preventing him from being available for the camp but his absence from the domestic 50-over tournament could hurt his ICC Champions Trophy selection. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra feels it would be tough for the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee to pick him since he isn't playing Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Atishi Responds As Chess Player Tania Sachdev Rues Lack Of Recognition From Delhi Government

Olympiad gold-winning Indian chess player Tania Sachdev on Monday lamented the "lack of recognition" from the government of Delhi, prompting chief minister Atishi to reach out to her for "thoughts and suggestions" on the matter. The 38-year-old Arjuna Awardee, who is based in the national capital, said the Delhi government is yet to acknowledge her achievements. "Having played for India since 2008, it's disheartening to see a lack of recognition from the Delhi government for achievements in chess. States that support and celebrate their champions, directly inspire excellence and motivate talent. Sadly, Delhi has yet to take this step," she posted on her 'X' account.

A Year Of Turbulence: Mirabai Chanu And Indian Weightlifting's Unfulfilled Dreams

Not many sports are inseparably linked with an individual, but Mirabai Chanu has been that one name in Indian weightlifting for several years now and 2024 was no different as she carried the weight of the nation's aspirations for Olympic glory once again. However, this time those dreams ended in heartbreak not just for her but also for the sport that has struggled to find a worthy successor to her. Chanu, who etched her name in history by ending India's 21-year Olympic medal drought in the sport with a silver at the Tokyo Games, embarked on a quest this year to achieve an extraordinary feat -- a second consecutive Olympic medal in weightlifting.

2nd ODI: Momentum On Their Side, India Women Eye Series Win Against West Indies

Coming off one of their biggest wins in terms of runs, fancied India will look to guard against complacency when they take on a beleaguered West Indies side with an aim to bag the three-match series in the second Women's ODI in Vadodara on Tuesday. India will be entering the game on the back of a massive 211-run victory over the visitors in the series opener in which the Harmanpreet Kaur-led team ticked almost all the boxes. Every match the teams play in the coming months will be significant as the ICC World Cup is scheduled to be held in the country next year.

Australia Clinch ICC Women's Championship Title For Third Time

Australia capped off their 24-match ICC Women's Championship campaign with a dominant a 75-run victory over New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, securing an unassailable lead in the tournament standings and clinching their third consecutive title in the competition. Finishing with 39 points (17 wins, three no-results, three losses), Australia's total is beyond reach for any other team. India, their closest competitor, can only reach 37 points with their remaining matches against West Indies (two) and Ireland (three).

PV Sindhu Marries Venkatta Datta Sai In Udaipur. First Pic Out

Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu tied knot with her fiance Venkata Datta Sai on Sunday in Udaipur. Beautifully dressed in a traditional wedding attire, the couple exchanged vows in presence of their families and closed ones. Culture and Tourism Minister of Jodhpur, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat was also present at the joyous occasion and shared the first picture of the wedding on his X (formerly Twitter) handle. Sindhu and Dutta, who is Hyderabad-based Executive Director at Posidex Technologies, got engaged on Saturday.

Chess Athlete Heartbroken Over Lack Of Recognition, Writes To Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal

As chess continues to earn India fame all across the world, certain athletes aren't happy with the lack of recognition they get from the state governments. One such athlete is Tania Sachdev who decided to voice her frustration over repeated cold shoulder from the Delhi government. Tania, in a scathing post on X (formerly Twitter), claimed that she hasn't received any recognition from the Delhi government despite playing chess for India since 2008. She also reminded the political leaders of her achievements in the 2022 Chess Olympiad. She also won a Chess Olympics gold medal in 2024.

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Used Practice Pitches For India, New For Australia? Curator Breaks Silence As Another Row Erupts

Sanju Samson Unlikely To Be Picked For Champions Trophy? Ex India Star Explains Why

Atishi Responds As Chess Player Tania Sachdev Rues Lack Of Recognition From Delhi Government

A Year Of Turbulence: Mirabai Chanu And Indian Weightlifting's Unfulfilled Dreams

2nd ODI: Momentum On Their Side, India Women Eye Series Win Against West Indies

Australia Clinch ICC Women's Championship Title For Third Time

PV Sindhu Marries Venkatta Datta Sai In Udaipur. First Pic Out

Chess Athlete Heartbroken Over Lack Of Recognition, Writes To Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal