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Bangladesh Tour To Pakistan In Doubt, PCB Offer To Fly Out Players

Bangladesh senior men's team two-Test away series against Pakistan starting August 21 in Rawalpindi looks doubtful due to the current civil unrest in the country after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign and flee the country. Bangladesh's senior team are supposed to play two Tests in Rawalpindi (August 21-25) and Karachi (Aug 30-Sep 3) but in current scenario, it might be difficult for national team to travel for a serious. Even Bangladesh A team's shadow tour has been rendered doubtful Former Test skipper Mominul Haque was supposed to play for Bangladesh A in that series vs Pakistan Shaheens (A).

"Villagers, Relatives Used To Donate Money": How Arshad Nadeem Became Pakistan's Biggest Hope For Olympic Medal

It takes a village to raise a champion is an apt way of describing Pakistan's Commonwealth Games champion javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem's rise. For the record, the only Asian javelin thrower to breach the 90 metre mark isn't reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra but his cross-border neighbour Nadeem, with whom he has shared a very cordial relationship. Pakistan, a country, where cricket is believed to be the only sport where serious investments come in, Nadeem's achievements aren't because of the system but despite it.

Watch: Neeraj Chopra's Monster 89.34m Throw That Clinched Paris Olympics 2024 Javelin Final Berth

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra turned on the style as he stormed into the men's javelin throw final of the Olympic Games with a season's best effort of 89.34m in his very first attempt in the qualification round on Tuesday. Much like his performance in the Tokyo Olympics, the 26-year-old crossed the automatic qualifying mark of 84m in his opening throw to occupy the top spot in Group B. The tremendous effort, which is the second best of his career, also set aside concerns surrounding Chopra's fitness after he revealed that he had been battling an adductor niggle in the build-up to the Games. His personal best continues to be 89.94m achieved back in 2022.

Chopra gets superb start to javelin title defence

PARIS : India's javelin hero Neeraj Chopra underlined his claim as the favourite with a single throw on Tuesday, launching his Olympic title defence with 89.34 metres in qualification.

Neeraj Chopra LIVE Streaming Men's Javelin Throw Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Neeraj Chopra Javelin Throw LIVE Streaming: India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra is all set to begin his Paris Olympics 2024 campaign on Tuesday in men's javelin throw qualification round. The reigning Olympic and world champion has a season's best of 88.36m set at the Doha Diamond League in May. He holds the national record of 89.94m, achieved at the Stockholm Diamond League in Sweden in June 2022. With top-level competition experience, the 26-year-old Chopra is widely expected to advance through the qualification round. The real challenge, however, will begin on Thursday when he could face a formidable line-up of rivals in the final.

"No Such Intention": Neeraj Chopra's Rivalry With Arshad Nadeem Explained By Kishore Jena

As India gears up for Neeraj Chopra in the men's javelin throw qualification on Tuesday, the spotlight is also on Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who is arguably the Tokyo Olympics gold medal-winner's biggest rival in the event. Neeraj and Arshad share a rivalry, not just in terms of performances but also the fact that they are from India and Pakistan respectively. As the two gear up for the Paris Olympic Games javelin throw qualification, Neraj's compatriot Kishore Jena, who is also competing in the men's javelin throw event, shed light on the rivalry with Arshad.

Neeraj Chopra Makes Paris Olympics Bow: A Look At His Competitors

India's golden boy Neeraj Chopra will begin his men's javelin throw title defence at the Paris 2024 Olympics from the qualification round on Tuesday. The reigning Olympic and world champion has a season's best of 88.36m set at the Doha Diamond League in May. He holds the national record of 89.94m, achieved at the Stockholm Diamond League in Sweden in June 2022. With top-level competition experience, the 26-year-old Chopra is widely expected to advance through the qualification round. The real challenge, however, will begin on Thursday when he could face a formidable line-up of rivals in the final.

"India Should Win Hockey Gold In Olympics": Pakistan Legend

Pakistan hockey legend Hassan Sardar is mighty impressed with India's performance at the Paris Olympics, saying the Harmanpreet Singh-led side has the firepower and potential to win the gold medal at the ongoing Games after a hiatus of 44 years. India will play Germany in the semifinal of the men's hockey on Tuesday in Paris after outplaying Britain in the shoot-out on Sunday. "When Pakistan is not playing cricket or hockey, I always support India. It's a much better side and one of the best Indian teams I have seen. They have improved a lot and they are giving hard times to the Europeans.

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Bangladesh Tour To Pakistan In Doubt, PCB Offer To Fly Out Players

"Villagers, Relatives Used To Donate Money": How Arshad Nadeem Became Pakistan's Biggest Hope For Olympic Medal

Watch: Neeraj Chopra's Monster 89.34m Throw That Clinched Paris Olympics 2024 Javelin Final Berth

Chopra gets superb start to javelin title defence

Neeraj Chopra LIVE Streaming Men's Javelin Throw Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch

"No Such Intention": Neeraj Chopra's Rivalry With Arshad Nadeem Explained By Kishore Jena

Neeraj Chopra Makes Paris Olympics Bow: A Look At His Competitors

"India Should Win Hockey Gold In Olympics": Pakistan Legend