Paris Olympics 2024: What is on and where to watch over the next five days?
While the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics will take place on Friday evening, there are plenty of events which kick-off ahead of it.
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With Ball In Hand, Obsession In Heart, Mohammed Shami Gears Up For Comeback
Indian pace veteran Mohammed Shami is preparing hard for his comeback to international cricket, with "ball in his hand and obsession in his heart". Shami posted a picture of him sweating it out in the nets, making it loud and clear through his caption that he is in the process of making a fine comeback so that he can "turn the game" for India."Ball in hand and obsession in my heart, ready to turn the game. #shami #mdshami #mdshami11," Shami tweeted.
Rugby sevens in spotlight as Team Ireland kick off Paris 2024
Team Ireland get their Olympic Games under way this afternoon and the Men's Sevens rugby side face off against South Africa (4.30pm) and Japan (8pm).
"Rahul Dravid Screamed And Cried": R Ashwin Reveals Unheard T20 World Cup Final Story
Indian spin veteran Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that he really felt the moment when former Indian head coach Rahul Dravid hugged the ICC T20 World Cup and cried after leading Men in Blue to their first big trophy in 11 years in his final assignment as a coach. Dravid's stint with India as head coach ended as he lifted the T20 World Cup after beating South Africa in the final by seven runs on June 29. The legendary cricketer, who could not win a major ICC World Cup trophy as a player and captain, finally got his moment of redemption as his final international assignment with India as a coach turned out to be a massive success. Later in July, former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir was announced as his successor, ready to start his era in the white-ball tour to Sri Lanka from July 27 onwards.
"Can't Predict Anything": India Men's Hockey Coach Craig Fulton On Paris Olympics 2024 Chances
Building trust was a key target area for India's men's hockey coach Craig Fulton when he took over last year and as the team lands in Paris, hoping to better the Olympic bronze achieved in Tokyo, the South African is confident that his efforts will yield the desired results. Since taking over 14 months back, my main focus has been on building trust among the group," Fulton told PTI in an exclusive interview from the Paris Games Village.
"Much Needed Game For Other Batters": Smriti Mandhana After Win Over Nepal
Stand-in India skipper Smriti Mandhana was pleased to see the middle-order batters getting some much-needed runs under their belt against Nepal in Dambulla on Tuesday ahead of the women's Asia Cup semifinals. With regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur skipping the match and India sitting pretty at the top of the group, Mandhana decided to shuffle the batting order to give time to the other batters in the middle during their last group match against minnows Nepal. Mandhana, a regular opener, didn't bat at the top as Shafali Verma (81) and Dayalan Hemalatha (47) opened the innings and smashed their way to 122 in 14 overs to lay the foundation.
Paris 2024: How many Olympians hail from each county?
The Games are almost upon us, with Paris 2024 kicking off tomorrow (two days before the opening Ceremony), and Ireland in rugby sevens action against South Africa and Japan.
What just happened in Cardiff City's pre-season game with Mamelodi Sundowns
Cardiff City continued their pre-season tour of Austria with a hard-fought draw with South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns.