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Neeraj Chopra Urges MEA To Fix Javelin Thrower Kishore Jena's Visa Issues To Enable His Participation In World Championships
Indian Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday urged Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar to resolve the visa issues of athlete Kishore Jena to enable him to take part in the World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Budapest, Hungary this year. The top athletics event will be held in Hungary from August 19 to 27. "Just heard that there are issues with Kishore Jena's VISA, preventing him from entering Hungary for the World C'ships. I hope the authorities are able to find a solution, as this is one of the biggest moments of his career. Let's do everything we can. @MEAIndia @DrSJaishankar," tweeted Neeraj.
Kohli is the solution to India's No 4 concerns, says Shastri
NEW DELHI : Fielding Virat Kohli at number four could address India's long-standing concerns about a settled batter at that crucial position, former coach Ravi Shastri has said.
How To Book India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Match Tickets? Sri Lanka-Leg Tickets To Go On Sale Today
The sale of tickets for the Sri Lankan leg of the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 will go on sale from Thursday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said. "The Pakistan Cricket Board as hosts of the ACC Men's Asia Cup 2023 is pleased to announce the sale of match tickets for the Sri Lanka leg of the event. Tickets for the first phase of the Sri Lanka leg will go on sale from 12 pm (noon) PST on 17 August," said a statement from PCB on Wednesday.
Slammed By Wasim Akram, Pakistan Board Rectifies 'Imran Khan Mistake' But With Bizarre Explanation
The Pakistan Cricket Board found itself in the line of fire over a tribute video on the Independence day that didn't feature Imran Khan, one of the finest cricketers to have played for the country. While the decision to not include Imran in the video wasn't revealed, backlash from fans and some former cricketers forced the PCB to rectify its mistake. The Pakistan board shared another viedeo on social media, much to the delight of fans who had made #ShameonPCB one of the biggest trends on X (formerly Twitter) over the last few days.
Javelin Star Kishore Jena Doubtful For World Championships After Hungarian Embassy Cancels Visa
Indian javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena's participation in the World Championships in Budapest was on Wednesday rendered doubtful after his one-month visa was cancelled by the Hungarian embassy in New Delhi. Jena, who won gold in the Sri Lankan National Championships on July 30 with a personal best of 84.38m, had made the cut for the prestigious tournament through the world ranking quota.
MS Dhoni Impact: Sri Lanka Star Says "No One Knew" Him But Chennai Super Kings Captain Brought magical Transformation
One of the rising stars of Sri Lankan cricket, Matheesha Pathirana has been in fine form and is the joint-highest wicket-taker in the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 with his sublime sling action. The young pacer recently revealed that he has learned to perform well in T20 cricket from former Indian captain MS Dhoni. Colombo Strikers' Pathirana played under the captaincy of Dhoni in the Indian league and termed the experience as a big learning point for him.
"Pakistan Cricket Board Should Apologise": Wasim Akram Reacts To Imran Khan's Absence From Independence Day Video
On the occasion of the country's 77th Independence Day, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared a video on social media, remembering the contributions of some of its greatest players. However, there was no mention of former captain Imran Khan, who led Pakistan to their only World Cup triumph back in 1992. Imran's absence from the video sparked a huge backlash within the Pakistan cricketing folklore. Now, former skipper Wasim Akram, who made his debut under the leadership of Imran, took to X (formerly Twitter) and blasted the PCB for ignoring Imran's contribution to the game in the country.