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'Express Yourself In Paris': Kapil Dev's Advice To Olympics-Bound Indian Athletes

Former India skipper Kapil Dev, on Wednesday, advised Olympic-bound Indian athletes to express themselves fearlessly at the mega-event starting July 26 and hoped that the country would hit double digit mark on the medals tally. India will be represented by a strong 117-member athlete contingent in Paris and the country hopes to better seven-medal count it logged in Tokyo. "I can't really say for anybody but I can just wish them all the luck and hope we should win more medals this year and that's important," Kapil, who is also the president of Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) said here on the sidelines of the launch of second edition of the Trinity Golf Champions League (TGCL).

'Express Yourself In Paris': Kapil Dev's Advise To Olympics-Bound Indian Athletes

Former India skipper Kapil Dev, on Wednesday, advised Olympic-bound Indian athletes to express themselves fearlessly at the mega-event starting July 26 and hoped that the country would hit double digit mark on the medals tally. India will be represented by a strong 117-member athlete contingent in Paris and the country hopes to better seven-medal count it logged in Tokyo. "I can't really say for anybody but I can just wish them all the luck and hope we should win more medals this year and that's important," Kapil, who is also the president of Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) said here on the sidelines of the launch of second edition of the Trinity Golf Champions League (TGCL).

Virat Kohli On Holiday, Rohit Sharma Could Take 'Selfless Decision' For SL ODIs: Report

As the Indian cricket team begins a new era under Gautam Gambhir, there have been talks over the unavailability of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah. It was reported that Gambhir wants the trio to be available for the series as there aren't many ODI matches scheduled in Team India's calendar before the ICC Champions Trophy in February. After Gambhir convened his first meeting with the Indian team, a report has claimed that Rohit could cut his holiday short to join his teammates in Sri Lanka for the ODI assignment next month.

Gautam Gambhir's 5 Coaching Staff Suggestions Rejected By BCCI, Only 1 Gets Nod: Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) remains in the hunt for new support staff after appointing Gautam Gambhir as the senior men's team's new head coach. Gambhir himself has also been quite keen to wrap up the search for his coaching staff soon, though his suggestions for different roles in the team haven't reportedly been well received by the board. Gambhir had suggested the names of R Vinay Kumar, Morne Morkel, Abhishek Nayar, Ryan Ten Doeschate, Jonty Rhodes, and Laxmipathy Balaji for different roles, but the board seems to be in agreement on only one of these players.

Gautam Gambhir Highlights 'Most Important Factor' In His Team During Selection Meeting. It Is...

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir held an hour long virtual introductory meeting to lay down the vision Gambhir has for Team India, according to a report. The squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka was the topic of discussion in the meeting which included members of Ajit Agarkar's selection committee, Gambhir, and BCCI secretary Jay Shah, according to a Cricbuzz report. With senior players in the likes of Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah expected to be rested, opportunities for players like Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, who did not make the squad for the T20 World Cup arises.

In BCCI's Strict Rule For Test Selection, Three India Stars Get Exception

With the successful end of the T20 World Cup 2024 mission, where Rohit Sharma and Co. ended India's 11-year drought is over for an ICC title. The next major targets for the side are the 2025 Champions Trophy and the World Test Championship final, for which Rohit Sharma and Co. are already gearing up. Those two tournaments will be crucial for veterans like Rohit and Virat Kohli, who have already retired from T20Is. Ahead of the T20 World Cup, the BCCI had mandated players who have national team ambition to compete in domestic tournaments.

Watch: Young Boy's Bowling Action Goes Viral, Wasim Akram Says "Exactly Like Jasprit Bumrah"

Jasprit Bumrah was one of the main architects in India's T20 World Cup 2024. Bumrah scalped 15 wickets and won the Player of the Tournament award. The performance was another validation of Bumrah's consistent impact in Indian cricket over the past few years. He has got admirers around the world. With a unique action, Bumrah bowled over many experts. But now a young boy is winning praises on social media because of his unique action. Even the great Wasim Akram shared the boy's video and wrote: "Wah jee wah look at that control and action exactly like the great @Jaspritbumrah93 video of the day for me. #crickethavenoboundiers."

Hardik Pandya Can Still Be Named India's T20I Captain, Only Has To Do This: Report

As Gautam Gambhir begins his new role as the head coach of the Indian team, the first of the big shakeups seems to have taken place. Gambhir has reportedly advocated the name of Suryakumar Yadav ahead of Hardik Pandya as Team India's full-time T20I captain. Gambhir and the selection committee is said to have held a chat with both Hardik and Suryakumar on Tuesday, explaining the situation about wanting a stable long-term option. While Hardik is the natural successor for Rohit, being Team India's vice-captain, his injury issues have had the selectors and the coach worried.

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'Express Yourself In Paris': Kapil Dev's Advice To Olympics-Bound Indian Athletes

'Express Yourself In Paris': Kapil Dev's Advise To Olympics-Bound Indian Athletes

Virat Kohli On Holiday, Rohit Sharma Could Take 'Selfless Decision' For SL ODIs: Report

Gautam Gambhir's 5 Coaching Staff Suggestions Rejected By BCCI, Only 1 Gets Nod: Report

Gautam Gambhir Highlights 'Most Important Factor' In His Team During Selection Meeting. It Is...

In BCCI's Strict Rule For Test Selection, Three India Stars Get Exception

Watch: Young Boy's Bowling Action Goes Viral, Wasim Akram Says "Exactly Like Jasprit Bumrah"

Hardik Pandya Can Still Be Named India's T20I Captain, Only Has To Do This: Report