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"Don't Think Too Much": Ex-India Captain To KL Rahul on T20 World Cup

The Indian cricket team selectors went with a tried and tested squad for the 2022 T20 World Cup that starts in mid-October. Almost all the players, who featured in the Asia Cup found a place in the World Cup squad. Only Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel, who were recuperating from injury, have made a comeback to the side. The team will be led by Rohit Sharma while KL Rahul will be his deputy. The latter's form in the Asia Cup came under much scrutiny. Though he scored a half-century in India's last match at the Asia Cup against Afghanistan, he failed to score with a decent strike-rate in rest of the matches.

Ex Pakistan Captain Slams Babar Azam For "Negative" Captaincy In Asia Cup Final

Former Pakistan captain Moin Khan slammed Babar Azam for his "negative" captaincy in the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka. In a discussion on Boss News, Moin pointed out that Babar Azam w=should have attacked more when Sri Lanka had lost half their side in the first 10 overs. He said that Babar failed to set attacking fields and should have bowled his strike bowlers to bring about an early end to the Sri Lankan innings. Sri Lanka were reduced to 58/5 in 8.5 overs but went on to score 170 and Moin put the blame squarely on Babar.

Performing dual role of captain and hockey goalkeeper requires a different mindset: Savita

Speaking about the dual responsibilities, Savita said, "The position of goalkeeper is a different responsibility. As an experienced goalkeeper, I always train with the mind-set that I have to help the team. As a captain, your responsibility increases because you have to take care of your game and also manage the performance of your team." Savita led Indian in the debut season of the FIH Pro League 2021/22 where the team finished third.

South Korea's Bento not worried about captain Son's goal drought

Paulo Bento has no plans to talk with Son Heung-min about his lack of goals in the Premier League this season and will instead focus on preparations for upcoming friendlies against Costa Rica and Cameroon. Tottenham Hotspur forward Son finished as the Premier League's joint-top scorer alongside Liverpool's Mohamed Salah but has yet to find the net in the current campaign. "I feel the same and I think the same as when he's scoring a lot.

'No words' to describe Alcaraz achievements, says Spain's Davis Cup captain

Davis Cup captain Sergi Bruguera has said there are "no words" that can sufficiently describe the scale of Carlos Alcaraz's achievements, as the teenage sensation prepares for this week's group phase. Bruguera's side will face Serbia, South Korea and Canada in Group B in Valencia, with the top two to progress to the quarter-finals in November. Rafael Nadal is skipping the event, but Alcaraz will be the star attraction on home soil after becoming the youngest men's world number one in history with his US Open triumph last weekend.

"Harshal Patel A Good bowler, But...": Ex-Captain Names Pacer Who Should've Been In India's T20 World Cup Squad

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, slated to take place in Australia in October-November. For the first time, Rohit Sharma will be leading the team in an ICC tournament, while KL Rahul will be his deputy. Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah made a comeback and Harshal Patel also joined him after both the players missed some recent matches due to their respective injuries. Meanwhile, what has been a matter of debate is the fact that Mohammad Shami failed to make it to the team and has rather been included as a standby player.

England captain Hunter defends governing body's decision to cut women's pay

Rugby Football Union's decision to halve women's match fees for World Cup warm-up fixtures was defended on Monday by England captain Sarah Hunter, who said the pay cuts had been agreed months ago.

Connacht captain Carty ruled out of Ulster season opener in United Rugby Championship

Connacht captain Jack Carty has been ruled out of Saturday's season opener against Ulster as he continues his recovery from wrist surgery.

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"Don't Think Too Much": Ex-India Captain To KL Rahul on T20 World Cup

Ex Pakistan Captain Slams Babar Azam For "Negative" Captaincy In Asia Cup Final

Performing dual role of captain and hockey goalkeeper requires a different mindset: Savita

South Korea's Bento not worried about captain Son's goal drought

'No words' to describe Alcaraz achievements, says Spain's Davis Cup captain

"Harshal Patel A Good bowler, But...": Ex-Captain Names Pacer Who Should've Been In India's T20 World Cup Squad

England captain Hunter defends governing body's decision to cut women's pay

Connacht captain Carty ruled out of Ulster season opener in United Rugby Championship