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India To Bid For 2030 Youth Olympics: Sports Minister Mandaviya

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday said India is set to bid for the 2030 Youth Olympics, a precursor to the country's ambition to host the 2036 Olympics. The 2030 Youth Olympics will be the fifth edition of the international event. "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi we are going to bid for the 2030 Youth Olympics but our focus remain on hosting the 2036 Olympics," Mandaviya said on the sidelines of the Olympic Council of Asia's (OCA) 44th General Assembly here.

Ex-Star Exposes Pakistan's 'Backbiting' Culture, Mentions Rahul Dravid And Gautam Gambhir

All is not going well in Pakistan cricket following the team's first of its kinds series loss to Bangladesh earlier this month. Bangladesh, against all odds, clean swept Pakistan 2-0 in Rawalpindi to register their first ever Test match and series wins against the Shan Masood-led side. Following the disappointing loss, former spinner Danish Kaneria has launched a scathing attack on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Kaneria, who played 61 Tests for Pakistan, called out the PCB for the backbiting culture in Pakistan cricket.

England's Ali retires from international cricket at 37

England allrounder Moeen Ali has retired from international cricket at age 37, the player told the Daily Mail in an interview published on Saturday.

India A vs India B, Duleep Trophy Day 4 Live Score: India B Eye Quick Runs, Declaration In 1st Session

India A vs India B, Duleep Trophy Live Updates, Day 4: With a commanding 240-run lead already under their belt, India B would look to add a few more quick runs to the overall total, before inviting India A to bat in the second innings of the Duleep Trophy clash in Bengaluru. Washington Sundar was unbeaten on 6 when the third day's play concluded, with India B's score reading 150/6. Khaleel Ahmed and Akash Deep have been brilliant with the ball for India A in the second innings. They would be keen to bowl out India B under a score of 200. (Live Scorecard)

Rishabh Pant's Tactical Brilliance In Duleep Trophy Triggers 'Captaincy' Talks

India B star Rishabh Pant had a brilliant outing with the bat on Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy match against India A in Bengaluru. Pant, who scored just seven runs in the first innings, slammed a 34-ball half-century in the second innings to help India B increase their lead over India A. India B (321) had taken a first innings lead of the 90 runs after bowling India A out for 231. Pant, who is one of the India Test hopefuls for the upcoming series against Bangladesh, hit nine 4s and two maximums and was the headliner of the day with a 61 off 47 balls.

Musheer Khan Matches Rohit Sharma, David Warner In Marathon Duleep Trophy Knock

Undoubtedly the highlight of the first round of Duleep Trophy 2024 games has been the incredible 181 scored by Sarfaraz Khan's brother Musheer Khan for India B. With his side at 94/7, 19-year-old Musheer put up an incredible 205 run partnership with tailender Navdeep Saini, ultimately guiding India B to a healthy total of 321. Musheer dominated bowlers who have India experience, as the likes of Khaleel Ahmed, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan and Kuldeep Yadav were toyed around with. Kuldeep, in particular, bore the brunt of Musheer's might, who hit him for a six that hit the roof.

Numbers Say Joe Root Best, But Ex-India Star Picks This Player To 'Bat For His Life'

Amid his ongoing purple patch, England star Joe Root has entered the discussion as to who is the greatest Test batter of all time. Recently, Root surpassed Alastair Cook to become the England player with most Test tons, having scored ccenturies in each innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka. Still just 33, Root already has 34 Test centuries to his name, in addition to 12,377 runs in the longest format. Root, who is part of Test cricket's current 'Fab 4', is ahead of his contemporaries -- Steve Smith, Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli.

England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test, Day 2 Highlights

England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test, Day 2 Highlights: Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and the in-form Kamindu Mendis frustrated England with a unbroken century partnership on the second day of the third Test at the Oval on Saturday. The tourists collapsed to 93-5 before tea, but had recovered to 211-5 when bad light forced early stumps. That left Sri Lanka 114 runs adrift of an England first-innings total of 325 built on Ollie Pope's 154 -- his first century as England captain.

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India To Bid For 2030 Youth Olympics: Sports Minister Mandaviya

Ex-Star Exposes Pakistan's 'Backbiting' Culture, Mentions Rahul Dravid And Gautam Gambhir

England's Ali retires from international cricket at 37

India A vs India B, Duleep Trophy Day 4 Live Score: India B Eye Quick Runs, Declaration In 1st Session

Rishabh Pant's Tactical Brilliance In Duleep Trophy Triggers 'Captaincy' Talks

Musheer Khan Matches Rohit Sharma, David Warner In Marathon Duleep Trophy Knock

Numbers Say Joe Root Best, But Ex-India Star Picks This Player To 'Bat For His Life'

England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test, Day 2 Highlights