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'Less Of Ra, More Of Chin': Rahul Dravid Jokes On Himself While Praising NZ Star Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra took the opening day of the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 by storm as the New Zealand youngster slammed his maiden century against defending champions England. The ton guided his team to a sensational win in Ahmedabad on Thursday. The 23-year-old was sent to bat at No.3 in the absence of Kane Williamson and he went on to score an unbeaten 123 off just 93 deliveries. The partnership with Devon Conway meant that England had no chance of a fightback in the game and New Zealand started their Cricket World Cup campaign on a thumping note. While Ravindra's parents both hail from India, his name actually comes from two Indian cricket team batting legends – Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.

Sick Shubman Gill "Is In No Position To...": Report Claims India's Worst Fears Might Come True

The Indian team's worries ahead of its opening World Cup game against Australia have been compounded with in-form Shubman Gill suspected to be suffering from dengue, rendering him a doubtful starter for Sunday's match against Australia. Ishan Kishan could open the innings in case Gill is ruled out. The BCCI is yet to confirm the nature of the illness but head coach Rahul Dravid did not want to throw in the towel yet with 36 hours still to go for the match.

Asian Games 2023 Live Streaming October 6: When And Where To Watch Indians In Action

The Indian contingent continues the journey to the 100-medal mark with multiple medal events at the Asian Games 2023 on on Friday (October 6). The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Indian cricket team will be in action against Bangladesh in the men's cricket semifinal. A win on Friday will guarantee another medal and can set up a gold medal match against Pakistan. The men's hockey team will also have a chance to win gold as they take on Japan in the summit clash. Archery, Badminton and Wrestling will feature top Indian athletes who will be looking to add to their glory and add more medals to the kitty.

Canada to face Bermuda for berth in T20 cricket World Cup

Canada's game against Panama at the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Americas qualifier was abandoned without a ball bowled Friday due to bad weather in Hamilton, Bermuda.

George Russell delighted with second in chaotic end to Qatar GP qualifying

DOHA: A delighted George Russell qualified in second place for Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix following a late and confusing deletion of the best laps by rival McLaren drivers.When the chequered flag waved to end Friday’s qualifying session, defending champion Max Verstappen was fastest for Red Bull ahead of Lando Norris of McLaren with Mercedes’ Russell third and Oscar Piastri fourth in the second McLaren.The decisions to scub out the fastest laps by the two McLarens were not communicated to the drivers or organizers before the top-three finishers began to gather for their post-session broadcast media interviews — at which point Norris withdrew, knowing he had exceeded track limits on his best lap.That left Russell to declare he was delighted to finish third on the grid — not knowing that he was promoted to second.“It was a really tricky day for everybody,” he said.“The new tarmac was really slippery and all the sand is blowing onto the track. We went out in qualifying and the lap times were just immense compared to the times we were doing this morning.“That was good fun! And I’m really happy to be P3.”Looking ahead to Sunday’s race, for which Verstappen claimed pole position, he said: “Lando and the McLarens are really quick at the moment.

'Walking on water': Klaasen in free flow depends on how Proteas' top order fares, says skipper

It will be up to the Proteas' top-order to set the tone for explosive batter Heinrich Klaasen to open the taps at the Cricket World Cup in India, according to captain Temba Bavuma.

Pakistan ease to victory against Netherlands to make winning start at Cricket World Cup

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel hit identical half-centuries in an otherwise underwhelming batting effort in their World Cup opener against the Netherlands on Friday, before the bowlers sealed a routine 81-run win for the 1992 champions.

Asian Games 2023 Schedule October 7 Saturday: Full List And Timing Of All Indians In Action

Asian Games Schedule October 7 Saturday: Full List Of Indians In Action:India are already on 95 medals at the Asian Games 2023. Seven more medals are assured - compound archery (3), kabaddi (2), men's cricket (1) and badminton (1). All the finals in these events will happen on Saturday. Apart from them, the Indian women's hockey team will also be in action. India would also expect the wrestler to bring home at least one gold medal from the Asian Games 2023. ( Asian Games 2023 Medals Tally | Asian Games 2023 Full Schedule)

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'Less Of Ra, More Of Chin': Rahul Dravid Jokes On Himself While Praising NZ Star Rachin Ravindra

Sick Shubman Gill "Is In No Position To...": Report Claims India's Worst Fears Might Come True

Asian Games 2023 Live Streaming October 6: When And Where To Watch Indians In Action

Canada to face Bermuda for berth in T20 cricket World Cup

George Russell delighted with second in chaotic end to Qatar GP qualifying

'Walking on water': Klaasen in free flow depends on how Proteas' top order fares, says skipper

Pakistan ease to victory against Netherlands to make winning start at Cricket World Cup

Asian Games 2023 Schedule October 7 Saturday: Full List And Timing Of All Indians In Action