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Big Challenge For Virat Kohli And Co? Australia Set To Serve 'Green' Pitch Test To Team India

Australia may be preparing a green pitch for Team India for the first Test match at the Optus Stadium in Perth. As per a report, the Optus outfield and pitch could be seen to still be quite green, which would aid fast bowlers. As such, Australia's famed pace bowling trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and captain Pat Cummins could be a big threat for India in the first Test. The pitch conditions would also suggest that India may head into the match with one spinner.

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa To Flag Off Adani Ahmedabad Marathon

The 8th edition of the Adani Ahmedabad Marathon, a prestigious running event, will be flagged off by chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa on November 24. The marathon will start and end at the Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park, managed and operated by Adani Sportsline. Praggnanandhaa will be joined by athlete-actor Saiyami Kher at the event. The participating categories include the full marathon (42.195 km), half marathon (21.097 km), 10 km run, and 5 km run.

India Look To Play To Their Strength, Start As Favourites Against Japan In Women's Asian Champions Trophy Semis

A confident and unbeaten India will back their strategy of attack and defense at appropriate times when they take on Japan in the semifinal of the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on Tuesday. Hosts and defending champions India will undoubtedly enter the semifinal as clear favourites against a side which they trounced 3-0 in their final league game. World number nine India have registered five wins from as many games, including 3-0 victory over Olympic silver medallist and world number six China.

"Legend, Legend": Sarfaraz Khan, Mohammed Siraj Star-Struck After Seeing This Star In Australia

Things are about to get very serious Down Under. It's India vs Australia for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The teams' rivalry is currently the most followed battle on the cricket field. In recent times, India have dominated Australia but this time things look different. Smarting from a 3-0 loss to New Zealand at home, India look vulnerable. All eyes will be on players like Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah among others to deliver against Australia.

"He Is Just Awkward...": Australia Star Steve Smith On Facing India Pacer Jasprit Bumrah

Australian stars Steve Smith, Travis Head and Usman Khawaja opened up on facing star India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, expressing how lethal and difficult he is to play. As India tours Australia, one of the stars that will intrigue throughout the series is Bumrah. Tasked with a mission to help India reach the ICC World Test Championship final for the third successive time despite a humiliating series loss to New Zealand at home, all eyes will be on the star pacer as India's 'golden arm' makes the most of the most difficult things happen, just when they look impossible.

"If He Gets Runs...": Ex-Australia Captain Michael Clarke's Prediction For Virat Kohli In BGT

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke on Tuesday backed star India batter Virat Kohli to come good Down Under, pointing out his fine record in the country and adding that all the media hype and build-up around him will "pump him up" to score. After a horrid home Test season against Bangladesh and New Zealand and underwhelming Test numbers over the years, Virat will be making his fifth Test series tour of Australia under the toughest of circumstances, with his long-format legacy and spot on the line as India awaits a transition following ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle.

"Showing Off Those Biceps...": Roger Federer Pens Emotional Note For Retiring Rafael Nadal

One of the greatest sportsmen of all time, Rafael Nadal, prepares to say 'au revoir' to the game that made him a legend. The man who dominated the French Open as if it was his backyard, draws curtains to an illustrious career with the Davis Cup finals 2024. Seeing Nadal hold the tennis racquet in his hand for one final time as a professional, the entire sporting fraternity is emotional. While the sporting world is bound to miss him as he moves from the game, there isn't a rival of his who is going to enjoy his exit. Roger Federer, arguably the biggest rival Nadal has faced on the tennis court, penned an emotional note as the 38-year-old prepares for his final showdown in the court.

Rafael Nadal To Bid Farewell To Tennis In Season-Ending Davis Cup Final For Spain

The season-ending Davis Cup final between Spain and Netherlands will be an emotional affair in the tennis fraternity and for sports as a whole as legendary Spanish star Rafael Nadal will bid goodbye to the sport after this match on his home soil. The 22-time Grand Slam champion and an Olympic gold medalist, Nadal has been one of the poster boys of the sport along with other two stars of the 'Big Three', Swiss legend Roger Federer and ace Serbian and Olympic gold medalist Novak Djokovic since last two decades.

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Big Challenge For Virat Kohli And Co? Australia Set To Serve 'Green' Pitch Test To Team India

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa To Flag Off Adani Ahmedabad Marathon

India Look To Play To Their Strength, Start As Favourites Against Japan In Women's Asian Champions Trophy Semis

"Legend, Legend": Sarfaraz Khan, Mohammed Siraj Star-Struck After Seeing This Star In Australia

"He Is Just Awkward...": Australia Star Steve Smith On Facing India Pacer Jasprit Bumrah

"If He Gets Runs...": Ex-Australia Captain Michael Clarke's Prediction For Virat Kohli In BGT

"Showing Off Those Biceps...": Roger Federer Pens Emotional Note For Retiring Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal To Bid Farewell To Tennis In Season-Ending Davis Cup Final For Spain