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Imane Khelif Takes Big Step After Leaked Medical Report Triggers Gender Row

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who defied a row over her gender eligibility to win Olympic gold, is taking legal action over media reports about leaked medical records, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday. Reports published in France this week claimed Khelif, 25, has XY, or male, chromosomes. The gender controversy ignited at the Paris Games in August when Khelif defeated Angela Carini in 46 seconds in her opening bout, the Italian reduced to tears and abandoning the fight after suffering a badly hurt nose. It led to a row that attracted comments from politicians and personalities ranging from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to "Harry Potter" author JK Rowling.

"Put My Own Masala...": Suryakumar Yadav On His Learnings From Rohit Sharma's Captaincy

Suryakumar Yadav is a big fan of Rohit Sharma's leadership philosophy that inspires him to keep his flock together by understanding his players' psyche, and find balance when the chips are down. Surya, who took over as India's shortest format skipper after the victorious T20 World Cup campaign, admitted that he followed "Rohit's captaincy route" of spending a lot of time with his team off the field, which then reflects in their on-field performance. Obviously he has "customized" it as per his leadership needs.

KKR Eye Replacement For Mitchell Starc, Set To Target This India Pacer In IPL 2025 Mega Auction

Indian Premier League (IPL) reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will have to rebuild in the IPL 2025 mega auction, having had to release most of their title-winning squad. One of KKR's key performers in IPL 2024 was Australian pacer Mitchell Starc, who won the Player of the Match award in both the Qualifier 1 and the final. However, with Starc released, KKR reportedly have one big Indian pacer. That is none other than left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh, who was India's highest wicket-taker in the T20 World Cup 2024.

PCB May Make Jason Gillespie All-Format Coach If Team Performs Well In Australia White-Ball Tour: Report

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may make Jason Gillespie as the all-format head coach of the national team if the results of the ongoing white-ball tour of Australia is "satisfactory", according to sources. Test team head coach Gillispie is also taking charge of the white-ball side in Australia after Gary Kirsten's sudden resignation. "For the moment, the Board is working on a plan to appoint Jason Gillespie as all-format head coach instead of advertising for new candidates," a PCB source told PTI on Thursday.

Champions Trophy: PCB Ready To Follow ''Hybrid Model'', India Likely To Play In UAE - Report

In an apparent climb down from its earlier stated position, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is willing to make "adjustments" in the schedule of the 2025 Champions Trophy which it is hosting with matches involving India taking place in the UAE, according to sources. It could mean that the tournament may be held in the 'Hybrid Model' as the Indian government is unlikely to allow its team to travel to Pakistan in the existing socio-political environment and security concerns for national team.

"Used To Eat Like Pigs": Ravi Shastri On India Tour Experiences, Opens Up On 'Liquid'

Ravi Shastri is probably one of the most straight-talkers in world cricket. He is not known to shy away from speaking his mind with honest. The same was seen during the launch of 1983 World Cup winner and ex-chairman of BCCI selectors Sandeep Patil's autobiography - Beyond Boundaries. During the launch of the book by Sandeep Patil, one of the panelists asked Shastri about an incident during an international Tour, when Shastri and Patil were roommates. The panelist asked about whether it was true that the hotel's room service person was surprised about the amount of food ordered by the duo. Shastri answered on the affirmative.

Virat Kohli's "My New Team" Post Sends Social Media Into Frenzy. Internet Says, "Gave A Shock To Nation"

Virat Kohli was one of the three retained players by Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. He became the costliest Indian player to be retained at Rs 21 crore. On the international front, Kohli has not been going through a smooth phase. Virat Kohli's scores in the recently concluded Test series against New Zealand read 0, 70, 1, 17, 4, 1. And the reflection of that performance is clear on his ICC Test ranking. Courtesy his scores of 4 and 1 in the Mumbai Test that India lost, Kohli has dropped down eight places to 22nd. This is the India star's lowest in over 10 years. In August 2014, he was ranked 24th after a lean tour of England.

Kylian Mbappe Left Out Of France Nations League Squad Again, Coach Gives Cryptic 5-Word Reason

Kylian Mbappe has been left out of the France squad for their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Israel and Italy, with coach Didier Deschamps insisting the absence of the Real Madrid superstar "is for the best". It is the second successive France squad from which the national team captain has been absent after he also missed the October double-header against Israel and Belgium.

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Imane Khelif Takes Big Step After Leaked Medical Report Triggers Gender Row

"Put My Own Masala...": Suryakumar Yadav On His Learnings From Rohit Sharma's Captaincy

KKR Eye Replacement For Mitchell Starc, Set To Target This India Pacer In IPL 2025 Mega Auction

PCB May Make Jason Gillespie All-Format Coach If Team Performs Well In Australia White-Ball Tour: Report

Champions Trophy: PCB Ready To Follow ''Hybrid Model'', India Likely To Play In UAE - Report

"Used To Eat Like Pigs": Ravi Shastri On India Tour Experiences, Opens Up On 'Liquid'

Virat Kohli's "My New Team" Post Sends Social Media Into Frenzy. Internet Says, "Gave A Shock To Nation"

Kylian Mbappe Left Out Of France Nations League Squad Again, Coach Gives Cryptic 5-Word Reason