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"Don't Forget...": Sunil Gavaskar Cites Sachin Tendulkar's Example While Criticising India For New Zealand Whitewash

The Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, suffered an embarrassing 3-0 whitewash at the hands of New Zealand in a recently-concluded Test series at home. Notably, this is the first time India have faced a clean sweep on home soil in a Test series of three or more matches. The Indian batters failed miserably against the New Zealand spinners, who used the conditions better than the host team. Former India captain and batting great Sunil Gavaskar criticised the Indian side for its flop show. Stating that India were not ready for the series, the legend gave an example of how Sachin Tendulkar prepared himself for an important series back in 1998.

Michael Neser Ruled Out Of Australia A With Hamstring Injury

Pacer Michael Neser has been ruled out of the remainder of Australia A match against India A with hamstring injury after bagging four wickets on the opening day of the second unofficial Test. Neser, who returned with the figures of 4-27, pulled up sharply following his second delivery of the 13th over in the morning. He immediately began limping off the ground in a clear sign that he knew exactly what the issue was. A Cricket Australia (CA) spokesperson confirmed to ESPNcricinfo that Neser had injured his left hamstring and would not bowl again in the game. He will undergo scans to determine the severity of the injury.

Anil Kumble "Didn't Give" Seniors Free Hand: World Cup Winner Names 'Ideal' India Coach. Not Ravi Shastri

The 1983 World Cup winner and ex-chairman of selectors, Sandeep Patil feels John Wright's approach of giving a free-hand to players led to his successful coaching stint with India, something his more authoritarian successors Greg Chappell and Anil Kumble failed to emulate. In his autobiography -- Beyond Boundaries -- launched here on Wednesday, Patil gave deep insights about the reason behind Wright's success as India coach vis a vis Chappell and Kumble.

Kiran George Enters Quarterfinals Of Korea Masters

India's Kiran George dished out yet another gritty performance to upset third seed Chi Yu Jen of Chinese Taipei in a tough three-game match and progress to the men's singles quarterfinals of the Korea Masters badminton tournament in Iksan City, Korea on Thursday. The 24-year-old Indian overcame his Chinese Taipei opponent, ranked 31 in the world, 21-17 19-21 21-17 in a second round match that lasted one hour and 15 minutes. World number 44 George will play fifth seed Takuma Obayashi of Japan in the last-eight round. Earlier also, George had to dig deep to defeat Vietnam's Kuan Lin Kuo 15-21 21-12 21-15 in the opening round of the BWF Super 300 tournament.

Test Series Loss To New Zealand "A Wake-Up Call": Ex-India Star

Former Indian cricketer Sandeep Patil has voiced his confidence in the Indian cricket team's ability to replicate their past success against Australia in the upcoming Test series. Reflecting on India's recent performances, Patil highlighted the importance of consistency and the lessons learned from the series against New Zealand. "India played really well in the last Test series, but the series between India and New Zealand was a wake-up call," Patil told ANI, emphasising the need for the team to remain vigilant and prepared.

India Star Shreyas Iyer, Snubbed For Australia Tests, Slams Sensational Ranji Trophy Double Ton

Indian cricket team batter Shreyas Iyer slammed a brilliant double century for Mumbai during their Ranji Trophy encounter against Odisha on Thursday. Shreyas, who was not picked for the upcoming Test series in Australia, looked in tremendous form as he reached the milestone in 201 balls with the help of 22 fours and eight sixes. This was Shreyas' first first-class double century since he slammed an unbeaten 202 against Australia during the 2017-18 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Iyer was finally dismissed by Harshit Rathod after scoring 233 off 228 deliveries. This knock will also bolster his chances massively in the IPL 2025 auctions as he will be a top draw after not getting retained by Kolkata Knight Riders.

Fifth Edition Of Indian Sports Honours 2024 Set To Celebrate India's Top Athletes

The Indian Sports Honours (ISH) is back with its fifth edition, aiming to spotlight India's finest athletes and their remarkable performances from October 2023 to September 2024. Conceptualized by Cornerstone Sport, the honours celebrate achievements across a broad range of sports, including Olympic sports, Paralympic sports, the Asian Games, and the Commonwealth Games, along with Cricket, Squash, and Chess. This year's event follows a detailed selection process, set to culminate in a grand honours ceremony where winners will be revealed live on stage at the JW Marriot Hotel Juhu in Mumbai on 9th November.

"Lacked Fitness": India Women's Hockey Captain Salima Tete's Brutal Confession Amid Downward Spiral

Caught in a downward spiral of reverses since the historic fourth-place finish in the Tokyo Olympics, Indian women's hockey team captain Salima Tete on Wednesday attributed it to the lack of fitness and mental toughness. After creating history in Tokyo in 2021, the team failed to qualify for the Paris Olympics this year and also performed poorly in the last FIH Pro League. "Yes, of course we were disappointed but we can't think about the past and need to move forward. We should move on because if we don't move on, we can never win a match," Salima told PTI in an interview ahead of the women's Asian Champions Trophy in Rajgir, Bihar from November 11 to 20.

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"Don't Forget...": Sunil Gavaskar Cites Sachin Tendulkar's Example While Criticising India For New Zealand Whitewash

Michael Neser Ruled Out Of Australia A With Hamstring Injury

Anil Kumble "Didn't Give" Seniors Free Hand: World Cup Winner Names 'Ideal' India Coach. Not Ravi Shastri

Kiran George Enters Quarterfinals Of Korea Masters

Test Series Loss To New Zealand "A Wake-Up Call": Ex-India Star

India Star Shreyas Iyer, Snubbed For Australia Tests, Slams Sensational Ranji Trophy Double Ton

Fifth Edition Of Indian Sports Honours 2024 Set To Celebrate India's Top Athletes

"Lacked Fitness": India Women's Hockey Captain Salima Tete's Brutal Confession Amid Downward Spiral