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Long Distance Runners Hemraj Gurjar And Anjali Kumari Handed 4 And 6-Year Bans By NADA's Disciplinary Panel

Long distance runners Hemraj Gurjar and Anjali Kumari have been banned for four and six years respectively by the NADA's Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel after they failed dope tests last year. The 25-year-old Gujar, who had won a 5000m bronze in the 2023 National Inter-State Championships and gold in the National Cross Country Championships in 2023 and 2024, has been banned for four years beginning from April 20, the date of the decision. Gujar had also represented the country in the World Athletics Cross Country Championships last year.

Delhi Capitals Mentor Breaks Silence On England Star Who Was Handed Two-Year IPL Ban

Delhi Capitals (DC) mentor and former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has expressed disappointment over young England batter Harry Brook pulling out of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Pietersen said Brook has technical flaws while facing spin in the subcontinent and he had hoped to help the 26-year-old improve. Brook had been bought by DC for Rs 6.25 crore in the IPL mega auction last year, but withdrew before the season began, citing the need to "recharge himself" before a busy season with the England team. Almost a month later, Brook was appointed as England's new white-ball captain, replacing Jos Buttler after the team's poor performances in recent ICC tournaments.

Two Indian Long-Distance Runners, One Boxer And One Wrestler Banned By NADA

Long-distance runners Hemraj Gurjar and Anjali Kumari along with wrestler Divya Kakran, and boxer Thokchom Yaisana Chanu have also been penalised with lengthy suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) of India. Gurjar has been suspended for four years after the prohibited substance Darbepoetin (DEPO) was found in his sample while Anjali Kumari has been banned for six years. Kabaddi player Manish Gulia and wrestler Omkar Shankar Chougale were also handed four-year suspensions for failing dope tests. Powerlifter Amita Devi Kotwol and a minor track and field athlete were handed six-year bans, though the details are not known. The decisions in their respective cases were taken on March 31, 2025, according to information provided by NADA.

Despite Loss vs PBKS, LSG Batter Ayush Badoni Achieves A Historic Feat

Ayush Badoni once again underlined his growing importance in the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) middle order with a brilliant 74 off just 40 deliveries against Punjab Kings (PBKS). His innings, laced with five boundaries and five sixes, kept LSG in the chase of a daunting 237-run target. However, despite his valiant effort, the team eventually fell short by 37 runs, finishing at 199/7 in Dharamsala. The 25-year-old has now registered the most 50-plus scores for LSG from the No. 5 position or lower, with six such innings to his name.

"It Stinks": Kagiso Rabada's IPL Return Despite 'Drug Use' Slammed By Ex Australia Captain

Gujarat Titans and South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada is all set to make his return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, a month after he abruptly left the T20 league. Right when he was cleared to make his return to the cricket field, Rabada issued a statement, revealing that it was due to 'recreational drug use' that he was suspended from the game. Until the statement, the reason behind his absence from the IPL was labelled as a 'personal issue'. However, former Australia captain Tim Paine isn't happy with the way the real picture was hidden from the public.

After Emphatic Win Over LSG, PBKS Pacer Arshdeep Singh Opens Up Bowling In Dharamshala

On a balmy late Sunday evening, Arshdeep Singh did what he does best -- swing it in favour of Punjab Kings with three top-order wickets against Lucknow Super Giants. And he doesn't want to look too far ahead as staying in the present has yielded rich dividends for him. "I am just enjoying the present. We are just taking it day by day," Arshdeep said after his 3 for 16 stopped LSG on its tracks during a tough chase of 237 in an IPL match.

India Great Lauds Prabhsimran Singh, Arshdeep Singh For PBKS' Clinical Win Against LSG

Former India captain and legendary spinner Anil Kumble credited opener Prabhsimran Singh and Arshdeep Singh for Punjab Kings' dominating 37-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in Dharamshala on Sunday. Prabhsimran scored 48-ball 91 studded with seven sixes and six fours, while skipper Shreyas Iyer contributed 45 in 25 balls to take the side to 236/5 in 20 overs. In reply, Arshdeep led the charge of the bowling attack and claimed three pricey wickets of Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran to dismantle LSG in the powerplay.

Playoff Favourites Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans Face Off In High-Intensity IPL Battle

Gujarat Titans' on-song top three will face a stern test against Mumbai Indians' potent bowling attack when the two teams that are favourites to reach the Indian Premier League playoffs clash in Mumbai on Tuesday. With the best Net Run Rate among all teams, third-placed MI need two wins from remaining three matches to ensure a direct spot in the final four. The five-time winners will play two of these games at home, where they have won four out of five matches.

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Long Distance Runners Hemraj Gurjar And Anjali Kumari Handed 4 And 6-Year Bans By NADA's Disciplinary Panel

Delhi Capitals Mentor Breaks Silence On England Star Who Was Handed Two-Year IPL Ban

Two Indian Long-Distance Runners, One Boxer And One Wrestler Banned By NADA

Despite Loss vs PBKS, LSG Batter Ayush Badoni Achieves A Historic Feat

"It Stinks": Kagiso Rabada's IPL Return Despite 'Drug Use' Slammed By Ex Australia Captain

After Emphatic Win Over LSG, PBKS Pacer Arshdeep Singh Opens Up Bowling In Dharamshala

India Great Lauds Prabhsimran Singh, Arshdeep Singh For PBKS' Clinical Win Against LSG

Playoff Favourites Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans Face Off In High-Intensity IPL Battle