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Watch: Suresh Raina Turns Back The Clock, Slams Shakib Al Hasan For Massive Sixes

Former Indian cricket team all-rounder Suresh Raina turned back the clock as he played an explosive knock to impress everyone during the ongoing National Cricket League (NCL) in the USA. Raina, who plays for the New York Lions, scored 53 off just 28 deliveries against Los Angeles Waves. The innings comprised of three sixes and six fours with two of the sixes coming against Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. Raina looked in tremendous form as he smashed Shakib for two mammoth sixes in an expensive over that produced 18 runs.

Divanshi's Second Gold Leads India's Clean Sweep At ISSF Junior Worlds

Indian pistol shooter Divanshi secured her second individual gold in the women's 25m standard pistol event, leading a remarkable clean sweep in the event at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Lima, Peru. India's young shooters added five more medals to their kitty, including two gold on Friday taking the tally to 21 medals to remain at the top of the standings -- 13 gold, two silver and six bronze. Norway remained a distant second with 10 medals -- four gold, three silver and three bronze -- while China occupied third place (3-1-0).

On Rohit Sharma vs MS Dhoni Captaincy Question, Shivam Dube's Answer Stumps Kapil Sharma

Two of the fines captains Indian cricket has seen, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni are among the few leaders who have won the national team ICC titles. While Dhoni won a total of three ICC trophies during his reign, Rohit opened his account in the T20 World Cup 2024. Over the last year or so, Rohit's stocks have risen dramatically as the captain of the Indian team, especially considering the way he has led his troops. However, choosing one between the two is a tricky subject, especially for someone like Shivam Dube who has played under both captains.

Premier League: Manchester United Fire Another Blank In Aston Villa Stalemate

Manchester United's winless run stretched to five games in a 0-0 draw at Aston Villa on Sunday that did little to ease the pressure on Erik ten Hag. Bruno Fernandes hit the crossbar with the best effort from either side with a second-half free-kick but United have now failed to score in their last three Premier League games. A point leaves Ten Hag's men still down in 14th, having won just two of their opening seven league games of the season. Fifth-placed Villa missed the chance to move into the top four as they were unable to repeat their heroics of beating Bayern Munich in midweek.

Women's T20 World Cup: Massive Injury Scare For Harmanpreet Kaur; India Beat Pakistan

Team India won registered its first win of the Women's T20 World Cup 2024, beating arch-rivals Pakistan by 6 wickets in Sharjah on Sunday. Chasing a target of 106, India crossed the line with seven balls to spare.

Rohit Sharma Reveals How Rishabh Pant's Masterplan Helped India Beat South Africa In T20 WC Final

The T20 World Cup 2024 final is still fresh in the minds of fans. Be it Suryakumar Yadav's catch, pacers' exemplary bowling in the death over or Virat Kohli's resolute half-century, there are many factors that helped India beat South Africa in the title-decider. However, captain Rohit Sharma has now revealed another factor that played a big role in India's win. During his appearance on Kapil Sharma's comedy show, Rohit revealed that wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant thought of a brilliant ploy to slow down things in the middle, helping India disrupt South Africa's rhythm which turned tide in India's favour.

We Walked The Talk As Per Decisions Taken At Team Meeting: Suryakumar Yadav

India captain Suryakumar Yadav was very pleased with his men for "walking the talk" in terms of executing whatever was decided at the team meeting, following an emphatic seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the opening T20I on Sunday. The two bowling heroes -- Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy -- set up the win by hunting down the 'Tigers' for 127 and then Sanju Samson (29), Suryakumar Yadav (29) and Hardik Pandya (39 not out) finished the game in just 11.5 overs. "We just tried to back our skills and what we decided in the team meeting, we just walked the talk. The way we batted, showed our character," Suryakumar said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

"Feels Like A Rebirth": Varun Chakravarthy On Comeback To India Squad

Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy termed his comeback into the India side after three long years as a "rebirth" and "emotional moment" even as he thanked legendary R Ashwin for helping him grow in confidence during last edition of Tamil Nadu Premier League. India chased down Bangladesh's meagre total of 127 with 49 balls to spare after Varun's fine spell of 3/31 that left the visitors reeling, as the Suryakumar Yadav's side took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. "After three long years, it was definitely emotional for me. Feels nice to be back in the Blues. It feels like a rebirth, I just want to stick to the process, that's what I have been following in the IPL as well," Varun told broadcasters 'Jio Cinema' after the match.

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Watch: Suresh Raina Turns Back The Clock, Slams Shakib Al Hasan For Massive Sixes

Divanshi's Second Gold Leads India's Clean Sweep At ISSF Junior Worlds

On Rohit Sharma vs MS Dhoni Captaincy Question, Shivam Dube's Answer Stumps Kapil Sharma

Premier League: Manchester United Fire Another Blank In Aston Villa Stalemate

Women's T20 World Cup: Massive Injury Scare For Harmanpreet Kaur; India Beat Pakistan

Rohit Sharma Reveals How Rishabh Pant's Masterplan Helped India Beat South Africa In T20 WC Final

We Walked The Talk As Per Decisions Taken At Team Meeting: Suryakumar Yadav

"Feels Like A Rebirth": Varun Chakravarthy On Comeback To India Squad