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Kanpur Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul Make Fifties To Give India Command; Bangladesh 26/2 At Stumps On Day 4

Star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took two quick wickets to reduce Bangladesh to 26 for two in their second innings as India grabbed complete command of the rain-hit second Test at close on the fourth day in Kanpur on Monday. Bangladesh still trail by 26 runs. Ashwin did the damage with a two-wicket haul (2/14). Earlier, aggressive fifties by Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul placed India in a commanding position. Jaiswal (71 off 52 balls) and Rahul (68 off 43 balls) helped India declare their first innings at 285 for nine for a lead of 52 runs. Virat Kohli made a fluent 47 off 35 balls.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Fumes After Surviving LBW Call, Loses Wicket In Very Next Ball

India captain Rohit Sharma had a rare moment when he lost his cool while batting against Bangladesh in the first innings of the second Test in Kanpur. The India stalwart had provided his side the perfect start, with his three early sixes taking India past the 50-run mark in just three overs. With Rohit batting on 23 off just nine balls, umpire Richard Kettleborough called him out LBW, in what turned out to be a wrong decision after a review. Rohit showed visible frustration at the decision.

India To Not Travel To Pakistan For Champions Trophy 2025? BCCI Provides Big Update

Reiterating a long-held position, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla on Monday said a decision on whether the national cricket team will travel to Pakistan for next year's ICC Champions Trophy will depend on government approval. Pakistan are scheduled to host the prestigious ODI tournament from February 19 to March 9. "No decision has been taken (yet). But our policy is that for international tours, we always seek the permission of the government. It's up to the government to decide whether our team should go to any country or our team should not go to any country," Shukla told reporters.

South Africa Confirm Two-Test Bangladesh Tour In October

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed that it will be travelling to Bangladesh for a two-match Test series beginning on October 21. The board also added that the squad for the series will be announced later on Monday. In a statement, CSA said a security assessment was recently conducted by its' Operations Manager, Team Security Manager, Safety and Security Consultant, and a representative of the South African Cricketers' Association.

PT Usha Breaks Silence On Accusations Of Running Indian Olympic Association In 'Autocratic' Manner

Accused of running the Indian Olympic Association in an "autocratic" manner, its president PT Usha on Sunday hit back at the revolting executive council members, saying they "seem more focused on self-serving power play and monetary gain" than working for the betterment of the country's sport. In an official press release, Usha also alleged that "some of these EC members have very questionable track records, including allegations of gender bias and even cases of sexual harassment filed against them". "In my 45-year-long career as a sportsperson representing India ... I have never encountered individuals so indifferent to the aspirations of our athletes and our nation's sporting future ... these individuals seem more focused on self-serving power play and monetary gain through their prolonged presence and control in sports administration," Usha said.

"Complete Disregard For...": PT Usha Hits Out At IOA Executive Committee For Not Felicitating Paris Olympics Medalists

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Monday said it is "deeply concerning" that the Executive Committee members failed to honour Olympic medallists and accused the Finance Committee of blocking funds intended to support Indian athletes' preparation for the Paris Games. India secured six medals, including two historic bronze by young shooter Manu Bhaker, but Usha said the "EC does not want to celebrate their success" and it makes her "very sad." "These athletes have made the nation proud, and it is the responsibility of the IOA to celebrate their achievements with the respect they deserve. It is deeply concerning that, even after returning home in mid-August, the EC has failed to discuss or take any steps towards organizing a formal felicitation ceremony," she said in a statement.

India Win Two Shooting Golds In ISSF Junior World Championship

Indian shooters began their ISSF Junior World Championship (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) campaign in Peru on a good note, winning team gold in men's and women's 10m air pistol events, though a potential top-podium finish was lost in the individual category after a marksman was docked two points for reporting late for the final. The junior men's trio of Umesh Choudhary, Pradhyumn Singh and Mukesh Nelavalli topped the men's team competition in 10m air pistol with a tally of 1726 points. They finished 10 points ahead of second-placed Romania, while Italy took bronze with a score of 1707.

France's Antoine Griezmann Announces International Football Retirement

France's 2018 World Cup-winning star Antoine Griezmann on Monday announced his retirement from international football, bringing to an end a 10-year career with his country. "It is with a heart full of memories that I am closing this chapter of my life," France vice-captain Griezmann, 33, wrote on X. The Atletico Madrid forward made his France debut in March 2014 and has gone on to win 137 caps, a figure beaten only by his former teammate Hugo Lloris (145) and 1998 World Cup winner Lilian Thuram (142).

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Kanpur Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul Make Fifties To Give India Command; Bangladesh 26/2 At Stumps On Day 4

Watch: Rohit Sharma Fumes After Surviving LBW Call, Loses Wicket In Very Next Ball

India To Not Travel To Pakistan For Champions Trophy 2025? BCCI Provides Big Update

South Africa Confirm Two-Test Bangladesh Tour In October

PT Usha Breaks Silence On Accusations Of Running Indian Olympic Association In 'Autocratic' Manner

"Complete Disregard For...": PT Usha Hits Out At IOA Executive Committee For Not Felicitating Paris Olympics Medalists

India Win Two Shooting Golds In ISSF Junior World Championship

France's Antoine Griezmann Announces International Football Retirement