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Manu Bhaker, Trolled For Wearing Paris Olympic Medals, Gives Fiery Reply

Shooter Manu Bhaker scripted history last month as she became the first athlete of Independent India to win multiple medals at a single edition of the Olympic games. The 22-year-old claimed bronze medal in the women's 10-metre air pistol event and the 10-metre air pistol mixed team events at the Paris Olympics 2024. Despite winning laurels for the country, Manu, however, was recently targetted by social media trolls for carrying her Paris Olympic medals to events. However, Manu has silenced the trollers with her sharp retort.

Amid Criticism, Pakistan Call-Up 37-Year-Old Spinner For 1st England Test

Pakistan have named their 15-member squad for the first Test against England set to be played in Multan from October 7, including the 37-year-old spinner Noman Ali in place of an injured pacer, Khurram Shahzad. Pakistan have included the left-arm spinner Noman for the first Test of the three-match series starting from October 7 in Multan. He has played 15 Test matches for Pakistan, taking 47 wickets at an average of 33.53. In his last Test match for Pakistan against Sri Lanka in Colombo, Ali had taken a career-best haul of 7 for 70, as per the ICC.

"PCB Should Learn From BCCI": Ex-Pakistan Star's Clear Message In Fiery Rant

Former Pakistan cricket team wicket-keeper batter Kamran Akmal urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to learn from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) amid the national team's dismal run. The Babar Azam-led side had a disappointing campaign in the T20 World Cup 2024 before they slumped to a humiliating 2-0 Test series loss against Bangladesh. Akmal said that there is a massive difference between PCB and BCCI when it comes to their respective approaches while he went on to praise how the Indian cricket board handles matters in a professional manner. He also criticised PCB for prioritising their ego and cited that as one of the major reasons behind Pakistan cricket's recent downfall.

"Great Example": KL Rahul Compared To Australia Great Despite Form Issues. This Is The Reason

Former Australia cricketer Mark Waugh is considered by many to be one of the best slip fielders in modern cricket. Waugh played a major role in Australia's dominance in the 1990s and his fielding was considered to be a major asset for the team. Indian cricket team fielding coach T Dilip compared KL Rahul to Waugh while analysing his catch during the first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai. Rahul missed out on scoring a lot of runs but he took a sharp catch at second slip to dismiss the dangerous Mushfiqur Rahim.

"Sir, Do Hi Haath Hain": Virat Kohli's Awkward Encounter With Hotel Staff In Kanpur. Watch

Indian cricket team stalwart Virat Kohli reached Kanpur ahead of the 2nd Test against Bangladesh on Tuesday. As expected, a huge gathering of people welcomed him to the hotel, with the staff members also queuing up to meet and greet the cricketing icon. Seeing so many people gather to glimpse top cricketers like Virat Kohli isn't new, but players get uncomfortable seeing hoards of people at times. Virat encountered a similar situation at the Kanpur hotel upon his arrival.

"For The Last 100 Years...": India Chess Star Vantika Agarwal To NDTV On Rare Olympiad Double Gold

India scripted history by claiming double gold at the Chess Olympiad 2024 with both the men's and women's teams winning their maiden gold medals. The men's team defeated Slovenia after D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanadhaa won their respective matches in their final round match. The women's team won their final match against Azerbaijan to secure the top prize. Vantika Agrawal was one of the members who impressed as part of the Indian team and she told NDTV that both the men's and women's team players were extremely proud to end India's wait for the Olympiad gold medal.

"I'm Out": How A Dropped Catch Of VVS Laxman Led To Australia Great's Shock Retirement

Legendary Australian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Adam Gilchrist opened up about the exact moment when he decided to retire from international cricket. Gilchrist shocked the world by announcing his retirement midway into the Adelaide Test against India in 2008. He was four matches away from completing 100 Tests - which would have only the second wicketkeeper in history to complete the milestone - but he recently said that it was after dropping an easy catch of India batter VVS Laxman that he decided to retire and he instantly told Matthew Hayden about his decision.

India To Host Germany For Two-Match Series In New Delhi Next Month

The Indian men's hockey team will take on Germany in a two-match bilateral contest at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on October 23 and 24, Hockey India announced on Tuesday. The last time India faced Germany was in the semi-final of the Paris Olympics, where the European giants emerged victorious by 3-2 margin. India won the bronze medal at this year's Olympics beating Spain in the third place play-offs. Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm and stated: "This bilateral series against Germany will be a remarkable showcase of world-class hockey.

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Manu Bhaker, Trolled For Wearing Paris Olympic Medals, Gives Fiery Reply

Amid Criticism, Pakistan Call-Up 37-Year-Old Spinner For 1st England Test

"PCB Should Learn From BCCI": Ex-Pakistan Star's Clear Message In Fiery Rant

"Great Example": KL Rahul Compared To Australia Great Despite Form Issues. This Is The Reason

"Sir, Do Hi Haath Hain": Virat Kohli's Awkward Encounter With Hotel Staff In Kanpur. Watch

"For The Last 100 Years...": India Chess Star Vantika Agarwal To NDTV On Rare Olympiad Double Gold

"I'm Out": How A Dropped Catch Of VVS Laxman Led To Australia Great's Shock Retirement

India To Host Germany For Two-Match Series In New Delhi Next Month