sports.ndtv.com - "Virat Kohli Kept Telling Me...": R Ashwin Reveals 'Crowd' Concern During Chennai Test

"Virat Kohli Kept Telling Me...": R Ashwin Reveals 'Crowd' Concern During Chennai Test

Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that star batter Virat Kohli was surprised by the low turn-out on Day 1 of the first Test encounter between India and Bangladesh in Chennai. While the crowd was quite less during the start of play, the spectators did make their way back into the stadium later in the day. In a recent interaction, Ashwin questioned the lack of crowd at the start of the match and wondered if the spectators struggled to get the tickets for the match.

Watch: R Ashwin Has A Gift For His Daughters. This Is How They Responded

Ravichandran Ashwin was the hero for India in the side's 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. While Ashwin came up with a crafy 113 in the only chance he got to bat, he returned figures of 6 for 88 in the final innings of the game to help India secure an easy win. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) uploaded a video on social media in which Ashwin was seen spending some quality time with his wife Prithi Narayanan and daughters Aadhya and Akhira.

"Vinesh Phogat Should've Apologised For Her Disqualification": Olympian Yogeshwar Dutt

From the wrestling mat to the political arena, the battle of words continues between some of India's most esteemed wrestlers. Vinesh Phogat's empty-handed return from the Paris Olympic Games 2024 due to her disqualification, has become a big talking point. The wrestler, who had announced his decision to quit the sport after her disqualification, decided to join the Indian National Congress ahead of the upcoming elections in Haryana. But, fellow wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, who is also switched to politics, feels Vinesh should've apologised to the entire country for costing them a medal.

R Praggnanandhaa And R Vaishali Receive A Warm Welcome At Chennai Airport

Celebrating their historic victory at the 45th Chess Olympiad, Indian chess grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and R Vaishali were warmly welcomed by enthusiastic fans and supporters upon their arrival at Chennai Airport. The sibling duo, alongside team captain Srinath Narayanan, played a pivotal role in leading the Indian team to its first gold medals in the prestigious event held in Budapest.

"No Technique, Just Play Your Best": R Praggnanandhaa After India's Win At Chess Olympiad

Chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa expressed pride at India's double gold medal win at the recently-concluded Chess Olympiad and added that the triumph would take the game to more people. In the recently-concluded Chess Olympiad, India's men's and women's teams made history, securing gold medals for the first time in their respective categories and joining the elite company of countries to have pulled off a double of gold medals in the same edition of the competition. Praggnanandhaa, his sister Vaishali Rameshbabu, and men's team captain Srinath Narayanan were given a warm welcome at the Chennai airport after the win.

Shuttler Kidambi Srikanth To Comeback After 4 Months With Macau Open 2024

Former World number one Kidambi Srikanth will be making his return to badminton during the Macau Open competition starting on Tuesday as a part of 23-member Indian contingent. Srikanth, 31, has not featured in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) tour circuit since his injury during the Singapore Open back in May. Now, as per Olympics.com, he returns as a sixth-seed for the BWF Super 300 event. The 2021 World Championships medalists made it to the semifinals of the Swiss Open in March this year but struggled to reach beyond pre-quarterfinals in nine other tournaments played this year.

Rohit Sharma To Be Released By MI, 4 Other Shocks That Can Be Expected Before IPL Auction

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to release the retention and release guidelines for franchises, ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction. Still, reports have already emerged about the preferences of teams. The BCCI isn't expected to allow franchises keep more than 6 players from their existing squads, including Right To Match, but some sides are hoping to be allowed to keep as many as 8 players. There remains a big question mark over MS Dhoni's future as well, a situation that prompted Chennai Super Kings to suggest BCCI bring an old rule back.

"Thought Morne Morkel Was Nothing": Pakistan Stars Torn Apart Over India Bowling Coach's Stint

Team India's one-sided 280-run victory against Bangladesh in Chennai has given cricket pundits plenty of food for thought. Bangladesh arrived in the series with a 2-0 sweep in Pakistan, hoping to continue their brilliant form in the sub-continent. However, Rohit Sharma & Co. maintained their upper hand throughout the match, wrapping up the result in 3 days and one session. Seeing India secure a dominant victory against the Bangla Tigers, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali called out his country's bowlers, for their poor mindset.

Contacts

Sports.ndtv.com Sport News

"Virat Kohli Kept Telling Me...": R Ashwin Reveals 'Crowd' Concern During Chennai Test

Watch: R Ashwin Has A Gift For His Daughters. This Is How They Responded

"Vinesh Phogat Should've Apologised For Her Disqualification": Olympian Yogeshwar Dutt

R Praggnanandhaa And R Vaishali Receive A Warm Welcome At Chennai Airport

"No Technique, Just Play Your Best": R Praggnanandhaa After India's Win At Chess Olympiad

Shuttler Kidambi Srikanth To Comeback After 4 Months With Macau Open 2024

Rohit Sharma To Be Released By MI, 4 Other Shocks That Can Be Expected Before IPL Auction

"Thought Morne Morkel Was Nothing": Pakistan Stars Torn Apart Over India Bowling Coach's Stint