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Rahul Dravid Joins Rajasthan Royals On Multi-Year Contract

Former India captain Rahul Dravid was on Friday announced as the head coach of the Indian Premier League team Rajasthan Royals on a multi-year contract. Dravid's tenure as India's head coach ended in June with the team winning the T20 World Cup for the second time. PTI had reported a few days ago that Dravid was set for his next move to RR. "The former Royals' captain and coach spent five seasons with the franchise from 2011 to 2015, and will commence with the team immediately, working with Royals' director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara to implement the franchise's overall cricketing strategy," the franchise said in a statement.

Not Getting Many Test Opportunities Breeds More Hunger, Says New Zealand Spinner Ajaz Patel

Disappointed that he did not get many opportunities to play Test cricket following his historic 10-wicket haul, Ajaz Patel believes that such setbacks only intensify the drive and ambition in New Zealand spinners to prove themselves in the subcontinent. Spinners from New Zealand frequently face a challenging environment at home to showcase their skills as pitches and conditions there offer more assistance to seamers. "If you ask all New Zealand spinners, it is difficult. Sometimes, obviously you don't get as many opportunities at home because of our home conditions," Patel told reporters here on Friday ahead of New Zealand's one-off Test against Afghanistan, which begins from September 9.

Scotland vs Australia 2nd T20I Live Score Updates

Scotland vs Australia 2nd T20I Live Updates: With an aim to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, Australia face Scotland in the second T20I of the three-match series on Friday. The Mitchell Marsh-led side won the first game by a margin of 7 wickets and 62 balls to spare. Travis Head's 80 off 25 balls led Australia home in a chase of 155 runs in Edinburgh on Wednesday. Opener Head smashed five sixes and 12 fours as Australia recorded the highest-ever T20I first powerplay score of 113 for 1. (Live Scorecard)

First Time In 56 Years: India's Historic Feat At Paris Paralympics 2024

Tokyo silver medalist Praveen Kumar broke the Asian record to claim the gold medal in the men's high jump T64 event at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on Friday. It was a stunning effort from the 21-year-old para-athlete as he produced a season best jump of 2.08m in the final to finish ahead of USA's Derek Loccident (2.06m) and Uzbekistan's Temurbek Giyazov (2.03m). This was India's sixth gold medal at the Paris Paralympics - the highest ever in a single edition of the competition. Earlier, India's best tally came in the Tokyo Paralympics where the contingent ended up winning five gold medals.

Praveen Kumar Wins Paris Paralympics 2024 Gold: How He Beat 'Insecurities' To Make History

India's Praveen Kumar won the gold medal in the Men's High Jump T64 with an Asian Record effort of 2.08 metres at the ongoing Paralympics Games on Friday. The 21-year-old added a sixth gold to India's tally to take the overall count to 26, which includes nine silver and 11 bronze medals. Praveen, who won silver in his Paralympics debut in Tokyo three years ago, not only bagged his second consecutive medal but also set the Asian Record in the process. USA's Derek Loccident claimed silver while Uzbekistan's Temurbek Giyazov clinched bronze with efforts of 2.06m (Paralympic Record) and 2.03m (personal best) respectively.

Harvinder Singh, Preethi Pal To Be India's Flag-Bearers For Paralympics Closing Ceremony

Gold medal-winning archer Harvinder Singh and sprinter Preethi Pal, who made history by becoming the first-ever Indian woman to win two medals at the Paralympics, will be the country's flag bearers during the closing ceremony of the Paris Games on Sunday. Harvinder, 33, who had also scripted history by becoming the first Indian archer to clinch a gold at the Paralympics to add to the bronze he won in Tokyo in 2021, said carrying the country's flag during the closing ceremony was the highest honour he could have dreamed of.

Ajeet Singh Yadav Wins Paralympics Silver, Had Lost Hand In Train Accident While Saving Friends Life

Indian athlete Ajeet Singh Yadav shone with a silver medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Late on the Tuesday-Wednesday night, the star claimed a silver medal in the javelin throw F46 final. Ajeet upstaged compatriot and world record holder Sundar Singh Gurjar (64.96m) with a fifth-round throw of 65.62m to achieve the glory. A podium finish at the sports' biggest extravaganza was nothing short of a dream for Ajeet, who was certainly at the lowest point in his life seven years ago. He was 23 years old when an accident turned his life upside down.

Gagan Narang Lauds Performance Of Indian Athletes At Paris Paralympics

London Games bronze medallist shooter and India's Chef de Mission at the Paris Olympics, Gagan Narang on Friday heaped praise on the country's para athletes for their performance in the ongoing Paralympics. The Indian Paralympic contingent has already bagged a record 25 medals in this edition of the quadrennial showpiece with 5 gold, 9 silver and 11 bronze and is currently placed at the 16th position in the medal tally. When asked about his analysis of the Paris Olympic Games, the former shooter said he hasn't done it yet.

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Rahul Dravid Joins Rajasthan Royals On Multi-Year Contract

Not Getting Many Test Opportunities Breeds More Hunger, Says New Zealand Spinner Ajaz Patel

Scotland vs Australia 2nd T20I Live Score Updates

First Time In 56 Years: India's Historic Feat At Paris Paralympics 2024

Praveen Kumar Wins Paris Paralympics 2024 Gold: How He Beat 'Insecurities' To Make History

Harvinder Singh, Preethi Pal To Be India's Flag-Bearers For Paralympics Closing Ceremony

Ajeet Singh Yadav Wins Paralympics Silver, Had Lost Hand In Train Accident While Saving Friends Life

Gagan Narang Lauds Performance Of Indian Athletes At Paris Paralympics