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Babar Azam Test Retirement Announcement Triggers Social Media Storm. But, It's Fake

Amid Babar Azam's struggles with the bat, the Pakistan star has become a constant target for trolls on social media. As the talismanic batter failed to lift his team's morale with a poor show in the second Test against Bangladesh, fake announcement of him deciding to quit Test cricket went viral on social media. A number of fans shared fake farewell messages from the Pakistan cricketer, luring in many to believe that the top-order batter has decided to quit the longest format of the game in reality.

'Sweet Sacrifice And Sleepless Nights': Sumit Antil On Defending Paralympic Gold Despite Back Injury

Carrying a back injury for more than a year, history-making Indian javelin thrower Sumit Antil's path to Paralympic glory was paved with a 'sweet sacrifice' and several sleepless nights. The 26-year-old faced a tough choice in the build-up to the Paralympics -- give up his favourite sweets or put his career at risk due to rapid weight gain and a back injury that troubled him before the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou last year where he won a gold. On the advice of his physio, Antil grudgingly gave up sweets, followed a strict training regimen and shed around 12 kilograms in just two months.

"Can't Rest On Laurels": India Men's Hockey Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh Eyes Asian Champions Trophy Title

Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh said it's time to move on from the euphoria of a second successive Olympic bronze medal if the side desires to retain its Asian Champions Trophy title in Hulunbuir, China this month. Under Harmanpreet's leadership, India won a second successive bronze medal for the first time in over half-a-century at the Olympics in Paris recently. But Harmanpreet said it's time to move and start afresh after a deserving break for the Asian showpiece to be held from September 8 to 17.

"You Will Shame Yourself If You Don't Score 10000 Runs": Harbhajan Singh Recalls Virat Kohli Chat

One of the finest batters of his generation, Virat Kohli wasn't always the sort of batter he is at present. Born in Delhi, Virat had a sort of flamboyance to his game when he first started playing but has gradually emerged as a more mature player who knows how to pace his game, depending upon the situation he is batting in. Those who played with him during the early days, see the sort of difference Kohli has brought about in his game. One such cricketer is Harbhajan Singh who was an established name in the Indian team when Virat played his first few games.

"Time To Make Amends": Australia Skipper Pat Cummins On Test series Against India

Australian captain Pat Cummins is looking at the upcoming five-match rubber against India as a chance to "make amends" for the successive Test series defeats at home against their fierce rivals. He said the next Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will start on November 22 in Perth, promises to be a 50-50 affair. India retained the trophy in the last four series, from 2016-17 to 2022-23. India had defeated Australia in their own backyard in the last two series in 2018-19 and 2020-21.

Rohan Bopanna-Aldila Sutjiadi Pair Enters US Open Mixed Doubles Semis

Veteran Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna and his Indonesian partner Aldila Sutjiadi entered the semifinals of the US Open mixed doubles with a hard-fought win over Australian Matthew Ebden and Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic in New York. The eighth seeded Indian-Indonesian pair registered a 7-6(4) 2-6 10-7 win over fourth seeds Ebden and Krejcikova in the quarterfinal that lasted one hour and 33 minutes on Monday night. Bopanna and Sutjiadi had earlier defeated Australian duo of John Pears and Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic 0-6 7-6(5) 10-7 in a second-round match.

"That's Not The Case Always": Indian Umpire's Blunt Take On Dhoni Review System

One of the sharpest brains in Indian cricket, MS Dhoni is a man known for his tactical brilliance, game awareness, and astute strategies. When it comes to the Decision Review System (DRS), Dhoni barely gets his decisions wrong. His accuracy over DRS calls from behind the stumps saw the technology being renamed on his name as 'Dhoni Review System'. But, Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary has claimed that though Dhoni is close to accuracy, him getting the DRS calls right isn't always the case.

Paris Paralympics 2024, September 3, Live Updates: Shooters Avani, Mona Eye 50m 3P Final Berths

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 6, Live Updates: The fifth day of the ongoing Paris Paralympics turned out to be a memorable one for the India n contingent as it clinched a whopping total of seven medals. High on momentum, India will eye more medals on Day 6, in order to take their tally ahead. Star shooter Avani Lekhara, who has already won a gold medal, is action again in the women's 50m rifle 3 position qualifier.

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Babar Azam Test Retirement Announcement Triggers Social Media Storm. But, It's Fake

'Sweet Sacrifice And Sleepless Nights': Sumit Antil On Defending Paralympic Gold Despite Back Injury

"Can't Rest On Laurels": India Men's Hockey Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh Eyes Asian Champions Trophy Title

"You Will Shame Yourself If You Don't Score 10000 Runs": Harbhajan Singh Recalls Virat Kohli Chat

"Time To Make Amends": Australia Skipper Pat Cummins On Test series Against India

Rohan Bopanna-Aldila Sutjiadi Pair Enters US Open Mixed Doubles Semis

"That's Not The Case Always": Indian Umpire's Blunt Take On Dhoni Review System

Paris Paralympics 2024, September 3, Live Updates: Shooters Avani, Mona Eye 50m 3P Final Berths