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Rahul Dravid's Son Samit Gets India U-19 Call-up, But Won't Be Able To Play World Cup. Here's Why

Samit Dravid, son of former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, was on Saturday drafted into the India under-19 squad for the upcoming multi-format series against Australia. However, he will not be able to play in the 2026 U-19 World Cup. Samit was born on November 10, 2005 and currently just over two months shy of his 19th birthday. So, when the 2026 U-19 World Cup happens he will be over 20 years of age.

Arshad Shaik, Jyoti Gaderiya Disappoint In Track Cycling Events At Paris Paralympics

Indian cyclists Arshad Shaik and Jyoti Gaderiya failed to make an impact in their respective track cycling events as they crashed out in the qualification round in the Paris Paralympics on Saturday. In the qualifying stage of the men's 1,000m time trial C1-3, Shaik managed a disappointing bottom-place (17th) finish with a timing of 1:21.416, failing to make it to the final round. On Friday, he had also failed to progress in the men's 3,000m pursuit C2 event, managing a bottom-place (ninth) finish in the qualifying round.

6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6: Indian Star Does A 'Yuvraj Singh', Ayush Badoni Hits 165* In Just 55 Balls - Watch

The Delhi Premier League T20 has seen some good performances from Indian stars. But what happened in a match between South Delhi Superstarz and North Delhi Strikers was beyond everyone's imagination. South Delhi Superstarz scored 308/5 in 20 overs - which is the highest total in a T20 match. However, it is not known whether it will be officially ratified or not. Till date, SunRisers Hyderabad's 287/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2024 is the highest in a T20 match. In T20Is, Nepal's 314/3 against Mongolia is also highest.

Badminton At Paralympics 2024: Nitesh Kumar, Sukant Kadam Enter Men's Singles SL3 And SL4 Semifinals

Indian shuttlers Nitesh Kumar and Sukant Kadam qualified for the semifinals of men's singles SL3 and SL4 categories respectively after recording straight-game wins in their last group matches in the Paris Paralympics on Saturday. Nitesh, who had won a silver medal in the Asian Para Games last year in China, beat Mongkhon Bunsun of Thailand 21-13 21-14 to notch his third successive win and top group A. Bunsun also qualified for the semifinals as the second-place finisher from group A.

Pickleball Frenzy Hits India!

Get ready, India! Pickleball, the thrilling sport that combines elements of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton, is arriving in the country! None other than tennis legend Andre Agassi will kick off the PWR DUPR Indian Tour & League in January 2025. This exciting event promises to bring competitive pickleball to India and create a global buzz. Agassi, an 8-time Grand Slam champion, expressed his excitement to introduce pickleball to Indian fans. "I'm looking forward to visiting India and sharing the excitement of pickleball. I hope the PWR DUPR Indian Tour & League will be a huge success!"

England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 2: Live Score Updates

England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 2, Live Updates: England will be resuming the Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at 25/1. Currently, Ben Duckett (15*) and Ollie Pope (2*) are standing unbeaten at the crease. Earlier on Friday, Gus Atkinson scored a dashing maiden century before England strengthened their grip on the second Test. The fast bowler's sparkling 118 helped England to 427 all out in their first innings after Joe Root's masterful 143 on Thursday equalled the England record of 33 Test hundreds held by Alastair Cook. (Live Scorecard)

"You Gave Me Wrong Calpol": What British Paralympics Sprinter Told Mother After Amputation Surgery

Jonnie Peacock's mother Linda was once told to say goodbye to her son but 26 years later he is arguably still the poster boy for Paralympic sprinting and a contender to regain his 100 metres crown in Paris. It has been quite a journey to becoming the vibrant, charismatic and humorous 31-year-old who spoke of being no longer "the hunted but the hunter" this week and questioned whether his rivals had the nerve to handle the pressure in a packed stadium.

"Used To Cry...": Paralympics Bronze Medallist Mona Agarwal On Her 'Biggest Challenge'

A mother of two, Mona Agarwal used to cry every single day at the shooting range when her kids on video calls would innocently claim that she had forgotten her way back home and she must put the address on GPS and return. On Friday, participating in her maiden Paralympics, the 37-year-old Mona clinched the bronze medal in women's 10m air rifle after gunning for the gold medal in the final, which eventually went to India's Avani Lekhara.

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Rahul Dravid's Son Samit Gets India U-19 Call-up, But Won't Be Able To Play World Cup. Here's Why

Arshad Shaik, Jyoti Gaderiya Disappoint In Track Cycling Events At Paris Paralympics

6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6: Indian Star Does A 'Yuvraj Singh', Ayush Badoni Hits 165* In Just 55 Balls - Watch

Badminton At Paralympics 2024: Nitesh Kumar, Sukant Kadam Enter Men's Singles SL3 And SL4 Semifinals

Pickleball Frenzy Hits India!

England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 2: Live Score Updates

"You Gave Me Wrong Calpol": What British Paralympics Sprinter Told Mother After Amputation Surgery

"Used To Cry...": Paralympics Bronze Medallist Mona Agarwal On Her 'Biggest Challenge'